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Batman (1940) Annual 14 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4681552010

Cover by Neal Adams. "The Eye of the Beholder," script by Andrew Helfer, pencils by Chris Sprouse, inks by Steve Mitchell; After Batman's first year as a vigilante, Gotham is plagued by a serial killer called the "Senior Slasher"; Batman, Commissioner Gordon, and Harvey Dent agree form an alliance to improve their information-sharing so the justice system can convict the criminals that Batman brings in; During this time, Dents split personality rears its ugly head; During a trial, mob kingpin Vincent Moroni splashes acid on Dents face, leading to the creation of Two-Face. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.00.

Batman (1940) Annual 16 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4699312023

ECLIPSO: THE DARKNESS WITHIN Annuals Crossover Event continues. When the Joker falls into possession of a black diamond and becomes 'eclipsed,' Batman is forced to become an Eclipso himself in order to confront his nemesis. Written by Alan Grant and John Wagner, with art by Vince Giarrano. Cover by Sam Kieth. Cover price $2.50.

Batman (1940) Annual 18 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4699312020

The Elseworlds Annuals, the DC Universe's journey into remote realms of possibility, continue in Renaissance Italy, where Leonardo da Vinci's experiments in creating a flying machine inspire a young apprentice to become an avenging Bat-Man when the artist's model for a very important portrait is kidnapped. Written by Doug Moench, with art by Federico Cueva and Alberto Pez. Cover by Mike Mignola. 68 pages. Cover price $2.95.

Batman (1974) DC Treasury Edition C-25 VG/FN 5.0

Limited Collectors' Edition: Batman reprints: "The Case of the Joker's Crime Circus" from 1941 (art by Bob Kane); ""The Case Batman Failed to Solve" from 1942 (art by Jerry Robinson); "The Majors of Yonville" from 1944 (art by Dick Sprang); "Hate of the Hooded Hangman" from 1966 (art by Carmine Infantino); "Hot Time in Gotham Town Tonight" from 1970 (art by Irv Novick); and "Ghost of the Killer Skies" from 1970 (art by Neal Adams). Centerspread by Adams. Joker and Penguin pin-ups by Infantino/Murphy Anderson. One-page "How to Draw Batman" by Infantino. Inside back cover contains photos from the 60s Batman TV show: Adam West & Burt Ward, Cesar Romero, Burgess Meredith, Julie Newmar, and Frank Gorshin, plus Lewis Wilson and Douglas Croft from the 1943 Batman serial. Size is 10 x 13-1/2" (about the size of a Life magazine). 80 pages. Adams covers. Cover price $1.00.

Batman (1974) DC Treasury Edition C-37 VG/FN 5.0

Limited Collectors' Edition: Batman reprints from the 1940s. Jim Aparo cover. Size is 10 x 13-1/2" (about the size of a Life magazine). Cover price $1.00.

Batman (1974) DC Treasury Edition C-37 VG 4.0

Limited Collectors' Edition: Batman reprints from the 1940s. Jim Aparo cover. Size is 10 x 13-1/2" (about the size of a Life magazine). Cover price $1.00.

Batman (1974) DC Treasury Edition C-44 VG 4.0

Limited Collectors' Edition: Batman reprints. Neal Adams art. Size is 10 x 13-1/2" (about the size of a Life magazine). 60 pages, FC. Cover price $1.00.

Batman (1974) DC Treasury Edition C-51 GD/VG 3.0

Water spotting.

Limited Collectors' Edition: Batman reprints--the early classic Ra's al Ghul stories all in one volume! "Daughter of the Demon" (art by Neal Adams), "Bruce Wayne--Rest in Peace" (art by Irv Novick), "The Lazarus Pit" (art by Adams), and "The Demon Lives Again" (art by Adams). Reprints from Batman 232 (1st appearance of Ra's), 242-244. The inside back cover contains brief bios and small photos of Denny O'Neil, Adams, Novick, Dick Giordano, and Julie Schwartz. Size is 10 x 13-1/2" (about the size of a Life magazine). 80 pages. New Adams wraparound cover. Cover price $2.00.

Batman Adventures (1992 1st Series) 12D CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #1234735016

Direct Edition. 1st appearance of Harley Quinn in a comic book. "Batgirl: Day One." Barbara Gordon attends a costume party dressed as Batgirl. Unfortunately, Poison Ivy and Harley Quinn also decide to show up. Based on Batman The Animated Series. Script by Kelley Puckett, pencils by Mike Parobeck, inks by Rick Burchett. Cover by Parobeck. Cover price $1.25.

Batman Adventures (1992 1st Series) 12N GD+ 2.5

Newsstand Edition. 1st appearance of Harley Quinn in a comic book. "Batgirl: Day One." Barbara Gordon attends a costume party dressed as Batgirl. Unfortunately, Poison Ivy and Harley Quinn also decide to show up. Based on Batman The Animated Series. Script by Kelley Puckett, pencils by Mike Parobeck, inks by Rick Burchett. Cover by Parobeck. Cover price $1.25.

Batman Adventures Mad Love (1994) 1 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #1168002002

First Printing. Direct Edition. Story by Paul Dini, art by Bruce Timm. Featuring the origin of the Joker's girlfriend, Harley Quinn. This is the 1st Printing, which has a black cover and a playing card in the lower right corner with "Mad Love" in red letters. Cover price $3.95.

Batman and Robin (1997 DC) Movie Adaptation 1B CGC 9.8 Newsstand Variant

Paper: White

Label #4699311009

Standard Edition. The comic book version of the movie event of the summer, which pits Batman and Robin against a veritable army of foes: Mr. Freeze, Poison Ivy and Bane! Luckily for our heroes, they have a new ally in their war against evil--Batgirl! Written by Dennis O'Neil. Art by Rodolfo Damaggio and Bill Sienkiewicz. FC, 64 pg. Cover price $3.95.

Batman and the Outsiders (1983 1st Series) 24N CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4643158016

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Newsstand Edition. In "...I Went To The Animal Fair...", a day at the Gotham Zoo means balloons, cotton candy, a komodo dragon, masked gunmen and...bats. Script by Mike W. Barr, art by Alan Davis. Letters column includes a letter from Jerry Siegel, the co-creator of Superman, thanking Barr and Jim Aparo for dedicating #19 to Siegel and Superman's other co-creator, Joe Shuster. Davis cover. Cover price $0.75.

Batman and the Outsiders Lot of 9

Issues 13, 18, 32, 34, 35, 37, 39, and 42 of Batman and the Outsiders (1983 1st Series); and 1 of Batman and the Outsiders (1984) Annual. Most will grade in the FN to VG range.

Batman Beyond (1999 1st Series) 1D VF- 7.5

Direct Edition. Cover art by Bruce Timm. Not on My Watch, script by Hilary J. Bader, pencils by Rick Burchett, inks by Terry Beatty; Twenty years after Bruce Wayne retired as Batman, something shady is going on at his old company, now called Wayne-Powers and run by Derek Powers; While Warren McGinnis accepts a disc from his co-worker Harry Tully, Warren's son Terry runs into Jokerz, hoods who style themselves after the real Joker, who pursue Terry up to the gates of Wayne Manor, where Terry gets a hand from Bruce himself; Carrying him inside the mansion, Terry stumbles across the Batcave. Based on the cartoon. Bob Kane 1915-1998 tribute by Jenette Kahn. 32 pgs. $1.99. Cover price $1.99.

Batman Beyond (1999 1st Series) 5 CGC 9.8 JSA Timm

Paper: White

Bruce Timm Authenticated Autograph.

Label #4614905001

Cover pencils by B. Smith, inks by Bruce Timm. Mummy, Oh! and Juliet, script by Hilary J. Bader, pencils by Joe Staton, inks by Terry Beatty; A mummy revives and abducts Terry's girlfriend Dana, thinking she is his lost bride; Terry rescues Dana and reunites the mummy with his true love. Based on the cartoon. 36 pgs. $1.99. Cover price $1.99.

Batman Beyond (1999 1st Series) Special Origin Issue #1, 1st Printing CGC 9.8 FCBD Variant

Paper: White

Label #4014891015

1st printing. Distributed as a free giveaway for Free Comic Book Day as well as a Six Flags giveaway.

Batman Forever (1995 DC) Movie Adaptation 0AU CGC 9.8 Hanley Unbagged Variant

Paper: White

Prestige Format.

Label #4699312001

Unbagged Prestige Format painted cover by John Hanley. The film Batman Forever is directed by Joel Schumacher and stars Val Kilmer as Batman, Tommy Lee Jones as Two-Face, Jim Carrey as the Riddler, Chris O'Donnell as Robin and Nicole Kidman as criminal psychologist Dr. Chase Meridian. The BATMAN FOREVER MOVIE ADAPTATION is a tour de force of crimebusting action and sinister intrigue, written by Batman legend Dennis O'Neil, with art by Michael Dutkiewicz and Scott Hanna. 68 pages. $5.95 cover. White title, Batmobile on cover. Cover price $5.95.

Batman Fortnite Zero Point #2B Cover Print by Art Adams

Signed by the artist> High quality print on heavy stock. 13" X 19"

Batman Grendel (1993) Ashcan 1PLATINUM VF- 7.5 Platinum Variant

Platinum Foil Variant Hero Premiere Edition # 2. The "Silver Moon" Platinum Edition has a limited print run of only 25 copies, that were awarded to the 1st 25 winners of a contest held in the premiere issue of Hero Illustrated Magazine.

Batman Harley and Ivy (2004) 1 FN/VF 7.0

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WRITTEN BY PAUL DINI; ART BY BRUCE TIMM AND SHANE GLINES; PAINTED COVER BY TIMM In stores April 28. The highly anticipated miniseries by Paul Dini & Bruce Timm ? the superstar creators of Batman: The Animated Series ? kicks off! A snafu by Harley sends Poison Ivy back to Arkham, and Ivy swears off working with Harley forever. But Harley won't take no for an answer, so when Ivy breaks out and heads to South America, Harley's right behind her. Oily politicians, cutthroat mercenaries, and shower scenes abound! For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. (1 OF 3) $2.50 Cover price $2.50.

Batman Harley Quinn (1999) 1 CGC 9.8 Ross Variant 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #1168002003

1st Printing (2nd and 3rd printings have 2nd and 3rd printing notices on inside front cover). Written by Paul Dini; art by Yvel Guichet and Aaron Sowd; painted cover by Alex Ross. The most popular character introduced in Batman's animated adventures enters the DC Universe and "No Man's Land" in a Prestige one-shot written by Harley's creator, Paul Dini (SUPERMAN: PEACE ON EARTH), with a painted cover by PEACE ON EARTH's Alex Ross and stunning interiors by Yvel Guichet and Aaron Sowd. Since Gotham's fall, the Joker has been relatively quiet...but that's about to change as former Arkham Asylum doctor Harleen Quinzel joins the Clown Prince of Crime to put him back on top. But when their unusual partnership leaves Harley a little worse for wear, she enlists Poison Ivy's help. Now the Joker and Batman are going to learn that this souped-up Harley's not going to be pushed around anymore. Prestige Format. FC, 52 pg.$5.95" Batman No Man's Land Cover price $5.95.

Batman Harley Quinn (1999) 1 CGC 9.8 Ross Variant 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #3889661002

1st Printing (2nd and 3rd printings have 2nd and 3rd printing notices on inside front cover). Written by Paul Dini; art by Yvel Guichet and Aaron Sowd; painted cover by Alex Ross. The most popular character introduced in Batman's animated adventures enters the DC Universe and "No Man's Land" in a Prestige one-shot written by Harley's creator, Paul Dini (SUPERMAN: PEACE ON EARTH), with a painted cover by PEACE ON EARTH's Alex Ross and stunning interiors by Yvel Guichet and Aaron Sowd. Since Gotham's fall, the Joker has been relatively quiet...but that's about to change as former Arkham Asylum doctor Harleen Quinzel joins the Clown Prince of Crime to put him back on top. But when their unusual partnership leaves Harley a little worse for wear, she enlists Poison Ivy's help. Now the Joker and Batman are going to learn that this souped-up Harley's not going to be pushed around anymore. Prestige Format. FC, 52 pg.$5.95" Batman No Man's Land Cover price $5.95.

Batman in Too Many Jokers (1999 DC) Fruit of the Loom Giveaway NN VG+ 4.5

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.

Batman Judge Dredd Judgment on Gotham (1991) 1 CGC 9.8 Bisley Variant

Paper: White

Label #4699208023

1st Printing. Written by Alan Grant and John Wagner. Art and Cover by Simon Bisley. Two different heroes, from two different worlds -- and two different publishers from two countries -- meet for a daring and different team-up as DC's Batman and Britain's Fleetway Publications' Judge Dredd meet! A rift in time and space sends Batman to Mega-City One, the otherworldly future setting of the popular British series, Judge Dredd...a world where violence rules and Judges like Dredd represent the only form of law and order, acting as judge, jury and executioner! But while Batman faces the wrath of Judge Dredd, Gotham City is in the clutches of Dredd's foe, the evil Judge Death who, teamed with the Scarecrow, brings unprecedented mayhem and random destruction upon the citizens of Gotham. This one-shot is written by original Judge Dredd writer John Wagner and current Batman scripter Alan Grant, with painted art and wraparound cover by Lobo artist Simon Bisley. Softcover, 64 pages, full color. Cover price $5.95.

Batman Judge Dredd Vendetta in Gotham (1993) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4699208017

In this second meeting between Fleetway's ultimate lawman and DC's Dark Knight, Judge Dredd comes to Gotham City seeking revenge on Batman. Much fighting between the two flagship characters ensues. Prestige format one-shot, written by Alan Grant and John Wagner with art by Cam Kennedy. Cover by Mike Mignola. Cover price $5.95.

Batman Legends of the Dark Knight (1989) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4678971010

The tale begins on a treacherous mountain climb to track a killer. It ends with the birth of the LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT. On his quest to apprehend the killer, Bruce Wayne meets a tribal shaman who has a lasting impact on his life, influencing him, upon his return to Gotham City, to take up the cowl of Batman. Then, strange, ritualistic murders start occurring, and a mysterious bat-like person is seen. "Shaman" is a 5-part story that examines the early days of Batman...and leads off the first new regular Batman title in years. Written by Dennis O'Neil, with art by Ed Hannigan and John Beatty. Inner cover painting by George Pratt. Deluxe format. NOTE: Outer cover has four different color variations and are not listed individually within our system. Cover price $1.50.

Batman Lobo (2000) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4699311015

The Batman vs. th' Main Man. When the Joker hires Lobo to kill the Dark Knight, it's not what you'd expect. Actually, it's exactly what you'd expect. The no-holds-barred battle of the century erupts in BATMAN/LOBO, a Prestige Format Elseworlds one-shot that reunites LOBO writer Alan Grant with the bad-boy artist who put Lobo on the map: Simon Bisley. As hilarious as it is brutal, BATMAN/LOBO features a unique Bisley cover painting that perfectly mirrors the carnage found inside. The Joker and the Ventriloquist are locked in a deadly contest to see who will emerge as the ultimate boss of Gotham. But the Ventriloquist has a secret weapon: the indestructible bounty hunter from space, Lobo. Always thinking, the Clown Prince of Crime gets Lobo to take a side job first: offing the Batman! If Batman wins, the Joker lives. If Lobo wins, the Dark Knight is dead. Seems like the Joker's got all the angles covered...or does he? See Batman, Nightwing and Robin make an incredible last stand against an unbeatable foe! Learn the terrible secret that links Batman and the Joker! Ache with laughter as Lobo wipes out everything Batman holds dear ? and then pays the price ? in a Batman book so cheerfully gruesome that it had to be an Elseworlds!! BATMAN/LOBO is a 48-page Prestige Format one-shot edited by Dan Raspler. Cover price $5.95.

Batman Lot of 10

Issues 406, 411, 413, 415-417, 419, 421, 425, and 431 of Batman (1940). Most will grade in the FN range with a couple grading VG.

Batman Lot of 10

Issues 404-407, 424, 425, and 431-434 of Batman (1940). Most will grade in the VF range with a some grading FN.

Batman Lot of 10

Issues 361N, 365, 374, 383, 393, and 403-407 of Batman (1940). Most will grade in the FN/VF to FN range with a couple grading VG and #374 grading GD.

Batman Lot of 14

Issues 240, 263-275 of Batman (1940). Most will grade in the VG to FN range.

Batman Lot of 15

Issues 678A, 680A, 681A, 683A, 688, and 690-699 of Batman (1940). Most will grade in the VF to FN range.

Batman Lot of 16

Issues 669, 670A, 671A, 672-675, and 676A-684A of Batman (1940). Most will grade in the VF range with some grading FN.

Batman Lot of 18

Issues 523, 524A, 525-529, 530A, 531A, 532A, 533, 534, 535U, and 536-540 of Batman (1940). Most will grade in the FN range with a few grading VF.

Batman Lot of 19

Issues 541-549, 550A, and 551-559 of Batman (1940). Most will grade in the FN range with a couple grading VF.

Batman Lot of 3

Issues 158, 175, 195 of Batman (1940). Most will grade in the FR to GD range.

Batman Lot of 5

Issues 450-454 of Batman (1940). Most will grade in the FN range.

Batman Lot of 9

Issues 435, 439, 443, 445, 446, 447, 450N, 452, and 453 of Batman (1940). Most will grade in the FN to VG range.

Batman Mask of the Phantasm (1993) 1A CGC 9.8 Timm

Paper: White

Prestige Format.

Label #4699209014

Deluxe Edition, $4.95 cover, Deluxe style. Written by Kelley Puckett. Art by Mike Parobeck and Rick Burchett. Cover by Bruce Timm. Has Bruce Wayne finally found love? Meanwhile, a new vigilante in Gotham has Batman running in circles as he takes out members of a crime family, and when the Joker gets things get cranked up to eleven! The official comics adaptation of the Warner Bros. animated movie. 6.75-in. x 10.25-in., 64 pages, full color. Cover price $4.95.

Batman Movie (1989) 1A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Prestige Format.

Label #4697195015

First Printing. Deluxe Format. Written by Dennis O'Neil, with art by Jerry Ordway. This prestige format one-shot is an adaptation of Tim Burton's 1989 Batman feature film, which starred Michael Keaton as Bruce Wayne/Batman, Jack Nicholson as The Joker, Kim Basinger as Vicky Vale, and Michael Gough as Alfred. Cover price $4.95.

Batman Movie (1989) 1A-REP CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Second Printing/Prestige Format.

Label #4698527009

Second or later printing. Deluxe Format. Written by Dennis O'Neil, with art by Jerry Ordway. This prestige format one-shot is an adaptation of Tim Burton's 1989 Batman feature film, which starred Michael Keaton as Bruce Wayne/Batman, Jack Nicholson as The Joker, Kim Basinger as Vicky Vale, and Michael Gough as Alfred. Cover price $4.95.

Batman Nightwing Bloodborne (2002) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4699209020

WRITTEN BY KELLEY PUCKETT; ART BY TOBY CYPRESS; COVER BY TED MCKEEVER A distress call comes in from Siberia. It's Batman...and he's in trouble. The only one who can save the Dark Knight is Nightwing. But to do so, Nightwing must face terrorists, the Russian Army and a man-made plague that threatens not only the life of his mentor, but also the world at large! Prestige Format. FC, 48 PG. Cover price $5.95.

Batman Returns (1992 Movie) 1A CGC 9.8 Dorman

Paper: White

Prestige Format.

Label #4699312008

Deluxe Format Edition. This prestige format one-shot is an adaptation of Tim Burton's 1992 Batman Returns feature film, which starred Michael Keaton as Bruce Wayne/Batman, Michelle Pfeiffer as Catwoman, Danny DeVito as the Penguin, and Michael Gough as Alfred. Written by Dennis O'Neil, with pencils by Steve Erwin and inks by José Luis García-López. Cover art by Dave Dorman. Cover price $5.95.

Batman Returns (1992 Movie) 1B.D CGC 9.8 Newsstand Variant

Paper: White

Label #4699312009

Direct Edition. Story by Denny O'Neil. Art by Steve Erwin and Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez. $3.95. Cover price $3.95.

Batman Shadow of the Bat (1992) 42 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4643260015

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Batman unearths a bizarre secret when a rock star who was killed years ago returns from the dead to begin a terrifying rampage in "Feedback: The Day the Music Died." Ties into Batman Chronicles (1995) #2. Written by Alan Grant, with art by Liam Sharpe, Joe Staton and Ray McCarthy. Painted cover by Brian Stelfreeze. Miraweb Format. Cover price $1.95.

Batman Sketch by Mike Mignola

A loose but evocative sketch from Mignola that shows the Dark Knight gritting his teeth in determination! Signed by the artist. Pencil and ink on heavy paper stock. Paper measures 11 1/4" x 16 1/4", image area is approximately 5 3/4" x 7".

Batman The Cult (1988) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4689553016

Book one of a four-issue series, "Ordeal" finds Batman prisoner of a religious cult led by Deacon Joseph Blackfire. The cult tries to break Batman's will and have him join in their cause. Prestige format, written by Jim Starlin with art by Bernie Wrightson. Cover price $3.50.

Batman The Dark Knight Returns (1986) 1-1ST CGC 9.6 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #0277036001

1st printing. NOTE: 2nd, 3rd, and 4th printings of #1 are labeled as such on the inside cover. Cover by Frank Miller. "The Dark Knight Returns," script and pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Klaus Janson; Set 20 years in the future, this story finds that in the absence of superheroes, criminals have run amok, and a gang called the Mutants are terrorizing Gotham City; Bruce Wayne has been retired from super-heroing for 10 years following the death of Jason Todd, the second Robin; Despite Wayne's funding of the rehabilitation of Harvey Dent (Two-Face), Dent returns to being a super-villain; Bruce, overcome with the grief over what Gotham has become, dons the Batman costume again and captures Dent. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.95.

Batman The Dark Knight Returns (1986) 2-1ST.D CGC 9.6 Miller Variant 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #0277036005

First printing. Direct Edition. NOTE: 1st printing has almost matching grey background on inside front cover and facing page. 2nd printing doesn't have matching gray background--grays are very different. 3rd printings are labeled as such. Cover by Frank Miller. "Dark Knight Triumphant," script by Frank Miller, pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Klaus Janson; an aging Batman battles the Mutant gang and their anonymous leader; While walking to work, considering retirement, Jim Gordon is almost killed by a 17-year old boy with an M60; Carrie Kelly, a young girl who owes her life to Batman, seeks out her hero and becomes Robin. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.95.