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Death of Doctor Strange (2021 Marvel) 1D CGC 9.8 Colan 1:50 Variant

Paper: White

Colan Variant cover.

Label #4715501018

Limited 1 for 50 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Jed MacKay. Art by Lee Garbett. Cover by Gene Colan. DEATH COMES FOR THE SORCERER SUPREME! Doctor Stephen Strange is the world's greatest neurosurgeon and Earth's Sorcerer Supreme. He defends our planet from the supernatural and interdimensional threats no other hero is equipped to handle. But what would happen if he unexpectedly died? Who would protect Earth and keep the mystical evils at bay? And most importantly…who killed Stephen Strange?! The final chapter in the life of Doctor Strange starts here by Jed MacKay (Moon Knight, Black Cat) and Lee Garbett (Captain Marvel)! 36 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Death of Doctor Strange Bloodstone (2022 Marvel) 1A CGC 9.8 Nakayama

Paper: White

Label #4713585023

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Written by Tini Howard. Art by Ig Guara. Cover by David Nakayama. ELSA AND THE FAMILY BLOODSTONE! Who better to defend Earth from magical invaders than monster hunter ELSA BLOODSTONE?! Elsa is the best there is at what she does - tough, skilled and clever enough to handle any problem…except her brother, CULLEN. They have issues, and they'll have to put them aside not only to protect Earth but also to welcome the latest addition to the Bloodstone clan: their long-lost SISTER! Her awesome set of powers and unique Blood gem have placed a target on her back, and the worst horrors from beyond this realm are on the hunt. 36 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Death of the Silver Surfer (2025 Marvel) 4C CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Noto Variant Cover.

Label #4649620009

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Greg Pak. Art by Sumit Kumar and Tiago Palma. Cover by Phil Noto. SURFER'S FINAL SACRIFICE?! Earth stands on the brink of annihilation and the Silver Surfer's time is almost up. What will Norrin Rad's legacy be? The better question is…"Who?" 28 pgs, FC, T+. Cover price $3.99.

Death Talks About Life (1994) 0 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4708673008

Cover art by Dave McKean. Untitled story, script by Neil Gaiman, art by Dave McKean; Death explains the facts about AIDS with a little help from Constantine, a banana and a condom. Promotional Giveaway. Aids Awareness. 8 pgs.

Defenders (1972 1st Series) 8 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #3960750014

"If Atlantis Should Fall!" Part 2 of 2. Avengers-Defenders crossover. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Frank McLaughlin. Cover by Sal Buscema. With Hawkeye, Valkyrie, and the Sub-Mariner as their mind-slaves, the Red Ghost and Attuma begin their quest to conquer Atlantis! The two super-villains' assault on the underwater citadel is progressing as planned until Doctor Strange and the Silver Surfer get wind of the attack! The key to victory is knocking out the Red Ghost! But how can the Master of the Mystic Arts and the cosmic sky-rider do that? Simple, just block all the cosmic rays from outer space from entering the Earth's atmosphere! Wow, it's a good thing these two defenders are among the most powerful heroes on the planet! Cameo appearances by Clea and Wong. Flashback cameo by the Unicorn. Second story: "Deception!" Avengers-Defenders Clash Part 2 of 8. Story continues from Avengers 115. Dr. Strange has a new plan for turning the Black Knight (from a stone statue) back into his normal self. The Master of the Mystic Arts magically contacts Dane Whitman's soul floating in the dark realm. The stranded Black Knight responds to Dr. Strange's message, but the knight's reply is intercepted and transposed by the Dread Dormammu and his new ally, Loki! What is the fateful message that eventually reaches the Defenders? "Go find the Evil Eye." Story continues in Avengers 116. Defenders Lineup: Doctor Strange, Hawkeye, Hulk, Silver Surfer, Sub-Mariner, and Valkyrie. (Note: The Red Ghost returns in Iron Man 82.) 36 pages Cover price $0.20.

Defenders (1972 1st Series) 10 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Slab: Significant scratch(es) front or back

Label #3791477001

"Breakthrough" Avengers-Defenders crossover. Part 6 of 8. Guest-starring the Avengers. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Frank Bolle. Cover by John Romita. One of the classic issues of the Defenders! Story continues from Avengers 117. The sixth and final superhero battle of the Avengers-Defenders Clash! And as shown on the cover, it's a matchup of true Marvel heavyweights! The Green Goliath rumbles thru the streets of Los Angeles looking for the Evil Eye. And lo and behold he finds it! However, the Avengers have also sent a team member to the city of angels! The Prince of Asgard! When the thunder god confronts the gamma-radiated defender, the epic clash of the titans erupts! Wow, the Mighty Thor vs. the Incredible Hulk! A battle for the ages! Next Chapter: "United We Stand!" In Greenwich Village the Defenders gather around the four pieces of the Evil Eye that they have recovered. When Prince Namor joins his teammates, he brings with him the fifth piece of the eye plus the Avengers! Whoa! Not exactly what Doctor Strange was expecting! Is another battle on the horizon? Or have the super-heroes finally realized who's been orchestrating the events? Story continues in Avengers 118. Cameo appearances by Asti and Dormammu. Flashback cameo by Loki. (Notes: This issue includes two outstanding full-page panels. The first on page 15 depicting Thor and the Hulk locked in combat; and the second on page 23 featuring seven avengers and five defenders conversing in Dr. Strange's townhouse. The Avengers-Defenders clash was reprinted in a trade paperback in 2002 and again in a hard cover edition in 2007.) 36 pages Cover price $0.20.

Defenders (1972 1st Series) 10 CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4730055001

"Breakthrough" Avengers-Defenders crossover. Part 6 of 8. Guest-starring the Avengers. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Frank Bolle. Cover by John Romita. One of the classic issues of the Defenders! Story continues from Avengers 117. The sixth and final superhero battle of the Avengers-Defenders Clash! And as shown on the cover, it's a matchup of true Marvel heavyweights! The Green Goliath rumbles thru the streets of Los Angeles looking for the Evil Eye. And lo and behold he finds it! However, the Avengers have also sent a team member to the city of angels! The Prince of Asgard! When the thunder god confronts the gamma-radiated defender, the epic clash of the titans erupts! Wow, the Mighty Thor vs. the Incredible Hulk! A battle for the ages! Next Chapter: "United We Stand!" In Greenwich Village the Defenders gather around the four pieces of the Evil Eye that they have recovered. When Prince Namor joins his teammates, he brings with him the fifth piece of the eye plus the Avengers! Whoa! Not exactly what Doctor Strange was expecting! Is another battle on the horizon? Or have the super-heroes finally realized who's been orchestrating the events? Story continues in Avengers 118. Cameo appearances by Asti and Dormammu. Flashback cameo by Loki. (Notes: This issue includes two outstanding full-page panels. The first on page 15 depicting Thor and the Hulk locked in combat; and the second on page 23 featuring seven avengers and five defenders conversing in Dr. Strange's townhouse. The Avengers-Defenders clash was reprinted in a trade paperback in 2002 and again in a hard cover edition in 2007.) 36 pages Cover price $0.20.

Defenders (1972 1st Series) 10 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4209419009

"Breakthrough" Avengers-Defenders crossover. Part 6 of 8. Guest-starring the Avengers. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Frank Bolle. Cover by John Romita. One of the classic issues of the Defenders! Story continues from Avengers 117. The sixth and final superhero battle of the Avengers-Defenders Clash! And as shown on the cover, it's a matchup of true Marvel heavyweights! The Green Goliath rumbles thru the streets of Los Angeles looking for the Evil Eye. And lo and behold he finds it! However, the Avengers have also sent a team member to the city of angels! The Prince of Asgard! When the thunder god confronts the gamma-radiated defender, the epic clash of the titans erupts! Wow, the Mighty Thor vs. the Incredible Hulk! A battle for the ages! Next Chapter: "United We Stand!" In Greenwich Village the Defenders gather around the four pieces of the Evil Eye that they have recovered. When Prince Namor joins his teammates, he brings with him the fifth piece of the eye plus the Avengers! Whoa! Not exactly what Doctor Strange was expecting! Is another battle on the horizon? Or have the super-heroes finally realized who's been orchestrating the events? Story continues in Avengers 118. Cameo appearances by Asti and Dormammu. Flashback cameo by Loki. (Notes: This issue includes two outstanding full-page panels. The first on page 15 depicting Thor and the Hulk locked in combat; and the second on page 23 featuring seven avengers and five defenders conversing in Dr. Strange's townhouse. The Avengers-Defenders clash was reprinted in a trade paperback in 2002 and again in a hard cover edition in 2007.) 36 pages Cover price $0.20.

Defenders (1972 1st Series) 13 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4095719002

First 25-cent cover price. Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Frank Giacoia. For Sale: One Planet--Slightly Used!, script by Len Wein, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Klaus Janson; After deciding to go straight Nighthawk comes to the Defenders for assistance in helping stop the Squadron Sinister from destroying the planet for Nebulon. 36 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Defenders (1972 1st Series) 15 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4007755002

"Panic Beneath the Earth!" Part 1 of 2. Guest-starring Professor Xavier. Script by Len Wein. Art by Sal Buscema (layouts) and Klaus Janson (finishes). Cover by John Buscema, Mike Esposito, and John Romita (touch ups). It's an epic encounter beneath the Carlsbad Caverns as Professor X, Dr. Strange, Nighthawk (in his new costume), Valkyrie, and the Hulk battle the Blob, Lorelei, Mastermind, Unus, and Magneto! Flashback cameos by Captain America, Thor and the Vision to recap Magneto's defeat in Avengers #111. (Notes: This story occurred during the 5-year period when the X-men series was in reprint. During this time Magneto battled Marvel's other superhero teams including the Fantastic Four, Inhumans, and Avengers. The Defenders title returns to monthly publication with this issue. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp Series A #8 Captain America by John Buscema.) 36 pgs. Cover price $0.25.

Defenders (1972 1st Series) 24 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4007755003

Daredevil, Luke Cage Power Man, and the Son of Satan join the Defenders in battling the Sons of the Serpent in "In the Jaws of the Serpent!" Script by Steve Gerber, pencils by Sal Buscema, Bob McLeod inks. Spider-Man stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "The Trap." Gil Kane cover pencils (Klaus Janson cover inks?). 36 pgs. Cover price $0.25.

Defenders (1972 1st Series) 26 CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4332325005

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by John Romita. The Guardians of the Galaxy guest-star (this appearance predates Marvel Presents # 3) in Savage Time!, script by Steve Gerber, pencils by Sal Buscema (layouts) and Vince Colletta (finished art), inks by Vince Colletta; The Defenders travel to the future while helping the Guardians of the Galaxy return to their time; Retelling of the events between the current time and the future of the Guardians of the Galaxy. Letter to the editor from comics writer Jo Duffy. Captain Marvel stars in a one-page Hostess ad, The Big Bang! 36 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Defenders (1972 1st Series) 35 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #3811695019

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Mike Esposito. Bring Back My Body To Me, To Me...!, script by Steve Gerber, pencils by Sal Buscema (layouts), inks by Klaus Janson (finished art); Chondo's brain is transferred back into his body only to find that the other Headmen had "improved" his body for him; Red Guardian comes to America to help transfer Kyle Richmond's brain back into his body. 36 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Defenders (1972 1st Series) 50 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4737640001

Cover art by Al Milgrom. Scorpio Must Die! Who Remembers Scorpio? Part Three, script by David Anthony Kraft [as David Kraft], pencils by Keith Giffen, inks by Keith Giffen, Mike Royer (art assist), John Tartaglione (art assist), and Dave Cockrum (art assist); Scorpio kills himself after his Zodiac is defeated by the Defenders. One-page schematic drawing of the Defenders' Long Island headquarters, inks by Keith Giffen. Spider-Man stars in a one-page Hostess ad, Madam Web! 36 pgs. Cover price $0.30.

Defenders (1972 1st Series) 57 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4737640002

Cover pencils by Ed Hannigan, inks by Joe Sinnott. And Along Came... Ms. Marvel!, script by Chris Claremont (script) and Gerry Conway (plot), pencils by George Tuska (pages 1-6, 11-30) and Dave Cockrum (pages 7-10, 31), inks by Dan Green; A.I.M. captures the Hulk in an attempt to brainwash him and use him against Ms. Marvel; The Defenders, with Ms. Marvel, rescue the Hulk and stop A.I.M. One-page Hostess ad, Spider-Man Spoils a Snatch, pencils by Ross Andru. Letter to the editor from comics writer Kurt Busiek and comics historian Peter Sanderson. 36 pgs. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

Defenders (1972 1st Series) 82 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4737640004

Direct Edition. Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Al Milgrom. Wizard-Death! Script by Ed Hannigan, pencils by Don Perlin (layouts) and Joe Sinnott (finished art), inks by Joe Sinnott; Dr. Strange infiltrates Ytitnedion's castle in an attempt to free Xhoohx and the Hulk. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.40.

Defenders (1972 1st Series) 92D CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4737640008

Direct Edition. Cover pencils by Ed Hannigan, inks by Al Milgrom. Eternity...Humanity...Oblivion! Script by J. M. DeMatteis, pencils by Don Perlin (breakdowns) and Pablo Marcos (finished art), inks by Pablo Marcos; Hellcat & Daimon Hellstrom to Srinigar, India; Hulk & Nighthawk to Korinsk, Russia; Sub-Mariner & Valkyrie to Patras, Greece. Daredevil vs. Johnny Punk! Hostess Fruit Pies ad. Micronauts ad, art by Pat Broderick. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.50.

Defenders (1972 1st Series) 100 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4651107007

Cover art by Al Milgrom. Hell on Earth!, script by J. M. DeMatteis, pencils by Don Perlin (breakdowns), Joe Sinnott (finished art), Sal Trapani (finished art), Jack Abel (finished art), Al Milgrom (finished art), and Frank Giacoia (finished art), inks by Joe Sinnott (pages 1-16, 22, 24-33, 35-37), Sal Trapani (pages 17, 19, 38), Jack Abel (pages 18, 23), Al Milgrom (page 20), and Frank Giacoia (pages 21, 34); Patsy Walker is Satan's daughter; Mephisto shows Clea as a Queen over a mystic realm. 52 pgs. $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

Defenders: The Best Defense (2018) 1B CGC 9.6 Adams 1:25 Variant

Paper: White

Adam Variant Cover.

Label #4715504004

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Al Ewing, Chip Zdarsky, Jason Latour, and Gerry Duggan. Art by Joe Bennett. Cover by Art Adams. 'THE BEST DEFENSE' FINALE! The lost Atlanteans. The Train. The bedsheet man. Dead Steve. The Stock Exchange of Souls. Trust us, it all makes sense. In fact, it makes enough sense to destroy our entire solar system… Unless four very different heroes can come together to stop it. 28 pages, full color.Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Dejah Thoris (2018 Dynamite) 1E CGC 9.6 McKone 1:10 Variant

Paper: White

McKone Sketch Cover.

Label #4025518010

Limited 1 for 10 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Amy Chu. Art by Pasquale Qualano. Cover by Mike McKone. Dejah Thoris, obsessed with finding the legendary Gardens of Mars, recruits her own expedition team of scientists. But once outside the palace walls, things don't go as planned, and the Princess learns the hard way just how dangerous Barsoom really is. 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Dejah Thoris (2018 Dynamite) 1E CGC 9.6 McKone 1:10 Variant

Paper: White

McKone Sketch Cover.

Label #4025518011

Limited 1 for 10 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Amy Chu. Art by Pasquale Qualano. Cover by Mike McKone. Dejah Thoris, obsessed with finding the legendary Gardens of Mars, recruits her own expedition team of scientists. But once outside the palace walls, things don't go as planned, and the Princess learns the hard way just how dangerous Barsoom really is. 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Dejah Thoris (2018 Dynamite) 1E CGC 9.6 McKone 1:10 Variant

Paper: White

McKone Sketch Cover.

Label #4025518012

Limited 1 for 10 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Amy Chu. Art by Pasquale Qualano. Cover by Mike McKone. Dejah Thoris, obsessed with finding the legendary Gardens of Mars, recruits her own expedition team of scientists. But once outside the palace walls, things don't go as planned, and the Princess learns the hard way just how dangerous Barsoom really is. 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Dell Giant (1959-1961 Dell) 39 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4736272012

Walt Disney's Merry Christmas. Painted cover by Carl Barks and Norm McGary. Stories and art by Tony Strobl, John Liggera, Paul Murry, Pete Alvarado, Al Hubbard, Jack Bradbury and Phil De Lara. This Dell Giant was a numbered series of specials, not to be confused with the other series and stand-alone specials also bearing the Dell Giant title. This issue features Disney characters in stories with a Christmas theme. Seeking a place where he won't be hassled by charities, Uncle Scrooge flees to another planet, which turns out to be inhabited by none other than Santa Claus himself. Needing a new star for the charity ice show, Mickey Mouse notices that Goofy is a natural - when he's asleep. Dale the chipmunk wants to investigate mysteries, but first he must find his own missing Sherlock hat. Plus games and activities. Donald Duck: Donalds Trick-Type Trip; Mickey Mouse: On With the Show; Scamp: The Double Rescue; Gyro Gearloose: Plans Aplenty; Daisys Nieces, April, May and June: The Bewitched Dolls; Brer Rabbit: Tree Trickery; Minnie Mouse and Clarabelle: Despondent Correspondents; Chip n Dale: Too Few Clues. 80 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

Dell Giant Tarzan's Jungle Annual (1952-1958 Dell) 7A CGC 4.5 Juicy Fruit Ad Back Cover

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4711162019

Version with Juicy Fruit Gum ad on back cover. The Baboon Tarzan's Jungle World illustration by Jesse Marsh. "War in the Desert," script by Gaylord Du Bois, art by Jesse Marsh; Tarzan and his family, along with the wounded pilot, Johnny Ball, find themselves in a lost city in the desert as that city goes to war. "Tarzan and the Great Animal Trainer," script by Gaylord Du Bois, art by John Ushler; Kobo trains one zebra to pull a cart and another for Boy to ride. Help Build a Ladder activity page, art by Tony DiPaola. "Moonbeam and Shadow," script by Gaylord Du Bois, art by Jesse Marsh; When a storm causes their burrow to be flooded, a mongoose family must go adventuring before finding a new home. Birds of Tarzan's Jungle filler page. "Tarzan and the Axe Man of Jalur," script by Gaylord Du Bois, art by Jesse Marsh; Tarzan assist Kandor of Jalur in his quest for a rhinoceros horn that will entitle Kandor the Jaluran throne. "Jane and Kimbo's Machine," script by Gaylord Du Bois, art by Jesse Marsh; Jane arranges for a couple to become weavers. Jungle Thanksgiving. "Boy Braves a Siege by Lions," script by Gaylord Du Bois, art by Russ Manning; Boy and Dombie rescue a lost boy from leopards and lions. "Tarzan and the Bridge to Life," script by Gaylord Du Bois, art by Mike Arens; Tarzan rescues Nogoni and Ila from their pursuers who plan to kill Nogoni and enslave Ila. Jungle Scarecrow filler page. "Tarzan's Ape-English Dictionary," art by Tony DiPaola. The Klipspringer Tarzan's Jungle World illustration by Jesse Marsh. Tarzan and Monkey illustration by Jesse Marsh. 100 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

Demon (1972 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4568654001

Witness the fall of Camelot, and the rise of the Demon. Features the origin of Etrigan the Demon and the villainy of Morgaine Le Fey. "Unleash the One who Waits!" Story and art by Jack Kirby. Note: First appearance of Etrigan, the Demon. Cover price $0.20.

Demon Days X-Men (2021 Marvel) 1ILLUMINATI.B CGC 9.6 SS Momoko

Paper: White

Signed by Peach Momoko on 10/10/2023. Ngu Variant Cover B.

Label #4324171002

Comics Illuminati (Unknown Comics, Street Level Hero, and Comic Traders) exclusive Virgin cover by Kael Ngu. The Yashida Saga: Prelude - Written and Art by Peach Momoko. From STORMBREAKER PEACH MOMOKO comes a Marvel story unlike any you've ever seen before! A wandering swordswoman with a psychic blade arrives at village that's being targeted by demons. One demon is black and white with a terrifying red tongue and another may be the strongest demon there is! In the stunning kick-off issue of this prestige quarterly story, you'll see a revolutionary reimagination of the Marvel Universe that could only come from Peach Momoko. Ready your katana and enter a mysterious world of demons, monsters, mutants, and magic! Book ONE of FIVE of the DEMON DAYS saga! 36 pages, full color. Rated T+

Department of Truth (2020 Image) 2B CGC 9.8 Ward Variant

Paper: White

Variant Cover B.

Label #3786658012

Written by James Tynion IV. Art by Martin Simmonds. Cover by Christian Ward. COLE TURNER has spent most of his life suppressing false memories of Satanic ritual abuse at his preschool. Now, he's the newest recruit of the Department of Truth…and he just found out those false memories might be truer than he thinks. JAMES TYNION IV (Batman, Something is Killing the Children) & MARTIN SIMMONDS (Dying is Easy) continue their breakout conspiracy thriller! 28 pages, full color. Rated M Cover price $3.99.

Department of Truth (2020 Image) 2B CGC 9.8 Ward Variant

Paper: White

Variant Cover B.

Label #3820543011

Written by James Tynion IV. Art by Martin Simmonds. Cover by Christian Ward. COLE TURNER has spent most of his life suppressing false memories of Satanic ritual abuse at his preschool. Now, he's the newest recruit of the Department of Truth…and he just found out those false memories might be truer than he thinks. JAMES TYNION IV (Batman, Something is Killing the Children) & MARTIN SIMMONDS (Dying is Easy) continue their breakout conspiracy thriller! 28 pages, full color. Rated M Cover price $3.99.

Department of Truth (2020 Image) 2C CGC 9.8 Francavilla 1:10 Variant

Paper: White

Variant Cover C.

Label #3895234022

Limited 1 for 10 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by James Tynion IV. Art by Martin Simmonds. Cover by Francesco Francavilla. COLE TURNER has spent most of his life suppressing false memories of Satanic ritual abuse at his preschool. Now, he's the newest recruit of the Department of Truth…and he just found out those false memories might be truer than he thinks. JAMES TYNION IV (Batman, Something is Killing the Children) & MARTIN SIMMONDS (Dying is Easy) continue their breakout conspiracy thriller! 28 pages, full color. Rated M Cover price $3.99.

Department of Truth (2020 Image) 18TINYONION.GOLD CGC 9.8 Robles Tiny Onion Variant

Paper: White

Tiny Onion Foil Edition.

Label #4129714003

Tiny Onion Exclusive Gold Foil cover by Nick Robles. Written by James Tynion IV. Art by Martin Simmonds. NEW STORY ARC Co-creator MARTIN SIMMONDS returns for the explosive new arc of the Eisner-nominated hit! For decades, THE DEPARTMENT OF TRUTH battled a secret war against its Soviet counterpart, THE MINISTRY OF LIES. Now Cole Turner will have to face the consequences of his predecessors as the dark actions of the past unfurl before him… 28 pages, full color. Rated M

Department of Truth (2020 Image) 35B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover B.

Label #4726938004

Limited 1 for 10 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. (W) James Tynion IV, Scott Snyder (A) Martin Simmonds, Joshua Hixson, Jordie Bellaire (CA) Caleb Ady Lee Harvey Oswald has unleashed the Department of Truths most unhinged agents to bring in Cole Turner by any means necessary. Caged in by nightmares from all sides, Cole chooses the devil he knows. Cole chooses the Star-Faced Man. Also in this issue: superstar creators Scott Snyder and Joshua Hixson conclude their history-making Elvis epic! 40 pages, full color, rated mature. Cover price $4.99.

Department of Truth (2020 Image) 35B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover B.

Label #4726938003

Limited 1 for 10 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. (W) James Tynion IV, Scott Snyder (A) Martin Simmonds, Joshua Hixson, Jordie Bellaire (CA) Caleb Ady Lee Harvey Oswald has unleashed the Department of Truths most unhinged agents to bring in Cole Turner by any means necessary. Caged in by nightmares from all sides, Cole chooses the devil he knows. Cole chooses the Star-Faced Man. Also in this issue: superstar creators Scott Snyder and Joshua Hixson conclude their history-making Elvis epic! 40 pages, full color, rated mature. Cover price $4.99.

Dept H (2016) 1B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover.

Label #3964946005

Story and Art by Matt Kindt. Cover by Jeff Lemire. From New York Times best-selling MIND MGMT creator Matt Kindt comes an exciting new undersea sci-fi mystery. Mia is a special investigator hired to uncover possible sabotage taking place at a deep-sea research station. What she finds is a mind-blowing crime scene filled with suspects with terrible secrets, strange deep-sea creatures, and an impending flood! 24 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Descender (2015 Image) 1B CGC 9.8 Lemire Variant

Paper: White

Variant Cover.

Label #3731078003

Written by Jeff Lemire. Art by Dustin Nguyen. Cover by Jeff Lemire. One young robot's struggle to stay alive in a universe where all androids have been outlawed and bounty hunters lurk on every planet. A rip-roaring and heart-felt cosmic odyssey that pits humanity against machine, and world against world, to create a sprawling space opera from the creators of Trillium, Sweet Tooth, and Little Gotham. Extra-sized first issue. 36 pages, full color. MR Cover price $2.99.

Descender (2015 Image) 1B CGC 9.8 Lemire Variant

Paper: White

Label #2137348025

Written by Jeff Lemire. Art by Dustin Nguyen. Cover by Jeff Lemire. One young robot's struggle to stay alive in a universe where all androids have been outlawed and bounty hunters lurk on every planet. A rip-roaring and heart-felt cosmic odyssey that pits humanity against machine, and world against world, to create a sprawling space opera from the creators of Trillium, Sweet Tooth, and Little Gotham. Extra-sized first issue. 36 pages, full color. MR Cover price $2.99.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 413 CGC 5.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4726567001

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) 425 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4723168009

20-cent cover price begins. Cover by Bernie Wrightson. "The Stage Is Set... for Murder!!," script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Dick Giordano; During a modern-dress production of Macbeth, Batman must discover which cast member is a would-be murderer. "Open-and-Shut Case!," script by Frank Robbins, art by Don Heck; A Vietnam War buddy of Jason Bards has been committed to a psychiatric institution, but Bard doubts that he has committed the murder of which he is accused. Editorial on the price of DC Comics. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 583 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4735000018

Cover art by Mike Mignola. Fever starring Batman, Scarface, and Ventriloquist, script by John Wagner and Alan Grant, pencils by Norm Breyfogle, inks by Kim DeMulder; first appearance of Scarface and Ventriloquist. 36 pgs. $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 583 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4735000019

Cover art by Mike Mignola. Fever starring Batman, Scarface, and Ventriloquist, script by John Wagner and Alan Grant, pencils by Norm Breyfogle, inks by Kim DeMulder; first appearance of Scarface and Ventriloquist. 36 pgs. $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 783 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4698015023

WRITTEN BY PAUL BOLLES AND GREG RUCKA; ART BY SHAWN MARTINBROUGH AND KLAUS JANSON; COVER BY TIM SALE. Guest creative team Paul Bolles and Shawn Martinbrough present "More Perfect than Perfect." Batman must find a serial killer intent on deleting "purposeless" people from Gotham City. Can the Dark Knight prevent the brutal murderer from bringing his warped mission to Wayne Enterprises? Plus, a backup story by Greg Rucka and Klaus Janson that leads into the upcoming miniseries BATMAN: DEATH AND THE MAIDEN! In 1920s Paris, a very special birth is about to take place? and Ra's al Ghul has taken note of it, setting the stage for a struggle that will span decades and intertwine with the life of the yet-unborn Batman! For more information, see the feature article. FC, 44 pgs. $2.75 Cover price $2.75.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) Facsimile Edition 31A CGC 9.8

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Label #4594980008

Written by Various. Art by Various. Cover by Bob Kane. Written by Gardner Fox, Jerry Siegel, Homer Fleming, Kenneth F. Ernst, Fred Guardineer, Tom Hickey and Sven Elvin Art by Bob Kane, Joe Shuster, Homer Fleming, Mart Bailey, Kenneth F. Ernst, Fred Guardineer, Tom Hickey and Sven Elvin A full facsimile reprint of one of Batman's earliest adventures, which first introduced the batarang and his original flying vehicle, the Batgyro. Batman travels from New York to Europe in pursuit of the hooded arch-criminal known as the Monk, plus other Golden Age detective stories starring Slam Bradley, Bart Regan, Speed Saunders, and more. 64 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $6.99.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) Facsimile Edition 38B CGC 9.8

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Label #4737550016

Cover by Bob Kane and Jerry Robinson. Written by Bill Finger, Jerry Siegel, Gardner Fox, and others Art by Bob Kane, Maurice Kashuba, Ken Ernst, and others Discover the sensational character find of 1940 all over again with the debut of Robin, the Boy Wonder! Learn how orphaned acrobat Dick Grayson fell under the care of Bruce Wayne and became Batman's partner in crime-fighting. This period-accurate facsimile edition also includes re-creations of vintage ads from the 1940s and backup features such as Spy, Red Logan, The Crimson Avenger, Slam Bradley, and more! 64 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $6.99.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) Facsimile Edition 58 CGC 9.6

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Label #4737550017

Written by Bill Finger. Art by Bob Kane, Jerry Robinson, Sheldon Moldoff. Cover by Fred Ray, Jerry Robinson. Batman and Robin take on the waddling criminal mastermind known as the Penguin in his historic first appearance in the pages of Detective Comics. Will the Caped Crusader and Boy Wonder be bested by this dapper villain and his arsenal of trick umbrellas? And the action doesn't end with the Dark Knight. This facsimile reproduction also includes the backup features Spy, the Crimson Avenger, Slam Bradley, and more, plus all the classic ads from the original 1941 edition, making this a must-have for fans of Golden Age detective stories! 68 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $6.99.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) Facsimile Edition 66A CGC 9.8

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Label #4719529022

(W) Various (A) Various (CA) Jerry Robinson THE FIRST APPEARANCE OF TWO-FACE! Written by Bill Finger, Henry Boltinoff, Jack Lehti and Eric Carter Art by Bob Kane, Jack Kirby, Henry Boltinoff, Jack Lehti, Louis Cazeneuve, Lee Harris and Howard Sherman When tragedy strikes a dashing district attorney, a good man is broken in two--and one of Batmans fiercest foes is born! Witness the descent from Gotham golden boy to gun-toting terror--in the first appearance of Two-Face! Where will he strike next, and who will be his next victim? It all depends on the flip of a coin... 64 pages, full color, rated 13+. Cover price $6.99.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) Facsimile Edition 475A CGC 9.8

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Label #4737552005

(W) Steve Englehart (A) Marshall Rogers (CA) Marshall Rogers ENTER THE JOKER FISH! Holy mackerel! The Joker has surfaced again in Gotham City, enacting his most insane plan yet: a chemical concoction that fixes fish up and down the coast with the Jokers own ghastly grimace! Now, the Clown Prince of Cod wants to cash in on the copyright--and will gleefully eliminate bureaucrat after bureaucrat until he gets what hes after! 32 pages, full color, rated 13+. Cover price $3.99.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) Facsimile Edition 880C CGC 9.8

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Foil Edition.

Label #4719245004

Foil Cover. Written by Scott Snyder. Art by Jock. Cover by Jock. SCOTT SNYDER AND JOCK'S EPIC STORY FEATURING ONE OF THE MOST ICONIC COVERS SHOWCASING THE JOKER OF ALL TIME! 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. 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $6.99.

Detective Comics (2016 3rd Series) 1000BLANK CGC 9.8 Blank Variant

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Sketch Edition.

Label #2033211001

Written by Scott Snyder, Kevin Smith, Paul Dini, Warren Ellis, Denny O'Neil, Christopher Priest, Brian Michael Bendis, Geoff Johns, James Tynion IV, Tom King and Peter J. Tomasi. Art by Greg Capullo, Jim Lee, Dustin Nguyen, Becky Cloonan, Steve Epting, Neal Adams, Alex Maleev, Kelley Jones, Álvaro Martínez-Bueno, Tony S. Daniel, Joëlle Jones, Doug Mahnke, Jonathan Glapion, Scott Williams, Derek Fridolfs, Raul Fernandez and Jaime Mendoza. After 80 years, it's here -- the 1,000th issue of DETECTIVE COMICS, the title that literally defines DC! This 96-page issue is stacked with an unbelievable lineup of talent that will take you on a journey through Batman's past, present and future...plus a sensational epilogue that features the first-ever DC Universe appearance of the deadly Arkham Knight! But who is under the mask? And why do they want Batman dead? The incredible future of Batman adventures begins here! Featuring: "Batman's Longest Case" by Scott Snyder, Greg Capullo and Jonathan Glapion; "Manufacture for Use" by Kevin Smith, Jim Lee and Scott Williams; "The Legend of Knute Brody" by Paul Dini, Dustin Nguyen and Derek Fridolfs; "The Batman's Design" by Warren Ellis and Becky Cloonan; "Return to Crime Alley" by Denny O'Neil and Steve Epting; "Heretic" by Christopher Priest and Neal Adams; "I Know" by Brian Michael Bendis and Alex Maleev; "The Last Crime in Gotham" by Geoff Johns and Kelley Jones; "The Precedent" by James Tynion IV, Álvaro Martínez-Bueno and Raul Fernandez; "Batman's Greatest Case" by Tom King, Tony S. Daniel and Joëlle Jones; and the Arkham Knight in "Medieval" by Peter J. Tomasi, Doug Mahnke and Jaime Mendoza (continues next issue). Plus pin-ups by Mikel Janín, Jason Fabok and Amanda Conner. 96 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $9.99.

Detective Comics (2016 3rd Series) 1000C CGC 9.8 Timm Variant

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"1940's" Variant Cover.

Label #4549296009

Cover by Bruce Timm. Written by Scott Snyder, Kevin Smith, Paul Dini, Warren Ellis, Denny O'Neil, Christopher Priest, Brian Michael Bendis, Geoff Johns, James Tynion IV, Tom King and Peter J. Tomasi. Art by Greg Capullo, Jim Lee, Dustin Nguyen, Becky Cloonan, Steve Epting, Neal Adams, Alex Maleev, Kelley Jones, Álvaro Martínez-Bueno, Tony S. Daniel, Joëlle Jones, Doug Mahnke, Jonathan Glapion, Scott Williams, Derek Fridolfs, Raul Fernandez and Jaime Mendoza. After 80 years, it's here -- the 1,000th issue of DETECTIVE COMICS, the title that literally defines DC! This 96-page issue is stacked with an unbelievable lineup of talent that will take you on a journey through Batman's past, present and future...plus a sensational epilogue that features the first-ever DC Universe appearance of the deadly Arkham Knight! But who is under the mask? And why do they want Batman dead? The incredible future of Batman adventures begins here! Featuring: "Batman's Longest Case" by Scott Snyder, Greg Capullo and Jonathan Glapion; "Manufacture for Use" by Kevin Smith, Jim Lee and Scott Williams; "The Legend of Knute Brody" by Paul Dini, Dustin Nguyen and Derek Fridolfs; "The Batman's Design" by Warren Ellis and Becky Cloonan; "Return to Crime Alley" by Denny O'Neil and Steve Epting; "Heretic" by Christopher Priest and Neal Adams; "I Know" by Brian Michael Bendis and Alex Maleev; "The Last Crime in Gotham" by Geoff Johns and Kelley Jones; "The Precedent" by James Tynion IV, Álvaro Martínez-Bueno and Raul Fernandez; "Batman's Greatest Case" by Tom King, Tony S. Daniel and Joëlle Jones; and the Arkham Knight in "Medieval" by Peter J. Tomasi, Doug Mahnke and Jaime Mendoza (continues next issue). Plus pin-ups by Mikel Janín, Jason Fabok and Amanda Conner. 96 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $9.99.

Detective Comics (2016 3rd Series) 1000J CGC 9.6 Capullo Variant

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"2010's" Variant Cover.

Label #4115012013

Cover by Greg Capullo. Written by Scott Snyder, Kevin Smith, Paul Dini, Warren Ellis, Denny O'Neil, Christopher Priest, Brian Michael Bendis, Geoff Johns, James Tynion IV, Tom King and Peter J. Tomasi. Art by Greg Capullo, Jim Lee, Dustin Nguyen, Becky Cloonan, Steve Epting, Neal Adams, Alex Maleev, Kelley Jones, Álvaro Martínez-Bueno, Tony S. Daniel, Joëlle Jones, Doug Mahnke, Jonathan Glapion, Scott Williams, Derek Fridolfs, Raul Fernandez and Jaime Mendoza. After 80 years, it's here -- the 1,000th issue of DETECTIVE COMICS, the title that literally defines DC! This 96-page issue is stacked with an unbelievable lineup of talent that will take you on a journey through Batman's past, present and future...plus a sensational epilogue that features the first-ever DC Universe appearance of the deadly Arkham Knight! But who is under the mask? And why do they want Batman dead? The incredible future of Batman adventures begins here! Featuring: "Batman's Longest Case" by Scott Snyder, Greg Capullo and Jonathan Glapion; "Manufacture for Use" by Kevin Smith, Jim Lee and Scott Williams; "The Legend of Knute Brody" by Paul Dini, Dustin Nguyen and Derek Fridolfs; "The Batman's Design" by Warren Ellis and Becky Cloonan; "Return to Crime Alley" by Denny O'Neil and Steve Epting; "Heretic" by Christopher Priest and Neal Adams; "I Know" by Brian Michael Bendis and Alex Maleev; "The Last Crime in Gotham" by Geoff Johns and Kelley Jones; "The Precedent" by James Tynion IV, Álvaro Martínez-Bueno and Raul Fernandez; "Batman's Greatest Case" by Tom King, Tony S. Daniel and Joëlle Jones; and the Arkham Knight in "Medieval" by Peter J. Tomasi, Doug Mahnke and Jaime Mendoza (continues next issue). Plus pin-ups by Mikel Janín, Jason Fabok and Amanda Conner. 96 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $9.99.

Detective Comics (2016 3rd Series) 1027H CGC 9.8 Coipel Variant

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Coipel Variant Cover.

Label #4602088002

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Cover by Olivier Coipel. Written by Peter J. Tomasi, Brian Michael Bendis, Matt Fraction, Greg Rucka, James Tynion IV, Kelly Sue DeConnick, Marv Wolfman, Grant Morrison, Tom King, Scott Snyder, Dan Jurgens and Mariko Tamaki. Art by Brad Walker, David Marquez, Chip Zdarsky, Eduardo Risso, Riley Rossmo, John Romita, Jr., Emanuela Lupacchino, Chris Burnham, Walter Simonson, Ivan Reis, Dan Jurgens, Dan Mora, Andrew Hennessy, Klaus Janson, Bill Sienkiewicz, Joe Prado and Kevin Nowlan. Light the Bat-Signal, because Detective Comics (2016 3rd Series) #1027 is here! In honor of Batman's first appearance in Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) #27, this special, book-size celebration brings you the biggest names in comics as they chronicle the most epic Batman adventures Gotham City and the DC Universe have ever seen! The World's Greatest Detective has a mountain of cases to crack: Who murdered Gotham's most corrupt police officer? What does The Joker's annual visit mean for Bruce Wayne? And most importantly, what WayneTech mystery will sow the seeds of the next epic Batman event? All this and more await you within the pages of the biggest Batman issue of them all! Featured in this Mega Spectacular: "Blowback" by Peter J. Tomasi, Brad Walker and Andrew Hennessy; "The Master Class" by Brian Michael Bendis and David Marquez; "Many Happy Returns" by Matt Fraction and Chip Zdarsky; "Rookie" by Greg Rucka and Eduardo Risso; "Ghost Story" by James Tynion IV and Riley Rossmo; "Fore" by Kelly Sue DeConnick, John Romita, Jr. and Klaus Janson; "Odyssey" by Marv Wolfman, Emanuela Lupacchino and Bill Sienkiewicz; the debut of The Silver Ghost in "Detective #26" by Grant Morrison and Chris Burnham; "Legacy" by Tom King and Walter Simonson; "As Always" by Scott Snyder, Ivan Reis and Joe Prado; Batman gets transported back to 1939 in "Generations: Fractured" by Dan Jurgens and Kevin Nowlan; and "A Gift" by Mariko Tamaki and Dan Mora. Plus pin-ups by José Luis García-López, Jamal Campbell, Jim Cheung, Lee Bermejo and Olivier Coipel. 140 pages, full color. Ages 13+ Cover price $9.99.