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Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 327 VG 4.0

Water spotting.

First "new look" Batman. Written by John Broome. Art by Carmine Infantino and Joe Giella. Cover by Carmine Infantino and Joe Giella. First "new look" Batman in "The Mystery of the Menacing Mask!"; The trail of a jewel thief leads to subterranean enclave of criminals. Fantastic Fingerprints article. Batman's Hot-Line article. Written by Gardner Fox. Art by Carmine Infantino. Ten Miles to Nowhere!; Ralph and Sue stumble on to a mystery involving diamond smuggling at a motel; Flash and Kid Flash cameos. 36 pages, full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 333 CGC 1.8

Paper: White

Label #4687375025

Written by Gardner Fox. Art by Carmine Infantino and Joe Giella. Cover by Carmine Infantino, Joe Giella, and Murphy Anderson. Hunters of the Elephants' Graveyard!; Batman and Robin travel to Africa to help Alice Foss, who poses as Glora "Goddess to all elephants" in order to help her husband, explorer Evan Bender. Written by Gardner Fox. Art by Carmine Infantino and Sid Greene. The Robbery That Never Happened! Starring Ralph Elongated Man Dibny and his wife, Sue Dibny. Casey the Cop humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Honesty is the Best Policy! public service announcement by Jack Schiff, art by Sheldon Moldoff. Letter to the editor from comics writer Mike Friedrich. Rocky and Bullwinkle star in a one-page Cheerios ad. 36 pages, full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 341 CGC 9.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #1028386007

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Written by John Broome. Art by Carmine Infantino and Joe Giella. Cover by Carmine Infantino and Joe Giella. Disguised as Mr. DeNil, the Joker is contracted to make retro comedies for director Van-Van Laugh; he then commits crimes dressed as silent film comedians; he then tries to steal the Batmobile. Written by Gardner Fox. Art by Carmine Infantino and Sid Greene. The Elongated Man's Change-of-Face! starring Ralph Elongated Man Dibny. Rocky and Bullwinkle star in a one-page Cheerios ad. 36 pages, full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 341 VG- 3.5

Centerfold detached at one staple. Top staple damaged. Water damage.

Written by John Broome. Art by Carmine Infantino and Joe Giella. Cover by Carmine Infantino and Joe Giella. Disguised as Mr. DeNil, the Joker is contracted to make retro comedies for director Van-Van Laugh; he then commits crimes dressed as silent film comedians; he then tries to steal the Batmobile. Written by Gardner Fox. Art by Carmine Infantino and Sid Greene. The Elongated Man's Change-of-Face! starring Ralph Elongated Man Dibny. Rocky and Bullwinkle star in a one-page Cheerios ad. 36 pages, full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 359 CGC 0.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Centerfold missing.

Label #4589450003

Written by Gardner Fox. Art by Carmine Infantino and Sid Greene. Cover by Carmine Infantino and Murphy Anderson. 1st appearance of the new Batgirl (Barbara Gordon) in The Million Dollar Debut of Batgirl!; Batgirl goes to a costume party dressed as Batgirl; she sees Killer Moth attack Bruce Wayne. Written by Gardner Fox. Art by Murphy Anderson. Riddle of the Sleepytime Taxi!; Ralph Elongated Man Dibny and Sue fall asleep in the back seat of a taxi while going to a costume party; Ralph discovers that crooks criminals are putting passengers to sleep to copy secret documents. Cap's Hobby Hints activity page by Henry Boltinoff. Letter to the editor from comics writer Mark Evanier. 36 pages, full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 365 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white

Label #4635331008

Written by John Broome. Art by Sheldon Moldoff (ghosting for Bob Kane) and Joe Giella. Cover by Carmine Infantino and Murphy Anderson. The House the Joker Built!; the Joker sells Joker merchandise and makes a television show of Joker/Batman fights. Written by Gardner Fox. Art by Sid Greene. The Crooks Who Captured Themselves!; Ralph Elongated Man tries to stop bad guys from robbing a coin shop, but stops the police instead. Letters to the editor from comics writers Mike Friedrich and Mark Evanier. 36 pages, full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 411 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4652009011

Cover by Neal Adams. Ra's Al Ghul and the first appearance of his daughter, Talia, in "Into the Den of the Death-Dealers!," script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Bob Brown, inks by Dick Giordano; Batman scales the side of Gotham's Statue of Freedom for a secret meeting with an informant inside the torch; The informant wants police protection in exchange for turning over evidence on Doctor Darrk and the League of Assassins; Before the criminal can reveal anything however, an assassin sneaks into the chamber and stabs him from behind. "Cut... and Run!," script by Frank Robbins, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Dick Giordano; Continuing from last issue, Batgirl has stumbled upon criminal activity involving the latest fashion sensation of the worlds greatest fashion model Mamie Archeson, a discovery that has her strapped onto a fabric cutter by the crook known as Serpy. Letter of comment from letter hack Guy Lillian. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 411 GD+ 2.5

Water damage.

Cover by Neal Adams. Ra's Al Ghul and the first appearance of his daughter, Talia, in "Into the Den of the Death-Dealers!," script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Bob Brown, inks by Dick Giordano; Batman scales the side of Gotham's Statue of Freedom for a secret meeting with an informant inside the torch; The informant wants police protection in exchange for turning over evidence on Doctor Darrk and the League of Assassins; Before the criminal can reveal anything however, an assassin sneaks into the chamber and stabs him from behind. "Cut... and Run!," script by Frank Robbins, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Dick Giordano; Continuing from last issue, Batgirl has stumbled upon criminal activity involving the latest fashion sensation of the worlds greatest fashion model Mamie Archeson, a discovery that has her strapped onto a fabric cutter by the crook known as Serpy. Letter of comment from letter hack Guy Lillian. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 418 VF 8.0

52-page giant issue. Cover art by Neal Adams. "...And Be a Villain!", script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Dick Giordano; The Creeper is unable to transform back into his Jack Ryder identity and is being driven insane by Dr. Yatzs serum; But Yatzs son Ishmael has the Creeper steal for him, promising to cure him of his condition, and Batman becomes involved with the case as a result. "The Kingpin is Dead!", script by Frank Robbins, art by Don Heck; During the premiere of a new movie titled "The Stepfather" - based on the true story of the 1920's crime kingpin known as Floyd Marcus - premieres at a Gotham theater, Marcus (who is in attendance) is gunned down in cold blood upon his arrival; Recognizing the gunman as Marcus' step son Mike, Barbara Gordon changes into Batgirl to search his estate for proof linking him to the murder. "The Case of the Careless Caretaker," art by George Papp, reprinted from Gang Busters #40. "The Case of the Terrified Tenderfoot!", script by Joe Millard, pencils by Alex Toth, inks by Frank Giacoia, reprinted from Dale Evans Comics #1. Letters to the editor from cartoonist Fred Hembeck and comics writers Bob Rozakis and Denny O'Neil (!). 52 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 427 VG- 3.5

Cover by Mike Kaluta. "A Small Case of Murder!," script by Frank Robbins, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Dick Giordano; Batman investigates the case of a toy manufacturer murdered by a gun-wielding toy doll. "I Wake Up Dying!," script by Frank Robbins, art by Don Heck; Jason Bard is set up for a killing after being hired to find a gangsters lost wife. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 431 VG/FN 5.0

Cover by Mike Kaluta. "This Murder Has Been Censored," script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Murphy Anderson; At a resort, Batman investigates the murder of a man with a "Censored" stamp on his forehead. "Crime on My Hands!", script by Frank Robbins, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Murphy Anderson; A bartender to whom Jason Bard once gave a business card turns up dead with a message written on the card, and Bard seeks his killer. Letter to the editor from Bob Rozakis. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 432 FN/VF 7.0

Cover by Dick Giordano. "The Great Rip-Off Mystery!", script by Frank Robbins, pencils by Bob Brown, inks by Murphy Anderson; Batman sets out to crack the case of a murdered courier carrying a briefcase full of torn halves of paper currency. "Suddenly... the Witness Vanished!", script by Elliot Maggin, art by Murphy Anderson; Jean Loring questions her client, Henry Norton, during a trial; He is accused of stealing a first-edition copy of Carl Sandburg's poetry and microfilm copies of every issue of the Ivy Town Herald since October 9, 1871; Henry refuses to answer Jean's questions and when the judge demands answers, Henry begins to glow stating that he is leaving the courtroom and has a date with a hog-butcher; Ray Palmer, who was watching the proceedings waiting to have lunch with Jean, sneaks away and changes to the Atom. Letter to the editor from comics writer Mike Barr. Amusing ad for a record album, "71 Rock Hits." What counted as a "rock" hit? "Go Away Little Girl" by Donny Osmond, "Knock Three Times" by Tony Orlando and Dawn, and "I Think I Love You" by the Partridge Family. No kiddin'! 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 438 CGC 0.5

Paper: Off white to white

Back cover missing.

Label #4687374006

100 Page Super Spectacular issues begin. Cover by Mike Kaluta. "A Monster Walks Wayne Manor!", script by Archie Goodwin, art by Jim Aparo; Batman tries to learn the identity of a monster which is stalking the old Wayne mansion, and who has injured Alfred. "World of the Magic Atom!", script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Sid Greene; reprinted from Atom #19; Biff Barker and his gang are scoping out the security of the Ivy Town National Trust Bank, wondering how they are ever going to break through its security; Much to their surprise, when Biff rests his hand on the front door, his hand somehow passes right through it; featuring Zatanna. "The Men Who Moved the World!" starring Hawkman, script by Gardner Fox, art by Joe Kubert; reprinted from Brave and the Bold #44. "Gotham Gang Line-Up!" starring Batman and Robin, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (ghosting for Bob Kane), inks by Joe Giella, reprinted from Detective Comics #328. 1972 Shazam Awards: Behind the Scenes at the DC Comic World article, art by Ross Andru and Bernie Wrightson. "Chapter Two, The Manhunter File," script by Archie Goodwin, art by Walter Simonson. Letter to the editor from comics writer Bob Rozakis. 100 pgs., full color. $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 443 VG/FN 5.0

96 Page Super Spectacular. Batman/Manhunter crossover in "Gotterdammerung" (script by Archie Goodwin, art by Walt Simonson). Two Simonson pin-ups. Reprints: the Spectre (from More Fun Comics 65; art by Bernard Baily), Golden Age Green Lantern in "The End of Sports" (from All-American Comics 98; art by Alex Toth), the Creeper in "The Coming of the Creeper" (from Showcase 73; script by Don Segall, art by Steve Ditko), and Batman and Robin in "The Secret of Hunter's Inn!" (from Batman 18). Simonson contents page illustration. Jim Aparo cover. 100 pgs. Cover price $0.60.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 462 VF 8.0

Cover by Ernie Chan (as Ernie Chua). "Kill Batman - In Triplicate," script by Bob Rozakis and Michael Uslan, pencils by Ernie Chan (as Ernie Chua), inks by Frank McLaughlin; Per last two issues, Captain Stingaree believes that there are secretly three Batmen (all brothers) and has already captured two; This issue begins with Robin, having received an anonymous tip about the HQ of a Hudson University drug operation, goes through the snow to a cabin; As he approaches, an avalanche of snow lands on him; Early the next morning, Batman gets a call from Commissioner Gordon saying that a block of ice, in which Robin is embedded, is sitting on police HQ's doorstep; Batman arrives as do three criminals who attempt to steal the block of ice. "Clue of the Talking Orchid!" script by Bob Rozakis, pencils by Union Studio, inks by Vince Colletta; Ralph and Sue attend the New York Film Festival and are approached by an old woman calling herself Orchid Annie who wants to steal Sue an Orchid Corsage which Ralph buys; During the film, Ralph and Sue hear a voice from the corsage mentioning a kidnapping; Ralph changes to Elongated Man and goes looking for Orchid Annie and discovers her to be a man in disguise. Justice For All Includes Children 6 public service announcement, pencils by Neal Adams. 36 pgs., full color. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 466 VF- 7.5

Cover pencils by Ernie Chan, inks by Vince Colletta. "Signalman Steals the Spotlight!" script by Len Wein, pencils by Ernie Chan, inks by Vince Colletta; Signalman returns to Gotham City to commit grand robberies, battle Batman, and place his foe within a deathtrap - the Bat-Signal itself. "Take Me Out of the Ball Game," script by Bob Rozakis, pencils by Marshall Rogers, inks by Terry Austin; Elongated Man, trying to get Green Arrow to help him catch Calculator, accompanies the archer to the Worlds Series game, at which he is to throw out the first ball; When two balls thrown by GA vanish, Green Arrow is confronted by Calculator himself, who has captured the baseballs with his strange headgear device. Elongated Man finds himself powerless to pursue the villain directly. Hostess Fruit Pies ad starring The Joker, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Vince Colletta. 36 pgs., full color. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 475 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4689896007

Cover pencils by Marshall Rogers, inks by Terry Austin. "The Laughing Fish!", script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Marshall Rogers, inks by Terry Austin; The Joker gives fish everywhere his face, then tries to claim copyright to his image; And he will kill anyone who gets in the way of his plan. Letter from comics writer Adam Castro. Aquaman stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "Mera Meets the Manta Men." 36 pgs., full color. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 476 VG+ 4.5

Cover pencils by Marshall Rogers, inks by Terry Austin. "Sign of the Joker!" script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Marshall Rogers, inks by Terry Austin; Hugo Strange takes his revenge on Rupert Thorne, Silver St. Cloud makes a decision about her future, and Batman puts an end to the Joker's latest scheme. Letter from comics historian Peter Sanderson. Article by Jenette Kahn about the comic "Superman Vs. Muhammad Ali." Aquaman stars in a one-page Hostess ad, "Mera Meets the Manta Men." 36 pgs., full color. $0.35. Cover price $0.35.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 524D VF 8.0

Direct Edition. Cover pencils by Ed Hannigan, inks by Dick Giordano. "Deathgrip," script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Don Newton, inks by Dick Giordano; Story continued from Batman #357. Batman escapes the Squids giant-squid deathtrap, but the Squid himself is assassinated by Croc. "Mob Rule! II: Heat of the Moment!", script by Joey Cavalieri, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Ron Randall; Green Arrow finally defeats the Executrix with reflector-signal arrows and pumps her for information about Machiavelli; In the meantime, Machiavelli is huddling with the Wall Street Irregulars and convinces them that criminals can run Star Citys government better than its elected officials; Later, Machiavelli and his group crash a town meeting on the anti-strike clause, at which the villain gives a political speech and is greeted with Mac for mayor! cries. 1st appearance Jason Todd (cameo only). 36 pgs., full color. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 532 FN/VF 7.0

Last 60c cover-priced issue. "Laugh, Killer, Laugh!" Story by Doug Moench. Art by Gene Colan and Bob Smith. Vicki Vale is tied to the train tracks of Joker's amusement park from hell. Can the Caped Crusader free himself in time to save the woman he loves from a horrible fate? Plus, Green Arrow's arms caper concludes in "Soft Target!" Story by Joey Cavalieri. Art by Jerome Moore, Adrian Gonzales, and Sal Trapani. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.60.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 561ZELLERS VF- 7.5

Full size promotional comic given away by Zeller's Store in Canada. 36 pgs.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 570 VF 8.0

The Joker is delirious with delight at learning the secret identities of Batman and Robin, just as the Dynamic Duo crash his lair in order to rescue Catwoman in "The Last Laugh!" Part 2 of 2, continued from the previous issue. Script by Mike W. Barr, art & cover by Alan Davis & Paul Neary. 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) 575D FN+ 6.5

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) 577D FN/VF 7.0

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) Canadian Price Variant 566 CGC 6.5

Paper: White

Canadian Price Variant.

Label #4104339009

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Canadian Edition. Cover art by Dick Giordano. As Batman #400 looms, this issue takes a look at the Dark Knight's Rogues Gallery! in "Know Your Foes," script by Doug Moench, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Bob Smith; starring Joker, Penguin, Killer Moth, Black Mask, Two-Face, Mad Hatter, Deadshot, Ras Al Ghul, Nocturna, Poison Ivy, Riddler, Killer Krock, Mr. Freeze and others. "Old Enemies Die Hard," script by Joey Cavalieri pencils by Jerome Moore, inks by Dell Barras; Oliver Queen discovers his apartment burglarized and his answering machine torn up, but he manages to play the tape on another machine and hears Onyxs voice telling him that she is in Tommys music store and that she has been followed by someone; In the music store, Tommy and Onyx share their first kiss, but, minutes later, a powerful villain named Barricade breaks in, battles Onyx, and snatches her headband away; Green Arrow, who has just arrived on the scene, knocks the headband away from him with an arrow. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.95.

Detective Comics (2016 3rd Series) 1000I.DF.SIGNED FN- 5.5

Includes DF COA.

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Dynamic Forces edition signed by Jock and limited to 120 copies with certificate of authenticity. Cover by Jock. 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) 1000SCORPION.BLANK CBCS ART Witnessed Sig Mahnke/Capullo/Fife (with sketch) Scorpion Blank Variant

Paper: White

Witnessed Sigs: Doug Mahnke & Greg Capullo on 10/5/2019 & Jay Fife (with sketch) on 1/4/2020. Black Blank Variant.

Label #20-0761B0B-008

Scorpion Comics exclusive blank 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 Lot of 10

Issues 468, 473, 477, 478, 479, 480, 481, 483, 484, and 489 of Detective Comics (1937 1st Series). Most will grade in the GD to VG range with #477, and #478 grading FN.

Detective Comics Lot of 4

Issues 575D, 576D, 577D, and 578D of Detective Comics (1937 1st Series). Most will grade in the FN to VF range.

Dime Mystery Magazine (1932-1950 Dime Mystery Book Magazine - Popular) Pulp Vol. 32 #2 FR 1.0

Lateral spine break. Cover oxidation.

Volume 32, Issue 2 - September, 1945. 6.75" x 9", 100 pages, B&W. Cover price $0.15.

DNAgents (1983) 24 VG+ 4.5

Cover by Dave Stevens. While the DNAgents, with Crossfire's help, try to track down the Detonator, a magazine publisher makes Rainbow a tempting offer in an untitled story. Script by Mark Evanier and art by Mitch Schauer, Willie Blyberg & Dan Spiegle. Cover price $1.50.

DNAgents (1983) Promotional Poster

High quality print on poster stock. Poster is folded as originally issued. 11" X 17".

Doc Savage (1933-1949 Street & Smith^) Pulp Vol. 1 #2 FR/GD 1.5

Full spine split, front and back cover adhered with glue, heavy interior oxidation and edge chipping.

Doc Savage Lot of 8

Issues 1, 2, 10-12, 14, and 15 of Doc Savage (1988 2nd DC Series); and 1 of Doc Savage (1988 DC) Annual. Most will grade in the FN range.

Doctor Strange (1968 1st Series) 169 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white

Label #4697725020

Doctor Strange stories continued from Strange Tales. 1st Doctor Strange in his own title. Cover art by Dan Adkins. The Coming of... Dr. Strange, script by Roy Thomas, art by Dan Adkins; Origin of Dr. Strange retold; Stephen Strange seeks out the Ancient One in Himalayas in hope of a cure for his damaged nerves; He discovers that Baron Mordo, a pupil of the Ancient One, is plotting to kill his teacher; Strange warns the Ancient One and then asks to study the mystic arts. House ad for Amazing Spider-Man #61 and Thor #152. Letter to the editor from comics historian George Olshevski. 36 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Doctor Strange (1968 1st Series) 170 CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Label #4693083021

Cover art by Dan Adkins. To Dream-- Perchance to Die!, script by Roy Thomas, art by Dan Adkins; Dr. Strange battles against Nightmare within the mind of the Ancient One. 32 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Doctor Strange (1968 1st Series) 170 VG- 3.5

Cover art by Dan Adkins. To Dream-- Perchance to Die!, script by Roy Thomas, art by Dan Adkins; Dr. Strange battles against Nightmare within the mind of the Ancient One. 32 pgs. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Doctor Strange (1968 1st Series) 171 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4697726002

Cover art by Dan Adkins. In the Shadow of... Death!, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Tom Palmer, inks by Dan Adkins; Strange, with Victoria Bentley as his mystic consort, seeks Clea in the Realm Unknown, only to confront Dormammu! Cover price $0.12.

Doctor Strange (1974 2nd Series) 1 VF 8.0

First appearance of the Silver Dagger in the beginning of a classic Dr. Strange storyline, Through an Orb Darkly!, script by Steve Englehart (co-plot, script) and Frank Brunner (co-plot), pencils by Frank Brunner, inks by Dick Giordano; Silver Dagger infiltrates the Sanctum Sanctorum, throws silver dagger into Strange's back, and takes the Eye of Agamotto amulet and Clea; Strange is pulled into necromantic Orb of Agamotto and cryptic hookah-smoking caterpillar (first appearance); continued from Marvel Premiere 14. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #23 (Sgt. Fury). Cover price $0.25.

Doctor Strange (1974 2nd Series) 1 VG 4.0

First appearance of the Silver Dagger in the beginning of a classic Dr. Strange storyline, Through an Orb Darkly!, script by Steve Englehart (co-plot, script) and Frank Brunner (co-plot), pencils by Frank Brunner, inks by Dick Giordano; Silver Dagger infiltrates the Sanctum Sanctorum, throws silver dagger into Strange's back, and takes the Eye of Agamotto amulet and Clea; Strange is pulled into necromantic Orb of Agamotto and cryptic hookah-smoking caterpillar (first appearance); continued from Marvel Premiere 14. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #23 (Sgt. Fury). Cover price $0.25.

Doctor Strange (1974 2nd Series) 2 FN- 5.5

Cover art by Frank Brunner. A Separate Reality!, script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Frank Brunner, inks by Dick Giordano; Strange battles the Soul-Eater; Tea party at the White Queen's (Valkyrie) castle, with Silver Surfer, Hulk, Sub-Mariner, Hawkeye, Spider-Man, Black Panther, Nick Fury, Ant-Man...Green Lantern?!; First appearance of the Knights of the Rostrum [unreal versions of Spider-Man, the Defenders (the Silver Surfer, the Sub-Mariner, the Hulk), Hawkeye, Nick Fury, the Black Panther, Ant-Man, and Captain Midnight] and the White Queen (an unreal version of the Valkyrie); Silver Dagger appearance. Considered an unofficial Crossover due to gloved hand wearing Green Lantern Ring on page 16 Cover price $0.25.

Doctor Strange (1974 2nd Series) 3 FN 6.0

Most of this issue reprints "The Domain of the Dread Dormammu" (from Strange Tales 126) and "Duel With the Dread Dormammu" (from ST 127) by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko. There is a page and a half of new material, "Amidst the Madness," with script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Frank Brunner, inks by Alan Weiss. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #14 (The Living Mummy). Brunner cover. Cover price $0.25.

Doctor Strange (1974 2nd Series) 4 VF- 7.5

Cover art by Frank Brunner. ...Where Bound'ries...Decay, script by Steve Englehart (co-plot, script) and Frank Brunner (co-plot), pencils by Frank Brunner, inks by Dick Giordano and Bob Wiacek [as Crusty Bunkers]; Strange confronts Death, takes refuge inside form of Eternity. Strange fears Death no longer, & he Dies!!; Strange beholds Ancient One, who tells Strange he has won first in series of trials as Sorcerer Supreme; Ankh appears on Strange's forehead; Appearances by Clea, Eternity, and the Silver Dagger. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #33 (Sue Richards, Invisible Girl; Jack Kirby art?). Cover price $0.25.

Doctor Strange (1974 2nd Series) 6 VF- 7.5

Cover art by Frank Brunner. Dormammu and Umar return in Life High the Veil of Fears!, script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Klaus Janson; Umar the Unrelenting attacks Strange; Mother Earth warns Clea of an unnatural growth, & Dormammu emerges from the Earth. Cameos by Loki, the Watcher, the Vision, the Scarlet Witch, and Captain America. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series A #37 (The Watcher by John Buscema). Cover price $0.25.

Doctor Strange (1974 2nd Series) 7 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #4702113018

Cover art by John Romita. The Demon Fever!, script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by John Romita Sr.; Strange travels to Dark Dimension, where he is overcome by Umar & Orini; Strange is drained of magical knowledge by the G'uranthic Guardian; Orini revealed to be Clea's father; appearance by Dormammu; cameo by the Scarlet Witch. The story continues in Giant-Size Avengers 4. Letter to the editor from comics historian Peter Sanderson. Cover price $0.25.

Doctor Strange (1974 2nd Series) 8 VF- 7.5

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Tom Palmer. Rights of Passage, script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Tom Palmer; Dr. Strange and Clea battle Dormammu and Umar; Clea confronts her father Orini. Strange & Clea perform pagan ritual, & G'uranthic Guardian dumps Strange's stolen power into Clea; Strange reclaims power from Clea, & they leave Dark Dimension, Clea bound to her past no more; Clea origin. The story continues from Giant-Size Avengers 4. Cover price $0.25.

Doctor Strange (1974 2nd Series) 9 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4702113019

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Dan Adkins. Consummation, script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Frank Chiaramonte; Dormammu emerges in Arizona, & Umar steals his strength; Strange transfers power to Clea, who frees Mother Earth; Mother Earth bonds the power of all creatures of Earth (including you, the reader) against Dormammu; Umar origin; Umar is revealed to by Clea's mother. Letters to the editor from Dean Mullaney (Eclipse Comics) and comics historian Peter Sanderson. 32 pgs. Cover price $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Doctor Strange (1974 2nd Series) 9 VF- 7.5

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Dan Adkins. Consummation, script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Frank Chiaramonte; Dormammu emerges in Arizona, & Umar steals his strength; Strange transfers power to Clea, who frees Mother Earth; Mother Earth bonds the power of all creatures of Earth (including you, the reader) against Dormammu; Umar origin; Umar is revealed to by Clea's mother. Letters to the editor from Dean Mullaney (Eclipse Comics) and comics historian Peter Sanderson. 32 pgs. Cover price $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Doctor Strange (1974 2nd Series) 13 FN 6.0

Cover pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Tom Palmer. Planet Earth is No More!, script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Tom Palmer; Strange enters Dimension of Dreams, defeats Nightmare, & releases Eternity. Nightmare had caused Eternity to dream the end of the Earth; The Ancient One intervenes, & Eternity recreates Earth. Appearance by Clea. Story continues in Tomb of Dracula 44. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp series B #72 (Thor by Jack Kirby). Cover price $0.25.