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

Aquaman (1962 1st Series) 52 CBCS 5.5 Verified Sig Adams

Paper: Off white to white

Verified Signature: Neal Adams (on 9th page).

Label #25-3A807B1-002

Cover art by Nick Cardy. The Traders' Trap, script by Steve Skeates, art by Jim Aparo; a tribe of cave dwellers attack Aquaman and his female companion. Never Underestimate a Deadman, script and art by Neal Adams; Deadman possesses Ocean Master's body; Aquaman guest-stars. 36 pgs. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Batgirl (2009 3rd Series) 9 CBCS 9.6 Witnessed Sig Lau

Paper: White

Witnessed Sig: Stanley "Artgerm" Lau on 3/23/2019

Label #19-1247D7A-002

Flood: Part 1 of 4 - Written by BRYAN Q. MILLER. Art by LEE GARBETT, JONATHAN GLAPION and RICHARD FRIEND. Cover by Stanley 'Artgerm' Lau The conclusion to 'Batgirl Rising' begins here with part one of the four-part 'Flood' storyline! A string of bizarre, technology-based 'suicides' gets the attention of both Batgirl and Oracle, but for very different reasons. And the two heroes will soon realize that they're the real targets of a nefarious madman Hell-bent on revenge... Cover price $2.99.

Batman (1940) 497 CBCS 9.8 Direct Variant 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #0003451-AA-009

Direct Edition with Overlay cover. Bane breaks Batman's back in Batman KnightFall Part 11. Home turf does not prove an advantage when Bane breaks Batman's back in the Batcave in "The Broken Bat." KnightFall continues in Detective Comics (1937- ) #664. Written by Doug Moench. Pencils by Jim Aparo. Inks by Dick Giordano. Cover by Kelley Jones. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.25.

Batman (2016 3rd Series) 50CAMPBELL.F CBCS 9.6 Verified Sig Campbell Campbell Artist F Virgin Variant

Paper: White

Campbell Store F Exclusive. Verified Signature: J. Scott Campbell.

Label #20-35D853E-004

JScottCampbell.com F variant by...J. Scott Campbell. Written by Tom King. Art by Mikel Janin, David Finch, Joëlle Jones, Mitch Gerads, Rafael Albuquerque, Neal Adams, Andy Kubert, Becky Cloonan, Ty Templeton, José Luis García-López, Frank Miller, Lee Bermejo, Jason Fabok, Clay Mann, Lee Weeks, Tim Sale, Paul Pope, Greg Capullo, Jim Lee, Scott Williams, Tony S. Daniel and Amanda Conner. It's the wedding you never thought you'd see! The Batrimony is real as Bruce Wayne and Selina Kyle are set to tie the knot in a can't-miss, extra-length milestone issue that will reshape Gotham City. All their friends (and a few enemies?) will be party to a comic book coupling for the ages. Superstar scribe Tom King officiates the sure-to-be-offbeat nuptials, joined by an all-star lineup of guest classic Bat-artists doffing their hats to the lucky couple in a series of pre-wedding flashback scenes sure to set the romantic mood. 48 pages, full color. Rated T

Batman Sword of Azrael (1992) 1 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #0003018-AA-005

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

Brave and the Bold (1955 1st Series DC) Facsimile Edition 28LOOT CBCS 4.5

Paper: White

Loot Crate Exclusive Variant. Includes COA.

Label #24-025AE11-001

Loot Crate facsimile reprint of Brave and the Bold #28 from 1960 with original ads. Distributed with a certificate of authenticity from Loot Crate.

Dark Nights Metal (2017 DC) 1COMICMINT.B CBCS 7.5 Witnessed Sig Capullo/Snyder Mattina Comic Mint Virgin Variant

Paper: White

Witnessed Sigs: Greg Capullo and Scott Snyder on 09/23/2017. Francesco Mattina Virgin Variant.

Label #17-39B0DE3-017

Comic Mint Exclusive B Variant by Francesco Mattina. Written by Scott Snyder. Art by Greg Capullo and Jonathan Glapion. The superstar BATMAN team of writer Scott Snyder and artist Greg Capullo reunite for a massive, universe-spanning event! DARK NIGHTS: THE FORGE and THE CASTING hinted at dark corners of reality that have never been seen till now! Now, as DARK DAYS: METAL begins, the Dark Multiverse is revealed in all its devastating danger-and the threats it contains are coming for the DC Universe! DARK DAYS: METAL is a DC event unlike any other-one that will push Batman, Superman and heroes of the Justice League beyond their limits to take on threats unlike any our world has ever seen! It will take the combined might of the World's Greatest Heroes as you've never seen them before to face what's coming their way! 40 pages, full color. Rated T+

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

Paper: White

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

Label #18-0FD74D9-068

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

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

Paper: White

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

Label #18-0FD74D9-057

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

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

Paper: White

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

Label #18-0FD74D9-049

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

Deathstroke the Terminator (1991) 60 CBCS 9.6 Witnessed Sig Johnson

Paper: White

Signed by Dave Johnson on 9/9/2016 at Cincy Comicon

Label #16-3543E25-009

Final Issue. "A Mercenary's Fate!" Guest-starring Vigilance. Story by Marv Wolfman. Art by Mike Huddleson and Curt Shoultz. Cover by Dave Johnson. Is this really the last assignment of the man called the Terminator? The last fifty-nine issue have been building to this moment. Learn the fate of Vigilance, Wintergreen, and, of course, Deathstroke himself. Cover price $2.25.

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

Paper: White

Label #19-1DE71BE-004

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

Fallen Angel (2003 1st Series DC) 11 CBCS NG Beckett Verified Sig David

Paper: White

Verified Signature: Peter David.

Label #24-30B19A6-004

WRITTEN BY PETER DAVID; ART BY DAVID LOPEZ AND FERNANDO BLANCO; COVER BY BRIAN STELFREEZE In stores May 12. The conclusion to "The Shard" storyline! As Black Mariah hovers near death, the Fallen Angel has her final confrontation with Wilde. Meanwhile, Shadow Boxer learns of Juris' involvement with the Angel, which could lead to the destruction of the entire power structure of Bête Noire...with cataclysmic results for the world! MATURE READERS FC, 32 PG. $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

Harley Quinn 30th Anniversary Special (2022 DC) 1E CBCS No Grade (ASP) SS Bruce Timm Timm Variant

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Bruce Timm (with sketch) on 2/11/2023.

Label #23-099BA8D-056

Cover by Bruce Timm. Written by Amanda Conner, Jimmy Palmiotti, Paul Dini, Rafael Scavone, Sam Humphries, Stjepan Sejic, Rob Williams, Stephanie Phillips, Cecil Castellucci, Kami Garcia, Mindy Lee and Terry Dodson. Art by Chad Hardin, Guillem March, Rafael Albuquerque, Erica Henderson, Stjepan Sejic, John Timms, Riley Rossmo, Dan Hipp, Mico Suayan, Jason Badower, Terry Dodson and Rachel Dodson. You are cordially invited to an oversize extravaganza celebrating the Clown Princess of Crime's 30th birthday in this fantabulous special! That's right -- Harley Quinn turns 30 in absolute style and has invited a squad of her old creative pals to join her with a killer lineup of amazing stories! And the reviews are in -- it's guaranteed AWESOME: "Last chance, Quinn. Don't make me do this." —Amanda Waller. "Wait...you're not going back to..." —Red Tool. "Sigh." —Poison Ivy. Featuring: "Uncommon Bonds" by Amanda Conner, Jimmy Palmiotti and Chad Hardin; "Siren Soiree" by Paul Dini and Guillem March; "Cease and Decease" by Rafael Scavone and Rafael Albuquerque; "A Legend Is Born" by Sam Humphries and Erica Henderson; "Submissive" by Stjepan Sejic; "The Last Harley Story" by Rob Williams and John Timms; "How to Train Your Hyena" by Stephanie Phillips and Riley Rossmo; "Troop Harley Quinn" by Cecil Castellucci and Dan Hipp; "Criminal Sanity" by Kami Garcia, Mico Suayan and Jason Badower; and "Harley's World" by Mindy Lee, Terry Dodson and Rachel Dodson. 96 pages, full color. Ages 13+ Cover price $9.99.

Harley Quinn Black White Redder (2023 DC) 1D CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Sozomaika Retailer Incentive.

Label #24-215C364-001

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Chip Zdarsky, Leah Williams, Paul Scheer, and Nick Giovannetti Art by Kevin Maguire, Natacha Bustos, and Tom Reilly. Cover by Sozomaika. The bloody brilliance of 2020's Harvey-nominated Harley Quinn: Black + White + Red deserved an encore--this time in print periodical! In this all-new miniseries, 18 short tales of Gotham's most unpredictable antihero unspool in black, white, and red ink (because she's never seen the world in just black and white). In this issue: Comedic legends (they made us say that) Chip Zdarsky and Kevin Maguire team up to send Harley and Ivy deep into the heart of the Fortress of Solitude! Leah Williams and Natacha Bustos reveal Harley's teenage past as a high-flying gymnast with vengeance on her mind! And actor Paul Scheer joins co-writer Nick Giovannetti and artist Tom Reilly to send former Joker sidekicks Harley and Gaggy Gagsworthy on a heist that's worth the risk...but can the pair walk out on their vendetta in 30 seconds flat when they feel the heat around the corner? 40 pages, CP/B&W. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Justice League of America (1960 1st Series) 151 CBCS 5.0 Witnessed Sig Conway

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Gerry Conway on 8/26/2023. Newsstand Edition.

Label #23-29F5D14-001

"The Unluckiest League of All!" Written by Gerry Conway, with art by Dick Dillin and Frank McLaughlin. Characters: Wonder Woman [Earth-1]; Hawkwoman [Shayera Thal] (as Hawkgirl); Black Canary; Elongated Man; Flash [Barry Allen]; Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]; Green Arrow [Earth-1]; Aquaman; Atom [Ray Palmer]; Superman [Earth-1]; Batman [Earth-1]; Red Tornado; Hawkman [Katar Hol] (all as the Justice League of America/JLA); The Racer; Strongman; The Crier; The Acrobat; Cyclone; The Shrinking Man; Water King; Jean Loring (flashback); Power Girl (flashback); Professor Amos Fortune (villain); Captain Comet (flashback). Cover by Al Milgrom and Joe Orlando. Cover price $0.60.

Mad (1952 EC/DC) Facsimile Edition 1B CBCS 9.8 Witnessed Sig Morrison

Paper: White

Witnessed Signature: Bill Morrison (with sketch) on 9/13/2024. Facsimile Blank Variant.

Label #24-326BA2B-004

Written by Harvey Kurtzman. Art by Various. Art by Harvey Kurtzman, Jack Davis, Wally Wood, Bill Elder and John Severin. For people who like their humor in a jugular vein, we offer (again!) these tales calculated to drive you MAD. A facsimile reprint of the first landmark issue of MAD! With parodies of the leading comic book genres of 1952, this issue includes the EC Horror-inspired terrorizing tales of Hoohah, the expansive science fiction future world of Blobs!, the wacky Western-themed Varmint! and from our true crime tales department, Ganefs!. Prepare to have your sides spilt by MAD's creators and the original Usual Gang of Idiots, Harvey Kurtzman, Will Elder, Jack Davis, and Wally Wood. 36 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

New Teen Titans (1980) (Tales of ...) 10 CBCS 9.6 Witnessed Sig Perez

Paper: Off white to white

Signed by George Perez on 4/11/2015 at Megacon

Label #0006803-AA-006

Direct Edition. Deathstroke the Terminator ambushes Starfire, then targets her teammates in "Promethium: Unbound!" Script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by George Perez, inks by Romeo Tanghal. Robotman cameo. Perez cover. 2nd Deathstroke The Terminator appearance. Cover price $0.50.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 317 CBCS 8.0 Verified Sig Adams

Paper: Off white to white

Verified Signature: Neal Adams. Newsstand Edition.

Label #25-3D1E1FA-005

Cover art by Neal Adams. The Killer With the Heart of Steel!, script by Martin Pasko, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Dan Adkins; Superman defeats Metallo, and Clark's new co-anchor is revealed. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35.

Superman (1987 2nd Series) 75P CBCS NG Beckett Verified Sig Jurgens Memorial Ed in Black Bag Red S Variant

Paper: White

Beckett Verified Signature: Dan Jurgens.

Label #21-44C77AB-002

This is the Direct Market Memorial Collector's Edition which comes with a black polybag with card, poster, stamps, Daily Planet Obituary & black armband included inside. Bag is unopened with all insert items. NOTE: Comic is cover-priced $1.25, but price on black poly bag is $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

Swamp Thing (1982 2nd Series) Annual 1 CBCS 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Direct Edition

Label #19-119A9E4-064

Movie adaptation Cover price $1.00.

Swamp Thing Giant (2019 DC 1st Series) Walmart Exclusive 1 CBCS 9.6 Witnessed Sig Seeley

Paper: White

Witnessed Sig: Tim Seeley on 3/22/2019

Label #19-1247D7A-033

Includes 4 Action-Packed adventures! Featuring an All-New Swamp Thing story! Animal Man, not your everyday superhero! And, featuring the strangest team of all - The Shadowpact!

100 pages, FC.

Cover price $4.99.