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Batman The Dark Knight Returns (1986) 2-1ST.D CGC 9.8 Miller Variant 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #109028-001

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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.

Batman The Dark Knight Returns (1986) 3-1ST CGC 9.8 Miller Variant 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #4630917003

1st printing. NOTE: 2nd printing of #3 is clearly labeled as such on the inside cover. "Hunt The Dark Knight," script and pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Klaus Janson and Frank Miller; Batman battles the Joker, who has convinced his psychiatrist, Dr. Bartholomew Wolper, that he is sane and regretful; Seeking to discredit Batman, Wolper exhibits the Joker on a late-night show ("David Endochrine", parodying Late Night with David Letterman) to try and show that the Joker is actually a victim of Batman's own psychosis; As the police attack Batman, the Joker murders everyone in the studio; Batman follows him to Selina Kyle's place, where the former Catwoman has become a depressed alcoholic; Superman is introduced as an undercover agent for the American government. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.95.

Batman The Dark Knight Returns (1986) 3-1ST CGC 9.0 Miller Variant 1st Printing

Paper: White

Slab: Chipped/broken bracket

Label #4550111022

1st printing. NOTE: 2nd printing of #3 is clearly labeled as such on the inside cover. "Hunt The Dark Knight," script and pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Klaus Janson and Frank Miller; Batman battles the Joker, who has convinced his psychiatrist, Dr. Bartholomew Wolper, that he is sane and regretful; Seeking to discredit Batman, Wolper exhibits the Joker on a late-night show ("David Endochrine", parodying Late Night with David Letterman) to try and show that the Joker is actually a victim of Batman's own psychosis; As the police attack Batman, the Joker murders everyone in the studio; Batman follows him to Selina Kyle's place, where the former Catwoman has become a depressed alcoholic; Superman is introduced as an undercover agent for the American government. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.95.

Batman the Joker War Zone (2020 DC) 1A CGC 9.8 Oliver

Paper: White

Label #3736883035

Cover by Ben Oliver. Written by James Tynion IV, John Ridley, Joshua Williamson and Sam Johns. Art by Guillem March, Olivier Coipel, David Lafuente, Laura Braga and James Stokoe. Gotham City is a battleground as The Joker takes over the Wayne fortune and wages a street war against the Dark Knight and his allies! Enter the war zone with short stories featuring characters like Cassandra Cain, Stephanie Brown and Luke Fox and see how they're fighting back in a city under siege! Also, the brutal full debut of the mysterious new anti-hero known as Clownhunter! Featuring: The Joker and Bane in "A Serious House" by James Tynion IV and Guillem March; Batwing (Luke Fox) in "Family Ties" by John Ridley and Olivier Coipel; Spoiler (Stephanie Brown) and Orphan (Cassandra Cain) in "The Symbol" by Joshua Williamson and David Lafuente; Poison Ivy in "Ashes of Eden" by Sam Johns and Laura Braga; and Clownhunter in "Clown Hunt" by James Tynion IV and James Stokoe. 48 pages, full color. Ages 13+ Cover price $5.99.

Batman The Killing Joke (1988) 1-1ST CGC 9.8 Bolland Variant 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #4609864023

1st Printing. Batman matches wits with his arch nemesis The Joker in this critically acclaimed, prestige format one-shot. He also laughs at one of his jokes. The book is infamous for the scene in which The Joker shoots and cripples Barbara Gordon, effectively ending her crime fighting career as Batgirl. Written by Alan Moore, with art by Brian Bolland. 52 pages, full color. NOTE: 1st Printing, title is printed in lime green embossed ink. All others are later printings. Cover price $3.50.

Batman The Killing Joke (1988) 1-1ST CGC 9.8 Bolland Variant 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #4629911010

1st Printing. Batman matches wits with his arch nemesis The Joker in this critically acclaimed, prestige format one-shot. He also laughs at one of his jokes. The book is infamous for the scene in which The Joker shoots and cripples Barbara Gordon, effectively ending her crime fighting career as Batgirl. Written by Alan Moore, with art by Brian Bolland. 52 pages, full color. NOTE: 1st Printing, title is printed in lime green embossed ink. All others are later printings. Cover price $3.50.

Batman vs. Predator (1991 1st Series) 1B CBCS 9.4 Suydam Predator Variant

Paper: White

Predator Cover.

Label #23-0F1235F-007

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Deluxe Edition (Prestige Format, squarebound). Written by Dave Gibbons. Art by Andy Kubert and Adam Kubert. Cover by Arthur Suydam. The hunter becomes the hunted as Batman, Earth's ultimate detective, is pitted against Predator, the galaxy's most ruthless hunter! Neither is known for their ability to compromise, assuring readers a break-neck paced three-issue series! Squarebound, 32 pages, FC. Cover price $4.95.

Batman vs. Predator (1991 1st Series) 2A CBCS 9.8 Suydam

Paper: White

Deluxe Edition.

Label #25-310C04E-006

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Deluxe Edition (Prestige Format, squarebound). Written by Dave Gibbons. Art by Andy Kubert and Adam Kubert. Cover by Arthur Suydam. The hunter becomes the hunted as the tale of Batman, Earth's ultimate detective, is pitted against Predator in the second installment of this blockbuster comics event. Squarebound, 32 pages, FC. Cover price $4.95.

Batman vs. Predator (1991 1st Series) 3A CBCS 9.8 Suydam

Paper: White

Deluxe Edition.

Label #25-310C04E-008

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Deluxe Edition (Prestige Format, squarebound). Written by Dave Gibbons. Art by Andy Kubert and Adam Kubert. Cover by Arthur Suydam. The final showdown takes place in the Batcave, as the wily Predator hitches a ride on the Batmobile. But man versus alien it isn't, as Batman discovers that Predator is not alone! Squarebound, 32 pages, FC. Cover price $4.95.

Deadpool Batman (2025 Marvel/DC) 1R CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Sketch Cover.

Label #4649006004

Limited 1 for 200 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Zeb Wells, Chip Zdarsky, Kelly Thompson, Kevin Smith, Al Ewing, Frank Miller, Ryan North. Art by Greg Capullo, Terry Dodson, Gurihiru, Adam Kubert, Dike Ruan, Frank Miller, Ryan Stegman. Cover by Greg Capullo. The crossover you've pined for but never thought possible: DEADPOOL and BATMAN cross swords and batarangs as MARVEL and DC unite for the first time in decades! WADE WILSON has been hired for a job in GOTHAM CITY, but will the WORLD'S GREATEST DETECTIVE help him or destroy him? The one-shot will also feature additional backup stories spotlighting other exciting Marvel and DC team-ups from a lineup of all-star talent, including Daredevil and GREEN ARROW by Kevin Smith and Adam Kubert, Captain America and Wonder Woman by Chip Zdarsky and Terry Dodson, and Jeff the Land Shark and Krypto by Kelly Thompson and Gurihiru. 64 pages, full color, Rated T+ Cover price $6.99.

Superman and Batman vs. Aliens and Predator (2007) 1 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Label #23-0F1235F-028

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Written by Mark Schultz. Art and cover by Ariel Olivetti. It's the battle you've been waiting for in a thrilling 2-issue miniseries by Mark Schultz (Cadillacs & Dinosaurs) with computer-generated painted art by Ariel Olivetti (SPACE GHOST)! They're back! The relentless killing machines known as Aliens and the unstoppable race of hunters called Predators have returned to Earth. But saying 'they're back' isn't quite accurate - Batman discovers that the two races, sealed away from the human population, have been here all along! Can he and Superman get them off our world before they threaten the planet's existence? Co-published with Dark Horse Comics. Prestige Format ? 48 pg (no ads), FC Edited by Joey Cavalieri Cover price $5.99.

Superman and Batman vs. Aliens and Predator (2007) 2 CBCS 9.6

Paper: White

Label #23-0F1235F-029

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Written by Mark Schultz. Art and cover by Ariel Olivetti. The action-packed conclusion of the 2-issue mélee! An entire colony of Earth's deadliest enemies has hidden themselves away for centuries...but now they're poised to overtake the planet - unless Earth's most resourceful heroes can stop them! Prestige Format ? 48 pg, FC Cover price $5.99.

Superman Batman (2003) 12 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4256037004

WRITTEN BY JEPH LOEB; ART AND COVER BY MICHAEL TURNER In stores July 21. The penultimate chapter of the thrilling 6-part story "The Supergirl from Krypton!" (5 of 6). Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman have traveled to Apokolips to rescue Kara Zor-El. But has she gone to the Darkseid? For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. $2.95 Cover price $2.95.