Batman (1940) comic books graded by CGC

Batman (1940) 0 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4659185005

Direct Edition. Written by Doug Moench, with art by Mike Manley and Joe Rubinstein. Cover by Manley. Looking back on his life, Bruce Wayne remembers how his parents' violent deaths at the hands of a two-bit gunman drove him to become the Dark Knight of Gotham City, and hints of a never-before revealed dark episode in Batman's early career are exposed, offering new insights into the character of the World's Greatest Detective. Continued in Batman Shadow of the Bat (1992) #0. Cover price $1.50.

Batman (1940) 3 CGC 9th Page Only

Paper: Off white to white

9th Page Only.

Label #4570497002

Cover pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Jerry Robinson. "The Strange Case of the Diabolical Puppet Master," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Jerry Robinson and George Roussos (backgrounds); The Caped Crusaders must stop the likes of the Puppet Master, who has set his sights on stealing the Voss Rifle, the Army's newly developed secret gun. "The Ugliest Man in the World," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Jerry Robinson and George Roussos (backgrounds); Batman confronts the ugliest man in the world, a man shunned by "normal" people he meets every day. "The Crime School for Boys!!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Jerry Robinson and George Roussos (backgrounds); Batman has to deal with the threat of a crime school upon the lives of young boys, a school designed how to teach those boys the ways of a criminal. Dinky one-page story by Henry Boltinoff. "A Blow For England" text story by Norman Goss, art by Raymond Perry. "The Batman Vs. the Cat-Woman!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Jerry Robinson and George Roussos (backgrounds); The Cat returns to plague members of the Diamond Syndicate in order to achieve a beautiful "diamond prize!" The Batman Says text article, Batman and Robin tell readers the negatives of crime and criminals. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Batman (1940) 54 CGC 4.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4652009016

Cover pencils by Win Mortimer, inks by Charles Paris. The Treasure Hunter!, art by Jim Mooney; A bad guy begins stealing valuable collectors items from rich people in Gotham City; Batman and Robin intervene. The Door Without a Key!, pencils by Bob Kane (Batman and Robin figures only) and Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Charles Paris; Bruce Wayne and Dick Grayson get lost in Florida and discover an ancient castle; As Batman and Robin, they find a long lost fugitive; When they return in the Batplane, they can't find castle. Wonder Drug article, art by Raymond Perry. Untitled two-page Varsity Vic story by Henry Boltinoff. The Amazing Masquerade!, pencils by Bob Kane (Batman and Robin figures only) and Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Charles Paris; Batman and Robin battle John Foster and the Human Spider Mob. Safety First public service announcement starring Superman, script by Jack Schiff, art by Wayne Boring. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Batman (1940) 100 CGC 3.0 Restored

Restored: C1

Paper: Off white

Restoration includes: small amount of color touch on cover.

Label #4652009002

This is the hard-to-find and much sought after 100th issue. The three Batman and Robin stories in this issue are all new and not reprints. Cover pencils by Bob Kane, Dick Sprang, and Win Mortimer, inks by Bob Kane, Dick Sprang, Win Mortimer, Jerry Robinson, and Charles Paris. "Batmantown, U.S.A.", pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; When the city of Plainville decides to change its name to Batmantown in order to attract residents, Batman figures that it will draw the criminal element instead. Pioneers of 1976! public service announcement with Binky. "The Hunters of Gotham City," pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; An accident at the docks in Gotham City allows several animals to escape into the city, but Batman discovers that they were released on purpose: for jewel smuggling! 2/3-page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. Detectives with Electric Eyes article by Jack Miller. "The Great Batman Contest," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Batman initiates a contest wherein boys submit their inventons in order to win a scholarship, while Batman hopes to find an invention that will serve him well in his crime fighting. 2/3-page O'Malley of the 4th Precinct story. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Batman (1940) 136 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white

Label #0276030011

Cover by Sheldon Moldoff. "The Case of the Crazy Crimes," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; To have "some fun," Bat-Mite creates a series of imaginary villains for the Batman to overcome. The Batman Whirly-Word Game puzzle page. Children of Tomorrow! public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Bernard Baily. "The Town that Hated Batman," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Batman visits an old mining town seeking a criminal, but when he begins asking questions about the man, the people become hostile toward the Caped Crusader. One-page Warden Willis story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Challenge of the Joker," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Batman faces the Joker, who, this time, uses the four basic elements to commit his crimes. One-page Strange Old Laws story by Henry Boltinoff. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Batman (1940) 137 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4652009015

Cover by Sheldon Moldoff. "Robin's New Boss," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Robin informs Batman that he is quitting the team to join up with a new crime fighter on the scene, Mr. Marvel, although Batman doesn't suspect the real reason why. Our American Heritage public service announcement, art by Bernard Baily. "The Bandit with 1,000 Brands," script by Bill Finger, art by Sheldon Moldoff; Batman faces a clever new foe that leaves cattle brands behind as clues. One-page Jail Jests story by Henry Boltinoff. "Teacher from the Stars," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Batman agrees to give an alien teacher and his students a tour of Gotham City, but when they begin to misbehave, it causes more than just a headache for the Caped Crusader. Statement of ownership; average sales 502,000. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Batman (1940) 171 CGC 4.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4684693002

1st Silver Age Riddler appearance (the question-marked criminal hadn't appeared in a Batman book since 1948). Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Murphy Anderson. What's Wrong with These Pictures! public service announcement, art by Bernard Baily. "Remarkable Ruse of the Riddler!" (the Batman TV pilot was based on this story), script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane), inks by Joe Giella; The Riddler is released from prison and informs the Dynamic Duo that he has turned from crime, and, as proof, leads them to the hideout of the Molehill Mob; But when the former felon begins deluging them with riddles, the Caped Crusaders aren't sure he really has reformed. Rocky and Bullwinkle star in a one-page Cheerios ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Batman (1940) 178 CGC 7.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4643622002

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Murphy Anderson. "Raid of the Rocketeers!", script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane), inks by Joe Giella; When two experimental missiles disappear after being launched, the Caped Crusaders follow the path of the third missile and discover that it has been intercepted by a strange beam, set in motion by jet-propelled crooks! Fingerprint Oddities! article. The Invisible Handicap! public service announcement, art by Sheldon Moldoff. Cap's Hobby Center activity half-page by Henry Boltinoff. "The Loan Shark's Hidden Hoard!", script by John Broome, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane), inks by Sid Greene; When Rosy and Weeper borrow money from a loan shark to bet on a race, and promptly end up losing; They fear that Sharkey will kill them so the Dynamic Duo step in before that can happen. One-page Warden Willis story by Henry Boltinoff. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Batman (1940) 179 CGC 5.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #1000825008

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Murphy Anderson. Do You Make Life Hard for Yourself? public service announcement, art by Bernard Baily; Betsy tells young Bobby that he should keep his room neater but realizes that she has the same problem. "Clay Pigeon for a Killer!", script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane), inks by Sid Greene; An actor announces on TV that he has solved a murder case and will announce who the killer is the next day; When the actor confesses to Bruce Wayne that this was an act to lure the real killer out into the open, the Caped Crusader poses as the actor to protect the man's life. One-page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. The 2nd Silver Age appearance of the Riddler in "The Riddle-Less Robberies of the Riddler!", script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane), inks by Joe Giella; After the Riddler breaks out of prison, he vows never again to send riddles to Batman again before he strikes; The Caped Crusader smells a rat and discovers subtle clues that lead to the Riddler's downfall. Cap's Hobby Hints activity half-page by Henry Boltinoff. Letter to the editor from Guy H. Lillian III. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Batman (1940) 297 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4681532011

Cover art by Jim Aparo. Hostess snack cakes ad with Aquaman and Mera. "The Mad Hatter Goes Straight!", script by David Vern (as David V. Reed), pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Vince Colletta; The Mad Hatter, sad that crime isn't fun anymore, reminisces about his youth, when he would fantasize about being a white-hatted sheriff or a plume-hatted cavalier, or wearing the hat of a Foreign Legionnaire; Since his fantasies were always about fighting as a good guy, he decides to give up crime and go straight; Hatter begins by mimicking a sheriff on horseback and stops two muggers from robbing Bruce Wayne and his date. Letter from comics historian Peter Sanderson. A Word About the Fight of the Century article by publisher Jenette Kahn. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35.

Batman (1940) 323 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4681532012

Story continues from # 322. Batman solo adventure, "The Cat Who Would be King!" in which he has both the Catwoman AND Catman to deal with! What a job! Script by Len Wein, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Bob Smith. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.40.

Batman (1940) 331N CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4681532013

Newsstand Edition. Cover art by Jim Aparo. "Closed Circuit!", script by Marv Wolfman (plot) and Michael Fleisher (dialogue), pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Frank McLaughlin; The Electrocutioner, a self-appointed executioner of bad guys who escape justice, begins a series of crook-killings in Gotham City with his electrically-charged suit; Talia goes to the Batcave, seeking sanctuary in the wake of Ra's Al Ghul's apparent death; Batman and Robin have falling out. Hostess Fruit Pies ad starring Aquaman, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Vince Colletta. "Wolf in the Fold," script by Mike Barr, pencils by Don Newton, inks by Steve Mitchell; Batman disguises himself as policeman Al Nelson to try and find the person responsible for the disappearance of police investigator Mark Rearden. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.50.

Batman (1940) 344N CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4681532015

Newsstand Edition. Cover art by Joe Kubert. "Monster, My Sweet!", script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Klaus Janson; The Dark Knight must deal with Arthur Reeves, who claims to have knowledge of Batman's secret identity. Hostess Cup Cakes ad starring the Flash, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Vince Colletta. Missive from letter hack T.M. Maple. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.60.

Batman (1940) 353 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4681533025

First Printing. Direct Edition. Cover art by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez. "Last Laugh," script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez, inks by Dan Adkins; After getting Arthur Reeves to confess that Rupert Thorne gave him doctored photos of the Batman's "secret identity", Batman goes after the Joker, is captured, and finds himself tied to the side of a cliff in New Jersey set to explode in the shape of giant Joker-bust that the Clown Prince of Crime so dearly wants but is thwarted by the caped crusader. 15-page Masters of the Universe preview insert co-starring Superman: "Fate is the Killer" by Paul Kupperberg, Curt Swan & Dave Hunt. "The Sting--Batman Style," script by Mike Barr, pencils by Don Newton, inks by Dennis Jensen; Robin is conned into endorsing a phony fund drive for the Gotham Boys League; However, after the crooks rob the money from the Boys League headquarters, Robin decides to bring them in on his own; Batman helps by acting like a fellow con man. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.60.

Batman (1940) 369N CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4681533018

Newsstand Edition. Cover art by Ed Hannigan and Dick Giordano. Target Practice, script by Doug Moench, pencils by Don Newton, inks by Alfredo Alcala; Batman goes to Canada, hoping to save Alfred and Julia from Deadshot. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

Batman (1940) 377 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4681532023

Direct Edition. Little Nemo tribute cover art by Ed Hannigan and Dick Giordano. The Slayer of Night, script by Doug Moench, pencils by Don Newton, inks by Alfredo Alcala; Nocturna conjures nightmares, causing trouble for Batman. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

Batman (1940) 378N CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4627589006

Newsstand Edition. Cover art by Don Newton and Dick Giordano. One Hat Madder!, script by Doug Moench, pencils by Don Newton, inks by Alfredo Alcala; The Mad Hatter wants Nocturna to tell him Batman's secret identity. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

Batman (1940) 382 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4681532024

Cover art by Gil Kane. The Vengeance Spiral, script by Doug Moench, pencils by Rick Hoberg, inks by Rudy Nebres; Darkwolf, a Syrian terrorist, hijacks an airplane, and Batman and Catwoman go after him. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

Batman (1940) 388 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4681533004

Direct Edition. Cover art by Tom Mandrake. "The Round-Trip Looking Glass!" starring Batman, Robin (Jason Todd), Alfred Pennyworth, Julia Remarque, Harvey Bullock, Mirror Master (Sam Scudder), and Captain Boomerang (Digger Harkness), script by Doug Moench, art by Tom Mandrake; After trying to steal the same jade necklace, Captain Boomerang and Mirror Master face off to decide who is the greater villain. Part 1 of 2, continued in Detective Comics (1937) #555. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

Batman (1940) 389 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4681533005

Cover art by Tom Mandrake. "Red Skies," script by Doug Moench, art by Tom Mandrake; Nocturna, Catwoman, and Night-Slayer all return in this issue as members of Black Mask's False Face Society are being killed off one-by-one; Acting Mayor Skowcroft blames Catwoman for the murders as Robin and Bullock learn that Nocturna has moved into the observatory. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

Batman (1940) 395 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4681533009

Cover art by Tom Mandrake. "The Film Freak," script by Doug Moench, art by Tom Mandrake; With Jason at home being jealous, Batman teams up with Catwoman; They go after a burglar called the Film Freak due to spouting off classic movie lines; An old girlfriend gives the press his true identity, As Batman and Catwoman check out leads, Robin teams up with Bullock; The Film Freak's reenacts the shower scene from Psycho with the reporter as his leading lady. Continued in Detective Comics #562. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

Batman (1940) 400 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4681532022

Direct Edition. 2-page introduction by Stephen King. As Batman ponders the note 'Know Your Foes' sent to him as a warning, all of his foes are sprung from Arkham Asylum in "Resurrection Night!" Script by Doug Moench. Art by John Byrne (1 page), Steve Lightle & Bruce D. Patterson (6 pages), George Perez (4 pages), Paris Cullins & Larry Mahlstedt (3 pages), Bill Sienkiewicz (7 pages), Arthur Adams & Terry Austin (8 pages), Tom Sutton & Ricardo Villagran (6 pages), Steve Leialoha (3 pages), Joe Kubert (4 pages), Ken Steacy (3 pages), Rick Leonardi & Karl Kesel (6 pages), Brian Bolland (9 pages). Plus: pin-ups by Mike Grell, Michael W. Kaluta, Bernie Wrightson, Steve Rude. Cover by Bill Sienkiewicz. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.50.

Batman (1940) 401 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4681552025

Legends crossover: Chapter 1. Batman and Robin are on the case when Magpie commits murder in her compulsive quest to collect bird-themed gemstones. "A Bird In The Hand..." Script by Barbara J. Randall, art by Trevor Von Eeden. Magpie previously appeared in Man Of Steel #3. Brian Bolland pin-up. John Byrne 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.

Batman (1940) 404 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Top Edge Label Missing.

Label #0102873005

First Printing. Direct Edition. Batman Year One, Chapter One: "Who I Am, How I Came To Be".Part 1 of 4, continued next issue. A 25-year-old Bruce Wayne returns to Gotham after 12 years abroad, while Lieutenant James Gordon joins the Gotham police force. Script by Frank Miller, art by David Mazzucchelli. Selina Kyle appearance. Mazzucchelli 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.

Batman (1940) 405 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4625694001

First Printing. Direct Edition. Batman Year One, Chapter Two: "War Is Declared". Part 2 of 4, continued from the previous issue. Story continues next issue. Bruce Wayne dons the cape and cowl for the first time to take the fight to the criminal element, while James Gordon stirs up trouble within his own department. Script by Frank Miller, art by David Mazzucchelli. Harvey Dent appears as Assistant District Attorney. Mazzucchelli 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.

Batman (1940) 417 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

"QES: Quality Evaluation Service" sticker affixed to front of slab.

Label #2076549014

First Printing. Direct Edition. The KGBeast arrives in Gotham on a mission to cripple the country's strategic defense initiative in "Ten Nights Of The Beast!" Part 1 of 4, continued next issue. Script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Jim Aparo, inks by Mike DeCarlo. Mike Zeck cover. 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.

Batman (1940) 423REP CGC 9.6 Reprint

Paper: White

Third Printing.

Label #4625695003

Second or later printing with TurboGrafx ad on back cover. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

Batman (1940) 425 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4681552009

First Printing. Direct Edition. Batman receives a note from Jose Garzonas, along with a photo of a kidnapped Jim Gordon, in "Consequences". Part 2 of 2, continued from the previous issue. Script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Mark Bright, inks by Steve Mitchell. 1-page ad for Batman #426 and #427 featuring original art by Jim Aparo. 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.

Batman (1940) 426N CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4017085002

First printing. Newsstand Edition. Cover art by Mike Mignola. "A Death in the Family" part 1 of 4, script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Jim Aparo, inks by Mike DeCarlo; Jason discovers that his "real" mother was really his step-mother, and his birth mother is still alive; Joker escapes from Arkham and Batman chases him to the Middle East where he runs across Jason looking for one of the women he thinks is his mom. Infamous story where readers called an 800 number, and 'voted' to have Robin killed! Story continues in Batman #427. 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. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.50.

Batman (1940) 427N CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #0317886013

First printing. Newsstand Edition. Cover art by Mike Mignola. "A Death in the Family" part 2 of 4, script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Jim Aparo, inks by Mike DeCarlo; Jason meets his real mother, Sheila Haywood, but she turns out to be working for the Joker and allows her son to fall into his deadly hands inside of a warehouse; Joker beats Robin with a crowbar and leaves him for dead as a badly beaten Robin attempts to save his mom and himself from the dynamite left behind by the Joker as he leaves them both to a horrible fate; Batman watches in horror as the warehouse containing Jason and Sheila blows up, too late to stop the Joker. Infamous Phone Poll on death or life for Robin (Jason Todd). The Direct Sales copies of this comic, released first, contained a 1-800 phone number to either vote "for" or "against" the death of Jason Todd on the inside back cover. The newsstand copies, released 3 weeks later did not contain the 1-800 number. 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. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.50.

Batman (1940) 428N CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4103134005

First printing. Newsstand Edition. Cover art by Mike Mignola. "A Death in the Family" part 3 of 4, script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Jim Aparo, inks by Mike DeCarlo; Death of Sheila Haywood; Burial of Sheila Haywood and Jason Todd; The Joker becomes the Iranian Ambassador to the U.N. Results of Phone Poll as to whether Robin dies this issue or not. 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.

Batman (1940) 442 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4679906004

Direct Edition. Cover by George Perez. "A Lonely Place of Dying Chapter Five: Rebirth," script by George Perez (Co-Plot) and Marv Wolfman, pencils by Jim Aparo, inks by Mike DeCarlo; With Batman and Nightwing trapped by Two-Face, there's only one person left to save the day; Prepare for the debut of the newest Robin, Tim Drake! Columns on "Bat Questions Answered," "Continuity Corner," and "From the Den," the latter by Denny O'Neil. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.00.

Batman (1940) 444 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4679906005

Direct Edition. Script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Jim Aparo, inks by Mike DeCarlo. Michael Bair cover. Batman braves the gauntlet of Crimesmith's security system in "Crimesmith And Punishment". Part 2 of 2, continued from the previous issue. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.00.

Batman (1940) 457 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4679906006

Direct Edition. Tim Drake becomes Robin. While Batman tries to fight the effects of Scarecrow's fear toxins, Tim Drake must overcome his own fears if he hopes to rescue the caped crusader in "Master of Fear." Script by Alan Grant, art by Norm Breyfogle and Steve Mitchell. Cover by Breyfogle. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.00.

Batman (1940) 458 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Chipped/broken bracket

Label #4679906007

Meet Harold. He's hated, hunted, despised...and he may be Batman's best friend. Sure enough, Batman acquires a strange new ally when he saves an innocent man from a lynch mob. And Commissioner Gordon finds himself falling in love all over again when Sarah Essen rejoins the Gotham P.D. Written by Alan Grant, with art by Norm Breyfogle and Steve Mitchell. Cover by Breyfogle. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.00.

Batman (1940) 489 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #2123175005

1st appearance of Azrael as Batman; Bane. Bane steps in when Killer Croc becomes too much for Robin & Jean-Paul Valley (in his first time in the Batman costume) to handle, while Bruce Wayne tries to get some much-needed rest in "Killer's Bane." Written by Doug Moench. Art by Jim Aparo. Cover by Travis Charest & Ray McCarthy. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.25.

Batman (1940) 497 CGC 9.8 Direct Variant 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #4660981004

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Direct Edition with Overlay cover. Bane breaks Batman's back in Batman KnightFall Part 11. Home turf does not prove an advantage when Bane breaks Batman's back in the Batcave in "The Broken Bat." KnightFall continues in Detective Comics (1937- ) #664. Written by Doug Moench. Pencils by Jim Aparo. Inks by Dick Giordano. Cover by Kelley Jones. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.25.

Batman (1940) 500U CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4659185011

First Printing. Unbagged Direct Edition. This issue does not have a die-cut cover. KnightFall Part 19. The concluding chapter of KnightFall finds Batman (Jean-Paul Valley) determined to break Bane the way the villain broke his predecessor in "Dark Angel." Nightwing cameo. Written by Doug Moench. Art for Chapter 1 ("The Fall") by Jim Aparo & Terry Austin. Art for Chapter 2 ("The Descent") by Mike Manley. Comes with 2 postcards: 'Classic Batman' by Jim Aparo and 'The New Batman' by Mike Manley. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.50.

Batman (1940) 501 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4659185010

'KnightQuest: The Crusade,' following the adventures of Azrael as the new Batman, continues. Gotham's underworld hires a super-powered enforcer to deal with the increasingly dangerous Batman...but the Dark Knight may just send his opponent home in a box! Written by Doug Moench, with art by Mike Manley. Cover by Kelley Jones. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.50.

Batman (1940) 514 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4659185009

Prodigal Part 9. As the man beneath the cape and cowl tracks three ruthless, escaped convicts in the 'War Zone,' a lawless area in Gotham City, he experiences a personal crisis that will change his life as he realizes that he has no identity. He is not Batman...nor is he anyone else! 'Prodigal' continues in Batman Shadow of the Bat (1992) #34. Written by Doug Moench, with art and cover by Ron Wagner and Joe Rubinstein. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.50.

Batman (1940) 515A CGC 9.8 Jones

Paper: White

Special Edition.

Label #0316909002

Collector's Edition Embossed Cover by Kelley Jones and Terry Austin. Part 1 of the 4-part 'Troika.' A new era begins for the Dark Knight as Bruce Wayne adopts a fearsome new look for his battle against a group of renegade Russians - former KGB operatives with plans to take control of Gotham City's underworld. The Dark Knight's first encounter with the 'Troika' turns into a savage clash with the Cossack. Continued in Batman Shadow of the Bat (1992) #35. Written by Doug Moench, with art by Kelley Jones and John Beatty. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.50.

Batman (1940) 612A CGC 8.5 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #0135077005

Direct Edition. Story by Jeph Loeb. Art and Cover by Jim Lee and Scott Williams. Guest-starring Superman! Hush, Part 5 of 12. The best-selling comic continues with the fight you've waited for, discussed and argued about: Batman vs. Superman, toe-to-toe! How do you stop the Man of Steel? Who can outwit the World's Greatest Detective? What could bring these uneasy allies to the brink of war? Who will be left standing in a battle that could bring down the city of Metropolis? 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.25.

Batman (1940) 617 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4548561006

WRITTEN BY JEPH LOEB; ART AND COVER BY JIM LEE AND SCOTT WILLIAMS In stores July 30. With just three issues to go, the mystery of "Hush" deepens! For months, the relationship between Batman and Catwoman has been heating up. Everyone seems happy about it, except for Robin, the Boy Wonder! Robin's got some issues with Catwoman and the secrets she knows. Does Batman's young partner have the stuff to take out Catwoman? Or will the Cat swallow the little bird? It all leads up to Batman making the most startling discovery of all...and here's a hint: The story is titled "The Grave!" For more information, see the feature article. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.25.

Batman (1940) 638A CGC 9.8 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #4680891025

Written by Judd Winick Art by Doug Mahnke & Tom Nguyen Cover by Matt Wagner. In the stunning conclusion of "Under the Hood," the Red Hood is revealed as.....! With the murderous Black Mask controlling the Gotham City underworld, what role will this villainous addition to Batman's Rogues Gallery have when all is said and done? 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.25.

Batman (1940) 656 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3965244009

Direct Edition. Written by Grant Morrison. Art by Andy Kubert & Jesse Delperdang. Cover by Kubert. What do you get when you add one Batman, fifty Ninja Man-Bats and the British Prime Minister's wife? Welcome to a glittering night of mayhem among the rich and famous, as Batman faces down a whole army of winged horrors in a no-holds barred, bone-crunching superbrawl among the treasures of London's Pop Art museum. And when the Dark Knight's done, an even greater shock awaits, as we finally meet a startling NEW addition to the Batman family in "Man Bats of London," Part 2 of the 4-part "Batman and Son," by comics legends Grant Morrison (ALL STAR SUPERMAN, SEVEN SOLDIERS) and Andy Kubert (Ultimate X-Men, 1602)! 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.99.

Batman (1940) 658 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4548561011

Cover by Andy Kubert. "Batman & Son Part 4 Absent Fathers," script by Grant Morrison, pencils by Andy Kubert, inks by Jesse Delperdang; Damian's presence at Wayne Manor a distraction for Batman. In trying to prove himself to his father, Damian attacks Alfred, murderes the Spook and almost kills Robin; Bruce has to stop Talia from using an army of Man-Bats against the British government. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.99.

Batman (1940) 680B CGC 9.6 Daniel Variant

Paper: White

Variant Cover.

Label #4216584009

Limited Variant cover by Tony Daniel. Batman R.I.P.: Part 5 of 6 - Written by Grant Morrison Art by Tony Daniel & Sandu Florea Cover by Alex Ross. This issue features two events so monumental that one comic can barely contain them! First, Batman faces off against The Club of Villains. Then, The Joker makes his stand, challenging the Dark Knight to the ultimate battle of wits. Will Batman survive either of these threats - or could this be the end of Gotham City's greatest hero? Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 25 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Alex Ross), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Tony Daniel). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.99.

Batman (1940) 681B CGC 9.8 Daniel Variant

Paper: White

Variant Cover.

Label #4216652001

Variant cover by Tony Daniel. Batman R.I.P.: Part 6 of 6 - Written by Grant Morrison Art by Tony Daniel & Sandu Florea. This is it - 'Batman R.I.P.' concludes here! The final, heartrending confrontation between Bruce Wayne and Jezebel Jet. The final fate of The Dark Knight. And the horrifying and shocking truth behind the Black Glove. With The Joker, the Club of Villains, Robin, Damian, plus an ending you'll never see coming - this one has it all! 44 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $3.99.