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Dejah Thoris (2019 Dynamite) 9A CGC 9.8 Parrillo

Paper: White

Label #4665131005

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Written by Dan Abnett. Art by Sebastian Piriz. Cover by Lucio Parrillo. 'A Princess Of Earth, Part 3' Dejah continues her quest on Earth to discover the mystery that may save her home world! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Dell Giant Western Roundup (1952-1959 Dell) 21 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #0911786004

Cover art by Sam Savitt. Crossword puzzle in the shape of Texas. Roundup at Redrock starring Roy Rogers, art by Mike Arens. The Silver Saddle starring Buffalo Bill Jr., art by Nicholas Firfires; Bill enters a shooting to win a silver saddle for Calamity and discovers that one of his opponents isn't playing fair. The Coyote Vagabond Singer, art by August Lenox. Snowbound starring Champion. Hidden Gold starring Flying A's Range Rider, art by Nicholas Firfires. The Tip Off starring Rex Allen, art by Bill Fraccio. Pony Express Girl—Tales of the Roaring West. John Colter the Dread of the Blackfeet starring The Frontiersmen, art by Bill Ziegler. The Brothers starring Johnny Mack Brown, art by Russ Manning. Harvest of Hate starring Dale Evans Queen of the West, art by Russ Manning. 100 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

Dell/Gold Key Lot of 4

Issues 1B of King Louie and Mowgli (1963); 1 of Knights of the Round Table (1964 Dell); 1 of Mysterious Isle (1964 Dell); and 701 of Fighting Prince of Donegal (1967 Movie Comics). Most will grade in the FN range.

Demon (1972 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3989426008

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 Mariko (2021 Marvel) 1C CGC 9.8 Momoko 1:200 Variant

Paper: White

Momoko Variant Cover.

Label #3921564002

Limited 1 for 200 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. The Yashida Saga: Part 1 - Written, Art and Cover by Peach Momoko. IN THE SHADOW OF KIRISAKI MOUNTAIN… A SECRET HISTORY COMES TO LIGHT! The DEMON DAYS saga by STORMBREAKER PEACH MOMOKO continues! Mariko Yashida hears mysterious voices and has strange dreams that feel real. Her redheaded maid who dresses all in black might know more than she lets on. What is the connection between Mariko, the creatures called Oni and Kirisaki Mountain? Find out in the next installment of this tale of magic, monsters and Marvel characters like you've never seen them before, beautifully rendered by Peach Momoko! Book TWO of FIVE of the DEMON DAYS saga! 36 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Demon Lot of 6

Issues 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, and 11 of Demon (1972 1st Series). Most will grade in the FN to VF range with #2 grading VG.

Den Lot of 8

Issues 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, and 10 of Den (1988 Fantagor). Most will grade in the VG to FN range.

Denbu (Japanese 2021 Propeller Prompt) 1B CGC 9.9

Paper: White

Japan/Second Printing.

Label #4667698020

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Second Printing. Japanese Doujinshi Art book. Art and Cover by Matsuzaki Miyuki. "Girls Hip Illustration Book". 7 1/4" X 10". Japanese Language.

Dengeki G's Supplement (Japanese 2020 Kadokawa) 4 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Japan.

Label #4667698001

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October 2021. Supplement material for the Japanese manga and gaming magazine, Dengeki G's Magazine. Japanese Language.

Denis Kitchen Print by Denis Kitchen

High quality print on heavy stock. 9" X 12".

Dennis the Menace (1981 Marvel) 7N CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4643158011

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Newsstand Edition. Comic book version of the long-running comic strip created by Hank Ketcham. In this issue, Margaret is giving a Valentine's Day party and wants everyone to come in costume. So who does Dennis come as? Spider-Man! And he causes all sorts of trouble as the web-slinger in "Party Time." Then in "Snow Foolin'," it's snowing and Dennis is all for taking advantage of that. Issue also has "The Cookie Jar" with inside stories about Dennis the Menace. Story & art credits: Unknown. Cover price $0.60.

Dennis the Menace (1981 Marvel) 7N CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4643158013

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Newsstand Edition. Comic book version of the long-running comic strip created by Hank Ketcham. In this issue, Margaret is giving a Valentine's Day party and wants everyone to come in costume. So who does Dennis come as? Spider-Man! And he causes all sorts of trouble as the web-slinger in "Party Time." Then in "Snow Foolin'," it's snowing and Dennis is all for taking advantage of that. Issue also has "The Cookie Jar" with inside stories about Dennis the Menace. Story & art credits: Unknown. Cover price $0.60.

Dennis the Menace Lot of 10

Issues 87, 98, 106 of Dennis the Menace Bonus Magazine Series (1970), issue 31 of Dennis the Menace All Year Round (1965 Giants), issue 34 of Dennis the Menace and His Dog Ruff (1963 Giants), issue 32 of Dennis the Menace and His Pal Joey (1963 Giants), issue 44 of Dennis the Menace Around the Clock (1967 Giants), issue 16 of Dennis the Menace Goes to Camp (1961 Giants), issue 26 of Dennis the Menace in Washington DC (1963 Giants), and issue 53 of Dennis the Menace Spring Special (1964 Giants). Most will grade in the GD/VG to VG/FN range.

Dennis the Menace Lot of 12

Issues 1N, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, and 13 of Dennis the Menace (1981 Marvel). Most will grade in the FN to VF range.

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) 12TRINITY NM 9.4

Trinity Comics and Mutant Beaver Comics Exclusive Virgin Cover by Will Jack. Cover homage to "Pulp Fiction" movie poster. Written by James Tynion IV. Art by Martin Simmonds. America was built on a lie that's never quite come true. The cracks in that idealistic vision have inspired dangerous people to do horrible things in the name of an America that's never really existed. Hawk Harrison knows the genuine story of this country, and he's ready to give Cole Turner a history lesson. 28 pages, full color. Rated M Cover price $3.99.

Despicable Deadpool (2017) 300C CGC 9.8 Moore 1:25 Variant

Paper: White

Moore Variant Cover.

Label #2103320006

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Gerry Duggan. Art by Scott Koblish, Matteo Lolli and Mike Hawthorne. Cover by Tony Moore. Every bad decision, every betrayal, every fart joke - they've all come back to haunt Deadpool. He's gone from criminal to outcast to celebrity and back to criminal, and as Captain America leads the biggest heroes of the Marvel Universe to take him down, Wade is forced to be his most despicable self ONE LAST TIME… For over five years and more than a hundred issues Gerry Duggan has been putting words into the Mouth of the Merc with same…but all that ends in this TRIPLE-sized issue with art by longtime Deadpool collaborators Scott Koblish, Matteo Lolli and Mike Hawthorne! It's one last love letter to the character we love to hurt. Sorry, Wade! This one's gonna sting. 68 pages, full color. Parental Advisory Cover price $5.99.

Dessert Print by William Stout

Signed by the artist and numbered 49/100. High quality print on heavy stock. 14" X 11".

Detective Comics #140 Cover Homage Sketch by Ron Williams

Signed by the artist. Pencil and ink on art board. 6" x 9".

Detective Comics #168 Cover Homage Sketch by Ron Williams

Signed by the artist. Pencil and ink on art board. 6" x 9".

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 43 0.3

INCOMPLETE. One page and centerfold missing (art and story affected, Batman story complete). First wrap, one page, and center wrap detached. Heavy tearing to first wrap.

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Cover art by Bob Kane and Jerry Robinson. The Case of the City of Terror starring Batman, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Bob Kane, Jerry Robinson, and George Roussos. Spy story, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Ed Moore. Red Logan, Ace Reporter story, art by Ed Winiarski. Theft in the Abbey text story by Frank Cooper. The Crimson Avenger story, script and art by Jack Lehti. Speed Saunders, Ace Investigator, art by Fred Guardineer. Larry Steele, Private Detective story, art by Ken Ernst. Young America's Hero, Cliff Crosby story, script and art by Chad Grothkopf. Slam Bradley story, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Howard Sherman. 68 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 57 PR 0.5

Interior is complete. Near full length spine split (partially taped). Cover detached. Interior pen markings.

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Batman and Robin in "Twenty-Four Hours to Live," Spy (by Ed Moore), the Crimson Avenger (by Jack Lehti), Cliff Crosby in "The Adventure of the Spider Girl," Larry Steele in "The Case of Double Trouble" (by Cliff Young), Speed Saunders Ace Investigator in "Murder in the Tropics," Steve Malone District Attorney, and Slam Bradley in "The Case of the Talking Dummy!" Half-page ads for Batman # 8, More Fun Comics # 73, and Star Spangled Comics # 2. A full-page ad features Superman # 13, Green Lantern # 1, World's Finest # 3, and All-Flash Quarterly # 2. Full-page ads for the Fleischer Superman cartoons and the Superman Krypto-Raygun made by Daisy. Short bio of Dr. William Moulton Marston, who has been added to DC's Editorial Advisory Board and would soon create Wonder Woman. 68 pgs. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 71 0.3 (R)

Trimmed

INCOMPLETE. Centerfold and piece missing (affects Crimson Avenger and Slam Bradley stories). TRIMMED. First wrap covered in plastic tape wrap and detached.

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Joker cover art by Jerry Robinson. A Crime A Day starring Batman, Robin, and The Joker, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Jerry Robinson and George Roussos. A Break for Santa starring The Boy Commandos, script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Simon. The Unlucky Reporter starring The Crimson Avenger, script and pencils by Jack Lehti, inks by Charles Paris. Death on the Diamond starring Spy, art by Chuck Winter. Murder on the Campus text story by Jack Watson. The Voice from Nowhere starring Air Wave, pencils by Harris Levy (as Lee Harris), inks by Charles Paris. Case of the Missing Grin starring Slam Bradley, art by Howard Sherman. 68 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 72 GD+ 2.5

Centerfold detached. Moisture damage.

Cover art by Jerry Robinson. License for Larceny starring Batman and Robin, script by Joe Samachson, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Jerry Robinson and George Roussos. Petals of Peril starring The Boy Commandos, script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Simon. The Adventure of the Wrong Numbers starring The Crimson Avenger, script and pencils by Jack Lehti, inks by `Charles Paris. The Target Murder starring Spy, art by Chuck Winter. Baptism of Fire text story by Tex Denton. Larry Jordan vs. Air Wave, script by Murray Boltinoff, pencils by Harris Levy (as Lee Harris), inks by Charles Paris. The Mystery of the Missing Monkey starring Slam Bradley, art by Howard Sherman. 68 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 101 PR 0.5

MOLD and cover deterioration. Interior is complete with severe water damage, soiling, staining throughout, and staple rust/migration/disintegration.

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Cover by Dick Sprang. Stories by Don C. Cameron, Jack Farr and unknown. Art by Dick Sprang, Jack Farr, Howard Sherman, George Roussos and Louis Cazeneuve. Bruce is saddled with the responsibility of taking care of a woman's twins for several days but when he accidentally discovers jewels inside one of the twin's rattles, the Batman takes over to prove the innocence of a store owner and ex-con charged with the theft of those jewels in the Batman and Robin tale "The Tyrannical Twins!" by Don C. Cameron and Dick Sprang. Plus: Three-Ring Binks in an untitled story by Jack Farr; Slam Bradley in "Shoplifter's Holiday!" with art by Howard Sherman; Air Wave in "A Talking Doll!" with art by George Roussos; and The Boy Commandos in "Gangway, Tokyo!" with art by Louis Cazeneuve (not by Simon and Kirby, despite the listed credits). Also: The Boners 1-pager by Lit-Win, and 2-page text story "Desk Job" by Tom Neill. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 166 GD/VG 3.0 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Tear seals, TRIMMED spots. Pieces of tape along interior cover spine.

Cover by Win Mortimer. Stories by Don C. Cameron and unknown. Art by Bruno Premiani, Dick Sprang, Charles Paris, Dan Barry and unknown. An ex-con, John Gillen, working with the Carson Circus and billed as "The Man with a Million Faces," astounds the public with his ability to visually imitate anyone. However, the Dynamic Duo discover two employees at the circus are using this fact to commit crimes and blame them on him. Don't miss Batman and Robin in "The Man with a Million Faces!" with art by Dick Sprang and Charles Paris. Plus: Pow-Wow Smith, Indian Lawman in "The Indian Who Had to Get Rich!" by Don C. Cameron and Bruno Premiani; Robotman in "The Robot Robberies!"; and Impossible -- But True! tale "The Machine from Which No Man Can Hide!" (featuring Roy Raymond) with art by Dan Barry. Also: Casey the Cop 1-pager by Henry Boltinoff; 2-page text piece "...Of Sailing Ships and Wax"; and Little Pete half-pager by Boltinoff. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 168 CGC 3.0

Paper: Off white

Label #1231548001

Origin of the Joker. Cover by Lew Sayre Schwartz and George Roussos. Stories by Bill Finger and unknown. Art by Lew Sayre Schwartz, Win Mortimer, George Roussos, Bruno Premiani, Frank Bolle and Dan Barry. Batman is invited to be a guest instructor for a class on criminology at State University, and, since the students are making such good progress, he decides to use them to try and solve a case he never could concerning a criminal known as the Red Hood. Don't miss Batman and Robin in "The Man Behind the Red Hood!" by Bill Finger, Lew Sayre Schwartz, Win Mortimer and George Roussos. Plus: Pow-Wow Smith, Indian Lawman in "Ten Little Indians!" with art by Bruno Premiani; Robotman in "The Return of the Iron Man!" with art by Frank Bolle; and Impossible -- But True! tale "The Electric Thinking Cap!" (featuring Roy Raymond) with art by Dan Barry. Also: Peg 1-pager by Henry Boltinoff; Quick Quiz activity page by H.T. Elmo; 2-page text piece "Your Thinking Cap" by William Morrison; and Jerry the Jitterbug half-pager by Boltinoff. And: Green Arrow, Tomahawk and the Shining Knight in the 1-page public service announcement "The World of Adventure in Books" by Jack Schiff and Win Mortimer. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 175 FR 1.0 (R)

Trimmed

TRIMMED interior pages.

Cover by Win Mortimer. Stories by unknown. Art by Dick Sprang, Stan Kaye, Leonard Starr, Frank Bolle, Ruben Moreira, Carmine Infantino and John Belfi. Batman and Robin crash..."The Underworld Bank!" with art by Dick Sprang and Stan Kaye. Plus: Pow-Wow Smith, Indian Lawman in "The Wampum Wigwam" with art by Leonard Starr; Robotman in "The Boy Who Re-Made Robotman!" with art by Frank Bolle; Impossible -- But True! tale "The Ghost of Station WBT!" (featuring Roy Raymond) with art by Ruben Moreira; and 2-page story "The Taming of the Wild Bunch!" with art by Carmine Infantino and John Belfi. Also: Cartoon Criss-Cross activity page by Martin Naydel; 2-page text piece "Our Footsore Nation"; Peg 1-pager by Henry Boltinoff; and Quick Quiz activity page by H.T. Elmo. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 196 GD 2.0 (R)

Trimmed

Cover partially TRIMMED. Heavy tape on cover, pieces on centerfold. Interior staining

Cover by Win Mortimer. Stories by Bill Woolfolk and unknown. Art by Dick Sprang, Charles Paris, Leonard Starr, Joe Certa and Ruben Moreira. When Bruce and Dick visit London's Scotland Yard, they are shocked to see a frame that once held a picture of Batman and Robin empty, and seek to find out why this has happened in "City Without Guns!" by Bill Woolfolk, Dick Sprang and Charles Paris. Plus: Pow-Wow Smith, Indian Lawman in "The Garments of the Golden Chief" with art by Leonard Starr; Robotman in "The Repeating Robotman!" with art by Joe Certa; and Impossible -- But True! tale "The Man from the 5th Dimension!" (featuring Roy Raymond) with art by Ruben Moreira. Also: Quick Quiz activity half-pager by H.T. Elmo; 2-page text story "Invitation to a Burglary" by Jack Miller; and Casey the Cop half-pager by Henry Boltinoff. 44 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 201 FR 1.0

Centerfold detached. Water damage. Interior soiling.

Cover art by Win Mortimer. United Nations Day, October 24th public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. The Human Target starring Batman and Robin, script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris. Riddle of the Unseen Man starring Roy Raymond TV Detective, art by Ruben Moreira. Safety-First Robot starring Robotman, art by Joe Certa. Convict Without a Number text article by Jack Miller. Deadline in Red Deer Valley starring Pow-Wow Smith, Indian Lawman, art by Leonard Starr (Craig Delich). 44 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 204 FR/GD 1.5

3" Cumulative spine split. Cover detached. Interior spine splits due to oxidation.

Cover art by Win Mortimer. The Man Who Could Live Forever starring Batman and Robin, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Stan Kaye. The Best Present of All! public service announcement starring Binky, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. The Stars Spell Doom starring Roy Raymond TV Detective, art by Ruben Moreira. Casey the Cop humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Passenger Who Never Went Ashore starring Captain Compass, art by Joe Certa. Unofficial Detective text article. The 3-D Crimes starring Mysto Magician Detective, art by Leonard Starr. 44 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 209 FR 1.0

6" Spine split from top. Cover coming detached. Water damage.

Cover art by Win Mortimer. Don't Give Fire a Place to Start! public service announcement starring Superboy, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. The Man Who Shadowed Batman! starring Batman and Robin, script by France Herron, pencils by Dick Sprang (as Bob Kane), inks by Charles Paris. The Doubles of Doom! starring Roy Raymond TV Detective, art by Ruben Moreira. The Case of the Cowardly Crew! starring Captain Compass, script by Otto Binder, art by Joe Certa. Whiz Cop article by Jack Miller (as Joe Masters). The Three Feats of Peril! starring Mysto Magician Detective, art by Leonard Starr. 44 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 225 CGC 2.5

Paper: Off white

Label #1161280001

1st appearance of Martian Manhunter (J'onn J'onzz)

Cover art by Win Mortimer. If I Were Batman starring Batman and Robin, script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris. Do You Know Your Neighbors? public service announcement starring Buzzy, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. The Money That Came to Life! starring Roy Raymond TV Detective, script by Jack Miller, art by Ruben Moreira. Four Tricks of the Detective's Trade text article by Jack Miller. The Strange Experiment of Dr. Erdel starring John Jones Manhunter From Mars, script by Joe Samachson, art by Joe Certa. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 235 GD 2.0

1.5" Spine split. Cover detached. Cover oxidation.

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Cover art by Sheldon Moldoff. The First Batman starring Batman, Robin, and Joey Chill, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane), inks by Stan Kaye. Casey the Cop humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Hour of Hoaxes starring Roy Raymond TV Detective, art by Ruben Moreira. The Black Museum article. The World's Greatest Magician starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, art by Joe Certa. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 250 CGC 6.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4551191018

Cover art by Sheldon Moldoff. Batman's Super-Enemy starring Batman and Robin, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris. The Trick is to Treat All the World's Children! public service announcement, art by Ruben Moreira. Roy Raymond's New Secretary starring Roy Raymond TV Detective, art by Ruben Moreira. They Police Our Ports article. The Stymied Sleuth starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, art by Joe Certa. Casey the Cop two pager, art by Henry Boltinoff. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 275 CGC 4.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4630449011

Cover art by Sheldon Moldoff. "The Zebra Batman" starring Batman, Robin, and the Zebra-Man, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane), inks by Charles Paris; An insideous criminal discovers a way to charge his body like a magnet to commit crimes, but Batman, in trying to stop him, accidently becomes charged as well, making the villain's capture difficult. Casey the Cop humor page by Henry Boltinoff. "Death Counts Out the Champ" text story. "The Super-Brain Maker" starring Roy Raymond TV Detective, art by Ruben Moreira; Roy vs. Charles Craven. "John Jones' Pesky Partner" starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, script by Jack Miller, art by Joe Certa; . Diane Meade is convinced Jones is the Martian Manhunter; vs. Willie Horan. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 279 VG+ 4.5

Cover art by Sheldon Moldoff. "The Creatures That Stalked Batman" starring Batman and Robin, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; A Robot and a creature from space appear in Gotham City intent on tracking down Batman; The Caped Crusader soon learns that the mysterious creatures have arrived to Earth from another dimension seeking a criminal who stole a valuable invention from their home planet while disguised as Batman. Jail Jests humor page by Henry Boltinoff. "The Impossible Inventions" starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, art by Joe Certa; Jones tries to capture Willy Ward but Hiram's inventions keep getting in his way. "The Creature From the Sorcerer's Stone!" starring Roy Raymond TV Detective, art by Ruben Moreira. Roy vs. Professor Weir. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 292 GD+ 2.5

2" Cumulative spine split. Cover detached at one staple. Staple rust with migration.

Cover art by Sheldon Moldoff. "The Colossus of Gotham City" starring Batman and Robin, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; While pursuing criminal Rockets Rogan, Batman gets a whiff of a strange gas that transforms him into a giant; Batman and Robin are forced to contact Batwoman to help them capture the criminals; Unfortunately, when Bruce Wayne is forced to cancel a date with Kathy Kane, Batwoman becomes suspicious and thinks that Bruce Wayne is Batman; Meanwhile, Rockets Rogan and his gang have surrounded the giant Batman on his hideout outside Gotham and they capture him with the ultimate intention of learning his secret identity. Parent's Have Rights, Too! public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Bernard Baily. "The Man Who Unearthed Doom!" starring Roy Raymond TV Detective, art by Ruben Moreira; Roy vs. Gus Verdon. Lefty Looie humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Ex-Convicts Club starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, art by Joe Certa; A group of ex-convicts form a club to prove they've gone straight, but then appear to be committing crimes again. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 300 CGC 4.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4588566001

Cover art by Sheldon Moldoff. "The Bizarre Polka-Dot Man" starring Batman and Robin, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Batman and Robin confront a new costumed criminal in Gotham under the alias of Mr. Polka Dot who has started a crime wave based on spots and dots; To conceal his identity, Polka Dot wore a bizarre costume covered in spots, the point of which soon became apparent - once removed from the costume, the spots could be used for a variety of purposes, creating deadly weapons and a bizarre escape vehicles; Perhaps surprisingly, he succeeded in capturing Robin, but Batman was nonetheless able to save his crime fighting partner and bring Krill's crime spree to an end. . Lefty Looie humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Let Science Serve You! public service announcement. "The J'onn J'onzz Museum" starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, art by Joe Certa; Criminals use newsreel footage of J'Onzz to determine his weakness. Danger: Police at Work article. "The Mystery Of The Undersea Safari," art by Nick Cardy (Aquaman series ends); Aquaman and Aqualad help Professor Peters stop some crooks from stealing a pirate treasure. Statement of ownership--average paid circulation, 325,000. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 341 VG- 3.5

Centerfold detached at one staple. Top staple damaged. Water damage.

Written by John Broome. Art by Carmine Infantino and Joe Giella. Cover by Carmine Infantino and Joe Giella. Disguised as Mr. DeNil, the Joker is contracted to make retro comedies for director Van-Van Laugh; he then commits crimes dressed as silent film comedians; he then tries to steal the Batmobile. Written by Gardner Fox. Art by Carmine Infantino and Sid Greene. The Elongated Man's Change-of-Face! starring Ralph Elongated Man Dibny. Rocky and Bullwinkle star in a one-page Cheerios ad. 36 pages, full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 354 FN 6.0

Written by John Broome. Art by Sheldon Moldoff and Joe Giella. Cover by Carmine Infantino and Joe Giella. No Exit for Batman!; Batman discovers that the evil Dr. Tzin-Tzin is in Gotham City; he then uses Tzin-Tzins communicator to locate him. Written by John Broome. Art by Carmine Infantino. The Double-Dealing Jewel Thieves!; Ralph Elongated Man Dibny visits a museum of replicas of famous treasures. Letter to the editor from comics writer Mike Friedrich. Stetement of ownership--average print run 485,000; average paid circulation 304,414. 36 pages, full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 359 CGC 0.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Centerfold missing.

Label #4589450003

Written by Gardner Fox. Art by Carmine Infantino and Sid Greene. Cover by Carmine Infantino and Murphy Anderson. 1st appearance of the new Batgirl (Barbara Gordon) in The Million Dollar Debut of Batgirl!; Batgirl goes to a costume party dressed as Batgirl; she sees Killer Moth attack Bruce Wayne. Written by Gardner Fox. Art by Murphy Anderson. Riddle of the Sleepytime Taxi!; Ralph Elongated Man Dibny and Sue fall asleep in the back seat of a taxi while going to a costume party; Ralph discovers that crooks criminals are putting passengers to sleep to copy secret documents. Cap's Hobby Hints activity page by Henry Boltinoff. Letter to the editor from comics writer Mark Evanier. 36 pages, full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 379 CGC 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3960239002

Written by Frank Robbins. Art by Bob Brown and Joe Giella. Cover by Irv Novick. Two Killings for the Price of One!; Alfred appears as Batman, who must be in two places at once due to a blackmail attempt on Robin, who is held hostage. Written by Gardner Fox. Art by Sid Greene. The Elongated Man's Magic Moment!; after retiring from crime-fighting, Zatara has opened a magic shop; Ralph Elongated Man Dibny gains the magicians abilities by accident. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.12.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 408 CGC 9.2

Paper: Off white

Label #0224338002

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

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 411 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #1206992003

Cover by Neal Adams. Ra's Al Ghul and the first appearance of his daughter, Talia, in "Into the Den of the Death-Dealers!," script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Bob Brown, inks by Dick Giordano; Batman scales the side of Gotham's Statue of Freedom for a secret meeting with an informant inside the torch; The informant wants police protection in exchange for turning over evidence on Doctor Darrk and the League of Assassins; Before the criminal can reveal anything however, an assassin sneaks into the chamber and stabs him from behind. "Cut... and Run!," script by Frank Robbins, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Dick Giordano; Continuing from last issue, Batgirl has stumbled upon criminal activity involving the latest fashion sensation of the worlds greatest fashion model Mamie Archeson, a discovery that has her strapped onto a fabric cutter by the crook known as Serpy. Letter of comment from letter hack Guy Lillian. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 411 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4652009011

Cover by Neal Adams. Ra's Al Ghul and the first appearance of his daughter, Talia, in "Into the Den of the Death-Dealers!," script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Bob Brown, inks by Dick Giordano; Batman scales the side of Gotham's Statue of Freedom for a secret meeting with an informant inside the torch; The informant wants police protection in exchange for turning over evidence on Doctor Darrk and the League of Assassins; Before the criminal can reveal anything however, an assassin sneaks into the chamber and stabs him from behind. "Cut... and Run!," script by Frank Robbins, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Dick Giordano; Continuing from last issue, Batgirl has stumbled upon criminal activity involving the latest fashion sensation of the worlds greatest fashion model Mamie Archeson, a discovery that has her strapped onto a fabric cutter by the crook known as Serpy. Letter of comment from letter hack Guy Lillian. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 418 VF 8.0

52-page giant issue. Cover art by Neal Adams. "...And Be a Villain!", script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Dick Giordano; The Creeper is unable to transform back into his Jack Ryder identity and is being driven insane by Dr. Yatzs serum; But Yatzs son Ishmael has the Creeper steal for him, promising to cure him of his condition, and Batman becomes involved with the case as a result. "The Kingpin is Dead!", script by Frank Robbins, art by Don Heck; During the premiere of a new movie titled "The Stepfather" - based on the true story of the 1920's crime kingpin known as Floyd Marcus - premieres at a Gotham theater, Marcus (who is in attendance) is gunned down in cold blood upon his arrival; Recognizing the gunman as Marcus' step son Mike, Barbara Gordon changes into Batgirl to search his estate for proof linking him to the murder. "The Case of the Careless Caretaker," art by George Papp, reprinted from Gang Busters #40. "The Case of the Terrified Tenderfoot!", script by Joe Millard, pencils by Alex Toth, inks by Frank Giacoia, reprinted from Dale Evans Comics #1. Letters to the editor from cartoonist Fred Hembeck and comics writers Bob Rozakis and Denny O'Neil (!). 52 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 426 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4685376007

Cover by Mike Kaluta. "Killer's Roulette!," script and art by Frank Robbins; Batman sets out to uncover the secret behind the suicides of three wealthy compulsive gamblers. "Trail of the Fadeaway Footprints!," script by Len Wein, art by Dick Giordano; a mystery starring Elongated Man and Sue Dibny. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.