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Summer 1963. All reprints: "The Power that Doomed Batman," "The Merman Batman," "Rip Van Batman," "The Zebra Batman," "The Grown-up Boy Wonder," "The Bewitched Batman," "The Phantom Batman," and "The Giant Batman."

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. It is believed these variants were distributed only in regions near U.S. military bases.

Limited 1 for 200 Variant Cover by Greg Capullo (W) Scott Snyder (A) Greg Capullo, Jonathan Glapion Deep beneath Gotham City lies the Court of Owls' deadliest trap - and Batman has fallen right into it! Can he escape, or will he perish in a maze of nightmare? Enter the labyrinth, Batman - if you dare!

RETAILER SEMINAR EDITION - Much like the Man of Steel Raffle Edition (1992), this trade paperback special edition, reprinting Detective Comics 598-600 was a collection of those three, published issues under a new cover (with the published covers and ads intact). The Blind Justice Retailer Seminar Edition trade paperback was given away at the Diamond Comics retailers seminar in 1992 and ties with the Todd McFarlane Spider-Man Torment retailer trade paperback (that was given away at the same seminar) as the first Retailer Response Program (RRP) variant special editions. This trade collects all three issues of the original comics (the actual issues complete with covers and ads) put together under one cover with Denys Cowan art. This trade paperback is very rare.

This prestige format one-shot is an adaptation of Tim Burton's 1989 Batman feature film, which starred Michael Keaton as Bruce Wayne/Batman, Jack Nicholson as The Joker, Kim Basinger as Vicky Vale, and Michael Gough as Alfred. Written by Dennis O'Neil, with art by Jerry Ordway.

1st printing; Frank Miller script and art. NOTE: 2nd, 3rd, and 4th printings of #1 are labeled as such on the inside cover.

1st printing; Frank Miller script and art. NOTE: 2nd, 3rd, and 4th printings of #1 are labeled as such on the inside cover.

1st printing; Frank Miller script and art (1st printing has almost matching grey background on inside front cover and facing page. 2nd printing doesn't have matching gray background--grays are very different. 3rd printings are labeled as such.)

1st printing; Frank Miller script and art; death of the Joker. NOTE: 3rd printings of #2 are labeled as such on the inside cover. 2nd printings don't have matching gray backgrounds on inside cover and first page.

1st printing; Frank Miller script and art. NOTE: 2nd printings are labeled as such on the inside cover.

Limited 1 for 200 Sketch Variant Cover by DAVID FINCH Written by GRANT MORRISON Art by DAVID FINCH & SCOTT WILLIAMS Cover by DAVID FINCH The event of the year is here! Bruce Wayne made his long journey back through the timestream in RETURN OF BRUCE WAYNE, Dick Grayson and Damian uncovered important secrets in BATMAN & ROBIN, Gotham City's bravest heroes made their mark in BRUCE WAYNE - THE ROAD HOME...and now it's time for BATMAN to return! What happens to Dick Grayson now that the 'real' Batman is back? How will Bruce Wayne handle a reunion with his son, Damian? This special one-shot bridges two exciting eras of The Dark Knight and sets up a surprising new status quo that's just on the horizon. Featuring the talents of Batman mastermind Grant Morrison and superstar artist David Finch providing interior art, this issue is a can't-miss for comics fans! Story continues in Batman Inc. (2010) #1. 56 pg, FC

Limited 1 for 25 Variant cover by CLIFF CHIANG. Written by GAIL SIMONE. Art by ED BENES. Soaring out of BRIGHTEST DAY, the Birds are back in town! Because you demanded it, fan-favorites Gail Simone (WONDER WOMAN, SECRET SIX) and Ed Benes (JUSTICE LEAGUE, GREEN LANTERN) reunite to reinvent the book where they made their explosive debut as a team. Oracle, Black Canary, Huntress and Lady Blackhawk all return to Gotham City where they belong - and they've brought a couple of new friends (or are they foes?) along with them! Guest-starring a major Bat-villain and the first appearance of the most dangerous, most twisted new Birds villain ever!

"The Room of Mystery" (art by Bob Powell), "Beast of Doom," "Path to Death," and "Live Man's Funeral."

# on cover 35. Vol 6 No 2 inside

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby. Friends or Foes, script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Mike Royer; King Solomon's Tomb storyline continues; Black Panther battles the Collectors. 36 pgs. $0.30.

Written by REGINALD HUDLIN. Penciled by KOI TURNBULL. Cover by MICHAEL TURNER. 'FOREIGN AFFAIRS' PART 2 -- OFFICIAL TIE-IN TO CIVIL WAR. That's it -- the honeymoon is officially over. With the Civil War racing toward a senses-shattering conclusion, the Black Panther and Storm pledge their allegiance to the renegade Captain America. 32 PGS./Rated T+

1st issue published by DC. Re-intro Blackie, the Hawk, their mascot. Three stories: "The Threat From the Abyss," "Killer Shark's Secret Weapon," and "The Mutiny of the Red Sailors."

The hard-to-find Official Blade Runner Souvenir Magazine, published at the time of the movie's original release. 150 photos and illustractions together with extensive text covering all aspects of the movie's production. One of Harrison Ford's earliest and best movies. Directed by Ridley Scott and based on the novel by Philip K. Dick.

The Blue Beetle stars in "The Men of the Mask!" Untitled Question back-up story. Scripts by D.C. Glanzman. Plots, art, and cover by Steve Ditko.

1st appearance of Metamorpho in "The Origin of Metamorpho." Script by Bob Haney, pencils by Ramona Fradon, inks by Charles Paris.

Starman and Black Canary star in "Mastermind of Menaces!" Script by Gardner Fox, art by Murphy Anderson. Two text pages describe the origins of Starman and Black Canary. Anderson cover.

Giant-size issue. Batman and the Teen Titans star in "The Commune of Defiance." Script by Bob Haney, art by Jim Aparo (pages 1-13) and Neal Adams pages (14-22). Reprint back-up story: Robotman (of the Doom Patrol) stars in "The Robot-Maker Must Die." Letter to the editor from comic editor Bob Rozakis.

# 1C Bugs Bunny Lost in the Frozen North (1949) guest-starring Porky Pig. These pocket-sized comic books were originally offered for 15 cents by cutting and sending in the coupon that appeared on the back label of select boxes of Quaker Puffed Wheat cereal boxes. There were three sets (A, B, & C) designated on the envelope they arrived in. Each set contained five comics chronicling the hilarious adventures of one of the most beloved cartoon characters in history, Bugs Bunny. 32 pages, full color, newsprint, 6.75-in. x 3-in.

# 4B Bugs Bunny Meets the Dwarf Ghost (1949) guest-starring Porky Pig and Yosemite Sam. These pocket-sized comic books were originally offered for 15 cents by cutting and sending in the coupon that appeared on the back label of select boxes of Quaker Puffed Wheat cereal boxes. There were three sets (A, B, & C) designated on the envelope they arrived in. Each set contained five comics chronicling the hilarious adventures of one of the most beloved cartoon characters in history, Bugs Bunny. 32 pages, full color, newsprint, 6.75-in. x 3-in.

# 5A Bugs Bunny Rescues the Beautiful Princess (1949) guest-starring Elmer Fudd. These pocket-sized comic books were originally offered for 15 cents by cutting and sending in the coupon that appeared on the back label of select boxes of Quaker Puffed Wheat cereal boxes. There were three sets (A, B, & C) designated on the envelope they arrived in. Each set contained five comics chronicling the hilarious adventures of one of the most beloved cartoon characters in history, Bugs Bunny. 32 pages, full color, newsprint, 6.75-in. x 3-in.

First issue. Origin retold. Black Panther guest starring in "This Monster Unmasked!" Script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Syd Shores. Brief Nick Fury appearance. Cameos by the Avengers and the Sub-Mariner. This story continues from Tales of Suspense 99. Kirby/Shores cover.

First issue. Origin retold. Black Panther guest starring in "This Monster Unmasked!" Script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Syd Shores. Brief Nick Fury appearance. Cameos by the Avengers and the Sub-Mariner. This story continues from Tales of Suspense 99. Kirby/Shores cover.

The Swordsman, Batroc, and the Living Laser team up against Captain America in "In the Name of Batroc!" Script by Stan Lee, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Dan Adkins. Bucky Barnes flashback. Kirby/Adkins cover.

Rick Jones becomes Cap's partner in "No Longer Alone!" Script, pencils, and cover by Jim Steranko, inks by Joe Sinnott. Hulk appearance. First appearance of Madame Hydra.

Cap faces Hydra in "Tomorrow You Live, Tonight I Die!" Script, pencils, and cover by Jim Steranko, inks by Joe Sinnott. Bucky Barnes cameo.

Last 12-cent cover price. Using the Cosmic Cube, the Red Skull switches bodies with Captain America in "Now Begins the Nightmare!" Script by Stan Lee, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Sal Buscema. (Panels 3 and 4 of page 12 retouched by John Romita Sr.) Yellowjacket cameo. Marie Severin/Frank Giacoia cover.

First appearance and origin of the Falcon in "The Coming of the Falcon!" Script by Stan Lee, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Joe Sinnott. The Red Skull is still in Cap's body. Letter to the editor from writer James Van Hise. Colan/Sinnott cover (Cap's head redrawn by John Romita Sr.).

The Death of Captain America Act 1: Part 1 of 6 - NOTE: See 25C for the second printing! Cover by Epting. Captain America #25 (New Print; New Cover) Steve Epting Cover 'Death of Captain America' (Advance Order) To order the CGC Version of this book click here. Written by ED BRUBAKER. Pencils and Cover by STEVE EPTING

NOTE: See 25C for the second printing! Cover by Hitch. The Death of Captain America Act 1: Part 1 of 6 - Written by ED BRUBAKER Pencils and Cover by STEVE EPTING Variant Cover by BRYAN HITCH CLASSIFIED INFORMATION! 48 PGS./Rated T+

Captain Marvel battles a Kree Sentry in "Out of the Holocaust--a Hero!" Script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Vince Colletta. Colan/Colletta cover.

Captain Marvel battles a Kree Sentry in "Out of the Holocaust--a Hero!" Script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Vince Colletta. Colan/Colletta cover.

C.C. Beck cover and art. Otto Binder story. "Captain Marvel Gets the Heir," "The Chimes of Crime," "The Mayor For a Day," and "The Black Death Ray." Chapter 19 of the Monster Society of Evil serial, featuring an appearance by Mr. Mind. Also, Captain Marvel visits Boston, Massachusetts!

Captain Marvel stars in "Captain Marvel Fights the Quicksand Quandary," "Mr. Tawny Seeks Happiness," and "Captain Marvel Battles the Inflammable Water."

New stories: "Moon of Madness, Moon of Fear!" Script by George Alec Effinger, pencils by Craig Russell, inks by Dan Adkins. "Delusion For a Dragon Slayer!" Script by Gerry Conway, art by Syd Shores (adapted from a story by Harlan Ellison). Reprint: "They Wait in Their Dungeon!" Script by Stan Lee, art by Russ Heath. Gil Kane/Tom Palmer cover.

Edited and published by Bob Layton, The Charlton Bullseye is a fanzine focusing on comics published by Charlton. Issue #1 includes: cover art by Al Milgrom; Charlton news; a Countess R.H. Von Bludd pinup by Joe Staton; a pinup by Tom Sutton; The Many Ghosts of Doctor Graves by Roger Stern; previously unpublished "The Guardian Spiders!" strip by Jeff Jones (7 pages); "Rog-2000: A Family Album" by John Byrne; a feature on The Blue Beetle by Franklin W. Maynerd; an ad for C.P.L. by Byrne; new 10-page "Captain Atom Showdown in Sunuria!" strip co-starring Nightshade by Steve Ditko (pencils), Jon G. Michels (script), and John Byrne (inks and lettering); Nick Cuti interview; and back cover art by Staton. 36 pgs. 1975.

Cover pencils by Barry Windsor-Smith, inks by John Verpoorten. First comic book appearance and origin of Conan. The Coming of Conan!, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Barry Windsor-Smith, inks by Dan Adkins; Conan battles at Vanaheim and sees his future; Tara returns to her dimension 1st comic book appearance of Kull (cameo). The letters page contains a map of Conan's world of the Hyborian Age drawn by Windsor-Smith (based on Robert E. Howard's own version) and a short essay on The World of Conan. 36 pgs. Cover price: $0.15.

Cover art by Barry Windsor-Smith. Lair of the Beast-Men!, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Barry Windsor-Smith, inks by Sal Buscema; Conan leads humans in a revolution against their ape-masters; Conan kills a snow-lion; Conan's 1st time in chains. Letters to the editor from writers Harlan Ellison, Dick Lupoff, August Derleth, and Ted White; comics historians Don and Maggie Thompson; and Glenn Lord. The letters page reprints the Hyborian Age map from Conan 1. 36 pgs. Cover price: $0.15.

Cover pencils by Gil Kane and John Romita (shadow re-pencilled), inks by John Romita. The Shadow in the Tomb, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by John Buscema, inks by Ernie Chan [as Ernie Chua]; setting: Hilly Countryside; Conan fights in the Turanian army against the Hill-Men; Conan fights his shadow; Nice twist at end--pay attention to the sword in the last panel. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.20.

Last 20-cent issue. Cover art by Neal Adams. Last 20-cent issue. The Curse of the Golden Skull, script by Roy Thomas, art by Neal Adams; setting: Northen wastes of the Hill-men & city with crystal tower; Conan & Juma fight a giant slug & rescue Yolinda from Rotath; 3-page prologue introduces Rotath; adapted from the non-Conan story by Robert E. Howard. First comic book appearance of Juma, a character by Lin Carter and L. Sprague De Camp. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A # 8 (Captain America by Buscema). 36 pgs. Cover price $0.20.

20 cent cover price edition. NOTE: there is also a "Bonus" edition with NO cover price.

"The Anniversary Gift" (by Joe Schuster and Ray Osrin), "Express Car # 105," "I'll Never Sing Again" (art by Sam Moskowitz), and "A Deadly Circle." Dick Giordano cover pencils, Vince Alascia cover inks.

"Monther's Day" (art by Reed Crandall), "In the Groove" (art by Jack Kamen), "Understudies" (script and art by Johnny Craig), and "Blood Brothers" (art by George Evans). Craig cover.

James O'Barr's The Crow. 1st Printing dated February 1989.