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Batman Road to No Man's Land Omnibus HC (2020 DC) 1-REP NM 9.4

2nd and later printings. Collects Azrael Agent of the Bat (1995-2003) #40 and 47-52, Batman (1940-2011) #554-562, Batman: Arkham Asylum - Tales of Madness (1998), Batman: Blackgate - Isle of Men (1998), Batman: Huntress/Spoiler - Blunt Trauma (1998), Batman: Shadow of the Bat (1992-2000) #73-82, Catwoman (1993-2001 2nd Series) #56-57, Detective Comics (1937-2011 1st Series) #719-722 and 724-729, Nightwing (1996-2009) #19-20, Robin (1993-2009) #52-54, and The Batman Chronicles (1995) #12 and 14-15.

Cover by Glen Orbik and Laurel Blechman.

The No Man's Land story defined an era of the Batman books, and the massive tale is collected in this omnibus edition.

Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 1,256 pages, full color.

Credits:

Written by Dennis O'Neil, Doug Moench, Chuck Dixon, Alan Grant, Devin Grayson, Bruce Canwell, Kelley Puckett, and Greg Rucka.

Art by Roger Robinson, James Pascoe, Klaus Janson, Sal Buscema, John Beatty, Norm Breyfogle, Joe Rubinstein, Vince Giarrano, Jim Aparo, Bob Hall, David Roach, Dave Taylor, Eduardo Barreto, Bill Sienkiewicz, Mark Buckingham, Wayne Faucher, Robert Campanella, Jim Balent, John Stanisci, Flint Henry, Bob McLeod, Graham Nolan, James Hodgkins, William Rosado, Tom Palmer, Brian Stelfreeze, Scott McDaniel, Karl Story, Staz Johnson, Stan Woch, Marcos Martin, Drew Geraci, Joe Staton, Roger Cruz, Sean Parsons, and Bill Sienkiewicz.

Cover price $125.00.

Batman Shadow of the Bat (1992) 0 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4657809017

Continued from Batman (1940) #0. While surveying the aftermath of his decisive showdown with Azrael, Bruce Wayne looks back on his solitary youth. He recalls those years spent honing his body and mind for the day he would take his long-buried grief and rage to the streets of Gotham City. Plus, more hints of the dark secret in Batman's past are revealed. Continues in Detective Comics (1937- ) #0. Written by Alan Grant, with art by Bret Blevins. Painted cover by Brian Stelfreeze. New Format. Cover price $1.95.

Batman Shadow of the Bat (1992) 1U.N CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #2123175020

Newsstand Unbagged Edition. Part 1 of the 4-part "The Last Arkham." Arkham Asylum has a new warden, Jeremiah Arkham, the nephew of the asylum's founder, Amadeus. And Jeremiah's big plans for Gotham's madhouse include incarcerating Batman. Written by Alan Grant, with art by Norm Breyfogle. Painted cover by Brian Stelfreeze. New Format. Cover price $1.50.

Batman Shadow of the Bat (1992) 35D CGC 9.6 Austin Variant

Paper: White

Variant Cover.

Label #4665284008

Part 2 of the 4-part 'Troika,' continued from Batman (1940) #515. A new era is under way for the Dark Knight, with the return of Bruce Wayne as Batman in a new costume! Batman's war against the renegade Russians seeking to take over Gotham's underworld escalates in a brutal battle with Colonel Vega. Continues in Detective Comics (1937- ) #682. Written by Alan Grant, with art by the new regular art team of Barry Kitson and Ray McCarthy. #35A multilevel embossed, spot-varnished cover by Kitson and Terry Austin. New Format. Cover price $2.95.

Batman Spawn (2023 DC) 1CUSTOM.B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Foil Edition

Label #4306261003

McFarlane Toys Store Exclusive Action Figure Foil Cover. Reprints Batman Spawn (2022 DC) #1. Story by Todd McFarlane. Art by Greg Capullo and Todd McFarlane.

Batman Spawn (2023 DC) 1L CGC 9.8 Fabok B&W 1:25 Variant

Paper: White

Fabok Sketch Cover.

Label #4191808018

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Todd McFarlane. Art by Greg Capullo. Cover by Jason Fabok. Two dark heroes, cursed by tragedy, find their paths again crossing...but not by choice! What sinister foe is at work, pitting the Dark Knight against the Hellspawn? From the shadows of Gotham City to New York City, this epic event is the blockbuster you've been waiting almost two decades for! 48 pages, full color. Rated Teen Cover price $6.99.

Batman Spawn War Devil (1994) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4135054012

This is the team-up fans everywhere have been demanding. Batman enters a deadly web of violence and horror when he encounters the mysterious Spawn, an enemy of evil as grim and menacing as the Dark Knight himself. Driven by strange visions, Spawn has come to Gotham City in search of clues to his lost life. Worlds collide as Batman and Spawn clash in a ferocious battle. But a puzzling rash of disappearing bodies and the sudden arrival of the living dead draw the cowled crusaders into a madman's sinister scheme. Someone in Gotham City is working to hasten the Devil's War - a conflagration that Spawn must avoid at all costs. And if Batman and Spawn can't join forces against their common enemy, Spawn's soul is lost...and Gotham City is doomed! Written by Alan Grant, Doug Moench and Chuck Dixon, with art and wraparound cover by Klaus Janson. Prestige Format. Cover price $4.95.

Batman Special (1984) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4361171024

Origin and first appearance of the Wrath in "The Player on the Other Side!" Script by Mike Barr, pencils by Michael Golden, inks by Golden and Mike DeCarlo. Batman origin retold. Golden cover. NOTE: Threads of this story carry over into Batman Confidential (2006) #13-16. Cover price $1.25.

Batman Streets of Gotham (2009) 1A CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4660189021

Written by Paul Dini and Marc Andreyko. Art by Dustin Nguyen and Derek Fridolfs and Georges Jeanty and Karl Story. Cover by Dustin Nguyen An all-new Batman series by the DETECTIVE COMICS creative team of Paul Dini and Dustin Nguyen! As a new Batman rises on the streets of Gotham City, the heroes, villains and citizens take notice. How will the police feel about this new Batman, and can he control the crime in Gotham the way the old Batman did? This new series also features a regular ongoing co-feature starring Manhunter written by Marc Andreyko and illustrated by Georges Jeanty (Buffy Season 8)! Kate Spencer lost a friend during the chaos of BATTLE FOR THE COWL, and now she wants payback. As usual, she'll use any means necessary to get it! 40 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Batman Superman (2013 DC) 3C CGC 9.8 JSA Pak

Paper: White

Greg Pak Authenticated Autograph. Sketch Cover.

Label #4636236002

Limited 1 for 100 Variant Cover by Jae Lee. (W) Greg Pak. (A) Jae Lee, Yildiray Cinar. It's a showdown that could shatter two worlds when Batman and Superman battle the Superman and Batman of Earth 2! Cover price $3.99.

Batman Superman Wonder Woman Trinity (2003) 2 CGC 9.9

Paper: White

Label #0061694011

WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY MATT WAGNER; COVER BY WAGNER In stores July 30. Matt Wagner's (Grendel, Mage) tale of Superman and Batman's first encounter with Wonder Woman continues! Superman pursues a nuclear threat as the Purge comes to Gotham, and the villain's plot to bring about global chaos creeps closer to fruition! Wonder Woman finds herself alone against the twisted fury of Bizarro! And can Batman find a rogue missile in time to avert catastrophe in the city he has sworn to protect? FC, 64 PG. (2 OF 3) PRESTIGE FORMAT $6.95 Cover price $6.95.

Batman Superman World's Finest (2022 DC) 34E CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Georgiev Variant Cover.

Label #4558454012

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Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Mark Waid. Art by Fran Galan. Cover by Vasco Georgiev. PET-AGEDDON! The Super-Pets have gone berserk, Metropolis and Gotham City stand on the verge of ruin, and the world's only hope is...the Batgirl/Olsen team? It's a comedy of terrors as--wait, is that a flying monkey in a red cape...? 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Batman Sword of Azrael (1992) 4 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4665284009

Azrael. Batman. The demon Biis...their three-way conflict ends in a fiery cataclysm beneath an oil refinery in the Southwestern USA. What emerges are two new allies, separated by a shadow of violence, bound by a shared secret...the identity of the man behind the Dark Knight's mask! The conclusion to this miniseries leads into Batman (1940) #488. Written by Dennis O'Neil, with art and cover by Joe Quesada and Kevin Nowlan. New Format. Cover price $1.75.

Batman the Adventures Continue (2020 DC) 1B CGC 9.4 Mora Variant

Paper: White

Variant Cover.

Label #4660637014

Written by Paul Dini and Alan Burnett. Art by Ty Templeton. Cover by Dan Mora. From the visionary producers of Batman: The Animated Series come all-new stories in this seminal animated world. In this opening chapter, Wayne Enterprises in Gotham City is attacked by a giant robot that steals an entire room from the laboratory. Who's controlling the robot? How will Batman stop the mechanized menace? And what does it all have to do with Lex Luthor's sudden appearance in Gotham? 32 pages. full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Batman The Dark Knight Returns (1986) 1-1ST VF- 7.5 1st Printing

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) 1-1ST VG+ 4.5 1st Printing

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 9.8 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 #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 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 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.

Robin and Batman (2022 DC) 1C CGC 9.8 Albuquerque 1:25 Variant

Paper: White

Albuquerque Variant Cover.

Label #3981711018

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Jeff Lemire. Art by Dustin Nguyen. Cover by Rafael Albuquerque. The legendary story of Batman and Robin has reached nearly mythic proportions: the crime-fighting Dynamic Duo, always one step ahead of the criminals they pursue and never meeting a case too big. This isnt that story. This is the story of a young Dick Grayson, newly orphaned, struggling to find his way in a strange, difficult, dark new world…This is the story of Robin and Batman. The bestselling creative team behind the Eisner-winning Descender, Jeff Lemire and Dustin Nguyen, reunite in Gotham City to tell the story of a remarkable young man learning to navigate an incredible new world! 40 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $5.99.

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.