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Demon Lot of 8

Issues 2-9 of Demon (1972 1st Series). Most will grade in the FN/VF to FN+ range with a couple grading VF.

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

Paper: White

Label #3852916004

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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) 1A CBCS 9.8 Witnessed Sig Tynion IV/Simmonds Simmonds

Paper: White

Witnessed Signatures: James Tynion IV and Martin Simmonds on 5/20/2022.

Label #22-0EE1774-001

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) 1A CGC 9.8 Simmonds

Paper: White

Label #3864009005

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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) 2D CGC 9.8 Romero 1:25 Variant

Paper: White

Variant Cover D.

Label #3796947013

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by James Tynion IV. Art by Martin Simmonds. Cover by David Romero. 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) 11THE616.B CGC 9.6 SS Tynion

Paper: White

Signed by Martin Simmonds and James Tynion IV on 10/10/23

Label #4325929006

The 616 Comics Exclusive "B" Edition Virgin Cover by Christopher Bust. Written by James Tynion IV. Art by Martin Simmonds. America was built on a lie that's never quite come true. The cracks in that idealistic vision have inspired dangerous people to do horrible things in the name of an America that's never really existed. Hawk Harrison knows the genuine story of this country, and he's ready to give Cole Turner a history lesson. 28 pages, full color. Rated M

Department of Truth (2020 Image) 18SCOTTS CGC 9.4

Paper: White

McFarlane Foil Edition.

Label #4222841006

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Scott's Collectables Exclusive Foil Virgin Cover by Todd McFarlane. Written by James Tynion IV. Art by Martin Simmonds. NEW STORY ARC Co-creator MARTIN SIMMONDS returns for the explosive new arc of the Eisner-nominated hit! For decades, THE DEPARTMENT OF TRUTH battled a secret war against its Soviet counterpart, THE MINISTRY OF LIES. Now Cole Turner will have to face the consequences of his predecessors as the dark actions of the past unfurl before him… 28 pages, full color. Rated M

Department of Truth (2020 Image) 22SOCIETY NM 9.4

Includes metal certificate of authenticity.

Variant Society Exclusive Cover by Tom Cuthbert - Limited to 300 copies. "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" Conspiracy Board Cover Homage. Written by James Tynion IV. Art by Martin Simmonds. END OF STORY ARC The Department of Truth recruited him. Black Hat tried to flip him. A monster from his childhood came to life to torment him. Cole Turner has been pushed past his limit, and now that his husband's been dragged into this secret war, he's about to break. The most devastating arc yet of the Eisner-nominated series comes to its shocking conclusion! 28 pages, full color. Rated M

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 129 FR 1.0

Cover by Jack Burnley and Charles Paris. Stories by Bill Finger and unknown. Art by Jack Burnley, Charles Paris, Ray Burnley, John Daly, Lee Harris, Curt Swan and Steve Brodie. After a gang of jewel thieves, Batman and Robin land on an island owned by a judge, who has, because of the death of one of his daughters, forbidden the existence of any modern devices on the island in "The Isle of Yesterday!" by Bill Finger, Jack Burnley, Charles Paris and Ray Burnley. Plus: Slam Bradley in "The Heat's On!" with art by John Daly; Air Wave in "Crime Spots on the Sun!" with art by Lee Harris; and The Boy Commandos in "The Quarterback from Brooklyn!" with art by Curt Swan and Steve Brodie. Also: Nifty 2-pager, and 2-page text story "Long Chance" by Kit Martin. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 129 FR 1.0

Cover by Jack Burnley and Charles Paris. Stories by Bill Finger and unknown. Art by Jack Burnley, Charles Paris, Ray Burnley, John Daly, Lee Harris, Curt Swan and Steve Brodie. After a gang of jewel thieves, Batman and Robin land on an island owned by a judge, who has, because of the death of one of his daughters, forbidden the existence of any modern devices on the island in "The Isle of Yesterday!" by Bill Finger, Jack Burnley, Charles Paris and Ray Burnley. Plus: Slam Bradley in "The Heat's On!" with art by John Daly; Air Wave in "Crime Spots on the Sun!" with art by Lee Harris; and The Boy Commandos in "The Quarterback from Brooklyn!" with art by Curt Swan and Steve Brodie. Also: Nifty 2-pager, and 2-page text story "Long Chance" by Kit Martin. 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 208 FR 1.0

Near-complete spine split (taped). Staples added (not manufacturing).

Cover art by Curt Swan and Stan Kaye. Act Your Age! public service announcement starring Binky, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. The Nine Worlds of Batman starring Batman and Robin, script by France Herron, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris. The Mechanical Crime-Buster starring Roy Raymond TV Detective, art by Ruben Moreira. Casey the Cop humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Ship With the Magic Motor starring Captain Compass, script by Otto Binder, art by Joe Certa. The 22-Year Manhunt text article by Joe Madison. Word puzzle page with Robin. School for Boy Magicians starring Mysto Magician Detective, art by Leonard Starr. 44 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 252 GD 2.0

2" Cumulative spine split. Centerfold detached at one staple, cover fully detached.

Cover art by Sheldon Moldoff. "The Creature from the Green Lagoon" starring Batman and Robin, script by Dave Wood, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane), inks by Charles Paris; A film producer friend of Batman's on Skull Island sends for the Dynamic Duo and shows them a set he has built for a movie in production...a wall to keep out a creature that is wrecking his production equipment and preventing the movie from being completed for some unknown reason. "The Menace of the Super Weapons" starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, script by Jack Miller, art by Joe Certa; Manunter is helpless to stop Waldo Wilson's super weapons. "Danger Trail" text story. Warden Willis two-pager by Henry Boltinoff. "The Undersea City" starring Roy Raymond TV Detective, art by Ruben Moreira; Roy encounters Horace Wakely. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 254 GD 2.0

Lateral spine break. Water damage.

Bat-Hound cover art by Sheldon Moldoff. The Secret of the Happy Pig! public service announcement starring Peter Porkchops, art by Rube Grossman. "One Ounce of Doom" starring Batman and Robin, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; A hobo unknowlingly steals a high explosive from the laboratory of a scientist; vs. Burton and Hegan. Warden Willis humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Casey the Cop humor page by Henry Boltinoff. "The Monster of the Mountain" starring Roy Raymond TV Detective, art by Ruben Moreira; Roy vs. Wakamba and Hidalgo. "Crime A La Carte" text story. "The One-Man Army" starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, art by Joe Certa; Manhunter takes on The General, who has assembled an army of crime. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 257 GD+ 2.5

Cover detached at one staple.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. Are You a Litter-Bug? public service announcement, art by Henry Boltinoff. Intro and 1st appearance of Whirly Bats in "Batman's Invincible Foe" starring Batman and Robin, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; A criminal and a policeman from the future draw Batman into the middle of their battle; vs. Karko. Warden Willis two-pager by Henry Boltinoff. "The Return of Cleopatra" starring Roy Raymond TV Detective, art by Ruben Moreira; Roy battles Hamid. Batman Whirly-Word Game activity page. "King of the Underworld!" starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, art by Joe Certa; There's a gang war to determine who will take Willy Wanger's place, and Jones is determined to win. "O'Malley of the 4th Precinct" one-page story, script and art by Irwin Hasen. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 264 GD/VG 3.0

Water damage.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "Peril at Playland Isle" starring Batman and Robin, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris; When the wealthy builder of a new amusement park is killed, Batman and Robin nearly lose their lives tracking down the real killer. Warden Willis two-page humor by Henry Boltinoff. "The Golden Lie Detector" starring Roy Raymond TV Detective, art by Ruben Moreira; Roy vs. Peter Zembler. "Web of Guilt" text story. "Menace of the Martian Weapons!" starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, art by Joe Certa; A cache of Martian weapons falls to Earth and into Buggsy Roach's hands. Casey the Cop humor page by Henry Boltinoff. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 269 GD+ 2.5

Centerfold detached at one staple, coming detached at second. Water spotting.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "The Thousand Deaths of Batman!" starring Batman and Robin, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; A criminal director, for a price, stages plays for the underworld in which Batman and Robin actors are "killed," until the real Batman and Robin take the crook-actors places; After a few performances, the director becomes suspicious and finally learns the truth; During the night in which the leader of the gangsters is among the audience, the director has prepared deadly traps on stage to eliminate the Dynamic Duo. Warden Willis two-page humor by Henry Boltinoff. "The Menace of the Magnetic Meteorite!" starring Roy Raymond TV Detective, art by Ruben Moreira; Roy vs. Borgal. Half-page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Man Who Exposed John Jones" starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, art by Joe Certa; A former film executive is operating a blackmail racket, and he thinks he can blackmail Detective Jones with proof he is a Martian. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 272 GD/VG 3.0

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "The Crystal Creature" starring Batman and Robin, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Nuclear waste mutates sea life into a "Crystal Creature" that consumes metal, and Batman and Robin must save Gotham City from its menace; Thing worsen when some crooks try to capitalize on the presence of the crystal creature and they pose as the monster, distracting the Dynamic Duo from their main concern. It's Fun to Learn! public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Bernard Baily. Warden Willis humor page by Henry Boltinoff. "Roy Raymond's Fantastic Powers" starring Roy Raymond TV Detective, art by Ruben Moreira. Casey the Cop humor half-page by Henry Boltinoff; Because Jones has to testify in an important case, Harding assigns him a bodyguard. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 272 GD/VG 3.0

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "The Crystal Creature" starring Batman and Robin, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Nuclear waste mutates sea life into a "Crystal Creature" that consumes metal, and Batman and Robin must save Gotham City from its menace; Thing worsen when some crooks try to capitalize on the presence of the crystal creature and they pose as the monster, distracting the Dynamic Duo from their main concern. It's Fun to Learn! public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Bernard Baily. Warden Willis humor page by Henry Boltinoff. "Roy Raymond's Fantastic Powers" starring Roy Raymond TV Detective, art by Ruben Moreira. Casey the Cop humor half-page by Henry Boltinoff; Because Jones has to testify in an important case, Harding assigns him a bodyguard. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 277 GD- 1.8

Water damage.

Cover art by Sheldon Moldoff. "The Jigsaw Menace from Space" starring Batman and Robin, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; When a spaceship crashes near Gotham City, Batman and Robin investigate and find an injured alien explorer who explains that he had captured a Kraal, a creature that can exist as one or three separate entities; The alien informs the duo that the individual Kraal can absorb electricity, heat, and water, but he passes out before telling them what happens with the three are joined. Ads for Batman #130, World's Finest Comics #108, and Showcase #25. Warden Willis humor page by Henry Boltinoff. "The Plundering Plant" starring Roy Raymond TV Detective, art by Ruben Moreira; At tryouts for "Impossible but True," a man demonstrates a root that when exposed to carbon dioxide starts growing and becomes indestructible. "The Menace of Mr. Moth" starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, art by Joe Certa; John faces Mr. Moth, the crook attracted to valuable things that glow in the dark; Moth's spree starts with a rooftop clock painted with $10,000 worth of radium. John stops Mr. Moth's blinding light by filling the air with coal dust; Next up on the Moth's agenda is a statue of Atlas coated with phosphorus to make it glow in the dark. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 278 VG- 3.5

Water damage.

Cover art by Sheldon Moldoff. "The Man Who Became a Giant" starring Batman and Robin, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; An experimental serum turns a man into a rampaging 12-foot giant, and Batman and Robin must find a way to cure him; When the giant becomes a danger to society, Batman tries to trick him into turning himself to the hospital, in order to prevent the man from getting shot by the police. Aloha ... Hawaii! public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Bernard Baily. Half-page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. "The 5th Dimension Trap" starring Roy Raymond TV Detective, art by Ruben Moreira. "The Defeat of J'onn J'onzz" starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, art by Joe Certa; The Martian Manhunter uses fake Venusians to trick the Rocky Carlin Gang into revealing themselves. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 279 VG 4.0

Water spotting.

Cover art by Sheldon Moldoff. "The Creatures That Stalked Batman" starring Batman and Robin, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; A Robot and a creature from space appear in Gotham City intent on tracking down Batman; The Caped Crusader soon learns that the mysterious creatures have arrived to Earth from another dimension seeking a criminal who stole a valuable invention from their home planet while disguised as Batman. Jail Jests humor page by Henry Boltinoff. "The Impossible Inventions" starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, art by Joe Certa; Jones tries to capture Willy Ward but Hiram's inventions keep getting in his way. "The Creature From the Sorcerer's Stone!" starring Roy Raymond TV Detective, art by Ruben Moreira. Roy vs. Professor Weir. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 280 GD+ 2.5

Cover art by Sheldon Moldoff. "The Menace of the Atomic Man" starring Batman, Robin, and Ace the Bat-Hound, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Batman and Robin face the Atomic-Man, a criminal scientist that uses a special gadget with the power to transmute matter, who is on a revenge crusade against the four men who sent him to jail; While on his personal vendetta, the criminal is often interrupted by the Dynamic Duo, until he decides to change the atomic structure of Batman's cowl in order to learn his secret identity. Casey the Cop humor page by Henry Boltinoff. "Prof. Wetzel's Mystery Ray!" starring Roy Raymond TV Detective, art by Ruben Moreira; Roy vs. the brilliant Professor Wetzel. Warden Willis humor page by Henry Boltinoff. "Bodyguard to a Bandit" starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, art by Joe Certa; Jones is assigned to keep a criminal (Biff Benson) who wants to go to jail from getting there. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 281 VG- 3.5

Water spotting.

Cover art by Sheldon Moldoff. Free Speech--Free for All! public service announcement starring Buzzy, script by Jack Schiff, art by Winslow Mortimer. "Batman, Robot" starring Batman and Robin, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane), inks by Charles Paris (as Bob Kane); Batman is lured into a trap and supposedly dies in an explosion. Batman appears to be replaced by a robot; Although Robin pretends to believe it, he actually knows that the Caped Crusader is laying his own trap for a wanted felon. Jail Jests humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Ad for Green Lantern #1, art by Gil Kane. "The Girl Who Became a Sorceress" starring Roy Raymond TV Detective, art by Ruben Moreira; Roy vs. Mazar. "The Menace of Marsville" starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, art by Joe Certa; Manhunter builds a replica of Mars in the City Park; There Earthmen have super powers and Martians don't, much to the delight of an unnamed gang or criminals. Casey the Cop humor half-page by Henry Boltinoff. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 282 VG 4.0

Two center wraps detached at one staple.

Cover art by Sheldon Moldoff. "Batman's Interplanetary Rival" starring Batman and Robin, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; An alien lawman comes to Gotham City and uses his super-scientific devices to aid Batman and Robin in catching crooks, but proves to have "feet of clay," though he takes all the credit for the captures; Later on, the alien reveals the truth about his inefficiency as a lawman in his home planet and Batman decides to help him improve by allowing the alien to take control of the operation to capture wanted criminals from his planet. Lend a Friendly Hand! public service announcement starring Superman, script by Jack Schiff, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "The Mirages That Went Mad" starring Roy Raymond TV Detective, art by Ruben Moreira; Roy vs. Jonathan. Lefty Looie humor page by Henry Boltinoff. "The Girl With the Martian Powers" starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, art by Joe Certa; When Diane has to testify against a vicious criminal a strange meteor appears to give her super powers. Superman stars in a one-page public service announcement, Lend a Friendly Hand! 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 286 FR/GD 1.5

3.5" Spine split from top. Cover detached at one staple. Severe water damage.

Cover art by Sheldon Moldoff. "The Doomed Batwoman" starring Batman and Robin, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff; Batwoman unwittingly acquires a belt from Tibet that may cause her death, while she, Batman and Robin tackle a super-villain named Star-Man, whose superhuman strength is weakened by the presence of the belt; Later on, the heroes learn that Star-Man is looking to get the mysterious belt in order to collect all the missing pieces that would grant him super powers; During the last confrontation, Batman and Robin are captured by Star-Man and they are saved by a weakened Batwoman. Half-page Spike story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Legend That Came to Life" starring Roy Raymond TV Detective, art by Ruben Moreira; Roy investigates an Ecuadorian legend of a witch doctor creating a monster to fight off invading Spaniards. "Last Count for the Champ" text story. "His Majesty, John Jones" starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, art by Joe Certa; Jones is mistaken for a missing European prince and has to help Rudolph secure his throne. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 288 GD 2.0

Interior tearing.

Cover art by Sheldon Moldoff. "The Menace of the Multiple Creature" starring Batman and Robin, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; When lightning hits a pool of chemical waste, a strange creature is created which constantly changes shape and size. Our American Heritage public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Bernard Baily. "The Girl With the Deadly Gaze" starring Roy Raymond TV Detective, art by Ruben Moreira; Roy investigates Janie Vance, who thinks she has the curse of Medusa. Jail Jests humor page by Henry Boltinoff. "Doom Rings the Doorbell" text story. "Case of the Honest Swindler" starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, art by Joe Certa; Larry Loder is conned by Jed Peters into using three fake magical gadgets; The Martian Manhunter uses his powers to make the fake gadgets appear to really work. Statement of ownership; Average number of copies per issue, previous year: 314,000. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 291 GD 2.0

2" Spine split from bottom. Cover detached.

Cover art by Sheldon Moldoff. "The Creature from the Bat-Cave" starring Batman and Robin, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; An alien creature lands on a spaceship inside the Batcave and soon is loose and rampant in Gotham City; Batman and Robin are out to capture it and after investigating the spaceship closely, they learn that the creature comes from another planet searching for a special object as part of that planet's tradition; Unfortunately, the alien creature is tricked by Earth criminals into showing them the location of the Batcave. "The Second Martian Manhunter" starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, art by Joe Certa; A millionaire pretends to be the Manhunter to impress his girlfriend. Warden Willis humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Roy Raymond's Betrayal! starring Roy Raymond TV Detective, art by Ruben Moreira; Roy vs. Dan Diggins. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 295 FR/GD 1.5

4" Cumulative spine split. Cover coming loose at one staple.

Cover art by Sheldon Moldoff. "The Secret of the Beast Paintings" starring Batman and Robin, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; After summoning Batman and Robin to an Egyptian dig site where the two heroes fight a pair of alien monsters, Prof. Carter Nichols sends the Dynamic Duo to the past, where they must liberate ancient Egyptians from alien invaders; After their heroic deeds, the Dynamic Duo return to the present and realize that they have been immortalized on an old hieroglyph wall. The Right to be Different! public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Bernard Baily. "The Martian Show-Off" starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, script by Jack Miller, art by Joe Certa; The Martian Manhunter appears to be trying to prevent a patrolman from getting his 1000th collar. "The Curse Of The Sea Hermit" starring Aquaman and Aqualad, script by George Kashdan, art by Nick Cardy; Aquman encounters a ship who's captain was cursed by an ancient Aztec ghost. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 296 VG/FN 5.0

Cover art by Dick Dillin and Sheldon Moldoff. "The Menace of the Planet-Master" starring Batman and Robin, pencils by Jim Mooney, inks by Charles Paris; Batman and Robin fight a criminal called the Planet-Master, whose crime-costumes are modeled around the motif of the nine planets of the solar system; Using these special designed costumes for crimes, the Planet Master manages to outmatch the Dynamic Duo on every occasion until they find a clue that points towards a scientist called Irvin Norbet; Once in Norbet's place, the Dynamic Duo learn that the man is a mild mannered professional and that he had discovered a secret closet in his laboratory, known only to his assistant Edward Burke. Lefty Looie humor half-page by Henry Boltinoff. "The Alien Bodyguard" starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, art by Joe Certa; When Diane loses her memory, J'Onzz has to protect her without her knowledge. "The Mystery of Demon Island!" starring Aquaman and Aqualad, art by Nick Cardy; Aquaman and Aqualad solve the mystery of the Sea Demon that is taking the native's valuables. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.10.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 297 FR/GD 1.5

4.5" Spine split from bottom. Cover detached at one staple. Heavy water damage.

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 GD/VG 3.0

Water damage.

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) 302 GD+ 2.5

1.5" Spine split from bottom.

Cover art by Sheldon Moldoff. "The Bronze Menace" starring Batman and Robin, art by Sheldon Moldoff; Batman, Robin, and Batwoman tangle with a group of crooks who appear to be stealing bronze statues sculpted by Vulcan; After a long investigation, the heroes learn that Vulcan has been transforming people into bronze statues using a special machine and after dealing with the criminals, he pretended to have the statues stolen; Batman and Robin are victims of Vulcan's machine, but with Batwoman's help, they are able to break free and capture the criminals. Warden Willis humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Do You Know Your Neighbors? public service announcement starring Buzzy, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. "The Crime King of Mount Olympus" starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, art by Joe Certa; A criminal disguised as Zeus and riding a flying robot horse, kidnaps Dianne Meade and takes her to "Mount Olympus." Language of the Law article. Strange Laws humor page by Henry Boltinoff. I'm tired of covering this beat, Commissioner! humor half-page starring O'Malley of the 4th Precinct by Irwin Hasen. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 304 GD+ 2.5

Includes a certificate of authenticity from the Brian Bolland Collection.

Cover art by Sheldon Moldoff. "The Return of Clayface" starring Batman and Robin, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Matt Hagen breaks jail again and uses his powers as Clayface to impersonate wealthy men in order to gain information for future crimes, which brings him into renewed conflict with Batman and Robin; However, Clayface's powers are limited by time and in order to keep working, Hagen takes a sample of the mysterious pool and starts investigating the element with a scientist he had kidnapped; Batman obsesses over Clayface and his investigation leads him to the criminal's secret hideout, where he learns of the chemical sample; Batman incorporates the chemical sample into a freezing gun and with the weapon he is able to stop Clayface. Strange Laws humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Father of Fingerprints article. "The Crime College" starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, art by Joe Certa; Prof Proxon teaches classes in crime and supplies strange futuristic weapons to his students. Your Pass to New Worlds! public service announcement on libraries, script by Jack Schiff, art by Sheldon Moldoff. Warden Willis and Casey the Cop half-page humor by Henry Boltinoff. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 305 GD 2.0

Water damage.

Cover art by Sheldon Moldoff. "Targets of the Alien Z-Ray" starring Batman and Robin, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Two bank robbers force two aliens on Earth to give them the secrets of a Z-Ray, which kills by delayed action, and use it against Batman and Robin; However, the alien tricks the crooks by altering the killing ray making it harmless, so that the Dynamic Duo could capture the criminals, who become overconfident using the alien weapon; After the crooks are captured, the aliens return to their home planet. Warden Willis humor page by Henry Boltinoff. J'onn "J'onzz Vs. Futureman" starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, art by Joe Certa; A future policeman traces a Martian criminal back to the 20th century and mistakes the Manhunter for his quarry. Be a Good Citizen! public service announcement starring Superman, script by Jack Schiff, art by Sheldon Moldoff. Strange Laws humor page by Henry Boltinoff. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 306 GD+ 2.5

Cover art by Sheldon Moldoff. The Wizard of 1,000 Menaces starring Batman, Robin, Ace the Bat-Hound, and Professor Arnold Hugo (intro), pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Batman and Robin battle the genius criminal, Professor Hugo, who increased his intellect using one of his inventions; However, his super intelligence also caused his head to become larger than normal; Hugo uses invisible robots to capture Batman and Robin and he intends to create an artificial moon in space, all this as part of his evil scheme to get revenge for not being acknowledged as a descendant from a very important historical figure. Strange Laws humor page by Henry Boltinoff. They Trap the Fingerprint Forgers article. "The Last Days of J'onn J'onzz" starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, art by Joe Certa; A rare meteorite saps Manhunter's powers as he battles giant robot animals created by an unnamed scientist. Not Wanted: High School Dropouts! public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Sheldon Moldoff. 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) 308 GD 2.0

Cover and two center wraps detached at one staple. Water spotting.

Cover art by Dick Dillin and Sheldon Moldoff. Nature's Prize Pupil! public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Bob Brown. "The Flame-Master" starring Batman and Robin, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Sheldon Moldoff; Pete Dale, a wanted criminal, gains the power of the four elements (fire, earth, air, and water) from an Indian shamans relics; To combat him, Batman subjects himself to the same magic and gains the same powers; As Dale creates havoc in Gotham City with his powers, Batman arrives in time to confront him and they start an amazing duel using the power of the four elements; As they both fight using the fire power, Robin sets Batman's plan in motion and covers them with sand. Laboratory Sleuths article. Strange Laws humor page by Henry Boltinoff. "The Day John Jones Vanished!"starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, art by Joe Certa; Jones goes to Lavonia to return an ancient ring to King Leo; But a lightning bolt prevents Manhunter from returning to his earth identity and Jones is accused of stealing the ring. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 310 VG- 3.5

Cover art by Sheldon Moldoff. "Bat-Mite's Super-Circus!" starring Batman and Robin, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Bat-Mite comes to Earth and gives three crooks super-powers to make them more challenging to Batman and Robin; But a bump on the head blocks Bat-Mite from using his powers against the crooks, and the three opponents may be more than the heroes can handle; The strongman, the rubberman and the human cannonball are unstoppable with their powers combined and the heroes decide to them out one by one; Batman first tricks the Strongman into punching himself, knocking him out; Later, he tricks the Rubberman into bumping his head on a doorway as he tries to dodge one of Batman's punches. Pennies for UNICEF! public service announcement starring Superman, script by Jack Schiff, art by Sheldon Moldoff. "The Miniature Manhunter" starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, art by Joe Certa; A criminal reduces Manhunter to miniature size. Airborne Rescue! article. Strange Old Laws humor half-page by Henry Boltinoff. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 313 VG 4.0

Cover art by Sheldon Moldoff. Safety First -- All Year! public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Sheldon Moldoff. "The Mystery of the $1,000,000 Treasure Hunt" starring Batman and Robin, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; A gang boss fakes his death to lure two rival gangs into a fantastic treasure hunt and Batman into a deathtrap; However, in order to get Batman's attention, the criminal had to make an anonymous call to the Gotham City Police Department and this clue was enough for Batman to figure out the trap; Using the Batman Robot, the heroes trick the criminal into believing that he has actually captured Batman and they proceed to arrest him and his gang. "The Wizard Who Conquered J'onn J'onzz" starring John Jones Manhunter from, art by Joe Certa; Roy Roggins, a thief, steals the magical Wand of Wodessa from an estate collection, beating magician-criminal Argus Weedes gang to it, and appears to prove the wands power by using it to defeat Jonn Jonzz; Roggins is accepted by the gang and taken to Weede, with the Manhunter (who had been feigning defeat) secretly trailing; But when Weede acquires the wand, he energizes it with a "magical element" and activates its real magic. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 316 VG- 3.5

Cover art by Sheldon Moldoff. Not Wanted: High School Dropouts! public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Sheldon Moldoff. "Double Batman vs. Double X" starring Batman, Robin, and Vicki Vale, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Simon Ecks escapes from the sanitarium he was locked with his memory restored; Ecks decices to develop another duplicator device and becomes Dr. Double X once again; He matches wits with Batman again, although this time, Batman is able to defeat him by generating an energy duplicate of himself with Ecks' machine; Baman fights Ecks while their respective duplicate fight each other. "The Bandits with Super-Powers" starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, art by Joe Certa; Manhunter has to face three super-powered crooks- and he's lost his own powers!; But when Diane exposes herself to the same meteor that she also gets super powers. Strange Laws humor page by Henry Boltinoff. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 325 VG+ 4.5

Cover art by Sheldon Moldoff. "The Strange Lives of the Cat-Man" starring Batman, Robin, and Catwoman, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; The Cat-Man returns from another apparent death, and Batman and Robin learn that the orange portions of his costume are made from a magic cloth that endows the wearer with nine lives; The feline felon thinks that he can use up six more lives, but Batwoman uses the Cat-Woman costume to put herself in peril and steal several more lives from him; Without more chances to risk his life available, Cat-Man is unable to escape from the Dynamic Duo and he is finally arrested. "The Hero of 500 B.C." starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, script by Jack Miller, art by Joe Certa; Jonn Jonzz is accidentally thrown back in time by a time-machine activated when he is battling crooks out to take it away from its inventor, Prof. Haggard; He finds himself in Greece in the year 500 B.C.; There he rescues Dion, a Greek who is endangered by a magic cloud while performing a certain task, one of three he must do in order to win the hand of Lydia, daughter of King Delos. "The Dream Car" text story. Give and Take public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Sheldon Moldoff. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 360 GD/VG 3.0

Cover by Carmine Infantino and Joe Giella. Written by Gardner Fox. Art by Sheldon Moldoff (ghosting for Bob Kane) and Joe Giella. The Case of the Abbreviated Batman!; After capturing Gunshy Barton, Batman sends him and his gang to jail, where Gunshy learns shorthand and teaches to his gang, making his crimes easier to pull off without getting caught. Written by Gardner Fox. Art by Murphy Anderson. London Caper of the Rockers and Mods!; Ralph Elongated Man Dibny goes to London and sees Big Ben running backwards; a gang of teenage Mods are responsible. Billy humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Statement of ownership--average print run 617,000; average paid circulation 404,339. 36 pgs. Cover price $0.12.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 366 VG- 3.5

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) 373 GD/VG 3.0

Water damage.

Written by Gardner Fox. Art by Chic Stone (ghosting for Bob Kane) and Sid Greene. Cover art by Irv Novick. Mr. Freeze's Chilling Deathtrap!; Aunt Harriet needs cryosurgery to save her life; unfortunately, the freezing machine in the hospital breaks; enter Mr. Freeze, who could help; Batman fights Mr. Freeze. Written by Gardner Fox. Art by Gil Kane and Sid Greene. The Riddler on the Roof!; while visiting Gotham City, Ralph Elongated Man Dibny answers the Bat-Signal, hoping to meet Batman and Robin; unfortunately, Batman is out of town; Elongated Man battles the Riddler. Statement of ownership--average print run 665,000; average paid circulation 426,300. Letter to the editor from Irene Vartanoff. 36 pages, full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 387 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4348946002

30th anniversary issue; Joker and Penguin on cover with Batman and Robin. Last 12c cover-priced issue. Cover by Irv Novick. "The Cry of the Night is – Sudden Death!", script by Mike Friedrich, pencils by Bob Brown, inks by Joe Giella; Batman and Robin swing across Gotham City; They arrive at a crime scene where the wealthy atomic chemist Lambert has been murdered with a poker in his own living room; Commissioner Gordon is accusing Lambert's hippy son Mel, whose fingerprints were found on the murder instrument. "The Case of the Chemical Syndicate," script by Bill Finger, art by Bob Kane; Commissioner Gordon relaxes at home entertaining his young socialite friend Bruce Wayne; Wayne asks if anything exciting has happened lately, and Gordon explains that a fellow called the "Bat-Man" is puzzling him; Gordon receives a call that chemical manufacturer Lambert has been found murdered. Detective Comics #27 Fact File, art by Sheldon Moldoff. Batman's Souvenir Album; Collage of various panels of Bat-items & people. Letters from comics writer Martin Pasko. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 387 GD/VG 3.0

Cover detached at one staple, coming detached at second.

30th anniversary issue; Joker and Penguin on cover with Batman and Robin. Last 12c cover-priced issue. Cover by Irv Novick. "The Cry of the Night is – Sudden Death!", script by Mike Friedrich, pencils by Bob Brown, inks by Joe Giella; Batman and Robin swing across Gotham City; They arrive at a crime scene where the wealthy atomic chemist Lambert has been murdered with a poker in his own living room; Commissioner Gordon is accusing Lambert's hippy son Mel, whose fingerprints were found on the murder instrument. "The Case of the Chemical Syndicate," script by Bill Finger, art by Bob Kane; Commissioner Gordon relaxes at home entertaining his young socialite friend Bruce Wayne; Wayne asks if anything exciting has happened lately, and Gordon explains that a fellow called the "Bat-Man" is puzzling him; Gordon receives a call that chemical manufacturer Lambert has been found murdered. Detective Comics #27 Fact File, art by Sheldon Moldoff. Batman's Souvenir Album; Collage of various panels of Bat-items & people. Letters from comics writer Martin Pasko. 36 pgs., full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 389 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4758593021

Cover by Neal Adams. "Batman's Evil Eye," script by Frank Robbins, pencils by Bob Brown, inks by Joe Giella; The Scarecrow is released from jail, and shortly thereafter Batman seems to have regained his ability to strike terror into the hearts of gangsters merely by his presence; But it is all part of a fear-trap sprung against Batman himself. "Batgirl's Bag of Tricks!," script by Frank Robbins, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Murphy Anderson; Continuing from last issue, Batgirl is caught in the sights of a bunch of crooks masquerading as members of the Justice League at a costume party who were trying to obtain stolen jewels, however were double crossed by their partner Darlene Dawson, who had set up Barbara Gordon to take the fall little realizing that Barbara was the real Batgirl. Letters from letter hack Guy H. Lillian III and comics writer Martin Pasko. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 392 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white

Label #4758593022

Cover by Neal Adams. "I Died... A Thousand Deaths!," script by Frank Robbins, pencils by Bob Brown, inks by Joe Giella; Batman appears to have been killed in a watery fight with gangster Angles Moore, but Moore and his boss Scap Scarpel are plagued by ghostly reminders of Batman everywhere they go. Super Goof! one-page story by John Costanza. "A Clue... Seven-Foot Tall!," script by Frank Robbins, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Murphy Anderson; On her way to work Barbara Gordon spots a spectator of a mugging in Gotham Park; Later when this individual shows up at the library, he introduces himself as criminologist Jason Bard; Finding his background in criminology interesting she goes with him back to the scene of the crime where he points out that the mugger must have been seven feet tall. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 396 CGC 5.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4630375001

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Cover by Neal Adams. "The Brain-Pickers!," script by Frank Robbins, pencils by Bob Brown, inks by Joe Giella; Rory Bell, as stock market whiz, is kidnapped for his knowledge but he manages to send a hidden message to Batman. "The Orchid-Crusher," script by Frank Robbins, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Murphy Anderson and Gil Kane (page 1); Batgirl attempts to track down the Orchid killer thru a computer dating service. Plus a classic suspense reprint, "The Master of Mind over Matter!," script by Jack Miller, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by John Giunta; Derek Blake discovers the secret of Elmo the Great's powers. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 397 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4758593023

Cover by Neal Adams. "Paint a Picture of Peril!," script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Dick Giordano; Batman encounters a wealthy man who hires a gang to steal works of art he cannot buy which remind him of a lost love. "The Hollow Man," script by Frank Robbins, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Murphy Anderson; Batgirl tries to track a killer who targets redheads. Letter to the editor from writer Alan Brennert. Statement of ownership - average print run 459,000; average paid circulation 221,267. 36 pgs., full color. $0.15. Cover price $0.15.