Batman Comic Books & Graphic Novels

Absolute Batman (2024 DC) 16THE616.A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Kirkham Variant Cover A.

Label #4703818004

The 616 Comics, Comic Traders, and Comics Elite Exclusive Variant Cover by Tyler Kirkham. (W) Scott Snyder (A) Nick Dragotta. ABSOLUTE BATMAN IN HELL! Part two of our Absolute Batman/Absolute Wonder Woman story-- Bruce Wayne is on a desperate hunt to help his friend Waylon, now transformed into a monstrous crocodile roaming the sewers, consumed with a deadly hunger. Batman's last option for a cure is to turn to a god for help...but will he have to descend into the depths of hell to get it? 32 pages, full color, rated 15+.

Absolute Batman (2024 DC) 17A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4712584006

(W) Scott Snyder (A) Eric Canete (CA) Nick Dragotta ABSOLUTE POISON IVY SINKS HER TEETH INTO ARK-M! Dr. Pamela Isley has been unleashed from the Ark-M facility with an unending hate and burning fire for revenge on Gotham City, and those who put her in the belly of the beast. When Batman hunts her down, he must survive a labyrinth of leveled horrors, one more gruesome after the next, as he tries to save the city from a monster it created. 32 pages, full color, rated 15+ Cover price $4.99.

Absolute Batman (2024 DC) 17A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4712584005

(W) Scott Snyder (A) Eric Canete (CA) Nick Dragotta ABSOLUTE POISON IVY SINKS HER TEETH INTO ARK-M! Dr. Pamela Isley has been unleashed from the Ark-M facility with an unending hate and burning fire for revenge on Gotham City, and those who put her in the belly of the beast. When Batman hunts her down, he must survive a labyrinth of leveled horrors, one more gruesome after the next, as he tries to save the city from a monster it created. 32 pages, full color, rated 15+ Cover price $4.99.

Absolute Batman (2024 DC) 17ALPHA.C CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Alpha Exclusives Foil Edition.

Label #4714354021

Alpha Exclusives Spot Foil Edition Virgin Cover by Alan Quah. (W) Scott Snyder (A) Eric Canete ABSOLUTE POISON IVY SINKS HER TEETH INTO ARK-M! Dr. Pamela Isley has been unleashed from the Ark-M facility with an unending hate and burning fire for revenge on Gotham City, and those who put her in the belly of the beast. When Batman hunts her down, he must survive a labyrinth of leveled horrors, one more gruesome after the next, as he tries to save the city from a monster it created. 32 pages, full color, rated 15+.

Absolute Batman (2024 DC) 17B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover.

Label #4719444009

(W) Scott Snyder (A) Eric Canete (CA) Clayton Crain ABSOLUTE POISON IVY SINKS HER TEETH INTO ARK-M! Dr. Pamela Isley has been unleashed from the Ark-M facility with an unending hate and burning fire for revenge on Gotham City, and those who put her in the belly of the beast. When Batman hunts her down, he must survive a labyrinth of leveled horrors, one more gruesome after the next, as he tries to save the city from a monster it created. 32 pages, full color, rated 15+. Cover price $5.99.

Absolute Batman (2024 DC) 17C CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Panosian Variant Cover.

Label #4710851008

(W) Scott Snyder (A) Eric Canete (CA) Dan Panosian ABSOLUTE POISON IVY SINKS HER TEETH INTO ARK-M! Dr. Pamela Isley has been unleashed from the Ark-M facility with an unending hate and burning fire for revenge on Gotham City, and those who put her in the belly of the beast. When Batman hunts her down, he must survive a labyrinth of leveled horrors, one more gruesome after the next, as he tries to save the city from a monster it created. 32 pages, full color, rated 15+. Cover price $5.99.

Absolute Batman (2024 DC) 17C CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Panosian Variant Cover.

Label #4710851007

(W) Scott Snyder (A) Eric Canete (CA) Dan Panosian ABSOLUTE POISON IVY SINKS HER TEETH INTO ARK-M! Dr. Pamela Isley has been unleashed from the Ark-M facility with an unending hate and burning fire for revenge on Gotham City, and those who put her in the belly of the beast. When Batman hunts her down, he must survive a labyrinth of leveled horrors, one more gruesome after the next, as he tries to save the city from a monster it created. 32 pages, full color, rated 15+. Cover price $5.99.

Absolute Batman (2024 DC) 17D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Canete Variant Cover.

Label #4710851011

(W) Scott Snyder (A) Eric Canete (CA) Eric Canete ABSOLUTE POISON IVY SINKS HER TEETH INTO ARK-M! Dr. Pamela Isley has been unleashed from the Ark-M facility with an unending hate and burning fire for revenge on Gotham City, and those who put her in the belly of the beast. When Batman hunts her down, he must survive a labyrinth of leveled horrors, one more gruesome after the next, as he tries to save the city from a monster it created. 32 pages, full color, rated 15+. Cover price $5.99.

Absolute Batman (2024 DC) 17D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Canete Variant Cover.

Label #4719444007

(W) Scott Snyder (A) Eric Canete (CA) Eric Canete ABSOLUTE POISON IVY SINKS HER TEETH INTO ARK-M! Dr. Pamela Isley has been unleashed from the Ark-M facility with an unending hate and burning fire for revenge on Gotham City, and those who put her in the belly of the beast. When Batman hunts her down, he must survive a labyrinth of leveled horrors, one more gruesome after the next, as he tries to save the city from a monster it created. 32 pages, full color, rated 15+. Cover price $5.99.

Absolute Batman (2024 DC) 17THIRDEYE CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Third Eye Comics Edition.

Label #4714354012

Third Eye Comics Exclusive Variant Cover by Guillem March. (W) Scott Snyder (A) Eric Canete ABSOLUTE POISON IVY SINKS HER TEETH INTO ARK-M! Dr. Pamela Isley has been unleashed from the Ark-M facility with an unending hate and burning fire for revenge on Gotham City, and those who put her in the belly of the beast. When Batman hunts her down, he must survive a labyrinth of leveled horrors, one more gruesome after the next, as he tries to save the city from a monster it created. 32 pages, full color, rated 15+.

Absolute Batman (2024 DC) 17THIRDEYE CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Third Eye Comics Edition.

Label #4715869013

Third Eye Comics Exclusive Variant Cover by Guillem March. (W) Scott Snyder (A) Eric Canete ABSOLUTE POISON IVY SINKS HER TEETH INTO ARK-M! Dr. Pamela Isley has been unleashed from the Ark-M facility with an unending hate and burning fire for revenge on Gotham City, and those who put her in the belly of the beast. When Batman hunts her down, he must survive a labyrinth of leveled horrors, one more gruesome after the next, as he tries to save the city from a monster it created. 32 pages, full color, rated 15+.

Absolute Batman (2024 DC) 17THIRDEYE CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Third Eye Comics Edition.

Label #4714354010

Third Eye Comics Exclusive Variant Cover by Guillem March. (W) Scott Snyder (A) Eric Canete ABSOLUTE POISON IVY SINKS HER TEETH INTO ARK-M! Dr. Pamela Isley has been unleashed from the Ark-M facility with an unending hate and burning fire for revenge on Gotham City, and those who put her in the belly of the beast. When Batman hunts her down, he must survive a labyrinth of leveled horrors, one more gruesome after the next, as he tries to save the city from a monster it created. 32 pages, full color, rated 15+.

Absolute Batman (2024 DC) 17THIRDEYE CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Third Eye Comics Edition.

Label #4714354011

Third Eye Comics Exclusive Variant Cover by Guillem March. (W) Scott Snyder (A) Eric Canete ABSOLUTE POISON IVY SINKS HER TEETH INTO ARK-M! Dr. Pamela Isley has been unleashed from the Ark-M facility with an unending hate and burning fire for revenge on Gotham City, and those who put her in the belly of the beast. When Batman hunts her down, he must survive a labyrinth of leveled horrors, one more gruesome after the next, as he tries to save the city from a monster it created. 32 pages, full color, rated 15+.

Absolute Batman (2024 DC) 18C CGC 9.8 SS Snyder

Paper: White

Signed by Scott Snyder on 3/22/26. Shalvey Variant Cover.

Label #4719753003

(W) Scott Snyder (A) Eric Canete (CA) Declan Shalvey ABSOLUTE IVY'S TENDRILS CONTINUE TO INFECT GOTHAM CITY! After the explosive reveal ending last issue, and Batman continues to fight Poison Ivy's mutated monsters and winds up uncovering an even more gruesome horror that has embedded itself in the city's very foundations. All while the Joker's machinations start to coalesce in a partnership with a new ally. 32 pages, full color, rated 15+. Cover price $5.99.

Absolute Batman (2024 DC) Annual 1A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4707432017

(W) Daniel Warren Johnson, James Harren, Meredith McClaren (A) Daniel Warren Johnson, James Harren, Meredith McClaren (CA) Daniel Warren Johnson EARLY ADVENTURES OF THE ABSOLUTE BATMAN! Some of the biggest names in comics take a turn in the Absolute Universe! Daniel Warren Johnson and James Harren tell tales from Absolute Batmans early days! How did Bruce acquire his batmobile? And what was it like for Black Masks party animals when Batman first hit the scene? 56 pages, full color, rated 15+. Cover price $5.99.

Absolute Batman (2024 DC) Annual 1A CGC 9.8 SS Johnson

Paper: White

Signed by Daniel Warren Johnson on 1/30/26.

Label #4693156008

(W) Daniel Warren Johnson, James Harren, Meredith McClaren (A) Daniel Warren Johnson, James Harren, Meredith McClaren (CA) Daniel Warren Johnson EARLY ADVENTURES OF THE ABSOLUTE BATMAN! Some of the biggest names in comics take a turn in the Absolute Universe! Daniel Warren Johnson and James Harren tell tales from Absolute Batmans early days! How did Bruce acquire his batmobile? And what was it like for Black Masks party animals when Batman first hit the scene? 56 pages, full color, rated 15+. Cover price $5.99.

Absolute Batman (2024 DC) Annual 1A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4707432019

(W) Daniel Warren Johnson, James Harren, Meredith McClaren (A) Daniel Warren Johnson, James Harren, Meredith McClaren (CA) Daniel Warren Johnson EARLY ADVENTURES OF THE ABSOLUTE BATMAN! Some of the biggest names in comics take a turn in the Absolute Universe! Daniel Warren Johnson and James Harren tell tales from Absolute Batmans early days! How did Bruce acquire his batmobile? And what was it like for Black Masks party animals when Batman first hit the scene? 56 pages, full color, rated 15+. Cover price $5.99.

Absolute Batman (2024 DC) Annual 1A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4707432018

(W) Daniel Warren Johnson, James Harren, Meredith McClaren (A) Daniel Warren Johnson, James Harren, Meredith McClaren (CA) Daniel Warren Johnson EARLY ADVENTURES OF THE ABSOLUTE BATMAN! Some of the biggest names in comics take a turn in the Absolute Universe! Daniel Warren Johnson and James Harren tell tales from Absolute Batmans early days! How did Bruce acquire his batmobile? And what was it like for Black Masks party animals when Batman first hit the scene? 56 pages, full color, rated 15+. Cover price $5.99.

Absolute Batman (2024 DC) Annual 1A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4710960023

(W) Daniel Warren Johnson, James Harren, Meredith McClaren (A) Daniel Warren Johnson, James Harren, Meredith McClaren (CA) Daniel Warren Johnson EARLY ADVENTURES OF THE ABSOLUTE BATMAN! Some of the biggest names in comics take a turn in the Absolute Universe! Daniel Warren Johnson and James Harren tell tales from Absolute Batmans early days! How did Bruce acquire his batmobile? And what was it like for Black Masks party animals when Batman first hit the scene? 56 pages, full color, rated 15+. Cover price $5.99.

Absolute Batman (2024 DC) Annual 1A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4710960025

(W) Daniel Warren Johnson, James Harren, Meredith McClaren (A) Daniel Warren Johnson, James Harren, Meredith McClaren (CA) Daniel Warren Johnson EARLY ADVENTURES OF THE ABSOLUTE BATMAN! Some of the biggest names in comics take a turn in the Absolute Universe! Daniel Warren Johnson and James Harren tell tales from Absolute Batmans early days! How did Bruce acquire his batmobile? And what was it like for Black Masks party animals when Batman first hit the scene? 56 pages, full color, rated 15+. Cover price $5.99.

Absolute Batman (2024 DC) Annual 1A CGC 9.8 SS Johnson

Paper: White

Signed by Daniel Warren Johnson on 1/30/26.

Label #4691297010

(W) Daniel Warren Johnson, James Harren, Meredith McClaren (A) Daniel Warren Johnson, James Harren, Meredith McClaren (CA) Daniel Warren Johnson EARLY ADVENTURES OF THE ABSOLUTE BATMAN! Some of the biggest names in comics take a turn in the Absolute Universe! Daniel Warren Johnson and James Harren tell tales from Absolute Batmans early days! How did Bruce acquire his batmobile? And what was it like for Black Masks party animals when Batman first hit the scene? 56 pages, full color, rated 15+. Cover price $5.99.

Absolute Batman (2024 DC) Annual 1A CGC 9.8 SS Johnson

Paper: White

Signed by Daniel Warren Johnson on 1/30/26.

Label #4691297009

(W) Daniel Warren Johnson, James Harren, Meredith McClaren (A) Daniel Warren Johnson, James Harren, Meredith McClaren (CA) Daniel Warren Johnson EARLY ADVENTURES OF THE ABSOLUTE BATMAN! Some of the biggest names in comics take a turn in the Absolute Universe! Daniel Warren Johnson and James Harren tell tales from Absolute Batmans early days! How did Bruce acquire his batmobile? And what was it like for Black Masks party animals when Batman first hit the scene? 56 pages, full color, rated 15+. Cover price $5.99.

Absolute Batman (2024 DC) Annual 1A CGC 9.8 SS Johnson

Paper: White

Signed by Daniel Warren Johnson on 1/30/26.

Label #4691297001

(W) Daniel Warren Johnson, James Harren, Meredith McClaren (A) Daniel Warren Johnson, James Harren, Meredith McClaren (CA) Daniel Warren Johnson EARLY ADVENTURES OF THE ABSOLUTE BATMAN! Some of the biggest names in comics take a turn in the Absolute Universe! Daniel Warren Johnson and James Harren tell tales from Absolute Batmans early days! How did Bruce acquire his batmobile? And what was it like for Black Masks party animals when Batman first hit the scene? 56 pages, full color, rated 15+. Cover price $5.99.

Absolute Batman (2024 DC) Annual 1F CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Second Printing.

Label #4721651021

2nd Printing, Cover A. Written by Daniel Warren Johnson, James Harren, Meredith McClaren. Art by Daniel Warren Johnson, James Harren, Meredith McClaren. Cover by Daniel Warren Johnson. EARLY ADVENTURES OF THE ABSOLUTE BATMAN! Some of the biggest names in comics take a turn in the Absolute Universe! Daniel Warren Johnson and James Harren tell tales from Absolute Batmans early days! How did Bruce acquire his batmobile? And what was it like for Black Masks party animals when Batman first hit the scene? 56 pages, full color, rated 15+. Cover price $5.99.

Absolute Batman (2025 DC) Batman Day 1A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Batman Day Special Edition.

Label #4712581019

Written by Scott Snyder. Art by Nick Dragotta. Cover by Nick Dragotta. BATMAN LEGEND SCOTT SNYDER AND ICONIC ARTIST NICK DRAGOTTA TRANSFORM THE DARK KNIGHT'S TALE FOR THE MODERN AGE! Without the mansion...without the money...without the butler...what's left is the Absolute Dark Knight! 44 pages, full color. Rated T+

Absolute Batman Ark-M Special (2025 DC) 1A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4721643018

(W) Scott Snyder, Frank Tieri (A) Joshua Hixson (CA) Joshua Hixson INTO ARK-M! The origins of the enigmatic Ark M are explored! What terrible secrets lie within its walls, and just who is assigned to protect it from discovery?! 32 pages, full color, rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Absolute Batman Ark-M Special (2025 DC) 1A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4712581015

(W) Scott Snyder, Frank Tieri (A) Joshua Hixson (CA) Joshua Hixson INTO ARK-M! The origins of the enigmatic Ark M are explored! What terrible secrets lie within its walls, and just who is assigned to protect it from discovery?! 32 pages, full color, rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Absolute Batman Ark-M Special (2025 DC) 1A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4701390004

(W) Scott Snyder, Frank Tieri (A) Joshua Hixson (CA) Joshua Hixson INTO ARK-M! The origins of the enigmatic Ark M are explored! What terrible secrets lie within its walls, and just who is assigned to protect it from discovery?! 32 pages, full color, rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Absolute Batman Ark-M Special (2025 DC) 1A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4701390013

(W) Scott Snyder, Frank Tieri (A) Joshua Hixson (CA) Joshua Hixson INTO ARK-M! The origins of the enigmatic Ark M are explored! What terrible secrets lie within its walls, and just who is assigned to protect it from discovery?! 32 pages, full color, rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Absolute Batman Ark-M Special (2025 DC) 1B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover.

Label #4701390017

(W) Scott Snyder, Frank Tieri (A) Joshua Hixson (CA) Javier Rodriguez. INTO ARK-M! The origins of the enigmatic Ark M are explored! What terrible secrets lie within its walls, and just who is assigned to protect it from discovery?! 32 pages, full color, rated T+. Cover price $5.99.

Absolute Batman Ark-M Special (2025 DC) 1D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Skroce Variant Cover.

Label #4698333005

(W) Scott Snyder, Frank Tieri (A) Joshua Hixson (CA) Steve Skroce INTO ARK-M! The origins of the enigmatic Ark M are explored! What terrible secrets lie within its walls, and just who is assigned to protect it from discovery?! 32 pages, full color, rated T+. Cover price $5.99.

All Star Batman (2016) 1ASPEN.A CGC 9.8 Turner Aspen Variant

Paper: White

Aspen Comics Edition.

Label #4701550008

Aspen Comics Edition cover by Michael Turner. My Own Worst Enemy: Part 1 - Written by Scott Snyder. Art by John Romita, Danny Miki and Declan Shalvey. Superstar writer Scott Snyder explodes into an all-new Batman series alongside legendary artist John Romita Jr., reimagining some of the Dark Knight's greatest villains. First up: Two-Face! Batman must take Two-Face to a destination out of Gotham City, but the duplicitous villain has a two of spades up his sleeve. Every assassin, bounty hunter and ordinary citizen with something to hide is on their tails with one goal: kill Batman! Handcuffed together on the road to hell, this is Batman and Two-Face as you've never seen them before! 40 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $4.99.

Batgirl (2009 3rd Series) 12 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #2070719005

Flood: Part 4 of 4 - Written by BRYAN Q. MILLER. Art by LEE GARBETT, PERE PEREZ and WALDEN WONG. Cover by STANLEY 'ARTGERM' LAU. It's the end of Batgirl's first year as a member of the Bat-family, and the stakes couldn't be higher! Stephanie Brown must risk her life to break into the Calculator's secret lair in an attempt to save Oracle and all of Gotham City from his techno-plague. And finally, the Calculator's daughter accepts her true destiny! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

Batgirl (2009 3rd Series) 12 VF- 7.5

Flood: Part 4 of 4 - Written by BRYAN Q. MILLER. Art by LEE GARBETT, PERE PEREZ and WALDEN WONG. Cover by STANLEY 'ARTGERM' LAU. It's the end of Batgirl's first year as a member of the Bat-family, and the stakes couldn't be higher! Stephanie Brown must risk her life to break into the Calculator's secret lair in an attempt to save Oracle and all of Gotham City from his techno-plague. And finally, the Calculator's daughter accepts her true destiny! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

Batgirl (2011 4th Series) 28B VF+ 8.5 Jones 1:25 Variant

Limited 1 for 25 Variant Cover by J. G. Jones. Written by Gail Simone. Art by Fernando Pasarin and Jonathan Glapion. It's a hazardous reunion between Batgirl and the former Court of Owls assassin Strix as they face off against the lethal new threat known as Silver - the man who knows the secret of Gotham City's conspiracy of bats! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

Batgirl (2016) 41B CGC 9.8 Dodson Variant

Paper: White

Variant Cover.

Label #2110448004

Written by Cecil Castellucci. Art by Carmine Di Giandomenico. Cover by Terry Dodson and Rachel Dodson. After a disastrous defeat at the hands of Oracle, Batgirl must find a way to pick up the pieces of her shattered life. But all the while Babs must ask herself how she can defeat a nemesis who knows her every move before she makes it! 32 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $4.99.

Batman '89 (2021 DC) 1KRS.A NM 9.4

KRS Comics exclusive cover by Warren Louw. Written by Sam Hamm. Art by Joe Quinones. Step back into the Gotham of Tim Burtons seminal classic Batman movies! Batman 89 brings in screenwriter Sam Hamm (Batman, Batman Returns) and artist Joe Quinones (Dial H for Hero) to pull on a number of threads left dangling by the prolific director. Gotham becomes torn in two as citizens dressed as Batman and The Joker duke it out in the streets. As D.A. Harvey Dent tries to keep the city together, he targets the one problem tearing it apart: BATMAN! And hell get Bruce Wayne's help in taking down the Dark Knight! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+

Batman '89 (2021 DC) 1SPECTRAL.C CGC 9.8 SS Keaton/Pfeiffer

Paper: White

Signed by Michael Keaton on 9/20/23 & Michelle Pfeiffer on 1/8/25. C163509. Spectral Comics Edition C. "Celebrity Authentics" sticker with serial C163509 placed on front next to CGC hologram sticker. COA included.

Label #4546257004

Special Edition Reprint. Spectral Comics Exclusive Foil Movie Poster Homage Virgin Cover. Written by Sam Hamm. Art by Joe Quinones. Step back into the Gotham of Tim Burtons seminal classic Batman movies! Batman 89 brings in screenwriter Sam Hamm (Batman, Batman Returns) and artist Joe Quinones (Dial H for Hero) to pull on a number of threads left dangling by the prolific director. Gotham becomes torn in two as citizens dressed as Batman and The Joker duke it out in the streets. As D.A. Harvey Dent tries to keep the city together, he targets the one problem tearing it apart: BATMAN! And hell get Bruce Wayne's help in taking down the Dark Knight! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+

Batman (1940) 2 CGC Coverless

Paper: Cream to off white

COVERLESS. 1st 2 Wraps missing. Pages 4-8, 12, 16 & 24 missing.

Label #4649144004

Cover pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Jerry Robinson. 2nd appearance of The Joker and Catwoman (called Catwoman for the 1st time) in "The Joker Meets the Cat-Woman," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Jerry Robinson and George Roussos (backgrounds); Learning the Joker is hospitalized with wounds, the members of the Crime Syndicate make plans to rescue him to lead their mob again; But the Joker has planned a double-cross and the appearance of the Cat-Woman complicates matters. "Wolf, the Crime Master," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Bob Kane (signed) and Jerry Robinson (backgrounds); By an unfortunate accident, Adam Lamb becomes a psychological Jekyll and Hyde at midnight each evening, only to revert to his mild-mannered self during the day. "A Very Simple Case" text story by David Tree, art by Raymond Perry. "The Case of the Clubfoot Murders," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Bob Kane (signed) and Jerry Robinson (backgrounds); The contents of a strange will leave each of the heirs with strange tokens with inscriptions on them, not realizing that, if they are all united, the tokens will reveal the location of a gold mine. "The Case of the Missing Link," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Jerry Robinson and George Roussos; Professor Drake brings back from Africa a "missing link" who he intends to civilize for the benefit of all civilization; Batman and Robin vs. Grimes. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Batman (1940) 3 CGC Coverless

Paper: Off white

Coverless. Page 6, 9, 14-18, 25, 26 and 29-31 missing.

Label #4675821001

Cover pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Jerry Robinson. "The Strange Case of the Diabolical Puppet Master," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Jerry Robinson and George Roussos (backgrounds); The Caped Crusaders must stop the likes of the Puppet Master, who has set his sights on stealing the Voss Rifle, the Army's newly developed secret gun. "The Ugliest Man in the World," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Jerry Robinson and George Roussos (backgrounds); Batman confronts the ugliest man in the world, a man shunned by "normal" people he meets every day. "The Crime School for Boys!!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Jerry Robinson and George Roussos (backgrounds); Batman has to deal with the threat of a crime school upon the lives of young boys, a school designed how to teach those boys the ways of a criminal. Dinky one-page story by Henry Boltinoff. "A Blow For England" text story by Norman Goss, art by Raymond Perry. "The Batman Vs. the Cat-Woman!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Jerry Robinson and George Roussos (backgrounds); The Cat returns to plague members of the Diamond Syndicate in order to achieve a beautiful "diamond prize!" The Batman Says text article, Batman and Robin tell readers the negatives of crime and criminals. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Batman (1940) 3 CGC 16th Page Only

Paper: Off white to white

16th Page Only.

Label #4570497003

Cover pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Jerry Robinson. "The Strange Case of the Diabolical Puppet Master," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Jerry Robinson and George Roussos (backgrounds); The Caped Crusaders must stop the likes of the Puppet Master, who has set his sights on stealing the Voss Rifle, the Army's newly developed secret gun. "The Ugliest Man in the World," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Jerry Robinson and George Roussos (backgrounds); Batman confronts the ugliest man in the world, a man shunned by "normal" people he meets every day. "The Crime School for Boys!!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Jerry Robinson and George Roussos (backgrounds); Batman has to deal with the threat of a crime school upon the lives of young boys, a school designed how to teach those boys the ways of a criminal. Dinky one-page story by Henry Boltinoff. "A Blow For England" text story by Norman Goss, art by Raymond Perry. "The Batman Vs. the Cat-Woman!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Jerry Robinson and George Roussos (backgrounds); The Cat returns to plague members of the Diamond Syndicate in order to achieve a beautiful "diamond prize!" The Batman Says text article, Batman and Robin tell readers the negatives of crime and criminals. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Batman (1940) 4 CGC Coverless

Paper: Off white to white

COVERLESS. 1st wrap missing. Pages 2-4,6,7,9,16,23,25 & 26 missing.

Label #4649144005

Cover pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Jerry Robinson. "The Case of the Joker's Crime Circus!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Jerry Robinson and George Roussos (backgrounds); The Joker organizes a crime circus that performs at the homes of wealthy patrons to size up the joint, then later robs them. "Blackbeard's Crew and the Yacht Society," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Jerry Robinson and George Roussos (backgrounds); When an exclusive yacht is taken over by a band of pirates led by the immortal Blackbeard himself, the Batman and Robin come aboard to swab the decks with them. "Public Enemy No. 1," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Jerry Robinson and George Roussos (backgrounds); Batman must contend with Jimmy McCoy, a young bully who claws his way up through the ranks until he becomes the overlord of crime, but ends up being deserted by his mob, hunted by the Police and killed in a gutter. "Code of the Glove" text story, script by Clem Gordon, art by Raymond Perry. Two-page Ginger Snap story by Bob Kane (as Lou Reed). "Touchdown for Justice," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Jerry Robinson and George Roussos (backgrounds); The Caped Crusader doubles as a star football player, who has been kidnapped in order that his team will lose and criminals will gain big time from the bets they have made. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Batman (1940) 9 0.3

Mold. INCOMPLETE. Missing first wrap, centerfold and three additional pages. Affects "The Four Fates!", "The Case of the Lucky Law-Breakers!", "Christmas" and text stories.

Cover pencils by Fred Ray, inks by Jerry Robinson. "The Four Fates!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane and Jerry Robinson, inks by Jerry Robinson and George Roussos (backgrounds); When four fugitives steal a large ruby from the turban of Jaffeer, he casts a terrible curse of four fates upon each of the crooks. The Caped Crusaders attempt to capture each of the four. "The White Whale!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Jerry Robinson and George Roussos (backgrounds); As a stockholder in the Seven Seas Insurance Company, a firm that has had to pay out huge payoffs for ships sunk by a large white whale, Bruce Wayne and Dick Grayson decide to investigate the activities of one Captain Burly, who agrees to hunt down and destroy the whale. "The Case of the Lucky Law-Breakers!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Jerry Robinson and George Roussos (backgrounds); Batman and Robin find it that it isn't mere coincidence that the winners of several assorted money contests just happen to be ex-cons, and that the Joker is somehow involved. Private Pete story by Henry Boltinoff. "Christmas," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Jerry Robinson and George Roussos (backgrounds); While delivering presents to an orphanage at Christmas, Bruce learns that one of its resident's father is in jail, insisting that he had been framed. Batman and Robin decide to investigate to check out his claim. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Batman (1940) 47 CGC 4.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #1136014002

Cover pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Charles Paris. In this key issue, Batman's origin is explored in detail for the first time in "The Origin of Batman!" in which Batman tracks down the killers of his mother and father. In this same story, the Bat Signal also used for the first time; script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Charles Paris. "Fashions in Crime!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane (Batman and Robin figures only) and Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Charles Paris; Catwoman breaks out of jail in a spectacular way and as soon as she is free again, she realizes that she could use the fashion trends as her new crime theme; Posing as the manager of an important fashion magazine, Catwoman is granted access to the houses of many wealthy people and later she steals from them; Batman and Robin intervene. "The Chain Gang Crimes!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane (Batman and Robin figures only) and Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Charles Paris; In pursuit of bank robbers, Batman and Robin chase them to a side street where they suddenly disappear. "The Adventures of Popsicle Pete and Bob Feller" ad. "Winged Justice" text story by Ted Rosen, art by Raymond Perry. One-page Daffy & Doodle story by Lit-Win. One-page Little Pete story by Henry Boltinoff. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Batman (1940) 66 CGC 4.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4410668002

Cover pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris. "The Joker's Comedy of Errors!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane (Batman and Robin figures only) and Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Charles Paris; The Joker is obsessed with recreating some of historys most famous blunders; He tries to force Batman into making mistakes. -page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Movie Stars Who Died Twice!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris; Batman and Robin investigate the case of film stars who start dying in the same way as their respective characters died in the movies. One-page Tootsie Roll ad, "Captain Tootsie and his Vacation-Time Pals" by Bill Schreiber. One-page Jerry the Jitterbug story by Henry Boltinoff. Script Sleuths article by Barbara Fairbanks, art by Raymond Perry. Half-page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. "Batman II and Robin, Junior!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane (Batman and Robin figures only) and Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Charles Paris; Robin becomes disobeys Batman's orders; He is saved by the Dark Knight, and once they're back at the Batcave, Bruce scolds Robin for disobeying him. Sweet Land of Liberty public service announcement starring Peter Porkchops, script by Jack Schiff, art by Otto Feuer. One-page Tootsie Roll ad, "Captain Tootsie and his Vacation-Time Pals" by Bill Schreiber. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Batman (1940) 118 FR/GD 1.5

Water damage.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "The Battle of Police Island," pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; The Caped Crusaders have the task of saving four escaped felons from the radiation they have become contaminated with before they perish or infect others. Two-page Warden Willis story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Man Who Couldn't Be Tried Twice!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Ray Burnley; Batman's testimony in a court case seemingly allows a guilty man to go free, but he uncovers evidence later that proves another man was a killer! Know Your Pet! public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Don Cameron. Half-page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. "Gunshot on a Summer Night" text story. "The Merman Batman," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane), inks by Charles Paris; While chasing down a wanted criminal, Batman is struck by lightning and falls into the harbor; When he rises out of the water, he discovers that he cannot breathe air and has literally become a human fish. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Batman (1940) 119 FR/GD 1.5

2" Cumulative spine split. Cover and centerfold detached. Water damage.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "The Arch-Rivals of Gotham City," pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Stan Kaye; The "Woman of the Year" contest has two finalists: Vicki and Batwoman, and the judges decide to give both ladies a chance to prove their abilities before they select a winner...a winner who gets a date with the Batman! Lost -- A Free Education public service announcement with Binky, art by Bob Oksner. "The Secret of Batman Island," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane), inks by Charles Paris; The founder/owner of Batman Island is followed home by criminals seeking films the man has been shooting that could finger them for a crime they committed. Half-page "Humorous Sheriff!" story. One-page Jail Jests story by Henry Boltinoff. "Fatal Incident" text story. "Rip Van Batman," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane), inks by Charles Paris; Looking for criminal Al Hackett, Batman enters a greenhouse with exotic flowers and accidently trips over a vine, smashing into a case with a flower that gives off a strange vapor, and he passes out. One-page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Batman (1940) 129 GD+ 2.5

Cover oxidation with chipping. Water damage.

Cover by Sheldon Moldoff. "The Web of the Spinner," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; While Batman and Robin are tracking a criminal called the Spinner, Batwoman is checking out a mystic, whom she believes is running a scam operation. Detective Comics #275 ad. One-page Jail Jests story by Henry Boltinoff. The Brave and the Bold #28 ad. It's Fun to Help Others! public service announcement with Superboy, script by Jack Schiff, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "The Man from Robin's Past," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; When stolen goods are found in the quarters of Sando the Strongman, a friend of the Grayson family who looked after Dick after his parents were murdered, Batman and Robin have to prove his innocence. Half-page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. "Merriweather Jones--Crime Prophet!", script by Jerry Coleman, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris; Merriweather Jones gets strange flashes that a crime is about occur and reports it to the police. Oddly enough, he's right; The Police believe Jones is in on the crimes and crooks believe he can help them hijack other crooks' stolen goods; It's up to Batman and Robin to save him from the crooks and clear him with the Police. World's Finest Comics #107 ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Batman (1940) 130 FR/GD 1.5

Lateral spine tearing. Centerfold detached at one staple.

Cover by Sheldon Moldoff. "Batman's Deadly Birthday," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Stan Kaye; Gotham City prepares a number of fund-raising events to celebrate the anniversary of Batman's first case; At every event, however, criminals manage to make off with the proceeds. Detective Comics #276 ad. Buzzy's "Famous Books" Quiz public service announcement with Buzzy, script by Jack Schiff, art by Ruben Moreira. "The Master of Weapons," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Graham is Paragon Pictures' technical director and designer of many historical weapons; While arguing with studio accountant Bailey over his need for more money, he takes a fall from a set piece, and is rushed to the hospital; Some time later, he vanishes from the hospital; One week later a new costumed villain hits Gotham, one armed with ancient weapons. Justice League of America ad. One-page Warden Willis story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Hand from Nowhere," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane), inks by Charles Paris; Batman investigates reports of a mysterious giant hand and some aliens present at thefts of seemingly worthless minerals. World's Finest Comics #108 ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Batman (1940) 136 VG 4.0

1/2" Spine split from bottom.

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.