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FIRST PRINTING Written by GAIL SIMONE Art by ARDIAN SYAF and VICENTE CIFUENTES Cover by ADAM HUGHES Yes, it's really happening! Barbara Gordon is back as Batgirl - and she's going to have to face the city's most horrifying new villains as well as the dark secrets from her past. You won't want to miss this stunning debut issue from fan-favorite BIRDS OF PREY writer Gail Simone!

Cover art by Jerry Robinson and George Roussos. Brothers In Crime starring Batman and Robin, script by Don Cameron, pencils by Jerry Robinson, inks by Jerry Robinson and George Roussos. The Wizard of Words starring Batman, Robin, and The Joker, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Jerry Robinson. They Thrill To Conquer starring Batman and Robin, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Jack Burnley (signed as Bob Kane), inks by Jack Burnley (signed as Bob Kane) and Ray Burnley. Around the Clock With the Batman starring Batman and Robin, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Jerry Robinson. 68 pgs. $0.10.

Cover art by Curt Swan and Stan Kaye. The Invisible Batman, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris. The Return of Signalman starring Batman and Robin, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris. Off-Duty Hero text article. The Mystery Seeds from Space starring Batman and Robin, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris. 36 pgs. $0.10.

Cover art by Curt Swan and Stan Kaye. Batman's Super-Partner starring Batman and The Joker, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris. It's Fun to Learn! public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Bernard Baily. The Second Life of Batman starring Batman and Superman, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris. Casey the Cop humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Hammer of Thor starring Batman, art by Sheldon Moldoff. 36 pgs. $0.10.

Cover art by Sheldon Moldoff. The Maestro of Crime starring Batman, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris. The Invaders from the Past starring Batman, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris. Batman Tunes in on Murder starring Batman, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris. 36 pgs. $0.12.

Cover art by Sheldon Moldoff. The Mystery of Madcap Island starring Batman and Robin, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris. The Mystery of Madcap Island starring Batman and Robin, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris. Your Free Trip Around the World! public service announcement about libraries, script by Jack Schiff, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff. 36 pgs. $0.12.

Cover art by Carmine Infantino and Murphy Anderson. The 1st appearance of Poison Ivy in Beware of -- Poison Ivy!, script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (ghosting for Bob Kane), inks by Joe Giella. Centerspread is a great two-page color poster of Batman and Robin (pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Murphy Anderson). Rocky and Bullwinkle star in a one-page Cheerios ad. The Perfect Crime -- Slightly Imperfect! starring Batman and Robin, script by Gardner Fox, inks by Sid Greene. A letter from Mike Friedrich. 36 pgs. $0.12.

Reprints, 80-page giant. Reprints featuring Robin: Batman, Jr. (from Detective # 231), script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris. Robin Falls in Love (from Batman 107), script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris. Robin's New Boss (from Batman 137), script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris. The Super Boy Wonder (from Batman 150), script by Bill Finger, art by Jim Mooney. The Boy Wonder Confesses (from Batman 81), script by David Vern, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Stan Kaye. The Secret of the Ant-Man and Robin Dies at Dawn (both from Batman 156), scripts by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris. Inside front cover contains a photo ad for the 1966 Batman feature film. 80 pgs. $0.25.

Cover art by Murphy Anderson. The Joker's Original Robberies!, script by John Broome, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Joe Giella. Commissioner Gordon's Death-Threat! starring Batman and Robin, script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Joe Giella. Letter to the editor from comics writer Mike Friedrich. 36 pgs. $0.12.

Cover art by Carmine Infantino and Mike Esposito. 4th Silver Age appearance of Catwoman in book-length story, "Catwoman Sets Her Claws for Batman!" as Catwoman and Batgirl duel; script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Frank Springer, inks by Sid Greene. Cap's Hobby Hints by Henry Boltinoff. Letters to the editor from comics historian Peter Sanderson Jr. and Bob Pinaha (New England Comics). 36 pgs. $0.12.

Cover art by Neal Adams (first work on this title). The Man Who Radiated Fear! starring Batman and Robin (with Joker and Penguin cameos), script by Mike Friedrich, pencils by Chic Stone (ghosting for Bob Kane), inks by Joe Giella. The Bat-Man, script by Bill Finger, art by Bob Kane. The Batman says: public service announcement, script by Whitney Ellsworth, art by Jack Burnley. One-page dialogue between comic writer Mike Friedrich and fan Biljo White. Statement of ownership--average print run 1,198,000; average paid circulation 805,700. 36 pgs. $0.12.

"The Demon of Gothos Mansion!" Script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Dick Giordano. Robin back-up story, "Help Me--I Think I'm Dead!" Script by Mike Friedrich, pencils by Novick, inks by Mike Esposito. Small pencil portraits of Carmine Infantino, Joe Kubert, Giordano, and Neal Adams by Adams, who also does the cover.

1st appearance of Ra's Al Ghul in "Daughter of the Demon." Script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Dick Giordano. Origin of Batman and Robin retold. Last 15-cent cover price. Letter to the editor by Mike W. Barr. Adams cover.

Batman stars in the story "Half an Evil" which is the first appearance of the Silver-Age Two Face. Script by Denny O' Neil, pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Dick Giordano. Robin stars in the story "Vengeance for a Cop." Script by Mike Friedrich, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Giordano. Reprint: 1964 story "Trail of the Talking Mask" which introduces the "new look" for Batman, symbolized by the addition of an oval around the bat-insignia. Script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Carmine Infantino, and inks by Joe Giella. Letter to the editor from comics writer Bob Rozakis (misspelled "Razakis"). Adams cover.

Cover art by Neal Adams. Night of the Reaper! starring Batman and Robin, script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Dick Giordano; story based on an idea by Bernie Wrightson and Harlan Ellison. Untitled Batman story, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane and Jerry Robinson, inks by Bob Kane. 48 pgs. $0.25.

52-page giant. The Dark Knight matches wits with Ra's Al Ghul in "Vengeance for a Dead Man!" Talia guest-stars. Script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Dick Giordano. Robin stars in the solo adventure "Theater of the Mind!" Script by Mike Friedrich, art by Rich Buckler. Reprint from Batman # 164, "Batman's Great Face-Saving Feat" by France E. Herron, Bob Kane, and Joe Giella. Neal Adams cover

52-page giant. The world's greatest detective must solve the case of the disappearance of Bruce Wayne. What?! Don't worry, it'll all make sense by the end. "Bruce Wayne, Rest in Peace!" Script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Dick Giordano. Robin stars in the solo adventure "Death-Point!" Guest-starring Lilith (of the Teen Titans). Script by Mike Friedrich, pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Giordano. Reprint from Batman # 7 by Bob Kane. Michael Kaluta cover.

Ra's Al Ghul is back, and with a vengeance. Can Batman defeat the Demon in a one-on-one duel to the death? "The Demon Lives Again!" Talia appearance. Script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Dick Giordano. Robin stars in the solo adventure "Teen-Age Trap!" Script by Elliot Maggin, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Giordano.

Batman stars in "The Bruce Wayne Murder Case!" Script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Dick Giordano. Robin back-up story, "Who Stole the Gift From Nowhere!" Script by Elliot Maggin, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Giordano. Letter to the editor from comic writer David Michelinie. Neal Adams cover pencils.

Batman must find a bomb before it ruins Gotham City's Christmas celebration. Christmas story. "Merry Christmas, and a Deadly New Year!" Script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Dick Giordano.

The Clown Prince of Crime is back in Gotham, and he's going to make everyone pay in this classic story. "The Joker's Five-Way Revenge!" Script by Denny O'Neil, art and cover by Neal Adams.

All reprints: "How To Be the Batman," "The Strange Costumes of Batman," "Untold Tales of the Bat-Signal," "The Origin of the Bat-Cave," "Batman's Electronic Crime-File," "Thrilling Escapes of Batman and Robin," and "The Amazing Inventions of Batman."

Limited Variant cover by ETHAN VAN SCIVER Written by SCOTT SNYDER Art by GREG CAPULLO and JONATHAN GLAPION Be here for the start of a new era for The Dark Knight from writer Scott Snyder (AMERICAN VAMPIRE, BATMAN: GATES OF GOTHAM) and artist Greg Capullo (Spawn)! A series of brutal killings hints at an ancient conspiracy, and Batman learns that Gotham City is deadlier than he knew.

Straight from the New York City Convention 2010 comes this Special Ashcan Preview of GRANT MORRISON and YANICK PAQUETTE'S Batman Incorporated #1, with a flip side featuring a special preview of DAVID FINCH and SCOTT WILLIAMS' Batman: The Dark Knight #1. 14 pages, black and white. Standard comic size.

Limited 1 for 200 Sketch Variant Cover by DAVID FINCH. Golden Dawn: Part 1 of 6 - Written by DAVID FINCH Art by DAVID FINCH & SCOTT WILLIAMS Comics superstar David Finch takes full creative control (both writing and illustrating!) on this brand-new Batman monthly series! Joined by the best of the best - Scott Williams - on inks, this new series is sure to be on everyone's must-read pile! Delving into the more supernatural and esoteric areas of Gotham City, the 6-part storyline explores the horrific murder of one of Bruce Wayne's childhood friends...and the terrible ramifications the brutal crime has on Batman's life!

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. Batman matches wits with his arch nemesis The Joker in this critically acclaimed, prestige format one-shot. He also laughs at one of his jokes. The book is infamous for the scene in which The Joker shoots and cripples Barbara Gordon, effectively ending her crime fighting career as Batgirl. Written by Alan Moore, with art by Brian Bolland. NOTE: 1st Printing, title is printed in lime green embossed ink. All others are later printings.

1st printing - In Batman Sword of Azrael (1992) #1-4, a major new hero was introduced to the Batman mythos. Now, another character is added to the Batman family. Only this time, it's a villain. Bane is the sole survivor of the Venom experiments (first revealed in Batman Legends of the Dark Knight (1989-2007) #16-20), an attempt to create drug-enhanced killing machines. As a result of these tests, Bane has spent a lifetime as the toughest inmate in the worst prison on the South American island of Santa Prisca where he acquired his berserk strength, a savage, calculating intellect, and an unparalleled megalomania. He ultimately sets his sights on Gotham City, and goes gunning for the Dark Knight. Written by Chuck Dixon, with art by Graham Nolan and Eduardo Barreto. Painted cover by Glenn Fabry. 68 pages.

Everett Raymond Kinstler cover and interior cover. Behind Prison Bars was of the many one-shot crime comics Avon Publications cranked out between 1951 and 1952, this one under Avon's Realistic imprint. Stories include "Murder at Newgate Prison" (pencils by Golden Age Green Lantern creator Martin Nodel, inks by Vincent Alascia); "The Gorilla Killer" (art by Harry Lazarus); "Charlie Lupetti and his Bullet-Proof Gang;" and "Death Trap" (art by Becker - we're not sure who this 'Becker' is - and Alascia). Two one page text stories, "Death by the River" and "The Witnesses." (For other Avon crime one-shots, see Famous Gangsters, Murderous Gangsters, Parole Breakers, Police Line-Up, Prison Break, and Gangsters and Gun Molls.)

Written by Chuck Dixon, art by Greg Land & Drew Geraci. Cover by Land & Brian Stelfreeze. NOTE: The Birds of Prey 1st appearance was in Showcase '96 #3 and featured a Lois Lane, Black Canary, and Oracle team-up in an 18-page story titled "Birds of a Feather." By the time Birds of Prey #1 appeared, the team members had changed, but the Showcase '96 #3 story is clearly the beginning of the Birds of Prey series, with script by Jordan Gorfinkel, art by Jennifer Graves and inks by Dave Graff.

Blackhawk stars in "The Flying Tank Platoon," "Stars of Disaster," and "The Red Raiders." Back-up story, "Sam's Sixth Sense."

Al Williamson art

Crimebuster (2 stories), Swoop Storm, Little Dynamite, Yankee Longago, and Young Robinhood (art by Alan Mandel). Charles Biro cover.

(Classic WWII cover) Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Simon. The Town That Couldn't Be Conquered!, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Simon; the Commandos liberate Jan's village in the Netherlands. Heroes Never Die, script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Simon; the Commandos hear a story of an earlier group of adventurers in China. Satan Wears a Swastika, script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Simon; the boys are mistakenly reported killed in battle. Untitled Liberty Belle story, script by Don Cameron, art by Chuck Winter. Untitled Ghost Raiders story. 68 pgs. $0.10.

1st appearance of Cave Carson in "The Secret Beneath the Earth." Superman is featured in a one-page public service announcement, "Lend a Friendly Hand."

3rd appearance of Cave Carson in "The Alien Robots From Inner Space."

1st Silver Age appearance of Hawkman in "Creature of a Thousand Shapes!" Script by Gardner Fox, art by Joe Kubert. Letter to the editor from comic writer Roy Thomas. Kubert cover.

The Flash and the Spectre star in "Phantom Flash, Cosmic Traitor." Script by Bob Haney, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Chuck Cuidera. Infantino/Murphy Anderson cover.

Batman visits the House of Mystery in "Red Water, Crimson Death." Script by Denny O'Neil, art and cover by Neal Adams.

# 4A Bugs Bunny Lion Tamer (1949). 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.

Joe Simon/Jack Kirby cover and 2 pages interior art.

"My Resolutions by Buster Brown," by R.F. Outcault. This is not an actual comic book, but a compilation of the Resolutions panels found at the end of Outcault's Buster Brown newspaper strips. 68 pages, 4" x 7", cardboard covers. Overstreet says this was published in 1907, but the correct copyright of the book is September, 1906.

Roy Crane art.

1st appearance of the Crow by Jim O'Barr. Tim Vigil cover.

The Campaign of '48 in Star Cartoons (1948) is a magazine published by The Washington Star. Follow the course of the 1948 presidental election through the view of political cartoonists Jim Berryman, C.K. Berryman, and Gib Crockett. 80 pages, black and white cover with black and white illustrations in the interior. 20-in x 26-in.

Written by Robert Kirkman, art and cover by Mark Englert. #1 in a three issue mini-series. Join Bruce Bolt, the Meteor Twins, Big Brain, the American Champion, his cheating wife Freedom, and the rookie Kid Thor, as they try to make a business out of being super. This issue features a preview of Kirkman's hit "The Walking Dead" series, making this the series' first appearance.

Final issue of the series. "A Mind Divided!" Script and pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Wally Wood. Letters to the editor from comic writer Marty Pasko and inker Klaus Janson. Kane cover. "A Mind Divided." Captain Atom and Action Boy battle the army of publisher Eugene Johnson, a right-wing psycho posing as Mathew Blackwell. Based on the dolls (I mean action figures) created by the Ideal Toy Company. Script and pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Wally Wood. Cover by Kane.