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Batman The Long Halloween (1997) 8 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #20-26442BF-012

"Mother's Day." The Scarecrow escapes from Arkham Asylum and douses Batman with fear gas. Bruce, under the influence, runs from Captain Gordon. The death of Bruce Wayne's parents is revisited, further illuminating Batman's motivations for fighting crime. A contest for readers to guess the identity of Holiday is announced. Script by Jeph Loeb, art and cover by Tim Sale. Cover price $2.95.

Batman Three Jokers (2020 DC) 3A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3750709024

Written by Geoff Johns. Art and Cover by Jason Fabok. The final chapter of the most terrifying and personal Batman mystery is here! Still reeling from their last encounter with the three Jokers, Batman, Batgirl, and Red Hood discover the terrible truth about the Three Jokers plot. Will the caped crusaders have the strength needed to put an end to the maniacal menaces master plan once and for all, or will it be lights out for good? You wont want to miss the stunning conclusion of Batman: Three Jokers as it completes its trajectory as the ultimate examination of The Joker and his never-ending conflict with Batman. 48 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $6.99.

Batman White Knight Presents Red Hood (2022 DC) 2C CBCS 9.8 Di Meo 1:25 Variant

Paper: White

Simone Di Meo Retailer Incentive.

Label #22-30822D2-004

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Sean Murphy and Clay McCormack. Art by Simone Di Meo. After being reluctantly recruited to bring justice to the East Backport neighborhood of Gotham, Jason Todd is back in the hero business! With an all-too-eager sidekick, Gan, by his side, hes on the road to becoming one of the good guys again. And after all the damage Bruce Wayne did to his childhood, hes hell-bent on creating the ultimate Robin, no matter the cost. But when the new dynamic duos first challenger comes calling, will they be up to the task? Shriek is ready to turn up the stereo and blow our heroes away! 32 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $4.99.

Shadow/Batman (2017 Dynamite) 1B CBCS 9.8 Van Sciver Variant

Paper: White

Ethan Van Sciver Variant.

Label #19-374AD28-019

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Written by Steve Orlando. Art by Giovanni Timpano. Cover by Ethan Van Sciver. The World's Greatest Mystery. The World's Greatest Detective. They can barely stand each other, so how will they possibly deal with the World's Greatest Evil? What legacy can two of the world's most enduring icons of justice leave once they discover an ancient evil has been living inside the world they protect for centuries, attached to its heart. Can Batman and the Shadow save the world without killing it in the process? Writer Steve Orlando (Batman/The Shadow, Justice League of America) and artist by Giovanni Timpano (The Shadow, Transformers) unite to tell an instantly classic tale of noir, mortality and generational heroes and villains. 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Superman Batman (2003) Annual 4B CGC 9.4 Lau Variant 2nd Printing

Paper: White

Second Printing

Label #4400745022

SECOND PRINTING Variant Cover by STANLEY 'ARTGERM' LAU. Written by PAUL LEVITZ Art by RENATO GUEDES and JOSE WILSON. Expanding on the hit TV show Batman Beyond, this year's annual travels to the not-so-distant future where an aged Bruce Wayne oversees a new Batman, and the fate of a certain Man of Steel is very much in question. Metropolis is becoming crime-free, as someone is ridding the city of its criminal element permanently. Now, Terry McGinnis must uncover what's happening in Superman's home and face a very old and vindictive nemesis! Cover price $4.99.