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Batman Beyond (1999 1st Series) 5 VF/NM 9.0

Cover pencils by B. Smith, inks by Bruce Timm. Mummy, Oh! and Juliet, script by Hilary J. Bader, pencils by Joe Staton, inks by Terry Beatty; A mummy revives and abducts Terry's girlfriend Dana, thinking she is his lost bride; Terry rescues Dana and reunites the mummy with his true love. Based on the cartoon. 36 pgs. $1.99. Cover price $1.99.

Batman Beyond (1999 1st Series) Special Origin Issue #1SIXFLAGS, 1st Printing VG 4.0

1st printing. Six Flags Giveaway. Distributed as a free giveaway for Free Comic Book Day as well as a Six Flags giveaway.

Batman Catwoman the Gotham War Battle Lines (2023 DC) 1A CGC 9.8 SS Howard/Jimenez/Zdarsky

Paper: White

Signed by Tini Howard, Jorge Jimenez and Chip Zdarsky on 10/14/2023.

Label #2812645014

Written by Chip Zdarsky, Tini Howard. Art by Mike Hawthorne, Adriano Di Benedetto. Cover by Jorge Jimenez. THE BAT/CAT WAR STARTS HERE! Crime is down in Gotham City... Could that be a bad thing? A coordinated effort in Gotham has led to a reduction in violent crime, but at what cost? Villains scatter as their lives begin to crumble under a new regime. And as Batman recovers from his epic battle through the Multiverse and the horrors of Knight Terrors, one name runs through his mind. One name at the heart of this new, safer Gotham...Catwoman. A conflict that's been brewing for well over a year finally hits the streets, and it will fracture the Bat-Family as war erupts! From bestselling writers Chip Zdarsky and Tini Howard and artists Mike Hawthorne and Adriano Di Benedetto comes the opening shot in the Gotham War! 48 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $5.99.

Batman Curse of the White Knight Lot of 15

Issues 1A, 1B, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3B, 4A, 4B, 5A, 5B, 6A, 6B, 7A, 7B, 8B of Batman Curse of the White Knight (2019). Most will grade in the VF to NM range.

Batman Dark Victory (1999) 0 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4738110009

Wizard #0 Edition

Batman Day Special Edition (2023 DC) 608B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Batman Day Special Edition/2nd Printing.

Label #4350096011

2nd printing. Corrected Edition. 2023 Batman Day "Jim Lee Icons" Foil Edition Virgin Cover by Jim Lee. Reprints Batman (1940) 608. Written by Jeph Loeb. Art by Jim Lee. Cover by Jim Lee. Hush stands out as one of the most beloved Batman stories of the past 25 years, and the first issue of the 12-part arc returns for Batman Day 2023 like you've never seen it before--re-presented with a foil version of Jim Lee's Batman #608 second printing cover, featuring the indelible image of Batman standing on a Gotham City gargoyle. 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $9.99.

Batman Ego (2000) 1 NM- 9.2

WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY DARWYN COOKE; COVER BY COOKE. A stylish Prestige one-shot set early in Batman's career explores the psychological pressures that drive the Dark Knight. Prestige Format. FC, 64 PG. Cover price $6.95.

Batman Family (1975 1st Series) 3 FN 6.0

Giant-size issue. Featuring: 18 page Batgirl & Robin story "Isle of a Thousand Thrills!" Characters: Batgirl; Robin; Frank Gilbert; Senator Thomas Cleary; Major Montana. In this tale, Batgirl and Robin learn each other's secret identities. Written by Elliot S! Maggin, with art by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez and Vince Colletta. Plus: 10 page Batman reprint story "The Challenge of Batwoman" starring Batman, Robin and Batwoman, written by Bill Finger and drawn by Sheldon Moldoff & Charles Paris; 8 page Batman reprint story "Crimes of the Kite-Man" starring Batman and Robin, written by Bill Finger and drawn by Dick Sprang & Charles Paris; 13 page Batman reprint story "The Year 3000" starring Batman and Robin, written by Joe Greene and drawn by Dick Sprang & Jerry Robinson. Cover by Ernie Chan. Cover price $0.50.

Batman Family (1975 1st Series) 6 FN+ 6.5

Giant-size issue. Batgirl stars in "Valley of the Copper Moon!" Script by Elliot Maggin, pencils by Jose Delbo, inks by Vince Colletta. Robin stars in "The Joker's Daughter!" Script by Bob Rozakis, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Frank McLaughlin (1st appearance). Reprint back-up stories: Alfred stars in "In the Soup!" with art by Jerry Robinson (from Batman 32); Batman and Robin star in "The New Crimes of the Mad Hatter" (from Batman 161). Ernie Chan (as "Ernie Chua") cover. Cover price $0.50.

Batman Family (1975 1st Series) 7 FN+ 6.5

Giant-size issue. Cover by Ernie Chan (as Ernie Chua). Batgirl and Robin star in "13 Points to a Dead End!" Script by Elliot Maggin, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Vince Colletta. Reprint back-up stories: Batman and Robin star in "The Amazing Dr. Double X!" (from Detective 261) and "The Broken Batman Trophies" with art by Dick Sprang (from Batman 103). Cover price $0.50.

Batman Family (1975 1st Series) 9 FN/VF 7.0

Giant-size issue. Batgirl and Robin have their hands full when they take on the daughters of the Joker, the Scarecrow, the Riddler, and the Penguin in "The Startling Secret of the Devilish Daughters!" Script by Bob Rozakis, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Vince Colletta. Reprint back-up stories: Alfred stars in "Recipe for Revenge!" (art by Jerry Robinson); Batman and Robin star in "The Blockbuster Breaks Loose!" with script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella. Ernie Chan (as "Ernie Chua") cover. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.50.

Batman Family (1975 1st Series) 9 VG 4.0

Giant-size issue. Batgirl and Robin have their hands full when they take on the daughters of the Joker, the Scarecrow, the Riddler, and the Penguin in "The Startling Secret of the Devilish Daughters!" Script by Bob Rozakis, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Vince Colletta. Reprint back-up stories: Alfred stars in "Recipe for Revenge!" (art by Jerry Robinson); Batman and Robin star in "The Blockbuster Breaks Loose!" with script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella. Ernie Chan (as "Ernie Chua") cover. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.50.

Batman Family (1975 1st Series) 14 VF 8.0

Giant-size issue. Cover by Jim Aparo. All-new content. Robin, Batgirl, and Batwoman star in "Old Super-Heroes Never Die--They Just Fade Away!" Script by Bob Rozakis, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Bob Wiacek. Manbat stars in "Cinemattack!" Script by Rozakis, pencils by Howard Chaykin, inks by Josef Rubinstein. Howard Chaykin art Cover price $0.60.

Batman Family (1975 1st Series) 19 FN- 5.5

Giant-size issue. All-new. Batman stars in "The Tomb of the White Bat!" Script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Michael Golden, inks by Craig Russell. Batgirl stars in "The Sino-Supermen." Script by Bob Rozakis, pencils by Juan Ortiz, inks by Vince Colletta. Robin stars in "The Crime Rate is Earth-Shaking!" Script by Rozakis, pencils by Ortiz, inks by Bruce Patterson. Man-Bat stars in "The Once and Future Man-Bat." Script by Rozakis, pencils by Danny Bulanadi, inks by Romeo Tanghal. The Huntress stars in "Gotham Town is Burning Down!" Script by Paul Levitz, pencils by Joe Staton, inks by Bob Layton. Michael Kaluta cover. Cover price $1.00.

Batman Family (1975 1st Series) 20 FN 6.0

Final issue of the series. Giant-size issue. All-new. Batman's origin is retold and Ragman co-stars in "Enter the Ragman!" Script by David V. Reed, pencils by Michael Golden, inks by Bob Smith. Robin and Batgirl team up in "Peril of the Power Sower!" Script by Bob Rozakis, pencils by Don Heck, inks by John Celardo. Appearances by the Elongated Man and Red Tornado. Man-Bat stars in "Private Eye Man-Bat!" Script by Rozakis, pencils by Golden, inks by Joe Rubinstein. The Huntress stars in "Trial by Fire!" Script by Paul Levitz, pencils by Joe Staton, inks by Bob Layton. Jim Starlin wrap-around cover. Cover price $1.00.

Batman Forever (1995 DC) Movie Adaptation 0AU CGC 9.8 Hanley Unbagged Variant

Paper: White

Prestige Format.

Label #4699312004

Unbagged Prestige Format painted cover by John Hanley. The film Batman Forever is directed by Joel Schumacher and stars Val Kilmer as Batman, Tommy Lee Jones as Two-Face, Jim Carrey as the Riddler, Chris O'Donnell as Robin and Nicole Kidman as criminal psychologist Dr. Chase Meridian. The BATMAN FOREVER MOVIE ADAPTATION is a tour de force of crimebusting action and sinister intrigue, written by Batman legend Dennis O'Neil, with art by Michael Dutkiewicz and Scott Hanna. 68 pages. $5.95 cover. White title, Batmobile on cover. Cover price $5.95.

Batman Fortnite Zero Point (2021 DC) 3C CGC 9.6 Mustard Variant

Paper: White

Mustard Variant Cover.

Label #4715502011

Written by Christos Gage, Donald Mustard. Art by Reilly Brown. Cover by Donald Mustard. Batman vs Snake Eyes. That's it. That's the solicit. You heard us, BATMAN VERSUS SNAKE EYES! Yes, THAT Snake Eyes! Worlds collide on the Island as G.I. Joe's unstoppable ninja clashes with the Dark Knight! Can either of them win, when neither can escape? Will Batman remember he's got to find a way back to Catwoman, all while trying to get back to Gotham City? And what the heck is Harley Quinn doing here?! Oh, and in case we forgot to mention it: Batman. Fighting. Snake Eyes. Do not miss it! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $5.99.

Batman Full Moon (2024 DC) 3B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover.

Label #4541445017

Written by Rodney Barnes. Art by Stevan Subic. Cover by Francesco Francavilla. THE STREETS OF GOTHAM RUN RED! Despite Zatanna's warnings, nothing could've prepared Batman for the power he was truly up against under the light of the moon--far greater and wilder than any he's ever encountered before. And when that very same power doesn't just burrow its way into Batman's soul, but consumes him completely, the streets of Gotham will run red with the blood of beasts! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $6.99.

Batman Gotham Adventures (1998) 14 CGC 9.2 SS Rousseau/Staton

Paper: White

Signed by Craig Rousseau and Joe Staton on 09/26/2015.

Label #1318162001

Cover pencils by Craig Rousseau, inks by Terry Beatty. Masks of Love: A Harley Quinn Romance, script by Ty Templeton, pencils by Craig Rousseau, inks by Stan Woch; Harley's new romance novel bombs, but she's put one of Ivy's chemicals on the paper to take over people's minds. A farewell letter from Ty Templeton. Set in the animated DC universe. 36 pgs. $1.99. Cover price $1.99.

Batman Gotham Adventures (1998) 43 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #3956222019

WRITTEN BY SCOTT PETERSON AND TIM LEVINS; ART BY LEVINS AND TERRY BEATTY; COVER BY BOB SMITH AND BEATTY. Who's out to get Harley Quinn? Batman has to take her on as a sidekick to find out. The answer awaits deep in Harley's history...that is, if she and the Dark Knight survive the traps set for them all over Gotham! FC, 32 PG.$1.99 Cover price $1.99.

Batman Gotham Adventures (1998) 52 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #3956222025

WRITTEN BY SCOTT PETERSON; ART BY TIM LEVINS AND TERRY BEATTY; COVER BY BOB SMITH AND BEATTY. Gotham's wild and woolly Lower East Side has a new hero...and it's not the Dark Knight. No, these days the kids are going wild, literally, for Bane! Just what is going on here? And what is Batman going to do about it? Cover price $1.99.

Batman Grendel (1993) Ashcan 1PLATINUM FN+ 6.5 Platinum Variant

Platinum Foil Variant Hero Premiere Edition # 2. The "Silver Moon" Platinum Edition has a limited print run of only 25 copies, that were awarded to the 1st 25 winners of a contest held in the premiere issue of Hero Illustrated Magazine.

Batman Harley and Ivy (2004) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #1304755001

WRITTEN BY PAUL DINI; ART BY BRUCE TIMM AND SHANE GLINES; PAINTED COVER BY TIMM In stores April 28. The highly anticipated miniseries by Paul Dini & Bruce Timm ? the superstar creators of Batman: The Animated Series ? kicks off! A snafu by Harley sends Poison Ivy back to Arkham, and Ivy swears off working with Harley forever. But Harley won't take no for an answer, so when Ivy breaks out and heads to South America, Harley's right behind her. Oily politicians, cutthroat mercenaries, and shower scenes abound! For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. (1 OF 3) $2.50 Cover price $2.50.

Batman Harley and Ivy (2004) 3 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #2007528002

WRITTEN BY PAUL DINI; ART BY BRUCE TIMM AND SHANE GLINES; PAINTED COVER BY TIMM In stores June 30. The slam-bang finale to the miniseries by Dini & Timm, guest-starring Batman! Poison Ivy and Harley Quinn slink back into town with the hard-won Zombie Root, only to blow their own cover as they discover that Hollywood's trying to make a bundle off of their infamy! And when Batman catches up to them, this movie's really gonna blow its budget! FC, 32 PG. (3 OF 3) $2.50 Cover price $2.50.

Batman Harley and Ivy (2004) 3 CGC 8.0 JSA Timm

Paper: White

Bruce Timm Authenticated Autograph.

Label #4706719009

WRITTEN BY PAUL DINI; ART BY BRUCE TIMM AND SHANE GLINES; PAINTED COVER BY TIMM In stores June 30. The slam-bang finale to the miniseries by Dini & Timm, guest-starring Batman! Poison Ivy and Harley Quinn slink back into town with the hard-won Zombie Root, only to blow their own cover as they discover that Hollywood's trying to make a bundle off of their infamy! And when Batman catches up to them, this movie's really gonna blow its budget! FC, 32 PG. (3 OF 3) $2.50 Cover price $2.50.

Batman Harley Quinn (1999) 1 FN+ 6.5 Ross Variant 1st Printing

1st Printing (2nd and 3rd printings have 2nd and 3rd printing notices on inside front cover). Written by Paul Dini; art by Yvel Guichet and Aaron Sowd; painted cover by Alex Ross. The most popular character introduced in Batman's animated adventures enters the DC Universe and "No Man's Land" in a Prestige one-shot written by Harley's creator, Paul Dini (SUPERMAN: PEACE ON EARTH), with a painted cover by PEACE ON EARTH's Alex Ross and stunning interiors by Yvel Guichet and Aaron Sowd. Since Gotham's fall, the Joker has been relatively quiet...but that's about to change as former Arkham Asylum doctor Harleen Quinzel joins the Clown Prince of Crime to put him back on top. But when their unusual partnership leaves Harley a little worse for wear, she enlists Poison Ivy's help. Now the Joker and Batman are going to learn that this souped-up Harley's not going to be pushed around anymore. Prestige Format. FC, 52 pg.$5.95" Batman No Man's Land Cover price $5.95.

Batman Hellboy Starman (1999) 2 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4702044002

One of the most unorthodox--and stylish--crossovers to date concludes! Hellboy and Starman venture to a secret Nazi base in the Amazon jungle to rescue Starman's father, Golden Age Starman Ted Knight. Kidnapped by the Nazi cultists, the elder Knight had been forced to use his scientific knowledge of cosmic energy to call down a powerful elder god. Now Starman's science and Hellboy's sorcery must combine to save the world from a threat older than time and more horrible than anything the world has ever known! Co-published with Dark Horse Comics. No interior ads. Written by James Robinson. Art by Mike Mignola. Cover by Tony Harris. FC, 32 pg. Cover price $2.50.

Batman Judge Dredd Judgment on Gotham (1991) 1 CGC 9.8 Bisley Variant

Paper: White

Label #4699208021

1st Printing. Written by Alan Grant and John Wagner. Art and Cover by Simon Bisley. Two different heroes, from two different worlds -- and two different publishers from two countries -- meet for a daring and different team-up as DC's Batman and Britain's Fleetway Publications' Judge Dredd meet! A rift in time and space sends Batman to Mega-City One, the otherworldly future setting of the popular British series, Judge Dredd...a world where violence rules and Judges like Dredd represent the only form of law and order, acting as judge, jury and executioner! But while Batman faces the wrath of Judge Dredd, Gotham City is in the clutches of Dredd's foe, the evil Judge Death who, teamed with the Scarecrow, brings unprecedented mayhem and random destruction upon the citizens of Gotham. This one-shot is written by original Judge Dredd writer John Wagner and current Batman scripter Alan Grant, with painted art and wraparound cover by Lobo artist Simon Bisley. Softcover, 64 pages, full color. Cover price $5.95.

Batman Judge Dredd Vendetta in Gotham (1993) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4699208016

In this second meeting between Fleetway's ultimate lawman and DC's Dark Knight, Judge Dredd comes to Gotham City seeking revenge on Batman. Much fighting between the two flagship characters ensues. Prestige format one-shot, written by Alan Grant and John Wagner with art by Cam Kennedy. Cover by Mike Mignola. Cover price $5.95.

Batman Judge Dredd Vendetta in Gotham (1993) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4699208018

In this second meeting between Fleetway's ultimate lawman and DC's Dark Knight, Judge Dredd comes to Gotham City seeking revenge on Batman. Much fighting between the two flagship characters ensues. Prestige format one-shot, written by Alan Grant and John Wagner with art by Cam Kennedy. Cover by Mike Mignola. Cover price $5.95.

Batman Legends of the Dark Knight (1989) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4678971012

The tale begins on a treacherous mountain climb to track a killer. It ends with the birth of the LEGENDS OF THE DARK KNIGHT. On his quest to apprehend the killer, Bruce Wayne meets a tribal shaman who has a lasting impact on his life, influencing him, upon his return to Gotham City, to take up the cowl of Batman. Then, strange, ritualistic murders start occurring, and a mysterious bat-like person is seen. "Shaman" is a 5-part story that examines the early days of Batman...and leads off the first new regular Batman title in years. Written by Dennis O'Neil, with art by Ed Hannigan and John Beatty. Inner cover painting by George Pratt. Deluxe format. NOTE: Outer cover has four different color variations and are not listed individually within our system. Cover price $1.50.

Batman Legends of the Dark Knight Lot of 10

Issues 1 (yellow cover), 1 (pink cover), 2-5, 9, 17, 18, and 20 of Batman Legends of the Dark Knight (1989). Most will grade in the VF to FN range.

Batman Legends of the Dark Knight Lot of 10

Issues 3-5, 10, 30-33, 38, and 89 of Batman Legends of the Dark Knight (1989). Most will grade in the VF to FN range with a couple grading closer to VG.

Batman Lot of 10

Issues 1 of Batman Poison Ivy Cast Shadows (2004); 1 and 2 of Year One Batman Ra's Al Ghul (2005); 2011 of Batman 80 Page Giant (2011 DC); 1-1ST of Batman The Black Mirror HC (2011 DC); 1-3 of Legends of the Dark Knight 100 Page Super Spectacular (2013); and 36B and 42A of Batman (2011 2nd Series). Most will grade in the FN range with some grading VF.

Batman Lot of 10

Issues 302, 303, 311, 323, 325, 326, 330, 332, 335, and 337 of Batman (1940). Most will grade in the VG range with a couple grading GD.

Batman Lot of 10

Issues 326, 335, 338, 340, 345N, 347, 348N, 349N, 366N, and 368N of Batman (1940). Most will grade in the FN range with some grading VG.

Batman Lot of 10

Issues 348, 371, 372, 383, 387, 397, 398, 399, 401, and 402 of Batman (1940). Most will grade in the FN to VG range with a couple grading GD.

Batman Lot of 10

Issues 407 (double cover), 417-420, 427N, 428N, 429, 436, and 442 of Batman (1940). Most will grade in the VF to FN range with #427 grading GD.

Batman Lot of 10

Issues 436, 437, 438, 439; Annual 13, 14 of Batman (1940); 1, 2 of Batman Grendel (1993); Batman Houdini (1993) 1; and Batman Judge Dredd The Ultimate Riddle (1995) 1. Most will grade in the FN- to VF+ range.

Batman Lot of 10

Issues 1 of Batman The Cult (1988); 1 of Batman Holy Terror (1991); 3-1ST of Batman The Dark Knight Returns (1986); 1 of Batman Gotham by Gaslight (1989 DC); 1A, 1B, 2A, and 2B of Batman vs. Predator (1991 1st Series); 1B.N of Batman Movie (1989); and 1 of Batman Judge Dredd Judgment on Gotham (1991). Most will grade in the VF range with some grading FN.

Batman Lot of 10

Issues 1 of Batman Mr. Freeze (1997); 1 of Batman Dark Allegiances (1996); 1 of Batman Masque (1997); 1 of Batman Holy Terror (1991); 1 of Batman The Abduction (1998); 1-1ST of Batman Master of the Future GN (1991 DC) Elseworlds; 1 and 2 of Batman Man-Bat (1995); 1 of Batman Houdini (1993); and 1 of Batman Green Arrow Poison Tomorrow (1992). Most will grade in the VF to FN range.

Batman Lot of 10

Issues 478-480, 482-484, 491, and 512-514 of Batman (1940). Most will grade in the VF range with some grading FN.

Batman Lot of 10

Issues 1 of Batman Poison Ivy (1997); 1 of Batman Mr. Freeze (1997); 1 of Penguin Triumphant (1992); 1RED of Batman Grendel (1993) Ashcan; 1 and 2 of Batman Grendel (1993); 1 of Batman Riddler (1995); and 1-3 of Batman Run Riddler Run (1992). Most will grade in the VF to FN range.

Batman Lot of 11

Issues 458, 459, 460, 461, 462, 467, 468, 469, 474, 476, 500B of Batman (1940). Most will grade in the VG+ to FN+ range.

Batman Lot of 11

Issues 520, 521, 522, 525, 526, 527, 528, 530B, 533, 534, 535U of Batman (1940). Most will grade in the VG to VF- range.

Batman Lot of 11

Issues 0, 4-7, and 9-12 of Batman Dark Victory (1999); and 9 and 11 of Batman The Long Halloween (1997). Most will grade in the VF range with a some grading FN.

Batman Lot of 11

Issues 144, 145, 151, 159, 191, 202, and 206 of Batman (1940); and 2-5 of Batman (1940) Annual. Most will grade in the GD range with a couple grading VG and #144 grading FR (interior complete, complete spine split).

Batman Lot of 13

Issues 733 of Detective Comics (1937 1st Series); 87, 89, and 91 of Batman Shadow of the Bat (1992); 16 and 17 of Batman Chronicles (1995); 565 and 563 of Batman (1940); 116-118, 120, and 123 of Batman Legends of the Dark Knight (1989). Most will grade in the VF to FN range.

Batman Lot of 13

Issues 339N, 341, 352, 354, 355, 356, 359, 360, 361, 362, 363, 364, 365 of Batman (1940). Most will grade in the FN- to VF range.

Batman Lot of 13

Issues 410, 414MULIPK, 416REP, 419D, 420, 431, 438, 439, 442, 449, 450D, 451 and Annual 12 of Batman (1940). Most will grade in the VG/FN to VF- range.