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Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 464 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4647444001

Cover by Ernie Chan. "The Doomsday Express!" script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Ernie Chan, inks by Frank McLaughlin; Batman continues his fight against the Black Spider and tries to stop him from blowing up an elevated train containing one drug dealer and a mass of innocent people. "A Hot Time in Star City Tonight," script by Bob Rozakis and Laurie Rozakis, pencils by Mike Grell, inks by Terry Austin; The Black Canary encounters the Calculator, who has created a condition in which every time the Canary uses her sonic cry, the temperature in the city will escalate to a frightening degree. Hostess Twinkies ad starring Aquaman and Aqualad, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Vince Colletta. Justice For All Includes Children 7 public service announcement, art by Neal Adams. 36 pgs., full color. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 474 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #0174298007

1st appearance of Deadshot since 1950 in Batman #59. Cover pencils by Marshall Rogers, inks by Terry Austin. "The Deadshot Ricochet," script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Marshall Rogers, inks by Terry Austin; With Penguin's unwilling help, Deadshot escapes from prison and seeks revenge on Batman, but a giant typewriter proves his undoing. Letter to the editor by Dan Tyree. Aquaman stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "The Ice Age." Rogers/Austin cover. 36 pgs., full color. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 479 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3748854011

Cover pencils by Marshall Rogers, inks by Dick Giordano. "If a Man Be Made of Clay... !" script by Len Wein, pencils by Marshall Rogers, inks by Dick Giordano; Before Preston Payne can complete the mechanism which will restore his humanity, Batman confronts him and all of Clayface's efforts go up in fire and smoke. "True Heroes Never Die... !" script by Len Wein, pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by John Celardo; Hawkman and Hawkwoman return from Thanagar only to find that in their absence, the Midway City Museum has been taken over by a man named Anton Lamont; Mavis Trent walks into the Hawks' former office to greet them just as Lamont is telling them how they've been fired. Onward and Upward publishorial by Jenette Kahn. 44 pgs., full color. $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 500 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4647444018

Direct Edition. 500th Anniversary Issue. Starring Batman and Robin. Guest-starring the Phantom Stranger, the Elongated Man, Hawkman and Hawkgirl. "To Kill a Legend!" Story by Alan Brennert. Art by Dick Giordano. "The 'Too Many Crooks...' Caper!" Story by Len Wein. Art by Jim Aparo. "Once Upon a Time!" Story by Len Wein. Art by Walt Simonson. "The Final Mystery of Edgar Allan Poe!" Story by Mike W. Barr. Art by Jose Luis Garcia Lopez. "Gray Face!" Story by Walter Gibson. Art by Tom Yeates. "The Strange Death of Doctor Erdel!" Story by Paul Levitz. Art by Joe Kubert. "What Happens When a Batman Dies!" Story by Cary Bates. Art by Carmine Infantino and Bob Smith. Plus, featuring a special wraparound cover by all the artist involved. 84 pgs. Cover price $1.50.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 512N CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4546181012

Newsstand Edition. Cover art by Gene Colan and Dick Giordano. The Fatal Prescription of Doctor Death! starring Batman and Robin, script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Klaus Janson. Hostess Twinkies ad starring Aquaman and Aqualad, script by Bob Rozakis, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Vince Colletta. Riders in the Night! starring Batgirl, script by Cary Burkett, pencils by Jose Delbo, inks by Joe Giella. Special 45th anniversary issue with letters from Joe Shuster, Jerry Siegel, Creig Flessel, and Sheldon Mayer. 36 pgs. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 525N FN- 5.5

Newsstand Edition. Cover pencils by Ed Hannigan, inks by Dick Giordano. "Confrontation," script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Dan Jurgens, inks by Dick Giordano; Batman is unsuccessful in finding the body of Killer Croc after their battle, but the Dark Knight is hesitant to declare the criminal dead; Less than twenty four hours later, an angered Vickie Vale ends her date with Bruce Wayne after Bruce, in essence, tells the news editor that their relationship is not serious; At the Sloan Circus, Robin tells Joe and Trina Todd about Killer Croc and his ties to the group that is trying to extort money from the circus. "Mob Rules! III: The Irresistible Rise of Machiavelli," script by Joey Cavalieri, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Ron Randall; Green Arrow disarms the gunsel with a mace arrow, and disarms the hood covering the mayor as well. Machiavelli beats a retreat, but crashes a Teamsters Union meeting later. 2nd appearance Jason Todd. 36 pgs., full color. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 526 VF+ 8.5

Direct Edition. This special 68-page square-bound giant edition commemorates Batman's 500th appearance in Detective Comics. The lead story for this issue, "All My Enemies Against Me!" kicks off with an impressive two-page splash featuring a rogue's gallery of Batman's greatest foes--17 of Gotham's worst villains. The Joker isn't depicted only because he arrives late to the council of criminals. It's one wild, book-length saga as Batman, Robin and Batgirl mix it up with the 17, plus the Joker, Catwoman and Killer Crock. This enjoyable story is written by Gerry Conway with impressive art by Don Newton and skilled inking from Alfredo Alcala. 68 pgs. Cover price $1.50.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 554 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #0250674029

"Port Passed!" Story by Doug Moench. Art by Klaus Jansen. A murder down at the wharf has Batman and Robin teaming up with Detective Bullock to solve the case. Plus, the all new Black Canary and Green Arrow star in "The Past is Prologue...Crazy from the Heat!" Part 2 of 2. Story by Joey Cavalieri. Art by JK Moore and Bruce Patterson. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.75.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 557 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4609496025

Direct Edition. Catwoman and Nocturna on one side, Night-Slayer on the other, and Batman doesn't know who will strike first! Part 4 of 6, continued from Batman (1940) #390. Continues in Batman (1940) #391. Written by Doug Moench, with art by Gene Colan and Bob Smith. Plus: Green Arrow back-up tale by Joey Cavalieri, Jerome Moore and Bruce Patterson! Cover by Colan and Dick Giordano. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.75.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 575D VF/NM 9.0

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.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 575D FN/VF 7.0

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.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 576D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4398706004

Direct Edition. Batman: Year Two, Part 2 of 4. "Deal with the Devil!" Story by Mike W. Barr. Art by Todd McFarlane and Alfredo Alcala. As Bruce Wayne pursues a romantic relationship with Rachel Caspian, the Batman pursues the Reaper, a diabolical menace to the criminal underworld as well as the Gotham P.D. When Batman strikes a deal with Gotham's criminal element he comes face-to-face with Joe Chill, the man who murdered Bruce Wayne's parents. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.75.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 577D FN+ 6.5

Direct Edition. Batman: Year Two, Part 3 of 4. "Deadly Allies!" Story by Mike W. Barr. Art by Todd McFarlane and Alfredo Alcala. In order to catch the deadly Reaper, Batman must team-up with the last person on Earth he wants to, Joe Chill, the man who murdered Bruce Wayne's parents. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.75.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 583 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4465998007

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) 608 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white

Label #4577990024

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Someone is doing Batman's job for him. Can the Darknight Detective stop the murderous vigilante Anarky? Part 1 of 2, continued next issue. Written by Alan Grant, with art by Norm Breyfogle and Steve Mitchell. Cover by Breyfogle. First appearance of Anarky. 36 pgs. Cover price $1.00.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 682A CGC 9.8 Nolan

Paper: White

Collector's Edition.

Label #4665284001

Embossed cover, Part 3 of the 4-part 'Troika': A new era is underway for the Dark Knight, with the return of Bruce Wayne as Batman in a new costume, crossing swords with Romana as the Troika's hold on Gotham's underworld tightens. Continued from Batman Shadow of the Bat (1992) #35. Concludes in Robin (1993-2009) #14. Written by Chuck Dixon, with art by Graham Nolan and Scott Hanna. Cover 682A by Nolan and Terry Austin. Cover 682B by Nolan and Hanna. 36 pgs. Cover price $2.50.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 695 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4665283011

Cover art by Rudolfo Damaggio, Bill Sienkiewicz, and Greg Wright. The Gray Area starring Batman, Catwoman, and Barbara Gordon, script by Chuck Dixon, pencils by Tommy Lee Edwards, inks by Scott Hanna; Robin pursues Kendall Stuart, who survived a virus outbreak, Batman escapes a military enclave. 36 pgs. $1.95. Contagion Part 2 of 11. Cover price $1.95.

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

Paper: White

Label #4648736013

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 400A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4657833017

Written by Frank Robbins, Dennis O Neil. Art by Neal Adams, Gil Kane. Cover by Neal Adams. THE HARROWING FIRST APPEARANCE OF MAN-BAT! This classic Bronze Age tale, penciled by master Batman artist Neal Adams, returns in a full facsimile edition. When an experiment by zoologist Kirk Langstrom produces horrifying side effects, Batman is confronted with a new bat in Gotham as he faces the Challenge of the Man-Bat! Also features the Batgirl and Robin team-up A Burial for Batgirl! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Detective Comics (2011 2nd Series) 27E CGC 9.6 Lee 1:50 Variant

Paper: White

Lee Variant Cover.

Label #4630917001

Limited 1 for 50 Variant Cover by Jim Lee. Written by John Layman & Various. Art by Jason Fabok & Various. DC Entertainment presents this mega-sized issue featuring an all-star roster of Batman creators past and present! Don't miss a modern-day retelling of The Dark Knight's origin by the incredible team of writer Brad Meltzer and artist Bryan Hitch! Plus, all-new stories by Scott Snyder and Sean Murphy, Peter J. Tomasi and Ian Bertram, writer/artist Francesco Francavilla, Mike W. Barr and Guillem March, Gregg Hurwitz and Neal Adams and more! Also in this issue, John Layman and Jason Fabok kick off the new storyline 'GOTHTOPIA'! Gothtopia: Part 1 of 3 - It's a bright, shiny, happy place where dreams come true...as long as you don't look at things too closely. Plus: pin-ups by Mike Allred, Graham Nolan, Kelley Jones, Patrick Gleason and Jock. Cover price $3.99.

Detective Comics (2016 3rd Series) 1000BULLETPROOF.A CGC 9.8 Dell'Otto Bulletproof Variant

Paper: White

Bulletproof Comics Edition.

Label #2054114015

Bulletproof Comics exclusive variant by Gabriele Dell'Otto. 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

Detective Comics (2016 3rd Series) 1000GRAHAM CGC 9.2 SS King/Jim Lee/Snyder/Capullo/Daniel/Mart Graham Crackers Variant

Paper: White

Signed by Tom King, Jim Lee, Scott Snyder on 7/20/19, Greg Capullo, Tony Daniel, Alvaro Martinez, James Tynion IV on 5/21/22 & Paul Dini on 9/30/22. Graham Crackers Comics Edition.

Label #4126300001

Graham Crackers exclusive variant. 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

Detective Comics (2016 3rd Series) 1050KRS.A CGC 9.8 Jack KRS Variant

Paper: White

KRS Comics Edition A.

Label #4033319005

KRS Comics exclusive cover by Will Jack. Written by Mariko Tamaki, Matthew Rosenberg, Mark Waid. Art by Ivan Reis, Danny Miki, Fernando Blanco, Dan Mora. Its the landmark, oversize issue Detective Comics #1050, and some of the biggest names in comics are here to celebrate the Dark Knight! First up in "The Tower" part four, the villainous force keeping Arkham Towers patients sedated is at last revealed—and this villains return is guaranteed to catch you by surprise! Its the dramatic conclusion to act one of Mariko Tamakis Arkham Tower epic, brought to life by the legendary Ivan Reis! Then, in "House of Gotham" part four, Matthew Rosenberg and Fernando Blanco take us into the seedy underbelly of Gothams criminal elite through the lens of the original Robin (Dick Grayson), and reveal what it takes for a young man to survive amongst the deadliest killers in the DCU. Its a tour de force of Gothams vilest villains! Last but not least, making his grand return to the DCU, writer Mark Waid teams with Detective Comics uber-artist Dan Mora to bring you the start of a brand-new day for Batman…and Superman? Its the worlds finest collaboration that youll need to read to believe! 48 pages, full color. Rated T+

Detective Comics (2016 3rd Series) 1100B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Jock Variant Cover.

Label #4644962017

Written by Tom Taylor, Mariko Tamaki, Various. Art by Mikel Janin, Amancay Nahuelpan, Various. Cover by Jock. AN EPIC, STAR-STUDDED, OVERSIZE CELEBRATION 1,100 ISSUES IN THE MAKING! Written by Tom Taylor, Greg Rucka, Mariko Tamaki and Dan Watters Art by Mikel Janin, Alvaro Martinex Bueno, Amancay Nahuelpan and Bill Sienkiewicz In March 1937, a comic book was published that changed the world as we know it. Now, 1,099 issues later, some of comics' top talents have gathered to celebrate the comic that birthed a legend! Tom Taylor and Mikel Janin join forces once again to tell a heartfelt and action-packed story of Batman rescuing a young boy's best friend. Greg Rucka and Alvaro Martinez Bueno team up for a tale that asks the question: was Gotham better off before Batman? Mariko Tamaki reunites with Detective Comics collaborator Amancay Nahuelpan for a yarn that explores Bruce Wayne's world outside of the cowl and how his double life as Batman intersects with his alter ego's actions. Dan Watters and legendary artist Bill Sienkiewicz bring us a story that illustrates just how similar Batman's motivations are to the criminals he has sworn to fight and how he fights against his own darkness. 56 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $6.99.

Detective Comics Oreo Cookie Giveaway (1984) 27 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Reprint.

Label #1618534062

Oreo Cookie promotional comic from 1984. Reprints Batman cover and story from Detective #27, plus Robin origin from Detective #38, and first Joker appearance from Batman #1. 32-pages, all newsprint, full-color standard comic book size.

Detective Comics Oreo Cookie Giveaway (1984) 27 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Reprint.

Label #1618534055

Oreo Cookie promotional comic from 1984. Reprints Batman cover and story from Detective #27, plus Robin origin from Detective #38, and first Joker appearance from Batman #1. 32-pages, all newsprint, full-color standard comic book size.

Doom Patrol (1987 2nd Series) 26 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4644512022

Cover by Simon Bisley. Written by Grant Morrison. Art by Richard Case and John Nyberg. Nowhere Man; The superhero Sunburst confronts a strange sleeping supervillain; But as they battle, a strange cloud kidnaps a girl--setting into motion events that lead to the formation of a new gang! 36 pages, full color. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Doom Patrol (1987 2nd Series) 52 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4644511019

Written by Grant Morrison. Art by Richard Case and Philip Bond. "After the Cabaret"; Cliff, Josh, and Yankee Doodle crash a Brotherhood of Dada political rally; And the Mister Nobody saga comes to a startling conclusion. 36 pages, full color. $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Eighty Page Giant (1964) 11 FN- 5.5

Cover oxidation.

Superman 80 pg. Giant featuring the Greatest Superman-Luthor Duels! All reprints. Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. "The Kryptonite Man!", script by Otto Binder, art by Al Plastino; Luthor takes a liquid kryptonite serum which makes it impossible for Superman to get near him; Superman makes a lead suit to protect himself, but Luthor has discovered a way to turn lead into glass. "The Story Behind This Cover" illustration, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein; Swan's unused cover for Superman 175. G. I. Joe toy ad. "The Impossible Mission!", script by Jerry Siegel, art by George Papp; The Boy of Steel traverses the time barrier and attempts to thwart the assassination of Abraham Lincoln, but he encounters an adult Lex Luthor. Cheerios ad featuring Rocky and Bullwinkle. "The Terrible Trio!", script by Bill Woolfolk, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; When the terrible trio team up to combat Superman, the Man of Steel is guaranteed triple-trouble. "Superman's Super Vision" character profile. The Superman Family illustration, pencils by Curt Swan and John Forte (Legion of Super-Heroes figures only), inks by George Klein. "The Conquest of Superman!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by John Forte; Luthor seemingly defeats Superman using artificial kryptonite. "Key to Superman Family Portrait" article. "The Army of Living Kryptonite Men!", script by Jerry Siegel, art by George Papp; Luthor attacks with animated Kryptonite; Superboy is helped by Lana and Lightning Lad. "Superman in Superman Land," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Clark, Lois, and Jimmy visit the theme park "Superman Land"; Amid the entertainments, however, lurks danger in the guise of Lex Luthor. Batman 80 Page Giant Magazine ad. "The Curse of Lena Thorul!", script by Jerry Siegel, art by Kurt Schaffenberger; In the New England town of Cardiff, Lois meets a girl who seems to be a modern-day witch. Glossary of Kryptonian Names, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. 84 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.

Elvira's House of Mystery (1986 DC) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4646302008

Direct Edition. 64-page Halloween Special. Cover art by Brian Bolland. Elvira inside front cover illustration by David Goldner. "Elvira's Quest," script by Joey Cavalieri, pencils by Ron Wagner, inks by Bob Oksner; The House of Mystery sends Elvira on a quest to find Cain. "The Realm," script by Philip Clarke, Jr., pencils by Tom Grindberg, inks by Irwin Hasen. "Death Likes a Lullaby," script by Robert Kanigher, art by Arthur Geroche. "Once Upon a Time," script by Dennis Yee, pencils by Dennis Yee, inks by Jim Fern, Dan Adkins, and Tex Blaisdell. "Vengeance in the Creature Feature!", script by Jack C. Harris, art by Dan Spiegle. "The Witch's Cauldron," script and art by Ma's Fay; A witch conjures up demons and a little boy conjures up Superman and Batman. Back cover and inside back cover photographs of Elvira. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $1.50.

Fairest (2012 DC Vertigo) 3 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4421340009

(W) Bill Willingham (A) Phil Jimenez, Andy Lanning (CA) Adam Hughes We want this third issue to be really big, so let's have Briar Rose and Ali Baba captured by the Snow Queen! And let's throw in seven good fairy godmothers and one really, really bad one. Let's have dire curses and desperate fights and comic asides. Let's show the consequences of attempting a second uninvited kiss. Basically let's have everything in this but the kitchen sink. No, wait - let's throw the kitchen sink in too! Cover price $2.99.

Falling in Love (1955) 22 VG- 3.5

She drank a silent toast to his happiness...to all the happiness he couldn't find with her! "A Toast to Heartbreak!" is the cover-featured 8 page story. Plus: 7 page story "Wake Up to Heartbreak!"; 8 page story "I'll Never Forgive You!"; 7 page story "Memory of Lost Love!"; 2 page To You...From Carol Andrews letters page; 1 page Joan reprint filler. Cover price $0.10.

Falling in Love (1955) 25 GD/VG 3.0

Featuring: 6 page story "A Ring for Juliet" drawn by John Forte and Bernard Sachs; 11 page story "Mine for Keeps" drawn by Tony Abruzzo and Frank Giacoia; 5 page story "The Answer to Love" pencilled by Bill Draut; 2 page To You...From Carol Andrews letters page; 8 page story "Game of Jealousy" drawn by Bernard Sachs, John Romita, Sr. and Frank Giacoia; 1 page Barbara reprint filler "Shoe Salesman" pencilled by Mort Drucker. Cover pencils by Bernard Sachs. Cover price $0.10.

Falling in Love (1955) 30 GD/VG 3.0

Her dreams were all wrong -- it was Ellie he wanted...it was Ellie his arms went out to...it was Ellie he loved! The only thing of his that was Jill's was..."A Broken Heart!", the cover-featured 9 page story drawn by Bernard Sachs and John Forte. Plus: 7 page story "Come to Me!" pencilled by Mike Sekowsky; 7 page story "In the Name of Love!" drawn by Bernard Sachs; 2 page To You...From Carol Andrews letters page; 7 page story "Hurry Toward Heartbreak!" drawn by Mike Sekowsky and Bernard Sachs. Cover by Bernard Sachs. Cover price $0.10.

Falling in Love (1955) 143 VG+ 4.5

Water damage.

Featuring: Contents page pencilled by Liz Berube (as Elizabeth); 6 page story "Pushover" inked by Vince Colletta; 1 page To You -- From Carol Andrews letters page; 8 page story "Bad News!"; 8 page reprint story "My Love Came Back" drawn by Mike Sekowsky and Bernard Sachs. Cover by Jay Scott Pike. Cover price $0.20.

Far Sector (2019 DC) 1D CGC 9.8 2nd Printing

Paper: White

Second Printing.

Label #3814721016

2nd Printing. Written by N.K. Jemisin. Art and Cover by Jamal Campbell. N.K. Jemisin, the acclaimed, award-winning author of The Broken Earth and Inheritance science fiction trilogies, makes her comic book debut with bestselling Naomi artist Jamal Campbell as they thrust you into a stunning sci-fi murder mystery on the other side of the universe! For the past six months, newly chosen Green Lantern Sojourner 'Jo' Mullein has been protecting the City Enduring, a massive metropolis of 20 billion people. The city has maintained peace for over 500 years by stripping its citizens of their ability to feel. As a result, violent crime is virtually unheard of, and murder is nonexistent. But that's all about to change in this new maxiseries that gives a DC Young Animal spin to the legacy of the Green Lanterns! 32 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $3.99.

Firestorm (1978 1st Series) 1 FN/VF 7.0

"Make Way for Firestorm." The origin of Firestorm. An explosion at an atomic energy plant merges Professor Martin Stein with high school jock Ronnie Raymond, resulting in the nuclear-powered hero, Firestorm. Script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Al Milgrom, inks by Klaus Janson and Joe Rubenstein. Cover by Milgrom. Cover price $0.35.

Firestorm (1978 1st Series) 2 VF 8.0

Superman guest stars in "Danger Doubled is Death." The nuclear accident that created Firestorm also effects Danton Black, who becomes Multiplex, a super-villain who can duplicate himself. Script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Al Milgrom, inks Bob McLeod. Cover by Milgrom. Cover price $0.35.

Firestorm (1978 1st Series) 3 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4613197002

"Kiss Not the Lips of Killer Frost." First appearance of Crystal Frost, who becomes Killer Frost when she is accidentally locked in a freezer. She tries to kill Professor Stein, but Firestorm intervenes. Script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Al Milgrom, inks by Bob McLeod. Cover by Milgrom. Cover price $0.35.

Firestorm (1978 1st Series) 3 FN/VF 7.0

"Kiss Not the Lips of Killer Frost." First appearance of Crystal Frost, who becomes Killer Frost when she is accidentally locked in a freezer. She tries to kill Professor Stein, but Firestorm intervenes. Script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Al Milgrom, inks by Bob McLeod. Cover by Milgrom. Cover price $0.35.

Firestorm (1978 1st Series) 4 VF- 7.5

Firestorm battles Hyena, a vigilante of sorts who goes after both criminals and lawmen. Script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Al Milgrom, inks by Jack Abel. Cover by Milgrom. Cover price $0.35.

Firestorm (1982 2nd Series) 23 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #3928019005

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First appearance of Felicity Smoak in Byte 1/2. Firestorm must contend with the electric menace calling herself Byte at the computer fair in "Byte". Part 1 of 2, continued next issue. Script by Gerry Conway, plot by Carla Conway, pencils by Rafael Kayanan, inks by Rodin Rodriguez. Firehawk. Cover price $0.75.

First Issue Special (1975) 8 FN 6.0

"Land of Fear!" A pilot finds himself in the subterranean world of Skartaris, where he rescues a girl and angers a high priest. 1st appearance of Travis "Warlord" Morgan. Script, art, and cover by Mike Grell. Cover price $0.25.

First Issue Special (1975) 12 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4656960003

"Starman" Pursued by Turran Kha, amiable alien Mikaal Tomas flees to Earth and warns of an impending invasion. Origin and first appearance of new Starman. Superman stars in a one-page public service announcement, "Justice For All Includes Children" (art by Neal Adams). Captain Marvel stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "The Cup Cake Caper." Script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Mike Vosburg, inks by Mike Royer, cover by Joe Kubert. Cover price $0.30.

First Issue Special (1975) 12 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4656960004

"Starman" Pursued by Turran Kha, amiable alien Mikaal Tomas flees to Earth and warns of an impending invasion. Origin and first appearance of new Starman. Superman stars in a one-page public service announcement, "Justice For All Includes Children" (art by Neal Adams). Captain Marvel stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "The Cup Cake Caper." Script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Mike Vosburg, inks by Mike Royer, cover by Joe Kubert. Cover price $0.30.

Flash (1959 1st Series DC) 110 CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4530534002

Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella. First appearance of Kid Flash in Meet Kid Flash, script by John Broome, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella; Wally West visits his aunt Iris and meets the Flash. During the meeting a freak accident gives Wally super speed and he becomes the Kid Flash. Challenge of the Weather Wizard!, script by John Broome, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Murphy Anderson; the origin of the Weather Wizard. Flash Facts filler page. The Atom: Servant of Man fact page. Amazing Speeds fact page. Weather Forecast! fact page. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Flash (1959 1st Series DC) 110 GD+ 2.5

1" Cumulative spine split. Cover and centerfold detached at one staple.

Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella. First appearance of Kid Flash in Meet Kid Flash, script by John Broome, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella; Wally West visits his aunt Iris and meets the Flash. During the meeting a freak accident gives Wally super speed and he becomes the Kid Flash. Challenge of the Weather Wizard!, script by John Broome, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Murphy Anderson; the origin of the Weather Wizard. Flash Facts filler page. The Atom: Servant of Man fact page. Amazing Speeds fact page. Weather Forecast! fact page. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Flash (1959 1st Series DC) 123 GD+ 2.5

Cover coming detached at both staples. Cover oxidation.

Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Murphy Anderson. 1st Silver Age appearance of Golden Age Flash; 1st mention of an Earth-2 where Golden Age heroes live. Flash of Two Worlds!, script by Gardner F. Fox, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella; Barry Allen appears at the Community Center in Central City to perform for kids, and during one of his amazing tricks, is mysteriously transported to Keystone City, a place that he recalls that the original Flash once lived; The two meet and Barry surmises that Jay lives on a parallel Earth, one that evidently Earth-1 writer Gardner Fox tuned in on when he wrote the adventures of the Flash in the 1940's; Jay tells Barry that a crime wave has hit Keystone City and asks Barry for his help. Fastest Trips Around The World! fact page. Promo for Superman Annual #3 and Secret Origins #1. Promo for Batman Annual #1, pencils by Curt Swan, Sheldon Moldoff, and Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris. Palisades Amusement Park ad with Superman. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Flash (1959 1st Series DC) 124 CGC 8.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4667957008

Last 10-cent cover price. Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella. Space-Boomerang Trap!, script by John Broome, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella; Captain Boomerang is paroled from prison and invents a time-traveling boomerang; Flash and Elongated Man stop Boomerang; all three join together to battle aliens. Vengeance Via Television!, script by John Broome, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella; When James Lawton is released from jail he takes revenge on those who put him in jail by using his new psi-helmet. Sea Devils #1 ad. Letter from fanzine writers Bernie Bubnis and Robert Jennings. Letter from Infantino. Amazing Speeds fact page. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Flash (1959 1st Series DC) 126 FN- 5.5

Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Murphy Anderson. The Doom of the Mirror Flash!, script by John Broome, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella; Mirror Master escapes prison by going to an alternate mirror dimension where the women are obsessed with mirrors. Snare of the Headline Huntress!, script by John Broome, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella; while traveling on a train to his home town, Barry encounters his old girlfriend, Daphne Dean, who is now a movie star; Daphne gets kidnapped, and Flash rescues her. A letter from the editors of DC Comics explaining why DC has increased the cover price of its comics from 10c to 12c; Among other things, the letter mentions that the cover price of a comic hadn't increased in 25 years; What isn't mentioned is that comics were originally 64-pages, but over the years the standard size shrank to 32-pages. Letter from comics reviewer and fanzine publisher Donald Thompson (better known as Don). Superman Annual ad. Giant Batman Annual #2 ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.