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Before Watchmen: Nite Owl comic books issue 1

  • Issue #1A
    Before Watchmen Nite Owl (2012) 1A

    (W) J. Michael Straczynski, Len Wein (A) Andy Kubert & Various (CA) Andy Kubert, Joe Kubert 'The hero known to the public only as Nite Owl announced his retirement today.' Plus: Don't miss the CRIMSON CORSAIR backup story by writer LEN WEIN and artist JOHN HIGGINS! This issue is also offered as a combo pack edition with a redemption code for a digital download of this issue. Cover price $3.99.

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    $3 Before Watchmen: Nite Owl #1 - VF - 08/2012 - "No Such Thing As a Free Lunch"
    $4 DC Comics - Before Watchmen Nite Owl #1A (2012) Andy and Joe Kubert VF-NM
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  • Issue #1B
    Before Watchmen Nite Owl (2012) 1B

    Limited 1 for 25 Variant Cover by Kevin Knowlan (W) J. Michael Straczynski, Len Wein (A) Andy Kubert & Various 'The hero known to the public only as Nite Owl announced his retirement today.' Plus: Don't miss the CRIMSON CORSAIR backup story by writer LEN WEIN and artist JOHN HIGGINS! Cover price $4.99.

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  • Issue #1C
    Before Watchmen Nite Owl (2012) 1C

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    Limited 1 for 200 Variant Cover by Jim Lee (W) J. Michael Straczynski, Len Wein (A) Andy Kubert & Various 'The hero known to the public only as Nite Owl announced his retirement today.' Plus: Don't miss the CRIMSON CORSAIR backup story by writer LEN WEIN and artist JOHN HIGGINS! Cover price $4.99.

  • Issue #1COMBO
    Before Watchmen Nite Owl (2012) 1COMBO

    Polybagged with download code for a digital copy of this issue. Cover by Andy Kubert, Joe Kubert (W) J. Michael Straczynski, Len Wein (A) Andy Kubert & Various 'The hero known to the public only as Nite Owl announced his retirement today.' Plus: Don't miss the CRIMSON CORSAIR backup story by writer LEN WEIN and artist JOHN HIGGINS! Cover price $4.99.


    This issue was published with a redeemable code from the publisher. However, because this item is no longer a new release, the redeemable code may no longer be valid, either due to expiration or prior use. Please do not purchase this item with the expectation that the redeemable code can still be used. Please see our grading standards for more information about digital codes.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Before Watchmen: Nite Owl/Dr. Manhattan TPB (2014 DC) 1-1ST

    1st printing. Collects Before Watchmen: Nite Owl (2012) #1-4, Before Watchmen: Dr. Manhattan (2012) #1-4, and Before Watchmen: Moloch (2012)#1-2.

    Written by J. Michael Straczynski. Art by Andy Kubert, Joe Kubert, Adam Hughes, and Eduardo Risso. Cover by Andy Kubert, Joe Kubert and Adam Hughes.

    Writer J. Michael Straczynski is joined by artist Andy Kubert in flight with the gadget-savvy hero known as Nite Owl, as Dan Dreiberg inherits the role from Hollis Mason...but can Dreiberg work with the vigilante called Rorschach?

    Then, JMS teams with fan-favorite artist Adam Hughes for a tale of Dr. Manhattan. For Dr. Manhattan, past, present, and future are one and the same. But as he observes the events of his life, do they remain the same?

    Softcover, 288 pages, full color. Mature Readers

    Cover price $19.99.

  • Issue #1-REP
    Before Watchmen: Nite Owl/Dr. Manhattan TPB (2014 DC) 1-REP


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    2nd and later printings. Collects Before Watchmen: Nite Owl (2012) #1-4, Before Watchmen: Dr. Manhattan (2012) #1-4, and Before Watchmen: Moloch (2012)#1-2.

    Written by J. Michael Straczynski. Art by Andy Kubert, Joe Kubert, Adam Hughes, and Eduardo Risso. Cover by Andy Kubert, Joe Kubert and Adam Hughes.

    Writer J. Michael Straczynski is joined by artist Andy Kubert in flight with the gadget-savvy hero known as Nite Owl, as Dan Dreiberg inherits the role from Hollis Mason...but can Dreiberg work with the vigilante called Rorschach?

    Then, JMS teams with fan-favorite artist Adam Hughes for a tale of Dr. Manhattan. For Dr. Manhattan, past, present, and future are one and the same. But as he observes the events of his life, do they remain the same?

    Softcover, 288 pages, full color. Mature Readers

    Cover price $19.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Before Watchmen: Nite Owl/Dr. Manhattan HC (2013 DC) Deluxe Edition 1-1ST

    1st printing. Collects Before Watchmen Nite Owl (2012) #1-4, Before Watchmen Dr Manhattan (2012) #1-4, and Before Watchmen Moloch (2012)#1-2.

    Written by J. Michael Straczynski. Art by Andy Kubert, Joe Kubert, Adam Hughes, and Eduardo Risso. Cover by Andy Kubert, Joe Kubert and Adam Hughes.

    Writer J. Michael Straczynski is joined by artist Andy Kubert in flight with the gadget-savvy hero known as Nite Owl, as Dan Dreiberg inherits the role from Hollis Mason...but can Dreiberg work with the vigilante called Rorschach?

    Then, JMS teams with fan-favorite artist Adam Hughes for a tale of Dr. Manhattan. For Dr. Manhattan, past, present, and future are one and the same. But as he observes the events of his life, do they remain the same?

    Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 288 pages, full color. Mature Readers

    Cover price $29.99.