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Batman (1940) 136 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white

Label #0276030011

Cover by Sheldon Moldoff. "The Case of the Crazy Crimes," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; To have "some fun," Bat-Mite creates a series of imaginary villains for the Batman to overcome. The Batman Whirly-Word Game puzzle page. Children of Tomorrow! public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Bernard Baily. "The Town that Hated Batman," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Batman visits an old mining town seeking a criminal, but when he begins asking questions about the man, the people become hostile toward the Caped Crusader. One-page Warden Willis story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Challenge of the Joker," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Batman faces the Joker, who, this time, uses the four basic elements to commit his crimes. One-page Strange Old Laws story by Henry Boltinoff. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Batman (1940) 353 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4681533025

First Printing. Direct Edition. Cover art by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez. "Last Laugh," script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez, inks by Dan Adkins; After getting Arthur Reeves to confess that Rupert Thorne gave him doctored photos of the Batman's "secret identity", Batman goes after the Joker, is captured, and finds himself tied to the side of a cliff in New Jersey set to explode in the shape of giant Joker-bust that the Clown Prince of Crime so dearly wants but is thwarted by the caped crusader. 15-page Masters of the Universe preview insert co-starring Superman: "Fate is the Killer" by Paul Kupperberg, Curt Swan & Dave Hunt. "The Sting--Batman Style," script by Mike Barr, pencils by Don Newton, inks by Dennis Jensen; Robin is conned into endorsing a phony fund drive for the Gotham Boys League; However, after the crooks rob the money from the Boys League headquarters, Robin decides to bring them in on his own; Batman helps by acting like a fellow con man. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.60.

Batman (1940) 400 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4681532022

Direct Edition. 2-page introduction by Stephen King. As Batman ponders the note 'Know Your Foes' sent to him as a warning, all of his foes are sprung from Arkham Asylum in "Resurrection Night!" Script by Doug Moench. Art by John Byrne (1 page), Steve Lightle & Bruce D. Patterson (6 pages), George Perez (4 pages), Paris Cullins & Larry Mahlstedt (3 pages), Bill Sienkiewicz (7 pages), Arthur Adams & Terry Austin (8 pages), Tom Sutton & Ricardo Villagran (6 pages), Steve Leialoha (3 pages), Joe Kubert (4 pages), Ken Steacy (3 pages), Rick Leonardi & Karl Kesel (6 pages), Brian Bolland (9 pages). Plus: pin-ups by Mike Grell, Michael W. Kaluta, Bernie Wrightson, Steve Rude. Cover by Bill Sienkiewicz. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.50.

Batman (1940) 428 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #0154663017

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) 680B CGC 9.6 Daniel Variant

Paper: White

Variant Cover.

Label #4216584009

Limited Variant cover by Tony Daniel. Batman R.I.P.: Part 5 of 6 - Written by Grant Morrison Art by Tony Daniel & Sandu Florea Cover by Alex Ross. This issue features two events so monumental that one comic can barely contain them! First, Batman faces off against The Club of Villains. Then, The Joker makes his stand, challenging the Dark Knight to the ultimate battle of wits. Will Batman survive either of these threats - or could this be the end of Gotham City's greatest hero? Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 25 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Alex Ross), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Tony Daniel). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.99.

Batman (1940) 681B CGC 9.8 Daniel Variant

Paper: White

Variant Cover.

Label #4216652001

Variant cover by Tony Daniel. Batman R.I.P.: Part 6 of 6 - Written by Grant Morrison Art by Tony Daniel & Sandu Florea. This is it - 'Batman R.I.P.' concludes here! The final, heartrending confrontation between Bruce Wayne and Jezebel Jet. The final fate of The Dark Knight. And the horrifying and shocking truth behind the Black Glove. With The Joker, the Club of Villains, Robin, Damian, plus an ending you'll never see coming - this one has it all! 44 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $3.99.

Batman (2016 3rd Series) 91A CGC 9.8 Jimenez

Paper: White

Label #2116810013

Their Dark Designs: Part 6 of 9 - Written by James Tynion IV. Art by Jorge Jimenez, Rafael Albuquerque, Carlo Pagulayan and Danny Miki. Cover by Jorge Jimenez. To save Gotham City, Catwoman will have to commit the greatest heist in the city's history! But hot on her trail are the Penguin, the Riddler, a horde of assassins, and the master criminal called the Designer! And the most dangerous person standing in her way is the man she's trying to save: Batman. And what complications will his arise from his new sidekick, Harley Quinn? 32 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Batman Adventures (1992 1st Series) Annual 1D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3784975020

Direct Edition. Meet Roxy Rocket, a new villain facing Batman that forces him to recall times when some of his greatest foes including Harley Quinn, the Scarecrow and the Ventriloquist almost went straight. Written by Paul Dini, with art by Mike Parobeck, Bruce Timm, John Byrne, Klaus Janson, Dan DeCarlo, Matt Wagner and Rick Burchett. Cover by Timm. Cover price $2.95.

Batman Three Jokers (2020 DC) 1C CGC 9.8 Green 1:25 Variant

Paper: White

Variant Cover B

Label #3889664019

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Geoff Johns. Art and Cover by Jason Fabok. Thirty years after Batman: The Killing Joke changed comics forever, Three Jokers reexamines the myth of who, or what, The Joker is and what is at the heart of his eternal battle with Batman. New York Times bestselling writer Geoff Johns and Jason Fabok, the writer/artist team that waged the 'Darkseid War' in the pages of Justice League, reunite to tell the ultimate story of Batman and The Joker! After years of anticipation starting in DC Universe: Rebirth #1, the epic miniseries you've been waiting for is here: find out why there are three Jokers, and what that means for the Dark Knight and the Clown Prince of Crime. It's a mystery unlike any Batman has ever faced! PRESTIGE FORMAT. 48 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $6.99.

Batman Three Jokers (2020 DC) 1F CGC 9.8 Joker Fish Variant

Paper: White

Variant Cover E

Label #3735010013

It's one of the most anticipated comic book stories of the decade: Batman: Three Jokers by Geoff Johns and Jason Fabok! Debuting in August, this three-issue Prestige Format DC Black Label series delivers the payoff to the years-long mystery of why - and how - there are three Jokers, and what that revelation means to the eternal conflict between Batman, his allies, and the Clown Prince of Crime. 48 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $6.99.

Deadpool Batman (2025 Marvel/DC) 1P CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Dodson Variant Cover.

Label #4667345007

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Written by Zeb Wells, Chip Zdarsky, Kelly Thompson, Kevin Smith, Al Ewing, Frank Miller, Ryan North. Art by Greg Capullo, Terry Dodson, Gurihiru, Adam Kubert, Dike Ruan, Frank Miller, Ryan Stegman. Cover by Terry Dodson. The crossover you've pined for but never thought possible: DEADPOOL and BATMAN cross swords and batarangs as MARVEL and DC unite for the first time in decades! WADE WILSON has been hired for a job in GOTHAM CITY, but will the WORLD'S GREATEST DETECTIVE help him or destroy him? The one-shot will also feature additional backup stories spotlighting other exciting Marvel and DC team-ups from a lineup of all-star talent, including Daredevil and GREEN ARROW by Kevin Smith and Adam Kubert, Captain America and Wonder Woman by Chip Zdarsky and Terry Dodson, and Jeff the Land Shark and Krypto by Kelly Thompson and Gurihiru. 64 pages, full color, Rated T+ Cover price $6.99.

Deadpool Batman (2025 Marvel/DC) 1P CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Dodson Variant Cover.

Label #4667345006

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Written by Zeb Wells, Chip Zdarsky, Kelly Thompson, Kevin Smith, Al Ewing, Frank Miller, Ryan North. Art by Greg Capullo, Terry Dodson, Gurihiru, Adam Kubert, Dike Ruan, Frank Miller, Ryan Stegman. Cover by Terry Dodson. The crossover you've pined for but never thought possible: DEADPOOL and BATMAN cross swords and batarangs as MARVEL and DC unite for the first time in decades! WADE WILSON has been hired for a job in GOTHAM CITY, but will the WORLD'S GREATEST DETECTIVE help him or destroy him? The one-shot will also feature additional backup stories spotlighting other exciting Marvel and DC team-ups from a lineup of all-star talent, including Daredevil and GREEN ARROW by Kevin Smith and Adam Kubert, Captain America and Wonder Woman by Chip Zdarsky and Terry Dodson, and Jeff the Land Shark and Krypto by Kelly Thompson and Gurihiru. 64 pages, full color, Rated T+ Cover price $6.99.

Joker (1975 DC) 1 CGC 4.0

Paper: White

Label #2090429022

Cover by Dick Giordano. "The Joker's Double Jeopardy!," script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Dick Giordano; When a new criminal breaks Two-Face out of Arkham Asylum, claiming that he has need of "a truly master criminal", the Joker is incensed; Soon, the Clown Prince of Crime stages his own breakout and tracks down Two-Face, determined to show just who Gotham's number-one criminal truly is. Article on the creation of the Joker. Hostess Twinkies ad with Batman. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Joker (1975 DC) 8 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #2090429023

Cover by Ernie Chan (as Ernie Chua). Featuring: 17 page Joker story "The Scarecrow's Fearsome Face-Off!" Characters: the Joker, the Scarecrow [Jonathan Crane], Southpaw (Joker's henchman), Tooth (Joker's henchman), Dr. Farr, Nightmare (Scarecrow's pet raven), Sonny November; Jerry (student). In this tale, when the Joker makes a robbery dressed as the Scarecrow, the real Scarecrow hunts him down to exact revenge. Written by Elliot S! Maggin, with art by Irv Novick and Tex Blaisdell. Cover price $0.30.

Joker (2021 DC) 1C CGC 9.8 Mattina Variant

Paper: White

Mattina Variant Cover.

Label #4672753013

Written by James Tynion IV & Sam Johns. Art by Guillem March & Mirka Andolfo. Cover by Francesco Mattina. Following the events of Infinite Frontier #1, The Joker is the most wanted man in the world! But the Clown Prince of Crime is several steps ahead of law enforcement—and hes on the run overseas. James Gordon, facing retirement, realizes this is the manhunt of his life and the last piece of a storied career…but what mysterious and deadly forces are also in pursuit of The Joker? And in the backup story, following the events of the smash hit Punchline #1, DCs most controversial new villain navigates the infrastructure of Blackgate Penitentiary—while on the outside, Harper Row takes up the mantle of Bluebird to stop her brother from falling under Punchlines influence. 40 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $5.99.

Joker (2021 DC) 3A CGC 9.8 March

Paper: White

Label #4678989009

Written by James Tynion IV and Sam Johns. Art by Guillem March & Mirka Andolfo. Cover by Guillem March. The hunt for The Joker is under way, as Jim Gordon heads to a remote part of South America to run down a lead...and comes face-to-face with the Clown Prince of Crime himself! The mystery around A-Day deepens, but not before an attack by the blood-thirsty Sampson family! And in the Punchline backup story, Punchline has to face off against the Queen of Spades new muscle...Orca! At the same time, Bluebirds investigation at Punchlines alma mater takes a dark and horrifying turn! 40 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $5.99.

Joker 80th Anniversary 100 Page Super Spectacular (2020 DC) 1G CGC 9.8 Dell'Otto 1990's Variant

Paper: White

1990's Variant Cover.

Label #4580982012

Cover by Gabriele Dell'Otto. Written by Scott Snyder, James Tynion IV, Gary Whitta, Greg Miller, Denny O'Neil, Peter J. Tomasi, Paul Dini, Tom Taylor, Eduardo Medeiros, Rafael Albuquerque, Tony S. Daniel and Brian Azzarello. Art by Jock, Mikel Janin, Dan Mora, José Luis García-López, Joe Prado, Simone Bianchi, Riley Rossmo, Eduardo Risso, Rafael Albuquerque, Tony S. Daniel and Lee Bermejo. The Clown Prince of Crime celebrates 80 years of chaos! The Joker has been the greatest villain in comics since his debut and to celebrate we have a who's who of comics' finest talent giving the Harlequin of Hate the birthday roast he deserves. The stories feature a range of terror and anarchy, showing how the Joker has impacted Gotham City from the police to Arkham Asylum, from the local underworld to the Dark Knight and his allies! Make sure to RSVP to this birthday bash -- you wouldn't want to wake up with a Joker Fish on your doorstep, would you? Featuring: "Scars" by Scott Snyder and Jock; "What Comes After a Joke?" by James Tynion IV and Mikel Janin; "Kill the Batman" by Gary Whitta, Greg Miller and Dan Mora; "Introducing the Dove Corps" by Denny O'Neil, José Luis García-López and Joe Prado; "The War Within" by Peter J. Tomasi and Simone Bianchi; "The Last Smile" by Paul Dini and Riley Rossmo; "Birthday Bugs" by Tom Taylor and Eduardo Risso; "No Heroes" by Eduardo Medeiros and Rafael Albuquerque; "Penance" by Tony S. Daniel; and "Two Fell Into the Hornet's Nest" by Brian Azzarello and Lee Bermejo. Plus pin-ups by Kelley Jones, Stjepan Šejić, Ivan Reis, Tim Sale, John Romita, Jr. and Danny Miki, and Fiona Staples. 96 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $9.99.

Joker the Man Who Stopped Laughing (2022 DC) 5B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover.

Label #4672753012

Written by Matthew Rosenberg. Art by Carmine Di Giandomenico. Cover by Lee Bermejo. Knock, knock! Who's there? That's what The Joker is trying to find out. But as he closes in on the man he thinks is pretending to be him, Jason Todd is right on his heels. And Jason has got a great joke about a little kid and a crowbar. Maybe you've heard it before. It kills. 40 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $5.99.

Joker the Man Who Stopped Laughing (2022 DC) 5B CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Variant Cover.

Label #4682731019

Written by Matthew Rosenberg. Art by Carmine Di Giandomenico. Cover by Lee Bermejo. Knock, knock! Who's there? That's what The Joker is trying to find out. But as he closes in on the man he thinks is pretending to be him, Jason Todd is right on his heels. And Jason has got a great joke about a little kid and a crowbar. Maybe you've heard it before. It kills. 40 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $5.99.