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Batman Catwoman the Gotham War Red Hood (2023 DC) 1B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover

Label #4332561021

Written by Matthew Rosenberg. Art by Nikola Cizmesija. Cover by Karl Kerschl. The Gotham War has fractured the Bat-Family in dramatic ways--none more intensely than with Jason Todd. This stunning event will forever alter the destiny of the man who wears the Red Hood! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Batman Catwoman the Gotham War Scorched Earth (2023 DC) 1D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Lim Foil Edition.

Label #4358944020

Written by Chip Zdarsky, Tini Howard. Art by Mike Hawthorne, Nikola Cizmesija. Cover by Kendrick "Kunkka" Lim. THE GOTHAM WAR ENDS HERE! The final chapter of this epic crossover is here, and Batman and his family must find a way to overcome the endgame of an ancient enemy! Can the Bat and the Cat set their differences aside? Is this the end of the Bat-Family? Lives change forever in this action-packed conclusion! 48 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $7.99.

Batman Daredevil King of New York (2000) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #1393430014

WRITTEN BY ALAN GRANT. ART AND COVER BY EDUARDO BARRETO. DC's Dark Knight and Marvel's Man Without Fear team up with an unexpected partner - Daredevil's greatest enemy, the Kingpin of Crime - in Batman/Daredevil: King of New York, a gripping Prestige Format one-shot. What threat could force the Kingpin to work with his sworn foe? None other than Gotham City's master of fear: the Scarecrow! Written by Alan Grant (BATMAN: THE SCOTTISH CONNECTION), with art and cover by Eduardo Barreto (BATMAN: MASTER OF THE FUTURE), BATMAN/DAREDEVIL opens with a seemingly simple heist engineered by the Catwoman - a robbery that gives the Kingpin the weapon he needs to spread fear and anarchy throughout New York, with just a little help from the Scarecrow. But when the Scarecrow double-crosses the Kingpin, threatening his reign over the Big Apple's underworld, the crimelord has no choice but to join forces with Daredevil and Batman as they fight to save the city from slipping into fear-induced madness. But what terrors must all three men overcome to defeat a foe who can instill fear in anyone - even the Man Without Fear? Co-published with Marvel Comics. Prestige Format. FC, 48 pages Cover price $5.95.

Batman Dark Knight of the Round Table (1999) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #22-2D520EC-016

Elseworlds. In a 2-part Prestige miniseries, the survival of Camelot depends on its darkest knight: Batman! Orphaned by the policies of King Arthur, trained by the sorceries of Merlin, Bruce Wayne has grown to adulthood loving England as fiercely as he hates its monarch. How will this conflict be resolved amidst the knights' war with Morgan Le Fay and her twisted son, Modred? Written by Bob Layton. Art by Dick Giordano and Bob Layton. Cover by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez. FC, 48 pg. Prestige Format. Cover price $4.95.

Batman Dark Knight of the Round Table (1999) 2 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #22-2D520EC-017

Elseworlds. As the 2-part Prestige miniseries concludes, the survival of Camelot depends on its darkest knight! How will Batman choose between saving the life of his greatest enemy and letting the dark forces prevail? Written by Bob Layton. Art by Dick Giordano and Bob Layton. Cover by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez. FC, 48 pg. Prestige Format. Cover price $4.95.

Batman Detective Comics #27 Special Edition (2014 DC) Batman Day 27 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #0002079-AA-021

Batman Day Special Edition - Cover by Greg Capullo. Stories by Bill Finger, Brad Meltzer and Scott Snyder. Art by Bob Kane, Bryan Hitch, Sean Murphy and designer Chip Kidd. In his 75 years, Batman has been the central figure at the forefront of graphic storytelling. From the printed page to the big screen, Bob Kane's creation has never been a more significant fixture in popular culture the world over. This BATMAN 75 DAY COMIC 2014, free for a limited time, features "The Case of the Chemical Syndicate," the Dark Knight's origin from DETECTIVE COMICS #27 in 1939, as well as a retelling of the story by New York Times bestselling novelist Brad Meltzer and illustrator Bryan Hitch, along with another short story, "Twenty-Seven," by current BATMAN scribe Scott Snyder and artist Sean Murphy. Also included is a sneak peek at the reimagining of Batman's 1939 comic book debut, designed by Chip Kidd with a script by Meltzer. Join us as we celebrate the Dark Knight's 75th anniversary! 40 pages, 5 1/2-in. x 10-in., full color. Rated T. Cover price $3.99.

Batman DOA (1999) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #22-2D520EC-018

WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY BOB HALL; COVER BY HALL In stores November 3. The Dark Knight faces the one foe he cannot outfight or outthink ? time ? in BATMAN: DOA, a Prestige Format one-shot written and drawn by Bob Hall (BATMAN: I, JOKER). Infected with a lethal virus created by a scientist hired by the Joker, Penguin and Two-Face, the rapidly deteriorating Batman has only 24 hours left to live... precious little time to find a cure and rescue a kidnapped little girl whose life is on the same timetable. As the terrorist group that has taken the girl hides from the Dark Knight's search, Batman finds that the virus is taking its toll on his mind as well as his body. Fighting his way through pain and delirium, Batman turns all his personal resources to saving the kidnap victim and finding a cure before time runs out for them both. But even with the help of Robin, Oracle, and the Gotham City Police Department, one truth remains: 24 hours is not enough time...and it's all Batman has left. Prestige Format FC, 64 PG" Cover price $6.95.

Batman Facsimile Edition (2019 DC) 1A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4356880008

Written by Bill Finger. Art by Bob Kane, Jerry Robinson, Sheldon Moldoff. Cover by Bob Kane, Jerry Robinson. In this classic issue, the Caped Crusader and Boy Wonder have their first encounters with the Clown Prince of Crime--The Joker--and a cruise-ship cat burglar known as the Cat--who would later be known as Catwoman! Plus, Hugo Strange returns with an army of mindless henchmen at his command. Will the Dark Knight triumph over Strange's giants? Find out in this thrilling facsimile edition of Batman #1, featuring all the original stories, backup features, and ads from 1940! 64 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $6.99.

Batman Facsimile Edition (2019 DC) 5A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4402137004

Written by Bill Finger. Art by Bob Kane, Jerry Robinson, George Roussos. Cover by Bob Kane. Batman and Robin take on The Joker in another one of his crafty capers in The Riddle of the Missing Card, featuring the first appearance of the remodeled Golden Age Batmobile! Packed with thrills, chills, and double crosses galore, this issue also contains two more adventures starring the Dynamic Duo: The Book of Enchantment and The Case of the Honest Crook. 64 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $6.99.

Batman Facsimile Edition (2019 DC) 405 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4366368021

Written by Frank Miller. Art by David Mazzucchelli. Cover by David Mazzucchelli. FRANK MILLER & DAVID MAZZUCCHELLI'S GENRE-DEFINING VERSION OF THE DARK KNIGHT'S EARLY CRIME-FIGHTING YEARS RETURNS TO PRINT IN ITS ORIGINAL FORM! Before Batman became synonymous with striking fear into the hearts of cowardly and superstitious criminals, there was just Bruce Wayne, an orphaned millionaire who was Gotham City's prodigal son by day and an angry vigilante by night. Despite his best efforts, Bruce knows that his nightly patrols have very little effect in making a difference in a city that has forgotten what justice is. In order to inspire real change, he will need to become something more than a man…he will need to become a symbol. Bruce isn't the only crusader trying to clean up the streets. Lieutenant James Gordon is a good cop who's tired of the corruption that has infiltrated every aspect of Gotham, including the GCPD. Together, these two might stand a chance of restoring some sense of order in Gotham City--if the mob or dirty cops don't take them out first! From Frank Miller (Batman: The Dark Knight Returns) and David Mazzucchelli (Daredevil) comes one of the most revered storylines in the Batman mythos, Year One, presented in these facsimile re-creations with the original printing colors and period-correct ads. 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Batman Family (1975 1st Series) 8 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white

Label #4248628015

Giant-size issue. Robin battles the Catwoman in "The Copycatgirl Capers!" Script by Bob Rozakis, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Vince Colletta. Reprint back-up stories: Batman and Robin star in "The Web of the Spinner"; Batgirl stars in "Batgirl's Last Case" with script by Frank Robbins and art by Don Heck. CBS Saturday morning cartoon ad with art by Neal Adams (2 pages). Ernie Chan (as "Ernie Chua") cover. Cover price $0.50.

Batman Fear State Alpha (2021 DC) 1ARTGERM.B CGC 9.8 SS Ejikure

Paper: White

Signed by Ejikure on 12/1/21. Ejikure "Virgin" Edition A.

Label #2703203005

Artgerm Collectibles Exclusive Virgin "A" Cover by Ejikure. Written by James Tynion IV. Art by Riccardo Federici. The event over a year in the making begins Fear State settles upon Gotham City, and no one is safe! Overwhelmed by the dual threat of the Scarecrow and Peacekeeper-01, Batman and his allies have been one step behind since the events of Infinite Frontier #0 and with the arrival of a mysterious anti-Oracle and the return of Poison Ivy, Batman might have more than he can handle! 40 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Batman Fear State Alpha (2021 DC) 1ARTGERM.C CGC 9.8 SS Ejikure

Paper: White

Signed by Ejikure on 12/1/21. Ejikure "Virgin" Edition B.

Label #2703203006

Artgerm Collectibles Exclusive Virgin "B" Cover by Ejikure. Written by James Tynion IV. Art by Riccardo Federici. The event over a year in the making begins Fear State settles upon Gotham City, and no one is safe! Overwhelmed by the dual threat of the Scarecrow and Peacekeeper-01, Batman and his allies have been one step behind since the events of Infinite Frontier #0 and with the arrival of a mysterious anti-Oracle and the return of Poison Ivy, Batman might have more than he can handle! 40 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Batman Fear State Alpha (2021 DC) 1D CGC 9.8 Mattina Foil Variant

Paper: White

Mattina Foil Edition

Label #4198119010

Foil variant cover by Francesco Mattina. Written by James Tynion IV. Art by Riccardo Federici. The event over a year in the making begins Fear State settles upon Gotham City, and no one is safe! Overwhelmed by the dual threat of the Scarecrow and Peacekeeper-01, Batman and his allies have been one step behind since the events of Infinite Frontier #0 and with the arrival of a mysterious anti-Oracle and the return of Poison Ivy, Batman might have more than he can handle! 40 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $11.99.

Batman Full Circle GN (1991 DC) 1-1ST CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #2009507009

1st printing.

Written by Mike W. Barr. Art and cover by Alan Davis and Mark Farmer.

The Reaper, first seen in Batman: Year Two, returns from the grave to terrorize Gotham City. What mysterious ties does this skull-faced adversary hold to Batman's dark origins?

Softcover, 64 pages, full color.

Cover price $5.95.

Batman Gotham Adventures (1998) 45 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4402776011

WRITTEN BY SCOTT PETERSON AND TIM LEVINS; ART BY LEVINS AND TERRY BEATTY; COVER BY DARWYN COOKE. A DC FULL COVERAGE! entry-point issue! Arkham Asylum's in full lockdown, and one of its doctors is missing. It's up to Batman to find out which baddie's in charge, in "Running The Asylum." FC, 32 PG.$1.99 Cover price $1.99.

Batman Grendel (1993) 1 CBCS 9.8 SS Matt Wagner

Paper: White

Verified Signature: Matt Wagner.

Label #22-0668043-006

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BATMAN/GRENDEL pits the relentless determination of the Dark Knight Detective against the diabolic methodology of Hunter Rose, the first incarnation of Matt Wagner's now-classic creation, Grendel. While Bruce Wayne and Hunter Rose play power games in Gotham's high society, Batman finds himself up against a new and vicious foe of uncanny intellect and evil intent, one more than capable of testing the Dark Knight's formidable skills to their limits. Written and illustrated by Grendel creator Matt Wagner. Painted cover by Wagner. Prestige Format. Co-published by DC and Comico, the Comic Company. Cover price $4.95.

Batman Grendel (1993) 2 CBCS 9.6 SS Matt Wagner

Paper: White

Verified Signature: Matt Wagner.

Label #22-0668043-005

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The true aggressive evil of Grendel is revealed as, in his malevolent quest to prove his superiority over Batman, he slaughters a squad of Gotham City cops and kidnaps an innocent child to use as a pawn in his cruel games of duplicity and murder. But the Dark Knight is not so easily duped, and Grendel's extreme actions set them both up for a chilling confrontation! Written and illustrated by Grendel creator Matt Wagner. Painted cover by Wagner. Prestige Format. Co-published by DC and Comico, the Comic Company. Cover price $4.95.

Batman Grendel (1993) Ashcan 1GOLD CBCS 9.2

Paper: White

Gold Foil Edition.

Label #21-22F6136-017

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Gold Foil Variant Hero Premiere Edition # 2. B & W preview Ashcan. Featuring 15 minutes with Matt Wagner.

Batman Harley Quinn (1999) 1 CGC 9.6 Ross Variant 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #4404322013

1st Printing (2nd and 3rd printings have 2nd and 3rd printing notices on inside front cover). Written by Paul Dini; art by Yvel Guichet and Aaron Sowd; painted cover by Alex Ross. The most popular character introduced in Batman's animated adventures enters the DC Universe and "No Man's Land" in a Prestige one-shot written by Harley's creator, Paul Dini (SUPERMAN: PEACE ON EARTH), with a painted cover by PEACE ON EARTH's Alex Ross and stunning interiors by Yvel Guichet and Aaron Sowd. Since Gotham's fall, the Joker has been relatively quiet...but that's about to change as former Arkham Asylum doctor Harleen Quinzel joins the Clown Prince of Crime to put him back on top. But when their unusual partnership leaves Harley a little worse for wear, she enlists Poison Ivy's help. Now the Joker and Batman are going to learn that this souped-up Harley's not going to be pushed around anymore. Prestige Format. FC, 48 pg.$5.95" Batman No Man's Land Cover price $5.95.

Batman Legends of the Dark Knight (1989) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on back of case

Direct Edition

Label #19-2A91623-030

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The tale begins on a treacherous mountain climb to track a killer. It ends with the birth of the LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT. On his quest to apprehend the killer, Bruce Wayne meets a tribal shaman who has a lasting impact on his life, influencing him, upon his return to Gotham City, to take up the cowl of Batman. Then, strange, ritualistic murders start occurring, and a mysterious bat-like person is seen. "Shaman" is a 5-part story that examines the early days of Batman...and leads off the first new regular Batman title in years. Written by Dennis O'Neil, with art by Ed Hannigan and John Beatty. Inner cover painting by George Pratt. Deluxe format. NOTE: Outer cover has four different color variations and are not listed individually within our system. Cover price $1.50.

Batman Legends of the Dark Knight (1989) 120 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4402776009

WRITTEN BY GREG RUCKA; ART BY MIKE DEODATO, JR. AND SEAN PARSONS; COVER BY DALE EAGLESHAM AND SEAN PARSONS. Batman gathers his forces in "Assembly," a self-contained story that represents a critical turning point in the battle to reclaim "No Man's Land," beginning with the revelation of Batgirl's true identity! The Dark Knight has alienated those who once trusted him with their lives ? Robin, Nightwing and Oracle among them. After unmasking the new Batgirl and replacing her with another mysterious heroine and summoning Azrael to his side, Batman must now regain his former allies' trust and co-ordinate their efforts if his plan to regain control of Gotham is to succeed. (Note: Other aspects of the "Assembly" are revealed in NIGHTWING #34 and ROBIN #64, found elsewhere in this issue of Previews). FC, 32 PG.$1.99*" Cover price $1.99.

Batman Movie (1989) 1A CBCS 9.8 SS Jerry Ordway Direct

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Jerry Ordway (with sketch) on 2/15/2022. Prestige Edition.

Label #22-0B3F42B-005

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. Cover price $4.95.

Batman Movie (1989) 1A CGC 9.8 Direct

Paper: White

Prestige Format

Label #4404322012

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. Cover price $4.95.

Batman Off-World (2024 DC) 1B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover

Label #4402131003

Written by Jason Aaron. Art by Doug Mahnke. Cover by Lesley Leirix Li. A routine night in Gotham City for a young Batman proves to be anything but routine when the crime-fighter is confronted with a sort of foe he's never faced before--one from beyond the stars! A universe of possible alien threats leads Batman to make a daring decision--to venture alone into the far reaches of the cosmos for the very first time, where the Dark Knight will face the fight of his life! Superstar writer Jason Aaron delivers his first Batman story ever, partnered with blockbuster artist Doug Mahnke for a unique, brutal tale! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Batman Off-World (2024 DC) 1C CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Finch Variant Cover

Label #4402131002

Written by Jason Aaron. Art by Doug Mahnke. Cover by David Finch. A routine night in Gotham City for a young Batman proves to be anything but routine when the crime-fighter is confronted with a sort of foe he's never faced before--one from beyond the stars! A universe of possible alien threats leads Batman to make a daring decision--to venture alone into the far reaches of the cosmos for the very first time, where the Dark Knight will face the fight of his life! Superstar writer Jason Aaron delivers his first Batman story ever, partnered with blockbuster artist Doug Mahnke for a unique, brutal tale! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Batman Off-World (2024 DC) 2A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4370462018

Written by Jason Aaron. Art by Doug Mahnke, Jaime Mendoza. Cover by Doug Mahnke, Jaime Mendoza. Superstar creators Jason Aaron and Doug Mahnke's brutal interstellar adventure continues as a young Bruce Wayne has journeyed to space to continue his development as Batman! But when he winds up a prisoner of the War Storm, a massive starship filled with trained killers, can the Dark Knight find new allies to aid in his journey?! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Batman Robin Lives (2023 DC) 428C CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Foil Edition

Label #4390109014

Written by Jim Starlin. Art by Jim Aparo, Mike Decarlo. Cover by Mike Mignola. FINALLY REVEALED! FROM THE DC VAULT: THE UNPUBLISHED ALTERNATE ENDING TO A DEATH IN THE FAMILY IN WHICH JASON TODD SURVIVES HIS ENCOUNTER WITH THE JOKER! What if one of the darkest hours in Batman's crime-fighting career never happened? Thirty-five years ago, fans voted on Jason Todd's fate after his brutal encounter with The Joker, which set Jason on the path to becoming the gun-toting vigilante Red Hood. But suppose fans had voted differently... DC Comics transports you back in time with this special faux-simile edition of Batman #428 in which Robin lives! Featuring pages reconstructed from artist Jim Aparo's alternate art boards--which have been plucked from the DC vault and fully restored and remastered--this reedited version of A Death in the Family, Book Three turns the Dark Knight's greatest tragedy into a moment of triumph. Adding to the immersive authenticity of this alternate-history comic book, this version includes all the ads from the original 1988 edition plus a rewritten letters column. 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $7.99.

Batman Robin Lives (2023 DC) 428D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Second Printing

Label #4395739011

2nd Printing. Written by Jim Starlin. Art by Jim Aparo, Mike Decarlo. Cover by Mike Mignola. FINALLY REVEALED! FROM THE DC VAULT: THE UNPUBLISHED ALTERNATE ENDING TO A DEATH IN THE FAMILY IN WHICH JASON TODD SURVIVES HIS ENCOUNTER WITH THE JOKER! What if one of the darkest hours in Batman's crime-fighting career never happened? Thirty-five years ago, fans voted on Jason Todd's fate after his brutal encounter with The Joker, which set Jason on the path to becoming the gun-toting vigilante Red Hood. But suppose fans had voted differently... DC Comics transports you back in time with this special faux-simile edition of Batman #428 in which Robin lives! Featuring pages reconstructed from artist Jim Aparo's alternate art boards--which have been plucked from the DC vault and fully restored and remastered--this reedited version of A Death in the Family, Book Three turns the Dark Knight's greatest tragedy into a moment of triumph. Adding to the immersive authenticity of this alternate-history comic book, this version includes all the ads from the original 1988 edition plus a rewritten letters column. 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Batman Santa Claus Silent Knight (2024 DC) 1B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover

Label #4402131005

Written by Jeff Parker. Art by Michele Bandini. Cover by Derrick Chew. SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO TOWN! The four-part crossover event of a generation begins when a not-so-jolly St. Nick hits Gotham City to investigate a brutal crime in the days leading up to Christmas... What manner of man or beast could have committed such atrocities?! With the help of his former student, Batman, Santa will team up with the heroes of the DC Universe to right this wrong--or the world wakes up to coal in their stockings! A brutal, two-fisted holiday tale of hope, wonder, and monster hunting is the perfect treat to ring in the holidays--it's Claus in canon! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Batman Santa Claus Silent Knight (2024 DC) 2B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover

Label #4366368012

Written by Jeff Parker. Art by Michele Bandini & Trevor Hairsine. Cover by Lesley Leirix Li. SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO TOWN! The ancient and wild Krampus is loose on Earth and releasing monsters to destroy Christmas! Santa Claus, with the help of the Justice League, is all that stands in the way of this impending darkness. The teams first challenge? A plague of vampires attacking Bludhaven! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Batman Santa Claus Silent Knight (2024 DC) 3A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4369675013

Written by Jeff Parker. Art by Michele Bandini, Trevor Hairsine. Cover by Dan Mora. IT'S CHRISTMAS EVIL! The nefarious Krampus unleashes a flock of killer harpies on London and it's time to call in the big guns! Half the Justice League meets a most unusual elf who takes them to Norway to help Santa do battle, but it appears a diabolical trap is being set... 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Batman Seduction of the Gun (1993) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #21-29986F7-003

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To some people, guns are a scourge; to others, a Constitutional right; for still others, they are merely a means to achieving an end. But at every level of society, children find guns, usually by chance...and often at the cost of their own lives. In BATMAN: SEDUCTION OF THE GUN, Batman and Robin confront the issue of gun control head on, in an action-packed and thought-provoking tale of gun-running, gang violence and the insidious lure of firearms. Inspired by today's headlines, this special takes a hard look at the way guns are perceived and used, with particular emphasis on their accessibility to juveniles. It is an extensively researched look into the subject with a strong emphasis on a story that avoids advocating any particular political view. Written by John Ostrander, with art by Vince Giarrano. Painted cover by Dave Dorman. 68 pages. Cover price $2.50.

Batman Shadow of the Bat (1992) 2 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on back of case

Direct Edition.

Label #19-2B047C8-026

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Part 2 of the 4-part "The Last Arkham." Batman is imprisoned in Arkham Asylum, a helpless victim of the mad, vengeful Jeremiah Arkham. Written by Alan Grant, with art by Norm Breyfogle. Painted cover by Brian Stelfreeze. New Format. Cover price $1.50.

Batman Shadow of the Bat (1992) 4 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case

Direct Edition.

Label #19-2B047C8-028

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Part 4 of the 4-part "The Last Arkham." Batman discovers the secret behind Mr. Zsasz's ghastly spree and accepts help from Nightwing to stop him. Written by Alan Grant, with art by Norm Breyfogle. Painted cover by Brian Stelfreeze. New Format. Cover price $1.50.

Batman Special Edition (2021 DC) FCBD 1A CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #21-3247374-001

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Written by James Tynion IV and John Ridley. Art by Jorge Jimenez, Travel Foreman and Norm Rapmund. Cover by Mico Suayan. The Batman creative team of James Tynion IV and Jorge Jimenez take their epic run to the next level. Gotham City is on the brink of a violent evolutionary path and the danger level to Batman and his allies reaches a fever pitch. The Magistrate now have full support from the mayor to handle high level law enforcement in Gotham and have branded the Dark Knight as Enemy #1. Plus, the Scarecrow has his own terrifying agenda as he takes this chaotic moment to launch his master plan. This is the first look at the epic FEAR STATE event that runs across the Batman titles beginning this Fall. The new Dark Knight, Jace Fox has arrived in this sneak peek of the upcoming I AM BATMAN series written by Academy Award-winner John Ridley with stunning art by Travel Foreman. Fans will get a taste of this blockbuster storyline starring the next Dark Knight. 32 pages, full color. Rated 13+

Batman Strikes (2004) 8 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4384739014

Written by Bill Matheny. Art by Christopher Jones & Terry Beatty. Cover by Jeff Matsuda. Reflecting the hit cartoon on Kids' WB! Gotham City's never been hotter, which can only mean one thing: Firefly's back! Will Batman be able to stop this pyromaniac before Gotham's reduced to ash? 32 pg, FC, $2.25 US Cover price $2.25.

Batman Superman (2013 DC) 30C CBCS ART SS Ken Haeser Blank Variant

Paper: White

Verified Signature: Ken Haeser. Blank Variant. Includes Dynamic Forces COA.

Label #23-246A0FD-003

Blank Cover. Written by Tom Taylor. ARt by Robson Rocha. The mystery of why Batman and Superman were brought into a cosmic murder case is revealed-and the ramifications for Superman are huge! 32 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Batman Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2015 DC) 1A CBCS 9.8 Williams II

Paper: White

Label #16-1D932BB-012

Written by James Tynion IV. Art and Cover by Freddie Williams II. DC Comics and IDW team up for the crossover you never saw coming as two of the greatest entertainment icons meet for the first time! In Gotham City, a series of deadly raids leads Batman to believe he's up against a group of highly trained ninjas known as the Foot Clan! Somehow, they've crossed over to another dimension and are determined to take advantage of the situation while looking to get back home. But they haven't come alone: Leonardo, Raphael, Donatello and Michelangelo are hot on their trail. Get ready for excitement as heroes and villains from both worlds clash and team up in an epic battle that threatens the very fabric of reality! 32 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Batman The Book of Shadows (1999) 1 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #22-2D520EC-021

64 pages, full color Written by Pat Mills and Dbbie Gallagher. Art and cover by Duke Mighten. Cover price $5.95.

Batman the Brave and the Bold (2023 DC) 6B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover

Label #4346703004

Cover by Christian Ward. Written by Guillem March, Ed Brisson, Rob Williams, and Sean Lewis. Art by Guillem March, Jeff Spokes, Stefano Landini, and Javier Fernandez. Guillem March writes and draws a poignant and heartfelt tale of redemption in Back to Year One. The shocking final chapter of Stormwatch has arrived from Ed Brisson and Jeff Spokes: What secret has Director Bones been withholding from the team all this time?! Emilia Harcourt returns...from the dead?! A mystery unfolds courtesy of Rob Williams and Stefano Landini! Plus: a no-holds-barred story of Batman from Collin Kelly, Jackson Lanzing, and Jorge Molina in their first Batman Black & White story! 64 pages, CP/B&W. Rated T+ Cover price $7.99.

Batman The Dark Knight Returns (1986) 1-1ST CGC 9.6 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #4404322024

1st printing. NOTE: 2nd, 3rd, and 4th printings of #1 are labeled as such on the inside cover. Cover by Frank Miller. "The Dark Knight Returns," script and pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Klaus Janson; Set 20 years in the future, this story finds that in the absence of superheroes, criminals have run amok, and a gang called the Mutants are terrorizing Gotham City; Bruce Wayne has been retired from super-heroing for 10 years following the death of Jason Todd, the second Robin; Despite Wayne's funding of the rehabilitation of Harvey Dent (Two-Face), Dent returns to being a super-villain; Bruce, overcome with the grief over what Gotham has become, dons the Batman costume again and captures Dent. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.95.

Batman The Dark Knight Returns (1986) 1-1ST CGC 9.4 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #4404322025

1st printing. NOTE: 2nd, 3rd, and 4th printings of #1 are labeled as such on the inside cover. Cover by Frank Miller. "The Dark Knight Returns," script and pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Klaus Janson; Set 20 years in the future, this story finds that in the absence of superheroes, criminals have run amok, and a gang called the Mutants are terrorizing Gotham City; Bruce Wayne has been retired from super-heroing for 10 years following the death of Jason Todd, the second Robin; Despite Wayne's funding of the rehabilitation of Harvey Dent (Two-Face), Dent returns to being a super-villain; Bruce, overcome with the grief over what Gotham has become, dons the Batman costume again and captures Dent. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.95.

Batman The Dark Knight Returns (1986) 1-1ST CGC 9.4 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #4404322018

1st printing. NOTE: 2nd, 3rd, and 4th printings of #1 are labeled as such on the inside cover. Cover by Frank Miller. "The Dark Knight Returns," script and pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Klaus Janson; Set 20 years in the future, this story finds that in the absence of superheroes, criminals have run amok, and a gang called the Mutants are terrorizing Gotham City; Bruce Wayne has been retired from super-heroing for 10 years following the death of Jason Todd, the second Robin; Despite Wayne's funding of the rehabilitation of Harvey Dent (Two-Face), Dent returns to being a super-villain; Bruce, overcome with the grief over what Gotham has become, dons the Batman costume again and captures Dent. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.95.

Batman The Dark Knight Returns (1986) 1-1ST CGC 9.4 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #4404322019

1st printing. NOTE: 2nd, 3rd, and 4th printings of #1 are labeled as such on the inside cover. Cover by Frank Miller. "The Dark Knight Returns," script and pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Klaus Janson; Set 20 years in the future, this story finds that in the absence of superheroes, criminals have run amok, and a gang called the Mutants are terrorizing Gotham City; Bruce Wayne has been retired from super-heroing for 10 years following the death of Jason Todd, the second Robin; Despite Wayne's funding of the rehabilitation of Harvey Dent (Two-Face), Dent returns to being a super-villain; Bruce, overcome with the grief over what Gotham has become, dons the Batman costume again and captures Dent. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.95.

Batman The Dark Knight Returns (1986) 1-1ST CGC 9.4 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #4404322020

1st printing. NOTE: 2nd, 3rd, and 4th printings of #1 are labeled as such on the inside cover. Cover by Frank Miller. "The Dark Knight Returns," script and pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Klaus Janson; Set 20 years in the future, this story finds that in the absence of superheroes, criminals have run amok, and a gang called the Mutants are terrorizing Gotham City; Bruce Wayne has been retired from super-heroing for 10 years following the death of Jason Todd, the second Robin; Despite Wayne's funding of the rehabilitation of Harvey Dent (Two-Face), Dent returns to being a super-villain; Bruce, overcome with the grief over what Gotham has become, dons the Batman costume again and captures Dent. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.95.

Batman The Dark Knight Returns (1986) 1-1ST CGC 9.4 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #4404322022

1st printing. NOTE: 2nd, 3rd, and 4th printings of #1 are labeled as such on the inside cover. Cover by Frank Miller. "The Dark Knight Returns," script and pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Klaus Janson; Set 20 years in the future, this story finds that in the absence of superheroes, criminals have run amok, and a gang called the Mutants are terrorizing Gotham City; Bruce Wayne has been retired from super-heroing for 10 years following the death of Jason Todd, the second Robin; Despite Wayne's funding of the rehabilitation of Harvey Dent (Two-Face), Dent returns to being a super-villain; Bruce, overcome with the grief over what Gotham has become, dons the Batman costume again and captures Dent. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.95.

Batman The Killing Joke (1988) 1-1ST CGC 9.8 SS Brian Bolland Bolland Variant 1st Printing

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on back of case

Signed By Brian Bolland on 4/8/19.

Label #1497549008

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. 52 pages, full color. NOTE: 1st Printing, title is printed in lime green embossed ink. All others are later printings. Cover price $3.50.

Batman The Killing Joke (1988) 1-1ST CGC 9.8 Bolland Variant 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #4404322011

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. 52 pages, full color. NOTE: 1st Printing, title is printed in lime green embossed ink. All others are later printings. Cover price $3.50.

Batman The Killing Joke (1988) 1-1ST CGC 9.8 Bolland Variant 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #0266957008

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. 52 pages, full color. NOTE: 1st Printing, title is printed in lime green embossed ink. All others are later printings. Cover price $3.50.