Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) comic books graded by CGC

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 115 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #0089223001

Cover by Win Mortimer. Stories by Don C. Cameron, Jack Farr and unknown. Art by Win Mortimer, Jack Farr, John Daly, Lee Harris, Curt Swan and Steve Brodie. An architect invents a super strong glass that he plans to construct homes from, but his partner, noting that this man refuses an offer of $1 million from a steel company official to push for steel homes instead, parts company with the architect and swears revenge. Don't miss Batman and Robin in "The Man Who Lived in a Glass House!" by Don C. Cameron and Win Mortimer. Plus: Three-Ring Binks in an untitled story by Jack Farr; Slam Bradley in "Molar Mobsters!" with art by John Daly; Air Wave in "Dead Men Can Tell Tales!" with art by Lee Harris; and The Boy Commandos in "Brooklyn Wants a Kingdom!" with art by Curt Swan and Steve Brodie. Also: Daffy & Doodle half-pager by Lit-Win, and 2-page text story "A Game of Checkers" by Randolph Allen. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 129 CGC 3.5

Paper: White

Label #4745717014

Cover by Jack Burnley and Charles Paris. Stories by Bill Finger and unknown. Art by Jack Burnley, Charles Paris, Ray Burnley, John Daly, Lee Harris, Curt Swan and Steve Brodie. After a gang of jewel thieves, Batman and Robin land on an island owned by a judge, who has, because of the death of one of his daughters, forbidden the existence of any modern devices on the island in "The Isle of Yesterday!" by Bill Finger, Jack Burnley, Charles Paris and Ray Burnley. Plus: Slam Bradley in "The Heat's On!" with art by John Daly; Air Wave in "Crime Spots on the Sun!" with art by Lee Harris; and The Boy Commandos in "The Quarterback from Brooklyn!" with art by Curt Swan and Steve Brodie. Also: Nifty 2-pager, and 2-page text story "Long Chance" by Kit Martin. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 267 CGC 2.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4750283021

1st appearance of Bat-Mite. Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "Batman Meets Bat-Mite" starring Batman, Robin, and Bat-Mite (intro), script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Preparing to go off on patrol, Batman and Robin find the Bat-Cave disturbed and meet the zany and humorous Bat-Mite, an admirer of Batman's from another dimension; Bat-Mite wants to join Batman and Robin in their fight against crime. Ad for Showcase #20. Warden Willis humor page by Henry Boltinoff. "The Mystery of the Magic Sea!" starring Roy Raymond TV Detective, art by Ruben Moreira; When an earthquake exposes a portion of an underground sea, a small town hopes it will be a boon to its tourism business; But a legend warns that if a person swims too deep in the water, he'll turn into a fish; Roy Raymond films the attempts of two townspeople to disprove the legend for Impossible but True. Clyde Beatty and Cole Bros Circus at Palisades Amusement Park ad starring Superman. "John Jones' Farewell to Earth" starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, art by Joe Certa; Jovians come to Earth searching for a criminal but they need Manhunter's help because their weakness is water and it's raining. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 302 CGC 5.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4285769009

Cover art by Sheldon Moldoff. "The Bronze Menace" starring Batman and Robin, art by Sheldon Moldoff; Batman, Robin, and Batwoman tangle with a group of crooks who appear to be stealing bronze statues sculpted by Vulcan; After a long investigation, the heroes learn that Vulcan has been transforming people into bronze statues using a special machine and after dealing with the criminals, he pretended to have the statues stolen; Batman and Robin are victims of Vulcan's machine, but with Batwoman's help, they are able to break free and capture the criminals. Warden Willis humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Do You Know Your Neighbors? public service announcement starring Buzzy, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. "The Crime King of Mount Olympus" starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, art by Joe Certa; A criminal disguised as Zeus and riding a flying robot horse, kidnaps Dianne Meade and takes her to "Mount Olympus." Language of the Law article. Strange Laws humor page by Henry Boltinoff. I'm tired of covering this beat, Commissioner! humor half-page starring O'Malley of the 4th Precinct by Irwin Hasen. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 318 CGC 5.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4285769007

Cover art by Dick Dillin and Sheldon Moldoff. "The Cat-Man Strikes Back" starring Batman, Robin, and Ace the Bat-Hound, pencils by Jim Mooney, inks by Jim Mooney , Sheldon Moldoff, and Mike Esposito; The Cat-Man returns to bedevil Gotham City, Batman and Robin with new crimes, based on famous fictional cats; After his first crime, Cat-Man saves Batwoman's life and tells her he'd like to have her as her partner, before leaving the crime scene; During Cat-Man's second crime, Batwoman makes a mistake that causes Batman and Robin to be unable to capture Cat-Man; Batman thinks that Batwoman did that on purpose to repay the criminal for saving her life and Batwoman decides to leave Batman and join Cat-Man. True Crime Laffs humor page by Henry Boltinoff. How Not to Enjoy a Vacation! public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Ruben Moreira. The Fantastic Forgers!' article. "J'onn J'onzz's Enemy—Zook" starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, story and art by Joe Certa; Zook gets amnesia and falls into the hands of criminals. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 373 CGC 4.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4752687006

Written by Gardner Fox. Art by Chic Stone (ghosting for Bob Kane) and Sid Greene. Cover art by Irv Novick. Mr. Freeze's Chilling Deathtrap!; Aunt Harriet needs cryosurgery to save her life; unfortunately, the freezing machine in the hospital breaks; enter Mr. Freeze, who could help; Batman fights Mr. Freeze. Written by Gardner Fox. Art by Gil Kane and Sid Greene. The Riddler on the Roof!; while visiting Gotham City, Ralph Elongated Man Dibny answers the Bat-Signal, hoping to meet Batman and Robin; unfortunately, Batman is out of town; Elongated Man battles the Riddler. Statement of ownership--average print run 665,000; average paid circulation 426,300. Letter to the editor from Irene Vartanoff. 36 pages, full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 390 CGC 4.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4751699016

Cover by Irv Novick. "If the Coffin Fits - Wear It!," script by Frank Robbins, pencils by Bob Brown, inks by Joe Giella; Batman encounters the Masquerader, a costumed villain who uses the Batmans own costume against him as a deathtrap. "Countdown to Chaos!," script by Mike Friedrich, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Murphy Anderson; Dick's date with Sandy is interrupted by a gang from a rival school who try to crash the Gotham school dance; Meanwhile, someone is blackmailing the school's administrator to force him to break off talks with the teacher's union. Letter to the editor from comics writer Martin Pasko. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 406 CGC 6.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4742164021

Cover by Neal Adams. "Your Servant of Death - Dr. Darrk!," script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Bob Brown, inks by Frank Giacoia; Batman is lured into a deathtrap in the home of a shipping magnate marked for death by Dr. Darrk and the League of Assassins, but may have a saint on his side. "The Explosive Circle!," script by Frank Robbins, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Vince Colletta; When a residential building is blown up, the sole clue is a book taken out from Gotham Public Library; Finding the book is popular among young hippies/protesters, Barbara Gordon decides to investigate further as Batgirl. DC Takes Top Honors at Comic Art Convention article featuring head sketches by Neal Adams of winners Carmine Infantino, Joe Kubert, Dick Giordano and Neal Adams. Letter to the editor from comics writer Martin Pasko. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 408 CGC 6.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4105435006

Cover by Neal Adams. "The House That Haunted Batman!," script by Len Wein and Marv Wolfman, pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Dick Giordano; Robin goes missing and Batman finds a house that wasn't there yesterday; Strange things happen around Batman until he meets the owner of the house; Cameos by Superman, Flash, Green Lantern, Green Arrow, and Hawkman. "Batgirl vs. the Phantom Bullfighter!," script by Frank Robbins, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Dick Giordano; In order to aquire the manuscript "Of Fighting Bulls and Men" for the Gotham Library, Barbara Gordon must travel to Madrid, Spain. There she is the guest of Don Alvarado, owner of the manuscript, who takes her to see its subject: a bull fighter named El Grandos. Science in Crime Detection article. 1971 Batman calendar (also works for the years 2010, 2021, 2027, 2038, 2049, and others). Letter to the editor from comics writer Martin Pasko. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 413 CGC 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

From the Collection of "Crazy ED's Comics"

Label #0047948016

Cover by Neal Adams. "Freak-Out at Phantom Hollow!," script by Frank Robbins, pencils by Bob Brown, inks by Dick Giordano and Steve Englehart (backgrounds); In Phantom Hollow, Batman tries to unravel the mystery of a witchs curse that may be destroying the entire town. "Squeeze-Play!", script by Frank Robbins, art by Don Heck; Continuing from last issue... Batgirl has stumbled upon a plot by wig designer Vazly, using wigs that would crush the heads of his victims if they refused to pay him large sums of money to stop the crushings; Confronting them, Batgirl is caught off guard and has a wig slapped on her head, however, it's the one that was given to Barbara Gordon (Batgirl's alter ego) and Batgirl had already disarmed it. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 429 CGC 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4710924008

Cover pencils by Mike Kaluta, inks by Nick Cardy. "Man-Bat Over Vegas!", script and art by Frank Robbins; An underground nuclear test in New Mexico sends shockwaves as far as Nevada, disrupting warrens occupied by swarms of vampire bats; The panic-stricken animals take to the air and descend atop Hoover Dam and the Las Vegas strip; Outside of a Vegas casino, a man is found dead in an alley; His skin is pale and he has two puncture wounds on his neck; In Gotham City, Bruce Wayne and Alfred monitor televised recordings of the bat phenomena and learn that Doctor Kirk Langstrom and his wife Francine have been called in to analyze the situation; Batman conspires with a show girl named Debbie, former girlfriend of the "vampire" victim, Jim; Debbie agrees to act as bait for the Man-Bat. "Case of the Loaded Case!", script by Frank Robbins, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Joe Giella; Jason Bard is hired to guard, for 24 hours, a valise full of $100,000 - in counterfeit money. Letter to the editor from comics writer Mike Barr. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 435 CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Label #4664159014

Cover by Dick Giordano. "The Spook Strikes Again!", script by Frank Robbins, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Dick Giordano; Batman learns the secrets of the Spooks escapes and captures him, only to find he has the fingerprints of a man who was executed for murder ten years ago. "Case of the Dead-On Target!", script and art by Frank Robbins; Jason Bard investigates the in-air murder of a skydiver. Letter to the editor from comics writer Mike Barr. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 457 CGC 7.0

Paper: White

Label #4748996020

First 30-cent cover-price. Origin retold and updated in "There Is No Hope in Crime Alley!", script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Dick Giordano, inks by Dick Giordano and Terry Austin (backgrounds); Every night on this date, Batman abandons all other crimes and missions and secretly heads to visit Leslie Thompkins; En route, Batman stops a car radio theft and two muggings; When one of the muggers pulls a gun on him in Crime Alley, Batman loses his temper and knocks the mugger silly while having a flashback of his parents' murder and his "rescue" by a young Leslie Thompkins. "Make Way for the Elongated Woman!", script by Bob Rozakis, art by Kurt Schaffenberger; Previously while fighting the siblings, Ralph's powers wear off and he is captured; The villains demand he write Sue a note to bring him the source of his powers for the villains to use; He agrees but asks Sue to bring special rubber tree bark. Sue buys accordian arms and collapsible stilts, used under one of Ralph's costumes to make it look like she has the same powers (in truth, Sue is allergic to gingold). Superman is featured in a one-page public service announcement, "Justice For All Includes Children!", art by Neal Adams. Captain Marvel stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "The Cup Cake Caper," art by Curt Swan. 36 pgs., full color. $0.30.

NOTE: "Detective Comics (2016) #1000 features a direct sequel to the featured story of this issue - "There Is No Hope in Crime Alley!" - by Denny O'Neil and Steve Epting." - Odinson, mycomicshop.com Archivist Cover price $0.30.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 535D CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4648118005

Direct Edition. 1st Jason Todd in Robin costume. "One Hole in a Quilt of Madness!" Story by Doug Moench. Art by Gene Colan and Bob Smith. It's Jason Todd's first adventure as Robin the Boy Wonder and he has been seriously injured in battle with the Crazy-Quilt. However, the criminal underworld will soon learn there is more to this new Robin than meets the eye. Plus, Green Arrow's solo adventure continues in "On the Cheap...The Black Box III!" Part 3 of 4. Story by Joey Cavalieri. Art by Shawn McManus. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.75.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 558 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4698601008

Cover pencils by Gene Colan. "Strange Loves," script by Doug Moench, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Bob Smith; Batman and Robin try to save a security guard they still believe to be under Nocturna's spell. "Believe Everything I Hear," script by Dean R. Traven, pencils by Trevor von Eeden, inks by Dell Barras; Green Arrow must decipher a message from an informant in time to stop a drug shipment. 36 pgs., full color. $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 561A CGC 9.8 Hannigan

Paper: White

Label #4698601014

Cover pencils by Ed Hannigan (layouts) and Gene Colan, inks by Dick Giordano. "Flying Hi," script by Doug Moench, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Bob Smith and Ricardo Villagran; Jason meets a new girl at school; A group of his classmates try to pressure Jason into trying drugs. "In the Grip of Steelclaw!", script by Joey Cavalieri, pencils by Jerome Moore, inks by Dell Barras; Green Arrow confronts new hero-for-hire, Champion. Black Canary meets the new villain, Steelclaw. Statement of ownership: average # copies per issue previous year—66,739. 36 pgs., full color. $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 663D CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4730815023

Direct Edition. Knightfall: Chapter 10. "No Rest for the Wicked!" Story by Chuck Dixon. Art by Graham Nolan and Scott Hanna. Cover by Kelley Jones. The longest night in Batman's life continues as he and the Mayor are swept away by the irresistible force of millions of gallons of water from the Gotham River. Can the Dark Knight find a way out before the underground tunnel fills up and they both drown? Story continues in Batman #497. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.25.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 681 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4058752017

Prodigal part 11. A series of murders in Gotham City have been committed by a 'big armored guy with steel wings and claws,' leading Batman to seek out Jean Paul Valley, the former armored Dark Knight. Prodigal concludes in Robin (1993-2009) #13. Written by Chuck Dixon, with art by Graham Nolan and Klaus Janson. Cover by Nolan. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.50.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 684 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4058753004

"Darkest Day!" Part 2 of 2. Story by Chuck Dixon. Art by Graham Nolan and Scott Hanna. With the help of the Actuary, Penguin intends to find out why all his schemes have failed against the Batman. When the one flaw in his past exploits is revealed, the foul bird plans a heist in broad daylight. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.50.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 880D CGC 9.0 Jock Variant

Paper: White

Label #4035505001

Direct Edition. Written by SCOTT SNYDER. Art and cover by JOCK. It all comes down to this! The Joker is on the loose in the catacombs beneath Gotham City, more vicious and frightening than ever. But even as Batman closes in on The Clown Prince of Crime, he begins to suspect that the city may be the target of an even deadlier threat - one that could shake Gotham City to its core. 36 pgs. FC, RATED T Cover price $2.99.