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Batman (1940) 357 FN 6.0 1st Printing

1st printing. Direct Edition. 1st appearance of Jason Todd and Killer Croc (cameo). Cover pencils by Ed Hannigan, inks by Dick Giordano. "Squid" starring Batman, Dick Grayson, Commissioner Gordon, Hamilton Hill, Joey Taylor, Waldo Flynn, Olivia Ortega, and the Squid (first appearance), script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Don Newton, inks by Alfredo Alcala; The Squid comes to Gotham City to launch a takeover of its underworld, and to trap the Batman; A mobster offering crooked protection threatens a circus owner; Refusing to give in, the owner unwittingly puts a target on the heads of his star performers, a husband and wife trapeze act; Days later, a young boy discoveres that his parents had been brutally murdered. Taken in by the sympathetic millionaire Bruce Wayne (Batman) the boy trains and becomes his new mentor's sidekick as Robin, the boy wonder; Not Dick Grayson, though--This time it was the copycat story of Jason Todd, the second person to become Robin. Story continues in the pages of Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) #524. Letter to the editor from comics editor/writer Kevin Dooley. 40 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.60.

Batman (1940) 361N CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4681533021

Newsstand Edition. First appearance of Harvey Bullock. Cover pencils by Ed Hannigan, inks by Dick Giordano. "The Most Successful Species!" starring Batman, Alfred Pennyworth, Commissioner Gordon, Jason Todd, Harvey Bullock, Man-Bat, script by Doug Moench, pencils by Don Newton, inks by Pablo Marcos; Jason Todd has been taken by Man-Bat, who intends to transform him into a bat-boy. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.60.

Batman (1940) 367N CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4681533020

Newsstand Edition. Cover art by Ed Hannigan and Dick Giordano. The Green Ghosts of Gotham, script by Doug Moench, pencils by Don Newton, inks by Alfredo Alcala; Poison Ivy uses special plants to control business executives and to battle Batman and Robin (now Jason Todd). 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

Batman (1940) 368 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4700857021

Direct Edition. Cover pencils by Ed Hannigan, inks by Dick Giordano. In this key issue, Jason Todd begins as the new Robin (with a new costume) in a book-length story titled "A Revenge of Rainbows" starring Batman, Robin, Crazy-Quilt, Dick Grayson, Vicki Vale, Joker (flashback), Two-Face (flashback), Scarecrow (flashback), and Penguin (flashback), script by Doug Moench, pencils by Don Newton, inks by Alfredo Alcala; Dick Grayson officially passes along the mantle of Robin to Jason Todd, who accompanies Batman on a "shakedown cruise" around Gotham. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

Batman (1940) 373 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4699337018

Cover pencils by Ed Hannigan, inks by Dick Giordano. "The Frequency of Fear," script by Doug Moench, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Alfredo Alcala; In the middle of the night, Jason Todd awakes from a terrible nightmare and this has not been the first time; Because of his lack of sleep, the authorities at the Child Welfare Bureau have noticed Jason's decline in performance and the social workers decide to investigate the kid's situation; Meanwhile in Arkham Asylum, a writer would like to have an interview with Jonathan Crane, but he is informed that Crane has been released after his successful recovery; Unaware to the authorities, Crane has simply recovered his mental faculties, which only make him a more deadly threat; Elsewhere, Julia Pennyworth asks Vicki Vale for a job at Picture News Magazine and after clearing their differences, Vicki agrees to help Julia; At night, Joker is bound to stand trial at the Gotham Courthouse, but Scarecrow strikes at the place after seeking revenge after he was used during Joker's previous scheme; Scarecrow breaks into the courthouse and using a new device in the shape of a skull, he is able to create crippling fear in those victims who he aims the device towards; Like this, Scarecrow has easy access to the cells at the courthouse, but a few minutes after his attack, the Bat-Signal is activated; When Scarecrow is about to reach the Joker's cell, Batman arrives at the place and confronts the crook. Story continues in Detective Comics #540. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

Batman (1940) 374 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4681533014

Cover pencils by Don Newton, inks by Dick Giordano. "Pieces of Penguin!" starring Robin, Alfred, Julia Pennyworth, Vicki Vale, Commissioner Gordon, Harvey Bullock, and The Penguin, script by Doug Moench, pencils by Don Newton, inks by Alfredo Alcala; The Penguin is on the loose and out to steal the plans for the Pentagon's "early bird" warning system. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

Batman (1940) 377N CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4681533012

Newsstand Edition. Little Nemo tribute cover art by Ed Hannigan and Dick Giordano. The Slayer of Night, script by Doug Moench, pencils by Don Newton, inks by Alfredo Alcala; Nocturna conjures nightmares, causing trouble for Batman. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

Batman (1940) 384 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4681532025

Direct Edition. Cover pencils by Rick Hoberg, inks by Dick Giordano. "Broken Dates," script by Doug Moench, pencils by Rick Hoberg, inks by Rudy Nebres; Dr. Fangs goons believe Batman has to die for them to profit in Gotham; Batman battles Calendar Man; Vicky Vale severs her ties with Bruce Wayne, and Alfred plays match maker. Part 1 of 3, continued in Detective Comics #551. Crisis on Infinite Earths mini-series, two-panel-sequence-cameo with The Monitor (only hands shown with voice) and Lyla (Harbinger). 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

Batman (1940) 388 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4341493018

Direct Edition. Cover art by Tom Mandrake. "The Round-Trip Looking Glass!" starring Batman, Robin (Jason Todd), Alfred Pennyworth, Julia Remarque, Harvey Bullock, Mirror Master (Sam Scudder), and Captain Boomerang (Digger Harkness), script by Doug Moench, art by Tom Mandrake; After trying to steal the same jade necklace, Captain Boomerang and Mirror Master face off to decide who is the greater villain. Part 1 of 2, continued in Detective Comics (1937) #555. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

Batman (1940) 390 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4681533006

Cover art by Tom Mandrake. Women Dark and Dangerous starring Batman, Robin, Harvey Bullock, Nocturna, Night-Slayer, and Catwoman, script by Doug Moench, art by Tom Mandrake; Nocturna tries to discover what's causing the red rain, Batman battles Catwoman. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

Batman (1940) 396 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4681533011

Direct Edition. Cover art by Tom Mandrake. The climax to the Film Freak saga in "Box-Office Smash," script by Doug Moench, art by Tom Mandrake; Batman and Catwoman are too late to stop Film Freak from killing an old friend; Gordon gets everyone on the same team to work together; They stop Film Freak on his next attempt, this time to blow up his old director's new premier; They finally stopped him from doing a King Kong skit. Part 3 of 3, continued from Detective Comics (1937) #562. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

Batman (1940) 403 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4700891012

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Tommy Carma (from #402) escapes from Arkham Asylum and discovers a mysteries cave...a cave with a giant penny and dinosaur...in "One Batman Too Many". Script by Max Allan Collins, pencils by Denys Cowan, inks by Greg Brooks. Cowan/Dick Giordano cover. 1st printing (White space on cover says Adventures of Superman #424 is coming OR has barcode). NOTE: Most issues from 397-432 were reprinted in 1989 and sold in multipacks. These 2nd and 3rd prints have back cover ads dated 1989. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

Batman (1940) 405N VF 8.0

First Printing. Newsstand Edition. Batman Year One, Chapter Two: "War Is Declared". Part 2 of 4, continued from the previous issue. Story continues next issue. Bruce Wayne dons the cape and cowl for the first time to take the fight to the criminal element, while James Gordon stirs up trouble within his own department. Script by Frank Miller, art by David Mazzucchelli. Harvey Dent appears as Assistant District Attorney. Mazzucchelli cover. 1st printing. NOTE: Most issues from 397-432 were reprinted in 1989 and sold in multipacks. These 2nd and 3rd prints have back cover ads dated 1989. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

Batman (1940) 412 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4681552005

Batman and Robin must stop the silent...yet deadly...rampage of the maladjusted Mime in "The Sound of Silence". Script by Max Allan Collins, pencils by Dave Cockrum, inks by Don Heck. Kevin Nowlan cover. 1st printing. NOTE: Most issues from 397-432 were reprinted in 1989 and sold in multipacks. These 2nd and 3rd prints have back cover ads dated 1989. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

Batman (1940) 423 FN 6.0 1st Printing

1st Printing. Direct Edition. Three cops relate three tales of the Dark Knight, revealing different facets of Batman's character, in "You Shoulda Seen Him..." Script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Dave Cockrum, inks by Mike DeCarlo. Todd McFarlane cover. 1st printing. NOTE: Most issues from 397-432 were reprinted in 1989 and sold in multipacks. These 2nd and 3rd prints have back cover ads dated 1989. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

Batman (1940) 423REP CGC 8.5 Reprint

Paper: White

Third Printing. Two Scratches on Back Around 3" Long.

Label #4348397001

Second or later printing with TurboGrafx ad on back cover. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

Batman (1940) 423REP CBCS 7.5 Reprint

Paper: White

Label Error - Printing Differs From What CBCS Listed.

Label #20-03901B5-001

Second or later printing with TurboGrafx ad on back cover. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

Batman (1940) 424 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4681552008

1st printing. Direct Edition. Robin vows to take down Felipe Garzonas for his crimes, no matter the cost, in "The Diplomat's Son". Part 1 of 2, continued next issue. Script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Mark Bright, inks by Steve Mitchell. 1st printing. NOTE: Most issues from 397-432 were reprinted in 1989 and sold in multipacks. These 2nd and 3rd prints have back cover ads dated 1989. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

Batman (1940) 426 VF 8.0

First printing. Direct Edition. Cover art by Mike Mignola. "A Death in the Family" part 1 of 4, script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Jim Aparo, inks by Mike DeCarlo; Jason discovers that his "real" mother was really his step-mother, and his birth mother is still alive; Joker escapes from Arkham and Batman chases him to the Middle East where he runs across Jason looking for one of the women he thinks is his mom. Infamous story where readers called an 800 number, and 'voted' to have Robin killed! Story continues in Batman #427. NOTE: Most issues from 397-432 were reprinted in 1989 and sold in multipacks. These 2nd and 3rd prints have back cover ads dated 1989. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.50.

Batman (1940) 426 FN/VF 7.0

First printing. Direct Edition. Cover art by Mike Mignola. "A Death in the Family" part 1 of 4, script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Jim Aparo, inks by Mike DeCarlo; Jason discovers that his "real" mother was really his step-mother, and his birth mother is still alive; Joker escapes from Arkham and Batman chases him to the Middle East where he runs across Jason looking for one of the women he thinks is his mom. Infamous story where readers called an 800 number, and 'voted' to have Robin killed! Story continues in Batman #427. NOTE: Most issues from 397-432 were reprinted in 1989 and sold in multipacks. These 2nd and 3rd prints have back cover ads dated 1989. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.50.

Batman (1940) 426N FN- 5.5

First printing. Newsstand Edition. Cover art by Mike Mignola. "A Death in the Family" part 1 of 4, script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Jim Aparo, inks by Mike DeCarlo; Jason discovers that his "real" mother was really his step-mother, and his birth mother is still alive; Joker escapes from Arkham and Batman chases him to the Middle East where he runs across Jason looking for one of the women he thinks is his mom. Infamous story where readers called an 800 number, and 'voted' to have Robin killed! Story continues in Batman #427. NOTE: Most issues from 397-432 were reprinted in 1989 and sold in multipacks. These 2nd and 3rd prints have back cover ads dated 1989. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.50.

Batman (1940) 427 FN+ 6.5

First printing. Direct Edition. Cover art by Mike Mignola. "A Death in the Family" part 2 of 4, script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Jim Aparo, inks by Mike DeCarlo; Jason meets his real mother, Sheila Haywood, but she turns out to be working for the Joker and allows her son to fall into his deadly hands inside of a warehouse; Joker beats Robin with a crowbar and leaves him for dead as a badly beaten Robin attempts to save his mom and himself from the dynamite left behind by the Joker as he leaves them both to a horrible fate; Batman watches in horror as the warehouse containing Jason and Sheila blows up, too late to stop the Joker. Infamous Phone Poll on death or life for Robin (Jason Todd). The Direct Sales copies of this comic, released first, contained a 1-800 phone number to either vote "for" or "against" the death of Jason Todd on the inside back cover. The newsstand copies, released 3 weeks later did not contain the 1-800 number. NOTE: Most issues from 397-432 were reprinted in 1989 and sold in multipacks. These 2nd and 3rd prints have back cover ads dated 1989. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.50.

Batman (1940) 427 FN 6.0

First printing. Direct Edition. Cover art by Mike Mignola. "A Death in the Family" part 2 of 4, script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Jim Aparo, inks by Mike DeCarlo; Jason meets his real mother, Sheila Haywood, but she turns out to be working for the Joker and allows her son to fall into his deadly hands inside of a warehouse; Joker beats Robin with a crowbar and leaves him for dead as a badly beaten Robin attempts to save his mom and himself from the dynamite left behind by the Joker as he leaves them both to a horrible fate; Batman watches in horror as the warehouse containing Jason and Sheila blows up, too late to stop the Joker. Infamous Phone Poll on death or life for Robin (Jason Todd). The Direct Sales copies of this comic, released first, contained a 1-800 phone number to either vote "for" or "against" the death of Jason Todd on the inside back cover. The newsstand copies, released 3 weeks later did not contain the 1-800 number. NOTE: Most issues from 397-432 were reprinted in 1989 and sold in multipacks. These 2nd and 3rd prints have back cover ads dated 1989. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.50.

Batman (1940) 428 FN/VF 7.0

First printing. Direct Edition. Cover art by Mike Mignola. "A Death in the Family" part 3 of 4, script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Jim Aparo, inks by Mike DeCarlo; Death of Sheila Haywood; Burial of Sheila Haywood and Jason Todd; The Joker becomes the Iranian Ambassador to the U.N. Results of Phone Poll as to whether Robin dies this issue or not. NOTE: Most issues from 397-432 were reprinted in 1989 and sold in multipacks. These 2nd and 3rd prints have back cover ads dated 1989. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

Batman (1940) 428 FN+ 6.5

First printing. Direct Edition. Cover art by Mike Mignola. "A Death in the Family" part 3 of 4, script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Jim Aparo, inks by Mike DeCarlo; Death of Sheila Haywood; Burial of Sheila Haywood and Jason Todd; The Joker becomes the Iranian Ambassador to the U.N. Results of Phone Poll as to whether Robin dies this issue or not. NOTE: Most issues from 397-432 were reprinted in 1989 and sold in multipacks. These 2nd and 3rd prints have back cover ads dated 1989. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

Batman (1940) 428N VF+ 8.5

First printing. Newsstand Edition. Cover art by Mike Mignola. "A Death in the Family" part 3 of 4, script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Jim Aparo, inks by Mike DeCarlo; Death of Sheila Haywood; Burial of Sheila Haywood and Jason Todd; The Joker becomes the Iranian Ambassador to the U.N. Results of Phone Poll as to whether Robin dies this issue or not. NOTE: Most issues from 397-432 were reprinted in 1989 and sold in multipacks. These 2nd and 3rd prints have back cover ads dated 1989. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

Batman (1940) 428N FN+ 6.5

First printing. Newsstand Edition. Cover art by Mike Mignola. "A Death in the Family" part 3 of 4, script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Jim Aparo, inks by Mike DeCarlo; Death of Sheila Haywood; Burial of Sheila Haywood and Jason Todd; The Joker becomes the Iranian Ambassador to the U.N. Results of Phone Poll as to whether Robin dies this issue or not. NOTE: Most issues from 397-432 were reprinted in 1989 and sold in multipacks. These 2nd and 3rd prints have back cover ads dated 1989. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

Batman (1940) 428N FN 6.0

First printing. Newsstand Edition. Cover art by Mike Mignola. "A Death in the Family" part 3 of 4, script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Jim Aparo, inks by Mike DeCarlo; Death of Sheila Haywood; Burial of Sheila Haywood and Jason Todd; The Joker becomes the Iranian Ambassador to the U.N. Results of Phone Poll as to whether Robin dies this issue or not. NOTE: Most issues from 397-432 were reprinted in 1989 and sold in multipacks. These 2nd and 3rd prints have back cover ads dated 1989. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

Batman (1940) 428N FN- 5.5

First printing. Newsstand Edition. Cover art by Mike Mignola. "A Death in the Family" part 3 of 4, script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Jim Aparo, inks by Mike DeCarlo; Death of Sheila Haywood; Burial of Sheila Haywood and Jason Todd; The Joker becomes the Iranian Ambassador to the U.N. Results of Phone Poll as to whether Robin dies this issue or not. NOTE: Most issues from 397-432 were reprinted in 1989 and sold in multipacks. These 2nd and 3rd prints have back cover ads dated 1989. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

Batman (1940) 451 CBCS 9.4 Witnessed Sig Decarlo

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Mike Decarlo on 12/2/2023 Direct Edition

Label #23-4350FC9-007

The Joker confronts the impostor who's been tarnishing his bad name in "Judgements!" Part 2 of 2, continued from the previous issue. Written by Marv Wolfman. Art by Jim Aparo & Mike DeCarlo. Cover by Norm Breyfogle. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.00.

Batman (1940) 497 CGC 9.8 Direct Variant 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #4660981012

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Direct Edition with Overlay cover. Bane breaks Batman's back in Batman KnightFall Part 11. Home turf does not prove an advantage when Bane breaks Batman's back in the Batcave in "The Broken Bat." KnightFall continues in Detective Comics (1937- ) #664. Written by Doug Moench. Pencils by Jim Aparo. Inks by Dick Giordano. Cover by Kelley Jones. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.25.

Batman (1940) 497 CGC 9.8 Direct Variant 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #4660981010

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Direct Edition with Overlay cover. Bane breaks Batman's back in Batman KnightFall Part 11. Home turf does not prove an advantage when Bane breaks Batman's back in the Batcave in "The Broken Bat." KnightFall continues in Detective Comics (1937- ) #664. Written by Doug Moench. Pencils by Jim Aparo. Inks by Dick Giordano. Cover by Kelley Jones. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.25.

Batman (1940) 497REP CGC 9.8 Reprint

Paper: White

Second Printing.

Label #4698017008

Second or later printing. May or may not have partial overlay cover. Written by Doug Moench. Pencils by Jim Aparo. Inks by Dick Giordano. Cover by Kelley Jones. Bane breaks Batman's back in Batman KnightFall Part 11. Home turf does not prove an advantage when Bane breaks Batman's back in the Batcave in "The Broken Bat." KnightFall continues in Detective Comics (1937- ) #664. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.25.

Batman (1940) 570N VF 8.0

Newsstand Edition. Written by Bronwyn Carlton; art by Mike Deodato and David Roach; cover by Rodolfo Damaggio . Harley Quinn hits the streets of "No Man's Land" in Part 1 of the 2-part "The Code!" Following the events of BATMAN: HARLEY QUINN, Harley returns just as the Joker expands his turf over the broken bodies of two warring gangs. While she uses a philosophy called "The Code" to try to manipulate events to her liking, Joker makes a sweeping move that threatens to tip the balance of power in Gotham and change the face of "No Man's Land" forever. 40 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.99.

Batman (1940) 635 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4695724009

Written by Judd Winick. Art by Doug Mahnke & Tom Nguyen Cover by Matt Wagner. Part 1 of the 4-part "Under the Hood," featuring the new BATMAN team of writer Judd Winick (OUTSIDERS, GREEN ARROW), artists Doug Mahnke (JLA, JUSTICE LEAGUE ELITE) & Tom Nguyen (JLA) and cover artist Matt Wagner (BATMAN/SUPERMAN/WONDER WOMAN: TRINITY)! In the wake of "War Games," Batman must deal with a city in turmoil. While battling new criminal chieftains raiding his city, Batman is confronted with a face from the past? or rather, a hidden face from the past. Welcome the return of the Red Hood! 40 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.25.

Batman (1940) 635 VG/FN 5.0

Water spots.

Written by Judd Winick. Art by Doug Mahnke & Tom Nguyen Cover by Matt Wagner. Part 1 of the 4-part "Under the Hood," featuring the new BATMAN team of writer Judd Winick (OUTSIDERS, GREEN ARROW), artists Doug Mahnke (JLA, JUSTICE LEAGUE ELITE) & Tom Nguyen (JLA) and cover artist Matt Wagner (BATMAN/SUPERMAN/WONDER WOMAN: TRINITY)! In the wake of "War Games," Batman must deal with a city in turmoil. While battling new criminal chieftains raiding his city, Batman is confronted with a face from the past? or rather, a hidden face from the past. Welcome the return of the Red Hood! 40 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.25.

Batman (1940) 638A CBCS 9.8 Witnessed Sig Mahnke 1st Printing

Paper: White

Witnessed Sig: Doug Mahnke on 2/29/2020.

Label #20-0E0F837-006

Written by Judd Winick Art by Doug Mahnke & Tom Nguyen Cover by Matt Wagner. In the stunning conclusion of "Under the Hood," the Red Hood is revealed as.....! With the murderous Black Mask controlling the Gotham City underworld, what role will this villainous addition to Batman's Rogues Gallery have when all is said and done? 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.25.

Batman (1940) 657 CBCS 9.8 Signed Kubert

Paper: White

Witnessed Sig: Andy Kubert on 9/1/2018

Label #18-3305E01-007

Written by Grant Morrison. Art by Andy Kubert & Jesse Delperdang. Cover by Kubert Part 3 of the 4-part. "Batman and Son," by the incomparable team of writer Grant Morrison and artists Andy Kubert & Jesse Delperdang! Batman brings his son home to Gotham City and introduces him to both Wayne Manor and the Batcave! But when Batman's new son meets Robin sparks ? and swords ? will fly! 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.99.

Batman (1940) 698 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Label #21-2594C88-007

Written by TONY DANIEL. Art by GUILLEM MARCH. Cover by TONY DANIEL. Only two months until BATMAN #700! As the landmark issue nears, Dick Grayson's life as The Dark Knight heats up in a big way. With Black Mask out of the way for good, the Falcone crime family attempts to fill that void - with no regard for the safety of Gotham City's citizens! And what's going on with the Riddler? 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.99.

Batman (1940) 10 FRONT AND BACK COVER ONLY

FRONT AND BACK COVER ONLY. Heavy water damage.

Cover pencils by Fred Ray, inks by Jerry Robinson. "The Isle That Time Forgot!", script by Joseph Greene, pencils by Bob Kane and Jerry Robinson, inks by Jerry Robinson and George Roussos (backgrounds); For his birthday, Dick received his own version of the Batplane, and while aloft, he and Batman run into a storm, which forces them to make an emergency landing on an island inhabited by prehistoric men and creatures. 2-page Jerry the Jitterbug story by Henry Boltinoff. "Report Card Blues!", script by Joseph Greene, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Jerry Robinson and George Roussos (backgrounds); Fearing that he will get a bad report at school, little Tommy runs away from home and smack dab into trouble, until the Batman rescues him and Tommy sees the light and decides to go home. "The Princess of Plunder!", script by Jack Schiff, pencils by Fred Ray (layouts), Jerry Robinson (finished pencils, as Bob Kane), inks by Jerry Robinson (as Bob Kane) and George Roussos (backgrounds); Guests to a high society function don't know that their host is actually the Cat-Woman, who sends her guests out on a scavenger hunt at the same time that she sends her gang members out on one; Batman intervenes to stop that hunt before it's too late. "The Way Home" text story by Norman Goss. "The Sheriff of Ghost Town!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane (signed) and Jerry Robinson, inks by Jerry Robinson and George Roussos (backgrounds); The prospect of hidden gold brings a gang of criminals to the newly resurrected ghost town now called Sunshine City, but the pleas of a young boy brings Batman and Robin to town to clean house..... as the newly elected Sheriff! 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Batman (1940) Annual 14 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4699312011

Cover by Neal Adams. "The Eye of the Beholder," script by Andrew Helfer, pencils by Chris Sprouse, inks by Steve Mitchell; After Batman's first year as a vigilante, Gotham is plagued by a serial killer called the "Senior Slasher"; Batman, Commissioner Gordon, and Harvey Dent agree form an alliance to improve their information-sharing so the justice system can convict the criminals that Batman brings in; During this time, Dents split personality rears its ugly head; During a trial, mob kingpin Vincent Moroni splashes acid on Dents face, leading to the creation of Two-Face. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.00.

Batman (1940) Annual 14 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4699312014

Cover by Neal Adams. "The Eye of the Beholder," script by Andrew Helfer, pencils by Chris Sprouse, inks by Steve Mitchell; After Batman's first year as a vigilante, Gotham is plagued by a serial killer called the "Senior Slasher"; Batman, Commissioner Gordon, and Harvey Dent agree form an alliance to improve their information-sharing so the justice system can convict the criminals that Batman brings in; During this time, Dents split personality rears its ugly head; During a trial, mob kingpin Vincent Moroni splashes acid on Dents face, leading to the creation of Two-Face. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.00.

Batman (1940) Annual 14 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4699312013

Cover by Neal Adams. "The Eye of the Beholder," script by Andrew Helfer, pencils by Chris Sprouse, inks by Steve Mitchell; After Batman's first year as a vigilante, Gotham is plagued by a serial killer called the "Senior Slasher"; Batman, Commissioner Gordon, and Harvey Dent agree form an alliance to improve their information-sharing so the justice system can convict the criminals that Batman brings in; During this time, Dents split personality rears its ugly head; During a trial, mob kingpin Vincent Moroni splashes acid on Dents face, leading to the creation of Two-Face. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.00.

Batman (1940) Annual 16 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4699312024

ECLIPSO: THE DARKNESS WITHIN Annuals Crossover Event continues. When the Joker falls into possession of a black diamond and becomes 'eclipsed,' Batman is forced to become an Eclipso himself in order to confront his nemesis. Written by Alan Grant and John Wagner, with art by Vince Giarrano. Cover by Sam Kieth. Cover price $2.50.

Batman (1940) Annual 18 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4699312021

Direct Edition. The Elseworlds Annuals, the DC Universe's journey into remote realms of possibility, continue in Renaissance Italy, where Leonardo da Vinci's experiments in creating a flying machine inspire a young apprentice to become an avenging Bat-Man when the artist's model for a very important portrait is kidnapped. Written by Doug Moench, with art by Federico Cueva and Alberto Pez. Cover by Mike Mignola. 68 pages. Cover price $2.95.

Batman (1940) Later Reprints 251ORLANDO CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Special Edition.

Label #22-201F067-013

Fan Expo Exclusive "Orlando" Edition Reprint of Batman #251 - limited to 1000 copies. Cover by Neal Adams.

Batman (1940) Later Reprints 251ORLANDO CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Special Edition.

Label #22-201F067-014

Fan Expo Exclusive "Orlando" Edition Reprint of Batman #251 - limited to 1000 copies. Cover by Neal Adams.

Batman (1940) Later Reprints 423FANEXPO.A.FOIL CBCS 9.9

Paper: White

Fan Expo 2022 Foil Exclusive.

Label #22-201F067-017

Fan Expo 2022 Foil Edition Virgin cover by Todd McFarlane. Three cops relate three tales of the Dark Knight, revealing different facets of Batman's character, in "You Shoulda Seen Him..." Script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Dave Cockrum, inks by Mike DeCarlo. 36 Pages, Full Color.

Batman (1940) Later Reprints 423FANEXPO.A.FOIL CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Fan Expo Special Foil Edition.

Label #4222841005

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Fan Expo 2022 Foil Edition Virgin cover by Todd McFarlane. Three cops relate three tales of the Dark Knight, revealing different facets of Batman's character, in "You Shoulda Seen Him..." Script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Dave Cockrum, inks by Mike DeCarlo. 36 Pages, Full Color.

Batman (1940) Later Reprints 423FANEXPO.A.FOIL CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Fan Expo 2022 Foil Exclusive.

Label #22-201F067-015

Fan Expo 2022 Foil Edition Virgin cover by Todd McFarlane. Three cops relate three tales of the Dark Knight, revealing different facets of Batman's character, in "You Shoulda Seen Him..." Script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Dave Cockrum, inks by Mike DeCarlo. 36 Pages, Full Color.