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Death of Superman Lot of 9

Issues 75D, 75REP.2ND, 75REP.3RD, 75P of Superman (1987 2nd Series); and 18N, 19N, 20, 21 of Superman The Man of Steel (1991). Most will grade in the VG/FN to VF+ range.

Death's Head (2019 Marvel) 1D VF+ 8.5

Limited 1 for 50 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Tini Howard. Art by Kei Zama. Cover by Liam Sharp. Rising stars Tini Howard & Kei Zama take on Marvel UK's hottest character, Death's Head, in a new miniseries! When a job goes wrong, intergalactic mech merc Death's Head wakes up half-assembled at a punk show! And if the crowd full of deodorant-eschewing youths wasn't enough, the Young Avengers show up! Well, half of them anyway. Hulkling and Wiccan face down the best freelance peacekeeping agent in this universe! 28 pages, full color. Parental Advisory Cover price $3.99.

Death's Kiss (2024 Laguna Studios) 1A.NAUGHTY.A VF 8.0

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Naughty Trade Dress Cover A by Yishan Li. Written by SK Prince and Russell Nohelty. Art by Yishan Li. She was born of death, and it was only through death that she could survive. As the last of her kind, she was forced to walk the shadows of the world, stepping into the light only when she must claim a new soul. It was a simple existence, yet she never wanted more. Until she saw him, and somehow he saw her too. The impossibility of their connection drew her closer, and soon she found herself wishing she was more than just a waif condemned to live apart from humanity. For centuries she merely existed, but now she longed to live. Can she escape what she was to find who she's truly meant to be? 8-1/4" x 11-3/4", 28 pages, full color, Adults Only.

Death's Kiss (2024 Laguna Studios) 1A.NAUGHTY.B VF 8.0

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Naughty Virgin Cover A by Yishan Li. Written by SK Prince and Russell Nohelty. Art by Yishan Li. She was born of death, and it was only through death that she could survive. As the last of her kind, she was forced to walk the shadows of the world, stepping into the light only when she must claim a new soul. It was a simple existence, yet she never wanted more. Until she saw him, and somehow he saw her too. The impossibility of their connection drew her closer, and soon she found herself wishing she was more than just a waif condemned to live apart from humanity. For centuries she merely existed, but now she longed to live. Can she escape what she was to find who she's truly meant to be? 8-1/4" x 11-3/4", 28 pages, full color, Adults Only.

Death's Kiss (2024 Laguna Studios) 1E.NAUGHTY.A VF 8.0

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Naughty Trade Dress Cover E by Luca Strati. Written by SK Prince and Russell Nohelty. Art by Yishan Li. She was born of death, and it was only through death that she could survive. As the last of her kind, she was forced to walk the shadows of the world, stepping into the light only when she must claim a new soul. It was a simple existence, yet she never wanted more. Until she saw him, and somehow he saw her too. The impossibility of their connection drew her closer, and soon she found herself wishing she was more than just a waif condemned to live apart from humanity. For centuries she merely existed, but now she longed to live. Can she escape what she was to find who she's truly meant to be? 8-1/4" x 11-3/4", 28 pages, full color, Adults Only.

Death's Kiss (2024 Laguna Studios) 1E.NAUGHTY.B VF 8.0

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Naughty Virgin Cover E by Luca Strati. Written by SK Prince and Russell Nohelty. Art by Yishan Li. She was born of death, and it was only through death that she could survive. As the last of her kind, she was forced to walk the shadows of the world, stepping into the light only when she must claim a new soul. It was a simple existence, yet she never wanted more. Until she saw him, and somehow he saw her too. The impossibility of their connection drew her closer, and soon she found herself wishing she was more than just a waif condemned to live apart from humanity. For centuries she merely existed, but now she longed to live. Can she escape what she was to find who she's truly meant to be? 8-1/4" x 11-3/4", 28 pages, full color, Adults Only.

Deathmate Tour Book Signed Lot of 3

Three copies of Deathmate Tour Book (1993) #1 signed by Brett Booth, Bernard Chang, and Greg Capullo individually. No autograph certification is included. Most will grade in the FN to VF range.

Deathmate Tour Book Signed Lot of 3

Three copies of Deathmate Tour Book (1993) #1 signed by Brett Booth, Bernard Chang, and Greg Capullo individually. No autograph certification is included. Most will grade in the FN to VF range.

Deathrage (2021 Merc Magazine) Kickstarter 6B.M CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Variant Cover BM.

Label #4611766011

"Jackpot" Naughty Metal Edition Virgin Cover by Shakari Shambu. Written by Murphey Hudachko. Art by Emiliano Urdinola. The supposed AI of Deathrage's helmet has revealed her true form, but her story has yet to be told. A decades long tale of deception and captivity lead Pixel, Deathrage and Firekiss to this moment of mayhem!! There's revenge to be had. There's blood to be spilt. Deathrage will have to do it all through new eyes. Get ready for the action packed finale of Deathrage!!! 32 pages, full color.

Deathstroke #1 (2011) Cover Print by Simon Bisley

High quality print on heavy stock. 9" X 12".

Deathstroke Signed Lot of 10

Issues 0, 41-49 of Deathstroke the Terminator (1991) Signed by Sergio Cariello. No autograph certification is included. Most will grade in the VG to FN range with #47 grading VF.

Deathstroke Signed Lot of 12

Issues 13, 17-21, 29-34 of Deathstroke the Terminator (1991) signed by Steve Erwin. No autograph certification is included. Most will grade in the VG to FN range.

Deathstroke Signed Lot of 3

Issues 50-52 of Deathstroke the Terminator (1991) signed by Sergio Cariello. No autograph certification is included. Most will grade in the FN to VF range.

Deathstroke the Terminator (1991) 1 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Sticker attached to front cover.

Label #2123175025

Full Cycle: Part 1 of 4. "Assault!" Story by Marv Wolfman. Art by Steve Erwin and Will Blyberg. Cover by Mike Zeck. Exploding from the pages of the New Teen Titans comes the DCU's most dangerous man - Deathstroke the Terminator. Slade Wilson is a super-soldier who uses 90% of his brain's capacity and this has allowed him to build a reputation as the best there is. With strength, speed, and cunning far beyond that of ordinary men, Deathstroke has even orchestrated the defeat of the heroes known as the Teen Titans (see New Teen Titans (1980) #42-44 and Annual #4). Now, even though they have been enemies in recent years, when Slade's ex-wife is hospitalized by an attack the man known as the Terminator decides to take action. Cover price $1.75.

Decade of Comics Fan Awards 1961-1970 (1971 Don and Maggie Thompson) Fanzine 1 FN- 5.5

Worm hole.

One-shot zine published by Don and Maggie Thompson. Chronicles the winners of the Alley Awards year by year and also includes the 1970 Goethe Awards. 8.5" x 11", 14 pages, mimeo. Cover price $0.25.

Defenders (1972 1st Series) 1 CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Label #4666014021

Hulk, Dr. Strange, and Sub-Mariner begin. See Marvel Feature for first Defenders. Also see Sub-Mariner # 34 & 35. Cover pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Jim Mooney. I Slay By The Stars, script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Frank Giacoia; Necrodamus attempts to sacrifice Namor to The Nameless One; Omegatron starts its countdown again. 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Defenders (1972 1st Series) 6 VF 8.0

Cover art by Sal Buscema. The Dreams of Death!, script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Frank McLaughlin; Cyrus Black attacks Dr. Strange and is forced to deal with the Defenders. The Dynamic Defenders! illustration by Sal Buscema. 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Defenders (1972 1st Series) 9 FN/VF 7.0

"Divide and Conquer" Avengers-Defenders crossover. Part 4 of 8. Guest-starring the Avengers. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Frank McLaughlin. Cover by Sal Buscema. Story continues from Avengers 116. The one-on-one battles for the Evil Eye continue! And the next battleground is Monterrey, Mexico! Iron Man checks in at the local university and finds the professor who is safekeeping the Evil Eye. But before Shell-Head can secure the eye, it's stolen by a defender! Which one? Why it's the Avengers' former ace archer, Hawkeye! And just like old times Hawkeye and Iron Man throw down in the streets of Monterrey! This should be an easy victory for the golden avenger, but the bow-slinger may have a trick or two in store for his former teammate! Next Chapter: "Dr. Strange vs. the Black Panther and Mantis!" The next piece of the Evil Eye rests in the heartland of America! Could one of the battles to save the world take place in an Indiana cornfield? Doctor Strange arrives in the Midwest first and locates the Evil Eye. The Sorcerer Supreme hopes to make a quick getaway; however, he can't escape the sharp detection skills of T'Challa and Mantis! So the two avengers have found the Master of the Mystic Arts, but now can they beat him in pitched battle? Story continues in Avengers 117. (Notes: Although the cover depicts three defenders rushing to aid Hawkeye, he fights alone vs. Iron Man. This issue includes a full-page survey for readers to complete and mail back to the Marvel bullpen.) 36 pages Cover price $0.20.

Defenders (1972 1st Series) 10 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #4664127015

"Breakthrough" Avengers-Defenders crossover. Part 6 of 8. Guest-starring the Avengers. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Frank Bolle. Cover by John Romita. One of the classic issues of the Defenders! Story continues from Avengers 117. The sixth and final superhero battle of the Avengers-Defenders Clash! And as shown on the cover, it's a matchup of true Marvel heavyweights! The Green Goliath rumbles thru the streets of Los Angeles looking for the Evil Eye. And lo and behold he finds it! However, the Avengers have also sent a team member to the city of angels! The Prince of Asgard! When the thunder god confronts the gamma-radiated defender, the epic clash of the titans erupts! Wow, the Mighty Thor vs. the Incredible Hulk! A battle for the ages! Next Chapter: "United We Stand!" In Greenwich Village the Defenders gather around the four pieces of the Evil Eye that they have recovered. When Prince Namor joins his teammates, he brings with him the fifth piece of the eye plus the Avengers! Whoa! Not exactly what Doctor Strange was expecting! Is another battle on the horizon? Or have the super-heroes finally realized who's been orchestrating the events? Story continues in Avengers 118. Cameo appearances by Asti and Dormammu. Flashback cameo by Loki. (Notes: This issue includes two outstanding full-page panels. The first on page 15 depicting Thor and the Hulk locked in combat; and the second on page 23 featuring seven avengers and five defenders conversing in Dr. Strange's townhouse. The Avengers-Defenders clash was reprinted in a trade paperback in 2002 and again in a hard cover edition in 2007.) 36 pages Cover price $0.20.

Defenders (1972 1st Series) 10 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4419985015

"Breakthrough" Avengers-Defenders crossover. Part 6 of 8. Guest-starring the Avengers. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Frank Bolle. Cover by John Romita. One of the classic issues of the Defenders! Story continues from Avengers 117. The sixth and final superhero battle of the Avengers-Defenders Clash! And as shown on the cover, it's a matchup of true Marvel heavyweights! The Green Goliath rumbles thru the streets of Los Angeles looking for the Evil Eye. And lo and behold he finds it! However, the Avengers have also sent a team member to the city of angels! The Prince of Asgard! When the thunder god confronts the gamma-radiated defender, the epic clash of the titans erupts! Wow, the Mighty Thor vs. the Incredible Hulk! A battle for the ages! Next Chapter: "United We Stand!" In Greenwich Village the Defenders gather around the four pieces of the Evil Eye that they have recovered. When Prince Namor joins his teammates, he brings with him the fifth piece of the eye plus the Avengers! Whoa! Not exactly what Doctor Strange was expecting! Is another battle on the horizon? Or have the super-heroes finally realized who's been orchestrating the events? Story continues in Avengers 118. Cameo appearances by Asti and Dormammu. Flashback cameo by Loki. (Notes: This issue includes two outstanding full-page panels. The first on page 15 depicting Thor and the Hulk locked in combat; and the second on page 23 featuring seven avengers and five defenders conversing in Dr. Strange's townhouse. The Avengers-Defenders clash was reprinted in a trade paperback in 2002 and again in a hard cover edition in 2007.) 36 pages Cover price $0.20.

Defenders (1972 1st Series) 10 VG+ 4.5

Water damage.

"Breakthrough" Avengers-Defenders crossover. Part 6 of 8. Guest-starring the Avengers. Script by Steve Englehart. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Frank Bolle. Cover by John Romita. One of the classic issues of the Defenders! Story continues from Avengers 117. The sixth and final superhero battle of the Avengers-Defenders Clash! And as shown on the cover, it's a matchup of true Marvel heavyweights! The Green Goliath rumbles thru the streets of Los Angeles looking for the Evil Eye. And lo and behold he finds it! However, the Avengers have also sent a team member to the city of angels! The Prince of Asgard! When the thunder god confronts the gamma-radiated defender, the epic clash of the titans erupts! Wow, the Mighty Thor vs. the Incredible Hulk! A battle for the ages! Next Chapter: "United We Stand!" In Greenwich Village the Defenders gather around the four pieces of the Evil Eye that they have recovered. When Prince Namor joins his teammates, he brings with him the fifth piece of the eye plus the Avengers! Whoa! Not exactly what Doctor Strange was expecting! Is another battle on the horizon? Or have the super-heroes finally realized who's been orchestrating the events? Story continues in Avengers 118. Cameo appearances by Asti and Dormammu. Flashback cameo by Loki. (Notes: This issue includes two outstanding full-page panels. The first on page 15 depicting Thor and the Hulk locked in combat; and the second on page 23 featuring seven avengers and five defenders conversing in Dr. Strange's townhouse. The Avengers-Defenders clash was reprinted in a trade paperback in 2002 and again in a hard cover edition in 2007.) 36 pages Cover price $0.20.

Defenders (1972 1st Series) 11 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4555675015

The Avengers/Defenders crossover continues with "A Dark and Stormy Knight." Script by Steve Englehart, pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Frank Bolle. Cover by John Romita. Story continues from Avengers 118. The epic battle vs. Dormammu is over and Earth has survived! But there's one more mission remaining for the Defenders! Return the Black Knight's stone body back to flesh and blood. To that end six defenders along with the Evil Eye travel back in time to the 12th century and find Dane Whitman smack dab in the middle of the Crusades! The super-heroes from the 20th century get a medieval history lesson as all the famous combatants are present: Prince John, Mordred the Evil, Chandu, Prester John, and Richard the Lionheart! Can the Dynamic Defenders save the King (and the Black Knight)? Cameo appearances by the Avengers, Nick Fury, and Loki. Defenders Lineup: Doctor Strange, Hawkeye, Hulk, Silver Surfer, Sub-Mariner, and Valkyrie. (Notes: Prester John previously appeared in Fantastic Four (1st series) 54. The 20th century stone statue of the Black Knight comes to life in Avengers 157. The 12th century Black Knight (aka Dane Whitman) and the Evil Eye return in Avengers 225 & 226.) 36 pgs. Cover price $0.20.

Defenders (1972 1st Series) 13 FN+ 6.5

First 25-cent cover price. Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Frank Giacoia. For Sale: One Planet--Slightly Used!, script by Len Wein, pencils by Sal Buscema, inks by Klaus Janson; After deciding to go straight Nighthawk comes to the Defenders for assistance in helping stop the Squadron Sinister from destroying the planet for Nebulon. 36 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Defenders (1972 1st Series) 17 CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3827430014

"Power Play!" Part 1 of 3. Guest-starring Power Man. Script by Len Wein. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Dan Green. The Wrecking Crew has destroyed two of Kyle Richmond's skyscrapers in New York City! And are now threatening to demolish an unfinished third one! However, Doctor Strange and Nighthawk converge on the construction site to protect it! But unknown to the two defenders, someone else has already been hired to guard the skyscraper...Luke Cage! A genuine misunderstanding leads to a fierce struggle between Power Man and the Defenders! And that's just fine for the four super-villains lurking in the background! Cameo appearances by Walter Cronkite, Valkyrie, the Hulk, Wrecker, Thunderball, Bulldozer, and Piledriver. (Notes: The Wrecker previously appeared in Thor 171. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp Series A #20 Brother Voodoo.) 36 pages Cover price $0.25.

Defenders (1972 1st Series) 17 VG/FN 5.0

"Power Play!" Part 1 of 3. Guest-starring Power Man. Script by Len Wein. Pencils by Sal Buscema. Inks by Dan Green. The Wrecking Crew has destroyed two of Kyle Richmond's skyscrapers in New York City! And are now threatening to demolish an unfinished third one! However, Doctor Strange and Nighthawk converge on the construction site to protect it! But unknown to the two defenders, someone else has already been hired to guard the skyscraper...Luke Cage! A genuine misunderstanding leads to a fierce struggle between Power Man and the Defenders! And that's just fine for the four super-villains lurking in the background! Cameo appearances by Walter Cronkite, Valkyrie, the Hulk, Wrecker, Thunderball, Bulldozer, and Piledriver. (Notes: The Wrecker previously appeared in Thor 171. The letters page contains Marvel Value Stamp Series A #20 Brother Voodoo.) 36 pages Cover price $0.25.

Defenders (1972 1st Series) 22 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4632122017

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Joe Sinnott. Fangs of Fire and Blood! Script by Steve Gerber, pencils by Sal Buscema (layouts) and Mike Esposito (finished art), inks by Mike Esposito; Valkyrie learns about life among the poor, Nighthawk discovers he'd rather spend time with the Defenders than with his old crowd; The Sons of the Serpent begin to terrorize the poor. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.25.

Defenders (1972 1st Series) 28 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4665985006

Cover pencils by Ron Wilson, inks by Frank Giacoia. First full appearance of Starhawk in My Mother, The Badoon!, script by Steve Gerber, pencils by Sal Buscema (layouts/breakdowns), Frank Giacoia (Finished Art), and John Tartaglione [as John Tartag] (Finished Art), inks by Frank Giacoia and John Tartaglione [as John Tartag]; Nighthawk, Charlie-27 and Martinex are captured by the Badoon; Starhawk helps Vance Astro and Valkyrie return to Earth; Hulk and Yondu are forced to enter the Super-Death Sweepstakes. 36 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Defenders (1972 1st Series) 28 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4632155008

Cover pencils by Ron Wilson, inks by Frank Giacoia. First full appearance of Starhawk in My Mother, The Badoon!, script by Steve Gerber, pencils by Sal Buscema (layouts/breakdowns), Frank Giacoia (Finished Art), and John Tartaglione [as John Tartag] (Finished Art), inks by Frank Giacoia and John Tartaglione [as John Tartag]; Nighthawk, Charlie-27 and Martinex are captured by the Badoon; Starhawk helps Vance Astro and Valkyrie return to Earth; Hulk and Yondu are forced to enter the Super-Death Sweepstakes. 36 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Defenders (1972 1st Series) 28 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4632122024

Cover pencils by Ron Wilson, inks by Frank Giacoia. First full appearance of Starhawk in My Mother, The Badoon!, script by Steve Gerber, pencils by Sal Buscema (layouts/breakdowns), Frank Giacoia (Finished Art), and John Tartaglione [as John Tartag] (Finished Art), inks by Frank Giacoia and John Tartaglione [as John Tartag]; Nighthawk, Charlie-27 and Martinex are captured by the Badoon; Starhawk helps Vance Astro and Valkyrie return to Earth; Hulk and Yondu are forced to enter the Super-Death Sweepstakes. 36 pgs. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Defenders (1972 1st Series) 80 CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4657833016

Direct Edition. Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Joe Rubinstein. Once a Defender, script by Ed Hannigan, pencils by Herb Trimpe, inks by Dan Green; Dr. Strange, Hulk, Sub-Mariner and Aeroika are attacked by the forces of Ytitnedion; Nighthawk comes to the rescue of Wasp and the military from the forces of the Mandrill, and also rescues the captured Valkyri, Hellcat and Yellowjacket; Nighthawk debuts a new uniform. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.40.

Defenders Lot of 10

Issues 79N, 81, 107, 109D, 113, 116, 120, 121, 122, 124 of Defenders (1972 1st Series). Most will grade in the FN+ to VF range.

Defenders Lot of 12

Issues 125D, 126-136 of Defenders (1972 1st Series). Most will grade in the FN+ to VF range.

Defenders Lot of 12

Issues 137, 138D, 139, 140D, 141, 142, 144, 145, 146, 148D, 149, 151 of Defenders (1972 1st Series). Most will grade in the VG/FN to VF range.

Dell Giant Bugs Bunny Lot of 8

Issues 1-5 and 8 of Dell Giant Bugs Bunny's Christmas Funnies (1950-1958 Dell); 6 of Dell Giant Bugs Bunny's Vacation Funnies (1951-1959 Dell); and 1064 of Four Color (1942-1962 Dell 2nd Series). Most will grade in the GD range.

Dell Giant Picnic Party (1955-1957 Dell) 7A VG/FN 5.0

Ad back cover. Square bound, heavier cover stock, Disney characters, June 1956NOTE: Rarely found in high grade, almost never found in near mint (due to size and weight). 100 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

Dell Giant Tom and Jerry's Toy Fair (1958 Dell) 1B CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white

30 Cent Price Variant.

Label #4626938005

30¢ cover price variant. Painted cover. Appearances by Droopy, Spike and Tyke. 100 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.30.

Demon (1972 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #1059927004

Witness the fall of Camelot, and the rise of the Demon. Features the origin of Etrigan the Demon and the villainy of Morgaine Le Fey. "Unleash the One who Waits!" Story and art by Jack Kirby. Note: First appearance of Etrigan, the Demon. Cover price $0.20.

Demon (1972 1st Series) 1 FN 6.0

Witness the fall of Camelot, and the rise of the Demon. Features the origin of Etrigan the Demon and the villainy of Morgaine Le Fey. "Unleash the One who Waits!" Story and art by Jack Kirby. Note: First appearance of Etrigan, the Demon. Cover price $0.20.

Demon (1972 1st Series) 1 FN- 5.5

Witness the fall of Camelot, and the rise of the Demon. Features the origin of Etrigan the Demon and the villainy of Morgaine Le Fey. "Unleash the One who Waits!" Story and art by Jack Kirby. Note: First appearance of Etrigan, the Demon. Cover price $0.20.

Desperadoes Signed Lot of 3

Issues 1A, 5 of Desperadoes (1997 Image) signed by John Cassaday, and issue 1 of Desperadoes Epidemic (1999) signed by John Lucas. No autograph certification is included. Most will grade in the FN to VF range.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 48 PR 0.5

INCOMPLETE. Centerfold and half of back cover missing (affects Cliff Crosby story).

Cover art by Bob Kane, Jerry Robinson, and George Roussos. The Secret Cavern starring Batman and Robin, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Bob Kane, Jerry Robinson, and George Roussos. Spy story, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Ed Moore. The Case of the Fugitive Killer starring Larry Steele, Private Detective. Cliff Crosby story, script and art by Chad Grothkopf. Speed Saunders, Ace Investigator story, art by Ed Winiarski (as Fran Miller). Steve Malone, District Attorney story, art by Don Lynch. The Crimson Avenger story, script and art by Jack Lehti. Slam Bradley story, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Howard Sherman. 68 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 55 VG- 3.5

Batman and Robin in "The Brain Burglar," Spy (by Ed Moore), the Crimson Avenger, Larry Steele in "The Case of the Killer Horse" (by Cliff Young), Speed Saunders Ace Investigator in "Murder Without Harmony," Cliff Crosby in "The Riddle of the Missing Masterpiece," Steve Malone District Attorney, and Slam Bradley (by Jerry Siegel and Howard Sherman). Full-page ad for Star Spangled Comics # 1. Half-page ads for Batman # 7 and Adventure Comics # 66. Another full-page ad features Superman # 12, Batman # 6, and All Star Comics # 6. 68 pgs. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 78 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Very minor amount of color touch on cover.

Label #4639057001

Batman and Robin in "The Bond Wagon," Slam Bradley in "The Meanest Muggs in the World," the Crimson Avenger in "Tjhe Prevue Murders" (by Jack Lehti), Air Wave in "Menace of the Mouse-Traps" (art by George Roussos), and Boy Commandos in "Freedom Station" (by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby). Half-page ad for Boy Commandos # 3/Batman # 18. A full-page ad features Leading Comics # 7, Green Lantern # 8, Wonder Woman # 5, All-Flash # 11, and All Star Comics # 17. Back cover Tootsie Roll ad, "Captain Tootsie Battles Monster Man!" 60 pgs. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 178 VG- 3.5

Cover oxidation.

Cover by Win Mortimer. Stories by unknown. Art by Bob Kane, Lew Sayre Schwartz, Charles Paris, Leonard Starr, Frank Bolle and Ruben Moreira. "The Defeat of Batman!" is the sensational story of an incredible underworld army that declared war on Batman and Robin, with art by Bob Kane, Lew Sayre Schwartz and Charles Paris. Plus: Pow-Wow Smith, Indian Lawman in "The Tenderfoot Deputy!" with art by Leonard Starr; Robotman in "The Robot Ghost!" with art by Frank Bolle; and Impossible -- But True! tale "The Man with the X-Ray Eyes!" (featuring Roy Raymond) with art by Ruben Moreira. Also: 2-page text piece "How Yardsticks Caught Crooks" by Norman James; Varsity Vic half-pager by Henry Boltinoff; and Casey the Cop 1-pager by Boltinoff. And: 1-page Tootsie Roll ad "Pete the Flash Scores for Captain Tootsie" with art by Bill Schreiber. 44 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 220 VG 4.0

Cover oxidation.

Cover art by Win Mortimer. The Second Batman and Robin Team!, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris. Little Pete humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Three Tests for a Chief! starring Captain Compass, script by Otto Binder, art by Joe Certa. Casey the Cop humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Robot Detective text article by Jack Miller. The Super-Whopper Club! starring Roy Raymond TV Detective, art by Ruben Moreira. There May Be a Career in Health for You! public service announcement starring Buzzy, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 223 GD/VG 3.0

Water spotting.

Cover art by Win Mortimer. The Batman Dime-Museum starring Batman and Robin, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Stan Kaye. Casey the Cop humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Race That Saved a Country! starring Captain Compass, script by Otto Binder, art by Joe Certa. How To Be an Eyewitness text article by Jack Miller (as Jonathan Maxwell). Hercules Lives Again starring Roy Raymond TV Detective, art by Ruben Moreira. 36 pgs. $0.10. Quarter-page Wildroot ad featuring Fearless Fosdick by Al Capp. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 224 VG 4.0

Cover oxidation. Moisture damage.

Cover art by Win Mortimer and Dick Sprang. The Batman Machine starring Batman and Robin, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris. What Are You Getting Out of School? public service announcement starring Buzzy, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. The Captain Who Went Berserk starring Captain Compass, script by Otto Binder, art by Joe Certa. Catching the Coin Counterfeiters article by Jack Miller. The Lamp That Could Change People! starring Roy Raymond TV Detective, art by Ruben Moreira. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 247 VG+ 4.5

Cover oxidation.

Cover art by Curt Swan and Stan Kaye. The Man Who Ended Batman's Career starring Batman, Robin, and Professor Milo (intro and origin), script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane), inks by Charles Paris. Danger Prejudice at Work! public service announcement, art by Ruben Moreira. The Mechanical Bloodhound starring Roy Raymond TV Detective, art by Ruben Moreira. Casey the Cop humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Impossible Messages starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, script by Jack Miller, art by Joe Certa. 36 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 276 VG 4.0

3/4" Cumulative spine split. Centerfold detached at one staple. Oxidation.

Cover art by Sheldon Moldoff. 2nd appearance of Bat-Mite in "The Return of Bat-Mite" starring Batman and Robin, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Bat-Mite returns for more fun with Batman and Robin; But when they turn away his offer to help, Bat-Mite decides to help Batwoman instead. Ad for Batman #129. It's Fun to Help Others! public service announcement starring Superboy, script by Jack Schiff, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "The Great Space Hoax" starring Roy Raymond TV Detective, art by Ruben Moreira; Usually, contestants on Roy's show make claims that he proves to be hoaxes; This time the contestant admits he's perpetrating a hoax and dares Roy to prove it. Warden Willis humor page by Henry Boltinoff. "The Arrest That Failed" text story. "The Crimes of John Jones" starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, art by Joe Certa; A passing cosmic cloud gives Manhunter amnesia and Big Boy Benson tries to convince him he's a crook. Ad for World's Finest Comics #107. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 297 VG- 3.5

Last 10-cent cover price. Cover art by Sheldon Moldoff. "The Beast of Koba Bay" starring Batman and Robin, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Batman and Robin trail a gangster to the island of Koba Bay, where they find him killed, apparently by the legendary beast that haunts the waters of the island; Soon they learn that the gangster had created a robotic replica of the beast to fool the people of Koba Bay; Batman manages to capture the criminal, but soon he's forced to use the robotic replica to fight the real beast, the same that dies after destroying the machine. Lefty Looie humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Wanted: Safe Bus Riders! public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Bernard Baily. "J'onn J'onzz vs. the Vigilantes" starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, script by Jack Miller, art by Joe Certa; A group of concerned citizens decide to take crime fighting into their own hands. "Aqualad, Stand-In For A Star" starring Aquaman and Aqualad, script by Jack Miller, art by Sheldon Moldoff; Aqualad does the stunts for Barry Blain in the movie "The Adventures Of Sea-Boy" and gains a new friend. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.