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Promotional giveaway featuring Barbie in "The Secret of Creepington Castle." Barbie and Skipper investigate a haunted castle! Script by Trina Robbins, pencils by Mary Wilshire, inks by Andy Mushinsky. 6-5.8-in. x 11-3/8-in.; color; 8 pages.

Promotional giveaway featuring Barbie in "Too Many Ghosts." Barbie and Derek visit a haunted mansion! Script by Trina Robbins, pencils by Mary Wilshire, inks by John Lucas. 6-5.8-in. x 11-3/8-in.; color; 8 pages.

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1st printing. Story and art by Scott Morse. The story of a small girl and her one-day friendship with a strange boy while on vacation with her family in Hawaii. Their lives are forever changed as they explore the island and themselves. Bookended by full-color biographical excerpts from the life of Japanese filmmaker Akira Kurosawa, the central story's themes reflect those of the filmmaker and are told through black and white half-toned, fully-painted art. Softcover, 6 3/4-in. x 8-in., 128 pages, PC/B&W. Cover price $14.95.

UK Reprint. 36 pages, Full color.

Barker's Komic Picture Souvenir Mailing Envelope (1901-03). Envelope only, 10.25-in. x 7-in. Comics not included.

Cover by Crockett Johnson. Stories and art by Crockett Johnson. Sometimes listed as Barnaby Quarterly #1. A collection of the beloved comic strip about a little boy and his cigar-wielding, rough-hewn fairy godfather, Mr. O'Malley. 5-year-old boy Barnaby Baxter wishes one night for a fairy godmother, and gets Jackeen J. O'Malley instead. Mr. O'Malley proves his fairydom when he flies through the window, but his hit-or-miss magic fails to convince Barnaby's parents that he's real. Plus articles about the acclaimed strip and its creator, Crockett Johnson. Crockett Johnson; About Barnaby; Barnaby; The Saga of Barnaby; The Psychology of Barnaby; The Baxters Seek Help. 100 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Published November 1945 by Civil Service. Cover by Crockett Johnson. Stories and art by Crockett Johnson. Sometimes listed as Barnaby Quarterly #2. A collection of the beloved comic strip about a little boy and his cigar-wielding, rough-hewn fairy godfather, Mr. O'Malley. Barnaby and his friend Jane try to enlist O'Malley to investigate the haunted house down the block. (But first they must rescue O'Malley, after he falls into an open cistern.) O'Malley's not sure he wants to tangle with any ghost, until he learns it's his old "ghost-writer" pal, Gus. Plus an article about the history of comics. The Comics in America; Barnaby. 100 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Published February 1946 by Civil Service. Cover by Crockett Johnson. Stories and art by Crockett Johnson. Sometimes listed as Barnaby Quarterly #3. A collection of the beloved comic strip about a little boy and his cigar-wielding, rough-hewn fairy godfather, Mr. O'Malley. O'Malley introduces Barnaby to his magical cohorts, like Gus, a ghost writer who's an actual ghost, Gorgon the talking dog, and Launcelot McSnoyd, the invisible leprechaun with the Brooklyn accent. Final issue of the series. 100 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.25.

Barney Baxter In The Air. Stories, art and cover by Frank Miller. Pioneering comics publisher David McKay's Feature Book was the first US comic book to devote complete issues to a single character. This issue reprinted Barney Baxter comic strips from 1938. Barney Baxter was another aerial adventure strip featuring a heroic pilot, this one by cartoonist Frank Miller - not to be confused with the Frank Miller who began work in the 1980s. 9-in. x 12-in., 72 pages, B&W.

Add to cart VG 4.0 $14.00 View scans Crayon marking on back cover.

Add to cart VG 4.0 $16.00 View scans

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Promotional booklet for Tom Sawyer apparel containing magic tricks, riddles, activities, games, puzzles, dot games, pictures to color, and more! 8-in. x 4-1/8 in.; full color; 32 newsprint pages.

Collection of artwork from Barron Storey's underground arts magazine Watch. Also includes an introduction by Neil Gaiman, a poem by Gabor Barabas with illustrations by George Pratt, a story "Psychic Pedestrian" by Bill Koeb, and notes about art by Barron Storey. Cover price $5.95.

"Wonderful World of Barry Mckenzie." Reprint

"Bazza Pulls it Off."

Full Title: Barry Windsor-Smith's The Freebooters Young Gods The Paradox Man. B & W ASHCAN PREVIEW. Measures 5 1/2 x 8 1/2.

Add to cart FN 6.0 $24.00 View scan	Add to cart VG/FN 5.0 $14.00 View scan	Add to cart VG/FN 5.0 $16.00 View scan	Add to cart VG+ 4.5 $11.00 View scan
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Cover by Rich Corben. Hall of Fame T.H.U.N.D.E.R. Agents ad. Review of Ridley Scott's 1982 science fiction film, Blade Runner. "The Man Who Tried To Kill Death," script by Marvin Channing, art by Alex Toth; Jacques makes a deal with death to extend his life. "Tetragrammaton," script by Tim Ryan, art by Rick Bryant. Winddreams: A Portfolio by Rick Bryant ad. "The Benefactor," script by T. Casey Brennan, art by Vincente Alcazar. "The Ultimate Power!", script and art by Wally Wood. "Death Is My Love's Name," script by Marvin Channing, art by Frank Thorne; An artist brings his painting of 'the perfect woman' to life. "The Creator," script and art by Bruce Jones. Pinup pages featuring fantasy art by Pepe Moreno (Spanish, aka Pepe Moreno Casares), Matthew Staples, and Bob Morello (aka Robert Morello), with short biographies of the artists following. Justice Machine ad. Magazine size. 52 pgs., B&W. Cover price $1.95.

Holiday Special 1977. 48 Pages

Winter Special 1978. 48 Pages

Holiday Special 1980. 48 Pages

Summer Special 1981. 48 Pages

Mexican reprint of Flash (1959 1st Series DC) #150 (despite "Batman" title logo). Spanish text. 7-in. x 10-in.; full color; 32 pages.

Add to cart VF 8.0 $16.00 View scan

Add to cart FN/VF 7.0 $14.00

Add to cart Fine $10.00

Add to cart VG/FN 5.0 $8.00

A promotional edition. Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Murphy Anderson. "A Word to the Wise...!", script by Len Wein, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson; Batman battles the Joker and his henchmen. This Canadian promotional comic book was published by DC Comics and Zellers (Hudson Bay Company) to help bring awareness to child literacy. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.25.

Batsymbol pin produced by DC Comics. Metal back; 1-1/8 in. diameter; no date.

1st printing. By Ben Harper. Go back to the beginning! Featuring full-color stills from the movie on each page, the Batman Begins: Movie Storybook explores the shrouded origins of Batman's mysterious past. Softcover, 8-in. x 9 1/2-in., 48 pages, full color. Cover price $6.99.

Add to cart Fine $9.49

Add to cart Fine $9.49

1st printing. From the spectacular creation of the Batmobile, the Batcave, and Gotham City to the breathtaking action set pieces and high-tech weaponry, this visual tour features over 150 magnificent photos - complete with essays and story content - captured by photographer David James during the production of Batman Begins. Softcover, 9-in. x 11-in., 160 pages, full color. Cover price $17.95.

Add to cart Fine $9.49

Variant Cover - 1st printing. Batman Begins is the eagerly awaited film from director Christopher Nolan, starring Christian Bale as the Dark Knight. Batman Begins is a contemporary and innovative take on a character and story that have captured people's imaginations for over six decades and presents the fascinating origins of the Dark Knight and his emergence as a force for good in Gotham City. In Batman Begins: The Official Movie Guide, more than 150 stunning images highlight the film's visual sophistication and drama. Alongside excerpts from the screenplay by Christopher Nolan and David S. Goyer, these photographs allow readers to trace the film's story arc and experience all the action, adventure and human drama that populate the film and its environs. Batman Begins: The Official Movie Guide is an indispensable book that will deepen and enrich the reader's filmgoing experience each time its pages are opened. Softcover, 9-in. x 11-in., 160 pages, full color. Cover price $9.99.

1st printing. By Scott Beatty. Packed with spectacular action scenes and specially commissioned art that delves into the workings of the Batmobile and Batcave, this visual tour of Batman Begins serves as an essential guide to the shadowed details of this classic hero's legacy. Hardcover, 10-in. x 12-in., 64 pages, full color. Cover price $19.99.

NOTE: All Text in Japanese - 1st printing. By Scott Beatty. Packed with spectacular action scenes and specially commissioned art that delves into the workings of the Batmobile and Batcave, this visual tour of Batman Begins serves as an essential guide to the shadowed details of this classic hero's legacy. Hardcover, 10-in. x 12-in., 64 pages, full color. NOTE: All Text in Japanese Cover price $19.99.

NOTE: All Text is in Norwegian - Flipbook - 1st printing. "Faith/Destiny!" Collects Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight (1989-2007) #21-23 and 35-36. Written by Mike W. Barr and Bo Hampton. art by Bart Sears and Bo Hampton. This Norwegian Edition collects the 3-Part "Faith" story and the 2-part "Destiny" story from the pages of Legends of the Dark Knight. Softcover, 8-in. x 10-in., 112 pages, B&W. NOTE: All Text is in German

Big League Chew bubble gum promotional item. "A Rare Catch" written by Ernest Mayes & Mike Spinnaraque with art by Christopher Jones. Full color, 8 pages (including covers), standard paper stock.

Promotional item from Schering/Key, the makers of Claritin Syrup and Claritin RediTabs allergy medication. "The Weed of Crime" written by Christopher Priest with art by Joe Staton. Also features 3 puzzle pages. Full color, 16 pages, standard paper stock.

Book 3 in the Batman-Vampire Trilogy - 1st printing. Written by Doug Moench. Art by Kelley Jones, John Beatty, and Les Dorscheid. In Crimson Mist, the vampire Batman lies comatose with a stake through his heart! But what happens when this true creature of darkness rises from his tomb? Hardcover, 96 pages, full color. NOTE: see also Book: 1: Batman and Dracula: Red Rain HC and Book 2: Batman: Bloodstorm HC (1994). Cover price $24.95.

Add to cart Fine $8.99

1st printing. Written by Mike W. Barr. Art by Scott Hampton, Gary Frank, Cam Smith, Scott McDaniel, and Bill Sienkiewicz. BATMAN: DARK KNIGHT DYNASTY presents a story that uses the Batman mythos as a foundation but includes dynamic interpretations and plot twists to create a truly unique experience. This century-spanning epic introduces the reader to three different Dark Knights from the 14th century to the year 2500. The original Batman is a holy knight named Joshua Wainwright. During the Crusades, Wainwright takes on the guise of a bat and becomes the sworn enemy of the villainous immortal Vandal Savage. As the tale continues after Wainwright's demise, his descendants take the mantle of the bat and dedicate their lives to battling the undying Savage. Softcover, 120 pages, full color. Cover price $14.95.

Add to cart Very Fine $19.75

1st printing. Written by Mike W. Barr. Art by Scott Hampton, Gary Frank, Cam Smith, Scott McDaniel, and Bill Sienkiewicz. BATMAN: DARK KNIGHT DYNASTY presents a story that uses the Batman mythos as a foundation but includes dynamic interpretations and plot twists to create a truly unique experience. This century-spanning epic introduces the reader to three different Dark Knights from the 14th century to the year 2500. The original Batman is a holy knight named Joshua Wainwright. During the Crusades, Wainwright takes on the guise of a bat and becomes the sworn enemy of the villainous immortal Vandal Savage. As the tale continues after Wainwright's demise, his descendants take the mantle of the bat and dedicate their lives to battling the undying Savage. Hardcover, 120 pages, full color. Cover price $24.95.

1st printing. Written by Michael Uslan. Art by Peter Snejbjerg. Bruce Wayne becomes a member of a secret society of detectives to battle the decades-old criminal conspiracy that left him an orphan! Softcover, 96 pages, full color. Cover price $12.95.

Adaptation by Andrew Helfer of the feature film starring Val Kilmer, Chris O'Donnell, Tommy Lee Jones, and Jim Carry. Illustrated throughout with large full-color photos from the movie. 8-in. x 8-in.; full color; 24 pages; cardstock covers.

Batman - Art by Simon Erich. Case topper cards from Batman Forever Metal Prints series. 6.5 x 10", single one sided print, full color.

Add to cart Very Fine $2.65

Add to cart Very Fine $2.65

By Hook or Crook - Art by Simon Erich. Case topper cards from Batman Forever Metal Prints series. 6.5 x 10", single one sided print, full color.

Add to cart Very Fine $2.65

Common Ground - Art by Chris Renaud and Stu Suchit. Case topper cards from Batman Forever Metal Prints series. 6.5 x 10", single one sided print, full color.

Add to cart Very Fine $2.65

Controlled Fury - Art by Rod Whigham and Yujin Kiem. Case topper cards from Batman Forever Metal Prints series. 6.5 x 10", single one sided print, full color.

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Doubles - Art by Phil Jimenez and Pie Design. Case topper cards from Batman Forever Metal Prints series. 6.5 x 10", single one sided print, full color.

Add to cart Very Fine $2.65

Add to cart Fine $2.65

Gotham's Best - Art by Phil Jimenez and Pie Design. Case topper cards from Batman Forever Metal Prints series. 6.5 x 10", single one sided print, full color.

Grappling For Justice - Art by Steve Erwin, Simon Erich, and Sheree Boyd. Case topper cards from Batman Forever Metal Prints series. 6.5 x 10", single one sided print, full color.

Add to cart Very Fine $2.65

Split Personality - Art by Phil Jimenez and Regie Milburn. Case topper cards from Batman Forever Metal Prints series. 6.5 x 10", single one sided print, full color.

Add to cart Very Fine $2.65

Add to cart Very Fine $2.65

Unconventional Cure - Art by Simon Erich. Case topper cards from Batman Forever Metal Prints series. 6.5 x 10", single one sided print, full color.

Add to cart Near Mint $2.65

Add to cart Very Fine $2.65

Urban Legends - Art by Chris Renaud and Regie Milburn. Case topper cards from Batman Forever Metal Prints series. 6.5 x 10", single one sided print, full color.

1st printing. Based on the screenplay by Janet Scott Batchler, Lee Batchler, and Akiva Goldsman. Adapted by Alan Grant. This is the novelization of the movie that was directed by Joel Schumacher, and starred Val Kilmer as the Caped Crusader, Tommy Lee Jones as Two-Face, and Jim Carrey as the Riddler. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 152 pages, Text (with 8 full color photos from the movie). Cover price $2.95.

Auction Item: VG+ 4.5 View scans Auction opens April 20	Add to cart CGC 9.2 $350.00 View scans Paper: White Label #0157452004 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.	Add to cart FN+ 6.5 $120.00 View scans Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.	Add to cart CGC 5.0 $100.00 View scans Paper: White Label #1130959017 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.
Add to cart VG+ 4.5 $95.00 View scans Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

Promotional flipbook comic from Fruit of the Loom. Batman in "Too Many Jokers!" and Superman in "Riddle of the Senseless Crimes" by Joe Staton & Sal Buscema. Full color, 16 pages, slick paper stock, 3.75-in. x 5.25-in.

Nice black-and-white full-page illustrations plus two pages of color stickers that can be applied to the pages. 8-3/8 in. x 12-in.; 20 pages. Number 2367 on front cover.

Batman/Robin mask was a promotional item distributed by General Electric Television and National Periodic Publications. Beautiful bright colors, one side is Batman flip the mask over and the other is Robin. One mask, two heroes, tons of fun.