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Avengers West Coast (1985) 45 FN 6.0

Vision Quest Part 4 of 4. "New Faces" Script by John Byrne. Pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Mike Machlan. Cover by John Byrne. The Vision has been reassembled thanks to the brilliance and hard work of Hank Pym. But complications remain. First, the Vision's appearance has changed due to the trauma his bio-synthetic skin suffered during his disassembly. And second, while Hank has restored the Vision's memories, he can't recreate the emotional attachment to them. For that the brain patterns of Simon Williams are needed. But when Wanda finds Simon and asks him to cooperate, he refuses. Then Wonder Man faces the wrath of the Scarlet Witch! Wow, the West Coast Avengers are approaching rock bottom. And the recent addition of the U.S. Agent is not helping. (Notes: The cover to this issue is an homage to John Buscema and George Klein's classic cover to Avengers (1st series) #57 -- the first appearance of the silver age Vision. The white Vision debuted in the MCU in the final episode of the WandaVision Disney+ series. The Vision Quest storyline was a distressing read for long-time fans of the Avengers. Several years later during the Gatherers saga, the Vision regains his red-hued body. [See Avengers 360.] The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 306,775; average paid circulation 178,125.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Avengers West Coast (1985) 46 CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3926516007

First appearance of the Great Lakes Avengers in "Franchise" Script by John Byrne. Pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Mike Machlan. Cover by John Byrne. After the traumatic events of the Vision Quest storyline, the West Coast Avengers need some time off and some time away. So to that end, Hawkeye and Mockingbird travel to Milwaukee to check out a group of light-hearted, super-powered individuals calling themselves the Great Lakes Avengers! Are Earth's Mightiest Heroes going to open a Midwest branch? Cameo appearances by the Scarlet Witch, Tigra, and the U.S. Agent. GLA Lineup: Big Bertha, Dinah Soar, Doorman, Flatman, and Mr. Immortal. (Notes: The GLA appear next in Avengers 309. This issue was reprinted in 2016 in the Avengers Omnibus by John Byrne. The hardcover collects issues #42 thru #62.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Avengers West Coast (1985) 47 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #3926516009

"With Friends Like These!" Part 1 of 3. Script by John Byrne. Pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Mike Machlan. Cover by John Byrne. With the Avengers unable to further help the Vision recover his personality and emotions, the Scarlet Witch accepts an offer of assistance from a shadowy organization in Texas. At first Jeremiah Random and his associates are helpful to Wanda and the Vision; however, it's all a trap! But not for the Vision -- for the Scarlet Witch! Cameo appearances by the Black Panther, Captain America, She-Hulk, Hank Pym, Tigra, U.S. Agent, Wonder Man, and the Wasp. Last 75¢ issue. (Note: The title of the series changes from the West Coast Avengers to Avengers West Coast with this issue.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Avengers West Coast (1985) 48 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #3926516010

"This Ancient Evil" Part 2 of 3. Script by John Byrne. Pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Mike Machlan. Cover by John Byrne. In the Lone Star State, the Scarlet Witch is being "assimilated" by Jeremiah Random's mysterious organization. The secrets from the dawning of the universe have been implanted into Wanda's mind against her will. However Random's group made a big mistake when they destroyed Wanda and the Vision's quinjet last issue! Its destruction set off an emergency signal at Avengers Mansion! And now Captain America and She-Hulk are flying to Texas to investigate! The duo is looking for the Scarlet Witch! But when they find her...they may regret it! Cameo appearances by Nebula, Gunthar, Starfox, Immortus, Ann Raymond, Hank Pym, Wasp, Wonder Man, Hawkeye, Mockingbird, and the Great Lakes Avengers. First $1.00 issue. 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Avengers West Coast (1985) 49 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #3926516011

"Baptism of Fire!" Part 3 of 3. Guest-starring the Great Lakes Avengers. Script by John Byrne. Art by John Byrne. Cover by John Byrne. The ancient force "That Which Endures" has taken control of Wanda Maximoff! The Sentinel of Liberty and She-Hulk tried to help her, but their valiant effort failed. Fortunately, more avengers are on the way to Texas! However, they are not from the east coast or west coast! It's the Great Lakes Avengers to the rescue with Hawkeye, Mockingbird, and the Vision by their side! Can they break the strange, supernatural hold on the Scarlet Witch? Cameo appearances by Hank Pym, Tigra, Wonder Man, and the Wasp. GLA Lineup: Big Bertha, Dinah Soar, Doorman, Flatman, and Mr. Immortal. (Note: Also this month the Vision reintroduces himself to the American public in Avengers Spotlight #23.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Avengers West Coast (1985) 50 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #3926516012

"Return of the Hero" Script by John Byrne. Pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Mike Machlan. Cover by John Byrne. A distraught Ann Raymond travels to California seeking assistance from the Avengers. She thinks that her husband, the former superhero known as Toro, might still be alive! Toro was the WWII-era partner of the original Human Torch; and the revelations during the Vision Quest saga have raised doubts about Toro's and the original torch's fate. Intrigued by the mystery, the west coast team travels to an old cemetery! And when Wanda casts a hex over the torch's possible grave...the original Human Torch is reborn! Wow! And for the second time, the silver age Vision meets the golden age Human Torch! [See Giant-Size Avengers #3 for their first meeting.] Cameo appearances by Agatha Harkness, Tigra, Iron Man, Master Pandemonium, Immortus, and the Sub-Mariner. Flashback cameos by the Mad Thinker and Toro (aka Tom Raymond) to recap the events of Sub-Mariner (1st series) #14. Avengers Lineup: Hank Pym, Scarlet Witch, Vision, Wasp, Wonder Man, and the U.S. Agent. (Notes: The original Human Torch previously appeared in Fantastic Four (1st series) Annual #4. Avengers Forever (1998) #8 provides the definitive history behind the torch's reawakening. The Avengers West Coast title is published bi-monthly for the next four issues.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Avengers West Coast (1985) 51 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3926516013

"I Sing of Arms and Heroes..." Part 1 of 2. Script by John Byrne. Pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Mike Machlan. Cover by John Byrne. The ranks of the West Coast Avengers are growing as Iron Man and the original Human Torch join the team! The golden age torch receives a warm reception, but Shell-Head gets a cold one. Meanwhile across the compound, Agatha Harkness pays a visit to the Vision and the Scarlet Witch to talk to them about their children. The aging witch from Whisper Hill says that Tommy and Billy disappear when Wanda stops thinking about them. Whoa, is this true? However before Wanda can respond, Master Pandemonium suddenly attacks! The Avengers swiftly leap into action against his demon horde! But during the mêlée, Master Pandemonium kidnaps the twins! Where on Earth or elsewhere has he taken them? Cameo appearances by Ann Raymond and Immortus. (Note: Agatha Harkness previously appeared in issue #5 of the second Vision and the Scarlet Witch (1985) limited series.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Avengers West Coast (1985) 55 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #3926516017

Acts of Vengeance conclusion - "The Breaking Strain" Script by John Byrne. Pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Paul Ryan. Cover by John Byrne. Story continues from Avengers 313. Marvel's Acts of Vengeance crossover event reaches its apex as the true mastermind is revealed: Loki, the god of evil! Loki was the first villain the Avengers ever fought! And he might be their last if the east coast and west coast teams cannot halt his sinister scheme! Nine avengers led by the Mighty Thor charge into battle vs. the lord of lies! Can Earth's Mightiest Heroes deny Loki his ultimate act of vengeance? Meanwhile in California, the Scarlet Witch undergoes a dark and dramatic transformation courtesy of her father -- the Master of Magnetism! Appearances by the Kingpin, Mandarin, Magneto, Red Skull, Wizard, Agatha Harkness, Wonder Man, U.S. Agent, and Immortus. Avengers Lineup vs. Loki: Captain America, Dr. Pym, Falcon, Hawkeye, Iron Man, Mockingbird, Thor, Vision, and the Wasp. (Note: Avengers Spotlight #29 serves as the epilogue for the Acts of Vengeance storyline.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Avengers West Coast (1985) 56D CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #3926516019

Direct Edition. "Darker Than Scarlet" Script by John Byrne. Pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Paul Ryan. Cover by John Byrne. One of the key issues of the Avengers West Coast title! As the Scarlet Witch unlocks the full potential of her reality altering powers! But unfortunately for Earth's Mightiest Heroes, Wanda's awakening has come under the supervision of her father Magneto! Years ago John Byrne co-wrote the classic Dark Phoenix saga! Is the Scarlet Witch following the same tragic path? Cameo appearances by Agatha Harkness, Quicksilver, Lockjaw, Ann Raymond, Immortus, Iron Man, and the original Human Torch. Avengers Lineup: Dr. Pym, Wasp, Wonder Man, and the U.S. Agent. Second story: "Reunion" Script and pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Paul Ryan. At Avengers Mansion in New York, Captain America and the golden age Human Torch meet for the first time since the end of World War II (as part of the Atlantis Attacks storyline). Cameo appearances by Sersi and Iron Man. (Notes: Wanda's turn to the dark side will haunt Earth's Mightiest Heroes years later in the Avengers Disassembled storyline in Avengers (3rd series) 500-503 and during the House of M (2005) limited series. This issue was reprinted in 2008 in the trade paperback: Avengers West Coast Darker Than Scarlet.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Avengers West Coast (1985) 57 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #3926516021

"Family Reunion" Script by John Byrne. Pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Paul Ryan. Cover by John Byrne. Wow! Magneto, Quicksilver, and the Scarlet Witch are together again! And this time they have the power to conquer the world! However the Avengers are clinging to the hope that somehow someone can reach Wanda and make her remember that she is a hero -- an avenger. So to that end, the west coast team blasts off toward Magneto's rebuilt Asteroid M to confront their wayward teammate! But how can just five avengers defeat Magneto, much less the dark Scarlet Witch? Cameo appearance by Iron Man. Avengers Lineup: Dr. Pym, Wasp, Wonder Man, U.S. Agent, and the original Human Torch. (Notes: This issue completes John Byrne's 1-year run as the writer and penciler of the Avengers West Coast series. This story was reprinted in 2022 in the trade paperback: Avengers West Coast Darker Than Scarlet Epic Collection. The TPB collects AWC issues #53 thru #64.) 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Avengers West Coast (1985) 60 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #3926516023

"Personal Magnetism" Script by Roy Thomas and Dann Thomas. Pencils by Paul Ryan. Inks by Danny Bulandi. Cover by Paul Ryan. High above the Earth on Asteroid M, Quicksilver pleads with his father and twin sister to halt their plans of world conquest for mutantkind! However no one tells the Master of Magnetism or the dark Scarlet Witch what to do! So Pietro reverts to sleight of hand instead of his usual sleight of foot! In dramatic fashion Lockjaw appears inside Asteroid M and teleports Wanda, Pietro, and Magneto down to Earth and into a trap laid by the Avengers! Thus the stage is set for a battle for the ages: the Mighty Avengers vs. Magneto and the Scarlet Witch! But when the two sides first met, Iron Man was not present with the west coast team. Will the golden avenger tip the second encounter in favor of Earth's Mightiest Heroes? Meanwhile, Immortus is once again lurking in the shadows watching and waiting. Avengers Lineup: Dr. Pym, Hawkeye, Iron Man, Wonder Man, Wasp, and the U.S. Agent. 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Avengers West Coast (1985) 66 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4660747010

"Tunnel Vision" Part 2 of 4. Story by Roy and Dann Thomas. Art by Paul Ryan and Danny Bulanadi. While Wonder Man searches Los Angeles for his brother (aka the Grim Reaper); Hawkeye, Quicksilver, and Tigra hunt for a mysterious villain that is turning normal people into humanoid robots. The trio successfully find Ultron-13...and they will wish that they had not! Avengers Lineup: Hawkeye, Dr. Pym, Iron Man, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch, Tigra, U.S. Agent, Wasp, and Wonder Man. Back up story: "That Shall He Also Reap!" Story by Roy Thomas. Art by Rick Levins and Keith Williams. The Grim Reaper fights the Mandrill. 32 pages. Cover price $1.00.

Avengers West Coast Lot of 10

Issues 28, 32-34, 36, 37-40, and 43 of Avengers West Coast (1985). Most will grade in the FN to VG range.

Avengers West Coast Lot of 10

Issues 1N, 22-26, 28, and 29-31 of Avengers West Coast (1985). Most will grade in the VG to GD/VG range.

Avengers West Coast Lot of 13

Issues 1N, 2-7, 8D, 9-12, 13D of Avengers West Coast (1985). Most will grade in the VG/FN to FN/VF range.

Avengers West Coast Lot of 15

Issues 1D, 2, 7, 9, 12, 13D, 15, 17, 19, 26, 33, 36, 39, 44D, 49 of Avengers West Coast (1985). Most will grade in the VG/FN to VF range.

Avengers West Coast Lot of 9

Issues 1, 3, 4, 13N, 14N, and 15-18 of Avengers West Coast (1985). Most will grade in the VG range with a couple grading GD.

Avengers X-Men (2022 Marvel) FCBD 1A CGC 9.8 Schiti

Paper: White

Label #4148594012

Written by Kieron Gillen, Danny Lore and Gerry Duggan. Art by Dustin Weaver, Karen S. Darboe and Matteo Lolli. Cover by Valerio Schiti. Featuring stories by an all-star lineup of creators, FREE COMIC BOOK DAY: AVENGERS/X-MEN #1 will lay the groundwork for an event that will erupt across the Marvel Universe in 2022 and drastically alter the relationship between Earth's Mightiest Heroes and mutantkind. 28 pages, full color. Rated T

Avenging Spider-Man (2011) 9A CGC 9.8 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #3844135003

(W) Kelly Sue DeConnick. (A/CA) Terry Dodson, Rachel Dodson Spider-Man plummets into action with the star of this month's hottest new comic: the all new CAPTAIN MARVEL! 50,000 feet up and only on one of them can fly ... Is the World's Greatest Super Hero Ready for a ride with Earth's Mightiest Hero? Cover price $3.99.

Avenging Spider-Man (2011) 9A CGC 9.6 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #2021957002

(W) Kelly Sue DeConnick. (A/CA) Terry Dodson, Rachel Dodson Spider-Man plummets into action with the star of this month's hottest new comic: the all new CAPTAIN MARVEL! 50,000 feet up and only on one of them can fly ... Is the World's Greatest Super Hero Ready for a ride with Earth's Mightiest Hero? Cover price $3.99.

Avenging Spider-Man Lot of 9

Issues 1A-4A, 5, 6A, 7, 8, and 9A of Avenging Spider-Man (2011). Most will grade in the NM to VF range.

Avian Romance Pink Label (Japanese 2019 Swans) 1 VG/FN 5.0

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Artbook by Amni. 16 pages, full color.

Babyteeth (2017 Aftershock) 17C CBCS 9.0 Witnessed Sig Donny Cates

Paper: White

Aftershock Ambassador Exclusive. Witnessed Signature: Donny Cates on 8/1/2021.

Label #21-3C48D38-002

Aftershock Ambassador Exclusive variant cover by Michael Gaydos. Written by Donny Cates. Art by Garry Brown. The end is coming. The forces are aligned. The inevitable is nigh. The apocalypse...is here. From Donny Cates, the writer of Venom, Thanos, Redneck and the breakout hit God Country, comes this pulse-pounding series with art from THE REVISIONIST's Garry Brown! 28 pages, full color.

Back Issue Magazine (2003 TwoMorrows) 15 FN+ 6.5

This issue of Back Issues examines "Weird Heroes" of the 1970s and 1980s! In all-new interviews, Mike Ploog discusses Ghost Rider, Matt Wagner revisits The Demon, and Joe Kubert dusts off Ragman. Also, the pencil art of Gene Colan is spotlighted in "Rough Stuff." Cover by Art Adams. (Twomorrows Publishing) Magazine, 100pgs, B&WSRP: $6.95 Cover price $6.95.

Back Issue Magazine (2003 TwoMorrows) 44 FN/VF 7.0

'Spider-Man in the Bronze Age' explores many of the Marvel Comics' webslinger's most memorable moments. The 'drug issues,' the resurrections of Green Goblin and Gwen Stacy, Marvel Team-Up, Spectacular Spider-Man, the CBS and Japanese television series, the newspaper strip, the Clone Saga, an interview with Gerry Conway, and a vintage cover by Bob Larkin. Plus: An original illustration of the Scarlet Spider by Steven Butler; color illustrations by John Romita, Sr., Steve Rude and Joe Jusko in the centerspread; a checklist of Spider-Man's Bronze Age guest appearances outside of his own series; interviews with Stan Lee, Jean Thomas, Jim Salicrup, Larry Lieber and Fred Kida; Spider-Man Power Records; clones are discussed by Steven Butler, Mark Bagley, Howard Mackie, Tom DeFalco, J.M. DeMatteis, Glenn Greenberg and Danny Fingeroth. Cover price $7.95.

Barbarella GN (1968 Grove Press) 1-1ST VG- 3.5

1st US Edition - 1st printing.

Story and art by Jean-Claude Forest.

Barbarella is a 1968 erotic sci-fi film, based on the French Barbarella comic book created by Jean-Claude Forest.

Barbarella is dispatched by the President of the Galaxy to track down the notorious Durand Durand. Get ready for one of the most erotic and sexy adventures ever conceived as the bodacious heroine encounters with various outlandish characters and exotic situations.

Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 70 pages, B&W (with shades of blue, green, yellow, and purple).

Cover price $1.50.

Barbarian Sketch by Dan Brereton in Swordplay HC (2023 Storytime) Novel

Signed by the artist. Pencil on first page of hardcover.

Barbie Lot of 8

Issues 13, 16, 34, 41, 44, 45, 46, 51 of Barbie Fashion (1991 Marvel). Most will grade in the VG to FN range.

Bartman (1993) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4604244025

This is the direct edition with Silver Foil Cover and Bartman poster insert. Cover pencils by Steve Vance, inks by Bill Morrison. Matt Groening discusses the Bart Philosophy. The Comic Cover Caper!, script by Cindy Vance (co-plot) and Steve Vance, pencils by Steve Vance (layouts) and Phil Ortiz, inks by Bill Morrison and Tim Bavington (additional inks); Bartman puts a stop to a comic book collector scam. Bart's 40 least favorite items. 36 pgs. $2.95. Cover price $2.95.

Basilisk (2021 Boom!) 2C CGC 9.8 Albuquerque Sense 1:25 Variant

Paper: White

Albuquerque variant Cover

Label #4410102011

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Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Cullen Bunn. Art by Jonas Scharf. Cover by Rafael Albuquerque. Is redemption possible if it is coerced? Forced to confront the horrors of her past, Regan hits the road with Hannah - a victim from her past - who has her own set of secrets. Meanwhile, the other four remaining members of the Chimera find themselves tired of hiding from the world and move to reignite their reign of terror and death. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Bat Lash Lot of 6

Issues 1-5, 7 of Bat Lash (1968 1st Series). Most will grade in the GD/VG to VG/FN range.

Batgirl #1 (2011) Cover Print by Adam Hughes

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

Batgirl (2011 4th Series) 1A.D CGC 9.6 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #4630917015

First Printing. Direct Edition. "Shattered" Written by Gail Simone. Pencils by Ardian Syaf. Inks by Vicente Cifuentes. Cover by Adam Hughes. Barbara Gordon is back as Batgirl, and she's going to have to face the city's most horrifying new villains as well as the dark secrets from her past. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.99.

Batgirl (2016) 23B CGC 9.8 Middleton Variant

Paper: White

Variant Cover.

Label #4347101010

Written by Hope Larson. Art by Minkyu Jung and José Marzan. Cover by Joshua Middleton. 'STRANGE LOOP' finale! Trapped in a prison of her own mind's making, Batgirl must act out of character in order to reenter reality. Can she put her need to survive above the needs of those she's sworn to protect? Or is she doomed to wander the mazes of her mind for all of eternity?! 32 pages, full color. Rated T. Cover price $3.99.

Batgirl Lot of 10

Issues 1-10 of Batgirl (2000 1st Series). Most will grade in the NM to VF range.

Batgirl Lot of 12

Issues 0, 1A.D, 2, 3, 9, 12, 13A, 14A, 26, 27A, 35A, and annual 2 of Batgirl (2011 4th Series). Most will grade in the VF to NM range.

Batgirl Lot of 4

Issue 1 of Batgirl Special (1988), issue 45 of Batgirl (2000 1st Series), issue 1 of, Batman Batgirl (1998 DC), and issue 1 of Batman Batgirl (1997). Most will grade in the VF to NM range.

Batman #1 (2011) Cover Print by Greg Capullo, and Alex Sinclair

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

Batman (1940) 132 GD 2.0

1/2" Spine split from top. Centerfold detached. Water damage.

Cover by Sheldon Moldoff. "The Martian from Gotham City," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; An actor suffering amnesia believes that he is a Martian and at war with the world; When three criminals discover this, they trick the actor into helping them. One-page Warden Willis story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Three Faces of Batman," script by Bill Finger, art by Sheldon Moldoff; While trying to capture Big Jim Masters, Batman is subjected to an scientific experimental device that makes him unable to fight crime when he hears a siren or bell. One-page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Lair of the Sea-Fox," script by Bill Finger, art by Sheldon Moldoff; The Sea-Fox cleverly uses underwater waterways beneath Gotham to commit his crimes and the Caped Crusaders must find a way to stop him. 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) 152 VG 4.0

Water damage.

Cover by Sheldon Moldoff. "Formula for Doom," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; The Caped Crusaders and Bat-Hound track a renegade scientist to Switzerland, who is in the process of handing over a portion of an explosive formula to a European criminal. One-page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. "The False Face Society," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Batman goes undercover as a member of the False Face Society in order to get the goods on and capture their leader. True Crime Laffs humor page by Henry Boltinoff. "Memorial to an Astronaut," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Batman decides to make the dream of traveling into space a reality for a dying mineralogist by devising a hoax involving a phony spaceship and a movie set. Pennies for UNICEF! public service announcement with Superman, art by Sheldon Moldoff. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Batman (1940) 154 GD/VG 3.0

Centerfold detached at one staple.

Cover pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Charles Paris. "Danger Strikes Four," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; As Dick begins reading Alfred's latest imaginary tale of Batman II and Robin II, he is called upon by the Caped Crusader to battle Big Al and his men, with all involved in circumstances strangely resembling Alfred's story. "The Amazing Odyssey of Batman and Robin," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; When the remains of the Bat-Boat are found, its log is sent to Commissioner Gordon, who announces that Batman is dead, leaving a stage magician free to commit his crimes! Safety First -- All Year! public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Sheldon Moldoff; Johnny discovers the hazards of leaving things lying around the home. "The Strange Experiment of Doctor Dorn," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; A large green creature is menacing Gotham City, so the Dynamic Duo are called in to assist, and they discover a way to get the creature to pass away, leaving Dr. Dorn free without any effect. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Batman (1940) 164 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4641328012

Cover pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Joe Giella. "Two-Way Gem Caper!", script by France Herron, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane), inks by Joe Giella; Batman discovers a plot to waylay a group of folk singers in order to perpetrate the theft of a pearl from a museum, and eventually nabs the villain after foiling a trap set for the criminal. "Batman's Great Face-Saving Feat!", script by France Herron, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane), inks by Joe Giella; A private investigator seeks to join the Mystery Analysts, but is blackballed by Batman for a very specific reason. Ancient Crime-Detection Methods! fact page. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Batman (1940) 164 CGC 6.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4669815010

Cover pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Joe Giella. "Two-Way Gem Caper!", script by France Herron, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane), inks by Joe Giella; Batman discovers a plot to waylay a group of folk singers in order to perpetrate the theft of a pearl from a museum, and eventually nabs the villain after foiling a trap set for the criminal. "Batman's Great Face-Saving Feat!", script by France Herron, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane), inks by Joe Giella; A private investigator seeks to join the Mystery Analysts, but is blackballed by Batman for a very specific reason. Ancient Crime-Detection Methods! fact page. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Batman (1940) 164 GD+ 2.5

Centerfold detached.

Cover pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Joe Giella. "Two-Way Gem Caper!", script by France Herron, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane), inks by Joe Giella; Batman discovers a plot to waylay a group of folk singers in order to perpetrate the theft of a pearl from a museum, and eventually nabs the villain after foiling a trap set for the criminal. "Batman's Great Face-Saving Feat!", script by France Herron, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane), inks by Joe Giella; A private investigator seeks to join the Mystery Analysts, but is blackballed by Batman for a very specific reason. Ancient Crime-Detection Methods! fact page. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Batman (1940) 168 VG 4.0

Staple rust.

Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella. "The Fight that Jolted Gotham City!", script by France Herron, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Joe Giella; Batman helps cure a circus strong man of his wild mood swings by deducing that radio music tends to cause aggressive behavior in him. Cap's Hobby Center activity half-page by Henry Boltinoff. Crime-Writing Clues! non-fiction page. "How to Solve a Perfect Crime--In Reverse!", script by France Herron, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Joe Giella; The Mystery Analysts split up to search for the thief who purloined a valuable diamond, and it's Batman who discovers that one member of the Analysts is the guilty party! Letter to the editor from comic writer Bob Rozakis. Rocky and Bullwinkle star in a one-page Cheerios ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Batman (1940) 174 VG- 3.5

Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella. "The Human Punching Bag!", script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane), inks by Joe Giella; Hunter breaks the Getaway Genius out of jail in order to provide a getaway gimmick, all the while planning a trap for the Batman. The Time of Death article. "Nature's Bill of Rights," script by Jack Schiff, art by Sheldon Moldoff; Two boys who are polluting a stream are given an anti-pollution lesson by a fisherman. "The Off-Again On-Again Lightbulbs!", script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane), inks by Sid Greene; When Batman arrives at the Wednesday meeting of the Mystery Analysts, a cleaning man enters and announces that it is actually Friday, and he can prove it with a copy of that day's paper; Before anyone can question why, the cleaning man hypnotizes the group, not realizing the Batman is unaffected. Half-page Little Pete story by Henry Boltinoff. Rocky and Bullwinkle star in a one-page Cheerios ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Batman (1940) 175 GD+ 2.5 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Trimming. Cover detached. Centerfold detached at one staple. Water spotting.

Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella. "The Decline and Fall of Batman," script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane), inks by Joe Giella; Swearing revenge on the Caped Crusaders, Eddie Repp invents a ghost imaging device and creates such images of the Dynamic Duo, who begin to fight crime in Gotham more effectively than the real heroes they resemble. The Hip Way to Learn! public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Sheldon Moldoff. Wet Chemistry fact page, script by Julius Schwartz, pencils by Morris Waldinger, inks by Tom Nicolosi. Letter to the editor from comics writer Mike Friedrich. Rocky and Bullwinkle star in a one-page Cheerios ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Batman (1940) 177 VG/FN 5.0

Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Murphy Anderson. Builders of the Future! public service announcement about the importance of UNESCO funding in building schools in Africa, art by Sheldon Moldoff. "Two Batmen Too Many!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane), inks by Joe Giella; Batman concocts a scheme against numbers racketeer Ed Garvey to prove conclusively that the crook planned and carried out the Kimber Gem job. One-page Cap's Hobby Center activity page by Henry Boltinoff. "The Art Gallery of Rogues!", script by John Broome, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane), inks by Sid Greene; Batman deduces that a man named Lathrop has stolen some artwork from a gallery and passed it off to one of his henchmen in order to get a grant from the Alfred Foundation. 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.