Batman (1940) comic books graded by CBCS
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Item #60487681
Tags: BatmanBatman (1940) 181 CBCS 4.5
1st app. Poison Ivy
Paper: Off white to white
Label #23-493D523-002
Starts Jul 6 The 1st appearance of Poison Ivy. Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Murphy Anderson. "Beware of--Poison Ivy!", script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane), inks by Joe Giella; While Bruce and Dick are attending an art show, a woman shows up, claiming to be the greatest criminal of those currently residing in Gotham. Centerspread is a great two-page color poster of Batman and Robin, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Murphy Anderson. "The Perfect Crime--Slightly Imperfect!", script by Gardner Fox, inks by Sid Greene; At the latest meeting of the Anaylists, Kaye announces that she didn't write her latest book, and seems to be threatened by a voice from her brooch; Batman has a feeling that the Kaye at the meeting is an imposter, so he looks into the matter. Letter from future comics writer Mike Friedrich. Rocky and Bullwinkle star in a one-page Cheerios ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.
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Item #61046399
Tags: BatmanBatman (1940) 423D CBCS 9.0 1st Printing
Paper: White
Direct Edition
Label #24-0DCD0E5-003
Starts Jul 6 Direct Edition. Three cops relate three tales of the Dark Knight, revealing different facets of Batman's character, in "You Shoulda Seen Him..." Script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Dave Cockrum, inks by Mike DeCarlo. Todd McFarlane cover. 1st printing. NOTE: Most issues from 397-432 were reprinted in 1989 and sold in multipacks. These 2nd and 3rd prints have back cover ads dated 1989. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.
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Item #56906487
Tags: BatmanBatman (1940) 443 CBCS 9.8
This item's CBCS grade equals the top CGC census grade.
Paper: White
Direct Edition.
Label #21-198539E-006
Starts Jul 6 Crimesmith enlists others to carry out robberies, and doesn't suffer betrayal well, in "The Coming Of Crimesmith". Part 1 of 2, continued next issue. Script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Jim Aparo, inks by Mike DeCarlo. Insert comic: 16-page promotion for Lightning Racers race car toys. Val Semeiks/Michael Bair cover. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.00.
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Item #57953675
Tags: BatmanBatman (1940) 445 CBCS 9.8 1st Printing
This item's CBCS grade equals the top CGC census grade.
Paper: White
Direct Edition.
Label #21-1984276-024
Starts Jul 6 Cover by Brian Bolland. "When the Earth Dies! Chapter One: Red Square! Bloody Square!" starrubg Slasher, Com. Gordon, Alfred, and Vicki Vale; script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Jim Aparo, inks by Mike DeCarlo; Batman travels to the Soviet Union to track down the KGBeast's protege the NKVDemon, who is on a murdering spree; The brutal fight that ensues nearly costs Batman his life; Demon (protege of KGBeast, NOT Etrigan) appearance. "From the Den" column by Denny O'Neil. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.00.
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Item #58028511
Tags: BatmanBatman (1940) 469 CBCS 9.8
This item's CBCS grade equals the top CGC census grade.
Paper: White
Direct Edition.
Label #21-2599D8C-018
Starts Jul 6 Part 3 of the 3-part 'Shadow Box,' continued from the previous issue. King Snake wants Robin dead, but he'll have to go through Batman to get him...while the murderous Lynx does her best to help destroy the Boy Wonder. Written by Chuck Dixon, with art by Tom Lyle and Scott Hanna. Cover by Lyle. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.00.