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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 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) 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 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) 38 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4538450005

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Last 25-cent cover price. Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Joe Sinnott. Exile to Oblivion! Script by Steve Gerber, pencils by Sal Buscema (layouts) and Klaus Janson (finished art), inks by Klaus Janson; The Defenders escape from the other dimension where Nebulon left them and capture Porcupine and Eel. Valkyrie is still in jail; The Elf with the gun kills Stu. Letters to the editor from historian Peter Sanderson and Ann Nichols. The letters page also contains Marvel Value Stamp Series B # 6 (Conan by Barry Windsor-Smith). One-page Hostess ad, Captain America and the Red Skull. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.25.

Defenders (1972 1st Series) 48 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4632122013

Cover pencils by Ed Hannigan and Marie Severin (alterations), inks by Joe Sinnott and Marie Severin (alterations). Who Remembers Scorpio? Part One Sinister Savior!, script by David Kraft and Don McGregor (script assist), pencils by Keith Giffen (breakdowns) and Dan Green (finished art), inks by Dan Green; Scorpio captures Jack Norriss and asks the Defenders for $500,000 in ransom; The ransom is delivered by Nighthawk, whom Scorpio captures. Captain America stars in a one-page Hostess ad, The Sore Sir's Apprentices. 36 pgs. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

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.

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.

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.

Dennis the Menace (1981 Marvel) 1N CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4640504002

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Newsstand Edition. Comic book version of the long-running comic strip created by Hank Ketcham. In this issue, when Dennis' mom has to go away for a week to care of her father, Dennis and his dad have to take care of themselves and while his Dad is at work, the Wilsons mind Dennis, much to Mr. Wilson's annoyance in "Wilson's Weak." Then in "Cool-Aid," with the weather boiling hot, Dennis and his parents try to think of ways to keep cool. Issue also has "The Cookie Jar" with inside stories about Dennis the Menace. Story & art credits: Unknown. Cover price $0.50.

Department of Truth (2020 Image) 1A CGC 9.8 Simmonds

Paper: White

Label #3853916024

Written by James Tynion IV. Art and Cover by Martin Simmonds. SERIES PREMIERE! Cole Turner has studied conspiracy theories all his life, but he isn't prepared for what happens when he discovers that all of them are true, from the JFK assassination to flat Earth theory and reptilian shapeshifters. One organization has been covering them up for generations. What is the deep, dark secret behind the Department of Truth? 32 pages, full color. Rated M Cover price $3.99.

Department of Truth (2020 Image) 2B CGC 9.8 Ward Variant

Paper: White

Variant Cover B.

Label #3820543011

Written by James Tynion IV. Art by Martin Simmonds. Cover by Christian Ward. COLE TURNER has spent most of his life suppressing false memories of Satanic ritual abuse at his preschool. Now, he's the newest recruit of the Department of Truth…and he just found out those false memories might be truer than he thinks. JAMES TYNION IV (Batman, Something is Killing the Children) & MARTIN SIMMONDS (Dying is Easy) continue their breakout conspiracy thriller! 28 pages, full color. Rated M Cover price $3.99.

Department of Truth (2020 Image) 2B CGC 9.8 Ward Variant

Paper: White

Variant Cover B.

Label #3786658012

Written by James Tynion IV. Art by Martin Simmonds. Cover by Christian Ward. COLE TURNER has spent most of his life suppressing false memories of Satanic ritual abuse at his preschool. Now, he's the newest recruit of the Department of Truth…and he just found out those false memories might be truer than he thinks. JAMES TYNION IV (Batman, Something is Killing the Children) & MARTIN SIMMONDS (Dying is Easy) continue their breakout conspiracy thriller! 28 pages, full color. Rated M Cover price $3.99.

Department of Truth (2020 Image) 2C CGC 9.8 Francavilla 1:10 Variant

Paper: White

Variant Cover C.

Label #3895234022

Limited 1 for 10 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by James Tynion IV. Art by Martin Simmonds. Cover by Francesco Francavilla. COLE TURNER has spent most of his life suppressing false memories of Satanic ritual abuse at his preschool. Now, he's the newest recruit of the Department of Truth…and he just found out those false memories might be truer than he thinks. JAMES TYNION IV (Batman, Something is Killing the Children) & MARTIN SIMMONDS (Dying is Easy) continue their breakout conspiracy thriller! 28 pages, full color. Rated M Cover price $3.99.

Department of Truth (2020 Image) 10HIVE CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Hive Comics Edition.

Label #4643367001

Hive Comics exclusive cover by John Gallagher. Written by James TynionIV. Art by Martin Simmonds. Some fictions manifest in reality as dangerous, half-formed things. The Department of Truth relies on hunters to track down and contain these wild tulpas before they become too real. It's time for Cole Turner to see this side of the job firsthand. It's time for Cole Turner to join his first Bigfoot hunt. 28 pages, full color. Rated M

Desperadoes Quiet of the Grave (2001) 2 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4651646002

WRITTEN BY JEFF MARIOTTE; ART AND COVER BY JOHN SEVERIN In stores June 6. Gideon Brood left his compadres in a dusty border town, trying to put some mileage between him and his friends before he brings more trouble down on them. But trouble, it seems, already has arrived, and it turns out Brood is not the only person missing. A bad situation quickly turns worse, when Brood comes face-to-face with an angry band of Indians and a stranger with a similar knack for attracting danger. FC, 32 PG. (2 OF 5) Cover price $2.95.

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.

Destroyer Duck (1982) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4223835003

"Special Lawsuit Benefit Edition." At the height of their legal battles with Marvel, Steve Gerber and Jack Kirby teamed up for this benefit comic, in which a gun-slinging duck seeks revenge against an evil megacorporation. Art and stories donated by Mark Evanier, Dan Spiegle, Scott Shaw!, Alfredo Alcala, Steve Leialoha, Shary Flenniken, Martin Pasko, and Joe Staton. All this plus the first-ever appearance of Sergio Aragones' Groo the Wanderer. Full color; 36 pages. Cover by Kirby and Neal Adams! Cover price $1.50.

Destroyer Duck (1982) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Steve Gerber Authenticated Autograph on Page 1. Jack Kirby autograph deemed NOT authentic on page 1.

Label #4483062002

"Special Lawsuit Benefit Edition." At the height of their legal battles with Marvel, Steve Gerber and Jack Kirby teamed up for this benefit comic, in which a gun-slinging duck seeks revenge against an evil megacorporation. Art and stories donated by Mark Evanier, Dan Spiegle, Scott Shaw!, Alfredo Alcala, Steve Leialoha, Shary Flenniken, Martin Pasko, and Joe Staton. All this plus the first-ever appearance of Sergio Aragones' Groo the Wanderer. Full color; 36 pages. Cover by Kirby and Neal Adams! Cover price $1.50.

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) 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.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 300 PR 0.5

INCOMPLETE. Centerfold missing (affects Martian Manhunter story). Near-complete spine split.

Cover art by Sheldon Moldoff. "The Bizarre Polka-Dot Man" starring Batman and Robin, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Batman and Robin confront a new costumed criminal in Gotham under the alias of Mr. Polka Dot who has started a crime wave based on spots and dots; To conceal his identity, Polka Dot wore a bizarre costume covered in spots, the point of which soon became apparent - once removed from the costume, the spots could be used for a variety of purposes, creating deadly weapons and a bizarre escape vehicles; Perhaps surprisingly, he succeeded in capturing Robin, but Batman was nonetheless able to save his crime fighting partner and bring Krill's crime spree to an end. . Lefty Looie humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Let Science Serve You! public service announcement. "The J'onn J'onzz Museum" starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, art by Joe Certa; Criminals use newsreel footage of J'Onzz to determine his weakness. Danger: Police at Work article. "The Mystery Of The Undersea Safari," art by Nick Cardy (Aquaman series ends); Aquaman and Aqualad help Professor Peters stop some crooks from stealing a pirate treasure. Statement of ownership--average paid circulation, 325,000. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 301 CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4557172003

Cover art by Sheldon Moldoff. "The Condemned Batman" starring Batman and Robin, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Batmans body is altered by a scientific accident to make him radiate heat uncontrollably and to be only able to breathe methane gas, a condition of which the criminal Brains Beldon capitalizes on; Batman is forced to work from a special flying capsule against the crooks, who also try to eliminate the Dark Knight; During the last encounter, Batman tries to stop the criminals when he is struck by a high tension cable. Strange Laws humor page by Henry Boltinoff. "The Mystery of the Martian Marauders" starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, art by Joe Certa; Alvin Reeves fixes the robot brain and brings Martian Marauders to Earth; Jonzz follows him back to Mars and after this can return at any time. From Many Lands... public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Lou Cameron. Easy, now, lad, I don't want to hurt you!" humor half-page starring O'Malley of the 4th Precinct by Irwin Hasen. Warden Willis humor half-page by Henry Boltinoff. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 307 VG 4.0

Cover art by Dick Dillin. "Alpha, the Experimental Man!" starring Batman and Robin, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Batman and Robin help train Alpha, an artificial man created by Dr. Burgos, a scientist; But when he falls in love at first sight with Batwoman, Alpha uses the professors ray device to boost his intellect and power, a measure that may cause his death; As a result of his exposure to the ray, Alpha's power levels are increased, but Burgos explains Batman that it will destroy Alpha in the end if they can't take him back to the laboratory; When the heroes try to bring Alpha back, he refuses to go, believing that the humans have turned against him; Only Batwoman has the ability to convince Alpha that they are just trying to help him, but when Batwoman's life is in peril, Alpha decides to save her by risking his own existence. Strange Laws humor half page by Henry Boltinoff. Rules of Water Safety! public service announcement starring Buzzy, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. "Alias Scarface Scanlon" starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, art by Joe Certa; Jones disguises himself as a dead criminal in order to infiltrate a gang. Casey the Cop humor page by Henry Boltinoff. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 327 VG 4.0

First "new look" Batman. Written by John Broome. Art by Carmine Infantino and Joe Giella. Cover by Carmine Infantino and Joe Giella. First "new look" Batman in "The Mystery of the Menacing Mask!"; The trail of a jewel thief leads to subterranean enclave of criminals. Fantastic Fingerprints article. Batman's Hot-Line article. Written by Gardner Fox. Art by Carmine Infantino. Ten Miles to Nowhere!; Ralph and Sue stumble on to a mystery involving diamond smuggling at a motel; Flash and Kid Flash cameos. 36 pages, full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 329 CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Label #4646432013

Written by John Broome. Art by Carmine Infantino and Joe Giella. Cover by Carmine Infantino and Murphy Anderson. Castle with Wall-to-Wall Danger!; Batman and Robin travel to England to capture a criminal. Written by Gardner Fox. Art by Carmine Infantino. Puzzle of the Purple Pony!; Sue wants to know why Jimmy Crowder, a cowboy, is painting his horse purple; Ralph investigates. Names Do Hurt! public service announcement by Jack Schiff, art by Sheldon Moldoff. Cap's Hobby Center by Henry Boltinoff. Rocky and Bullwinkle star in a one-page Cheerios ad. 36 pages, full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 330 VG+ 4.5

Water spotting.

Written by John Broome. Art by Sheldon Moldoff (ghost for Bob Kane) and Joe Giella. Cover by Carmine Infantino and Joe Giella. The Fallen Idol of Gotham City!; Batman and Robin investigate a series of incidents and discover that everyone involved had eaten at Golden Roost that day; the Dynamic Duo discover that a spy ring is using a chemical to make people attack each other. Written by Gardner Fox. Art by Carmine Infantino. Desert Double-Cross!; With Sue and the Parkers held hostage, Ralph The Elongated Man Dibny has to steal the Banley Jewels. Rx Against Accidents! public service announcement by Jack Schiff, art by Sheldon Moldoff. Rocky and Bullwinkle star in a one-page Cheerios ad. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 342 VG 4.0

Written by John Broome. Art by Sheldon Moldoff and Joe Giella. Cover by Carmine Infantino and Joe Giella. The Midnight Raid of the Robin Gang!; Dick tries to talk one of his friends out of dropping out of school and stumbles into a crime spree, masterminded by Al Craig; Craig plans to use drop-outs, dressed as Robin, to commit burglaries all over Gotham at midnight. Written by John Broome. Art by Carmine Infantino and Sid Greene. The Bandits and the Baroness! starring Ralph Elongated Man Dibny and his wife, Sue Dibny. Missive from letter hack Guy H. Lillian III. Rocky and Bullwinkle star in a one-page Cheerios ad. 36 pages, full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 351 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4646432014

Written by Gardner Fox. Art by Carmine Infantino and Sid Greene. Cover by Carmine Infantino and Murphy Anderson. The Cluemaster's Topsy-Turvy Crimes!; Batman and Robin battle the Cluemaster; meanwhile, Aunt Harriett discovers the secret entrance to the Bat-Cave. Written by Gardner Fox. Art by Carmine Infantino. The Case of the Costumed-Made Crook!; The Elongated Man wants to donate his old costume to Central City's Flash Museum, but its been stolen. Cap's Hobby Hints by Henry Boltinoff. Rocky and Bullwinkle star in a one-page Cheerios ad. 36 pages, full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 359 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4637702011

Written by Gardner Fox. Art by Carmine Infantino and Sid Greene. Cover by Carmine Infantino and Murphy Anderson. 1st appearance of the new Batgirl (Barbara Gordon) in The Million Dollar Debut of Batgirl!; Batgirl goes to a costume party dressed as Batgirl; she sees Killer Moth attack Bruce Wayne. Written by Gardner Fox. Art by Murphy Anderson. Riddle of the Sleepytime Taxi!; Ralph Elongated Man Dibny and Sue fall asleep in the back seat of a taxi while going to a costume party; Ralph discovers that crooks criminals are putting passengers to sleep to copy secret documents. Cap's Hobby Hints activity page by Henry Boltinoff. Letter to the editor from comics writer Mark Evanier. 36 pages, full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 359 CGC 3.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4615917012

Written by Gardner Fox. Art by Carmine Infantino and Sid Greene. Cover by Carmine Infantino and Murphy Anderson. 1st appearance of the new Batgirl (Barbara Gordon) in The Million Dollar Debut of Batgirl!; Batgirl goes to a costume party dressed as Batgirl; she sees Killer Moth attack Bruce Wayne. Written by Gardner Fox. Art by Murphy Anderson. Riddle of the Sleepytime Taxi!; Ralph Elongated Man Dibny and Sue fall asleep in the back seat of a taxi while going to a costume party; Ralph discovers that crooks criminals are putting passengers to sleep to copy secret documents. Cap's Hobby Hints activity page by Henry Boltinoff. Letter to the editor from comics writer Mark Evanier. 36 pages, full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 359 FR/GD 1.5

3" cumulative spine split. Cover and 2 wraps detached at one staple.

Written by Gardner Fox. Art by Carmine Infantino and Sid Greene. Cover by Carmine Infantino and Murphy Anderson. 1st appearance of the new Batgirl (Barbara Gordon) in The Million Dollar Debut of Batgirl!; Batgirl goes to a costume party dressed as Batgirl; she sees Killer Moth attack Bruce Wayne. Written by Gardner Fox. Art by Murphy Anderson. Riddle of the Sleepytime Taxi!; Ralph Elongated Man Dibny and Sue fall asleep in the back seat of a taxi while going to a costume party; Ralph discovers that crooks criminals are putting passengers to sleep to copy secret documents. Cap's Hobby Hints activity page by Henry Boltinoff. Letter to the editor from comics writer Mark Evanier. 36 pages, full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 366 VG/FN 5.0

Cover oxidation.

Written by Gardner Fox. Art by Carmine Infantino and Sid Greene. Cover by Carmine Infantino and Murphy Anderson. The Round-Robin Death Threats; Someone has sent hypnotic letters to several people, including Bruce Wayne, and booby trapped some of their possessions so they will end up killing each other. Written by John Broome. Art by Carmine Infantino and Sid Greene. Robber Round-Up in Kiddy City!; Sue gets suspicious of Mr. Booth and has Ralph follow him to a crime scene; Mr. Booth turns out to be a bystander but Ralph captures some thieves anyway. Ad for Lone Ranger plastic model kits from Aurora Plastics Corp. Ad for The Brave And The Bold #73. Letter to the editor from comics historian Peter Sanderson Jr. Ad for 80 Page Giant Jimmy Olsen #104. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.12.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 400 GD+ 2.5

Cover and 1 additional wrap detached at one staple. Water damage.

Cover by Neal Adams. Milestone issue featuring 1st appearance of Man-Bat in "Challenge of the Man-Bat!", script by Frank Robbins, pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Dick Giordano; Zoologist Kirk Langstrom is working late at the Gotham Natural History Museum putting together a bat habitat; he aims to perfect a serum that can endow people with enhanced auditory abilities via a specialized bat gland extract; Elsewhere in the city, a group of thieves known as the Blackout Gang break into a vault; Back at the museum, Kirk Langstrom is pleased with his progress and decides to test his new formula upon himself; he mutates into Man-Bat. "A Burial for Batgirl!," script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Vince Colletta; Barbara Gordon has come to Hudson University to help with a Edgar Allen Poe festival; She discovers a murder and captures Hank Osher, who appears to be the murderer; Batgirl begins to believe that Hank has been framed and investigates further, which leads to her being captured and bricked into a wall. Letter to the editor from writer Alan Brennert. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 400 PR 0.5

Interior is complete. Full length spine split (taped). Extra staples (manufacturing).

Cover by Neal Adams. Milestone issue featuring 1st appearance of Man-Bat in "Challenge of the Man-Bat!", script by Frank Robbins, pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Dick Giordano; Zoologist Kirk Langstrom is working late at the Gotham Natural History Museum putting together a bat habitat; he aims to perfect a serum that can endow people with enhanced auditory abilities via a specialized bat gland extract; Elsewhere in the city, a group of thieves known as the Blackout Gang break into a vault; Back at the museum, Kirk Langstrom is pleased with his progress and decides to test his new formula upon himself; he mutates into Man-Bat. "A Burial for Batgirl!," script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Vince Colletta; Barbara Gordon has come to Hudson University to help with a Edgar Allen Poe festival; She discovers a murder and captures Hank Osher, who appears to be the murderer; Batgirl begins to believe that Hank has been framed and investigates further, which leads to her being captured and bricked into a wall. Letter to the editor from writer Alan Brennert. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 401 FN 6.0

Moisture spotting.

Cover pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Dick Giordano. "Target for Tonight!," script by Frank Robbins, pencils by Bob Brown, inks by Joe Giella; A big-game hunter who dubs himself "the Stalker" deduces Batmans secret identity and announces his intention to hunt down and kill the Caped Crusader. "Midnight Is the Dying Hour!," script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Vince Colletta; Robin rescues Batgirl and the two of them find Amos Willard's killer. Letters from writers Douglas Moench, Martin Pasko, and, Alan Brennert. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 402 VG+ 4.5

Cover oxidation.

Cover by Neal Adams. "Man or Bat?," script by Frank Robbins, pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Dick Giordano; Kirk Langstrom appears again as the Man-Bat, this time he is forced to become the Batman's enemy; After stealing a vial from a chemical company's safe, much to Batman's chagrin, Kirk returns to his lab above the Gotham Museum of Natural History; He believes he has finally found a mixture that can cure his transformation, until Batman bursts through the door in pursuit, causing him enough surprise to drop the compound onto the floor; With a screech of rage, Kirk fights off the Batman and leaps out the window; During his escape, he starts to evolve a leathery pair of wings that allow him to fly. "My Place In The Sun!," script by Mike Friedrich, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Vince Colletta; Speedy visits Robin at Hudson University; Robin begins to question if he should continue to be Robin. Letter from comics writer Martin Pasko. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 407 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4646432015

Cover by Neal Adams. "Marriage: Impossible," script by Frank Robbins, pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Dick Giordano; When Batman learns about the pending marriage between Kirk Langstrom and Francine Lee, he races down to the cathedral to stop the wedding; Interrupting the ceremony, he pulls a mask off Langstrom's head, revealing the face of the Man-Bat. "One of Our Landmarks Is Missing!," script by Frank Robbins, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Vince Colletta; Continuing from last issue... Batgirl had stumbled upon the fact that the leader of the group Peaceful Protest has begun resorting to bombings to get the groups message across, this revelation however has gotten her trapped in a room where if she to step off a circle of floor in the middle of the room the entire place will explode. Letters to the editor from writers Alan Brennert and Arlen Schumer. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 410 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4592743008

Cover pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Dick Giordano. "A Vow from the Grave!," script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Dick Giordano; Batman captures Kano Wiggins and also helps solve the murder of a circus side-show performer. "Battle of the Three M's," script by Frank Robbins, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Dick Giordano; When a popular fashion model Mamie Acheson is injured and has to select one of three models (Maxi, Midi or Midi) to act as her replacement while her leg heals, it causes quite a stir in the fashion world; Batgirl soon finds herself involved after a suspicious visit from a member of a fashion company to her library seeking to get certain books. Letter to the editor from comics writer Martin Pasko. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 410 VG+ 4.5

Cover pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Dick Giordano. "A Vow from the Grave!," script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Dick Giordano; Batman captures Kano Wiggins and also helps solve the murder of a circus side-show performer. "Battle of the Three M's," script by Frank Robbins, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Dick Giordano; When a popular fashion model Mamie Acheson is injured and has to select one of three models (Maxi, Midi or Midi) to act as her replacement while her leg heals, it causes quite a stir in the fashion world; Batgirl soon finds herself involved after a suspicious visit from a member of a fashion company to her library seeking to get certain books. Letter to the editor from comics writer Martin Pasko. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.