Auctions: comic books in 'Batman', graded by CBCS

Batman (1940) 147 CBCS 6.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #24-1645B9D-002

Cover by Sheldon Moldoff. "The Plants of Plunder," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; A gang of crooks enters Gotham and begins using strange seeds to grow alien plants in order to commit crimes. One-page Jail Jests story by Henry Boltinoff. Time-Out for Talk! public service announcement, art by Sheldon Moldoff. "The Secret of Mystery Island!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; A dying gang boss leaves a series of clues for his men to follow to an island in order for them to locate a hidden treasure. "Batman Becomes Bat-Baby" starring Batman and Bat-Woman (as proof of this "unusual adventure," there resides in the Bat-Cave's famed trophy room a glass case in which the Bat-Baby costume is enshrined), script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; A criminal scientist turns Batman physically into a four-year-old with a ray of his own devising, but Batman modifies his costume and continues to fight crime as Bat-Baby. One-page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Batman (1940) 181 CBCS 3.5

Paper: Off white

Label #18-156F446-001

The 1st appearance of Poison Ivy. Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Murphy Anderson. "Beware of--Poison Ivy!", script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane), inks by Joe Giella; While Bruce and Dick are attending an art show, a woman shows up, claiming to be the greatest criminal of those currently residing in Gotham. Centerspread is a great two-page color poster of Batman and Robin, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Murphy Anderson. "The Perfect Crime--Slightly Imperfect!", script by Gardner Fox, inks by Sid Greene; At the latest meeting of the Anaylists, Kaye announces that she didn't write her latest book, and seems to be threatened by a voice from her brooch; Batman has a feeling that the Kaye at the meeting is an imposter, so he looks into the matter. Letter from future comics writer Mike Friedrich. Rocky and Bullwinkle star in a one-page Cheerios ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Batman (1940) 232 CBCS 4.5 Verified Sig Adams

Paper: Off white

Verified Signature: Neal Adams.

Label #20-3F331EA-010

1st appearance of Ra's Al Ghul. Last 15-cent cover price. Cover by Neal Adams. "Daughter of the Demon," script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Dick Giordano; Origin of Batman and Robin retold; Robin returns home from a night of adventuring; Two gunmen armed with tranquilizer darts shoot the Boy Wonder and take him prisoner; Later, Bruce Wayne receives a photograph of his kidnapped partner and a challenge to find him; Ra's Al Ghul contacts deduce that Bruce Wayne and the Batman are one in the same; He calls upon the world's greatest detective to help him find his daughter Talia, who also has been kidnapped. Letter to the editor by Mike W. Barr. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Batman (2016 3rd Series) 21CON CBCS 9.6 Witnessed Sig King/Fabok Fabok Con Foil Variant

Paper: White

Witnessed Sigs: Tom King on 05/27/2017 and Jason Fabok on 06/24/2017. C2E2 2017 Exclusive Variant.

Label #17-25A2008-012

Convention exclusive foil variant. The Button: Part 1 of 4 - Written by Tom King. Art and Cover by Jason Fabok. "THE BUTTON" part one! The cataclysmic events of DC UNIVERSE: REBIRTH #1 continue here! The Dark Knight and The Fastest Man Alive, the two greatest detectives on any world, unite to explore the mystery behind a certain blood-stained smiley button embedded in the Batcave wall. What starts as a simple investigation turns deadly when the secrets of the button prove irresistible to an unwelcome third party-and it's not who anyone suspects! It's a mystery woven through time, and the ticking clock starts here! Story continues in Flash #21. 32 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $2.99.

Batman (2016 3rd Series) 135H CBCS 9.8 Verified Sig Cheung Cheung Variant

Paper: White

Verified Signature: Jim Cheung. Jim Cheung Variant.

Label #23-1C4A83C-001

Written by Chip Zdarsky. Art by Jorge Jimenez - Mike Hawthorne - Adriano Di Benedetto. Cover by Jim Cheung. It's Batman versus Red Mask in a brutal Gotham that's never known hope! Can the Dark Knight overcome the terrifying infection that Red Mask has unleashed? Only one thing is certain: he won't be able to do it alone. The conclusion to the bestselling The Bat-Man of Gotham is so big it could only be contained in an oversize #900 anniversary issue featuring the return of fan-favorite artist Jorge Jimenez and a wild collection of guest stars! Full of wild revelations and a new path for Batman, this is one issue you won't want to miss! 56 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $9.99.

Batman Harley Quinn (1999) 1CUSTOM CBCS 9.9 Ross Foil Custom Variant

Paper: White

Custom Variant.

Label #21-192FE0A-006

Foil Custom variant. 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 Sword of Azrael (1992) 1 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #0003018-AA-005

It will prove to be one of Batman's most challenging adventures as a new hero joins the Dark Knight's continuing cast of characters in BATMAN: SWORD OF AZRAEL. Azrael is the enforcer for the secret Order of Saint Dumas, a society whose existence dates back to the time of the Crusades. When this bullet-riddled angel of death crashes into the midst of a Gotham City parade, Batman is drawn into the mystery of Azrael, launching them on a quest that leads both Batman and the young Azrael to Europe where they separately investigate the systematic slaying of the members of the Order of Saint Dumas. Written by Dennis O'Neil, with art by Joe Quesada and Kevin Nowlan. Wraparound, gate-fold cover by Quesada and Nowlan showcases Batman, the old Azrael and the new Azrael. New Format. Cover price $1.75.

Dark Nights Metal (2017 DC) 5PCC.A CBCS 9.8 Witnessed Sig Capullo/Snyder

Paper: White

Planet Comicon 2018 Exclusive. Witnessed Sigs: Greg Capullo & Scott Snyder on 2/18/2028.

Label #18-0FD74D9-057

Planet Comic Con exclusive cover by Greg Capullo. Written by Scott Snyder. Art by Greg Capullo and Jonathan Glapion. The Justice League faces the final extinguishing of our world, invaded on all sides by unimaginable nightmares, fueled on to the edge of oblivion only by the belief that there must be a light in the endless darkness-somewhere. But…what if there's not? 32 pages, full color. Rated T+

Dark Nights Metal (2017 DC) 5PCC.A CBCS 9.8 Witnessed Sig Capullo/Snyder

Paper: White

Planet Comicon 2018 Exclusive. Witnessed Sigs: Greg Capullo & Scott Snyder on 2/18/2028.

Label #18-0FD74D9-068

Planet Comic Con exclusive cover by Greg Capullo. Written by Scott Snyder. Art by Greg Capullo and Jonathan Glapion. The Justice League faces the final extinguishing of our world, invaded on all sides by unimaginable nightmares, fueled on to the edge of oblivion only by the belief that there must be a light in the endless darkness-somewhere. But…what if there's not? 32 pages, full color. Rated T+

Dark Nights Metal (2017 DC) 5PCC.A CBCS 9.8 Witnessed Sig Capullo/Snyder

Paper: White

Planet Comicon 2018 Exclusive. Witnessed Sigs: Greg Capullo & Scott Snyder on 2/18/2028.

Label #18-0FD74D9-069

Planet Comic Con exclusive cover by Greg Capullo. Written by Scott Snyder. Art by Greg Capullo and Jonathan Glapion. The Justice League faces the final extinguishing of our world, invaded on all sides by unimaginable nightmares, fueled on to the edge of oblivion only by the belief that there must be a light in the endless darkness-somewhere. But…what if there's not? 32 pages, full color. Rated T+

Dark Nights Metal (2017 DC) 5PCC.A CBCS 9.8 Witnessed Sig Capullo/Snyder

Paper: White

Planet Comicon 2018 Exclusive. Witnessed Sigs: Greg Capullo & Scott Snyder on 2/18/2028.

Label #18-0FD74D9-070

Planet Comic Con exclusive cover by Greg Capullo. Written by Scott Snyder. Art by Greg Capullo and Jonathan Glapion. The Justice League faces the final extinguishing of our world, invaded on all sides by unimaginable nightmares, fueled on to the edge of oblivion only by the belief that there must be a light in the endless darkness-somewhere. But…what if there's not? 32 pages, full color. Rated T+

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 575D CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #19-1DE71BE-004

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Direct Edition. Batman: Year Two, Part 1 of 4. "Fear the Reaper!" Story by Mike W. Barr. Art by Alan Davis and Paul Neary. In a story that takes place in the Batman's early years, the Dark Knight comes face-to-face with the Reaper, a vigilante who has become judge, jury, and executioner on the criminal underworld. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.75.

Nightwing (2016 DC) 100C CBCS 9.8 Witnessed Sig Jim Lee Lee Variant

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Jim Lee on 06/03/2023. Jim Lee Variant.

Label #23-20C6CDD-067

Written by Tom Taylor. Art by Various. Cover by Jim Lee. Art by Bruno Redondo, Rick Leonardi, Scott McDaniel, Mikel Janin, and Javier Fernandez. Come join us with big smiles and even bigger celebrations as Nightwing hits its milestone issue #100! Cheer how far we've come by looking through the decades at what has made Nightwing a beloved hero. What better way to celebrate than with familiar friends and artists? Then, with Heartless creating a lair in the heart of Bludhaven to take Blockbuster's throne, Nightwing will follow suit, setting up a headquarters of his own...with the help of some friends who helped make him who he is now, of course! 56 pages, full color. Rated Teen+ Cover price $7.99.