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Batman Legends of the Dark Knight (1989) 60 CGC 9.8

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Label #4665283012

KnightQuest: The Search. Quarry, Part 2 of 3. Asp, continuing to turn Shondra Kinsolving's healing skills into a murdering weapon, threatens to kill four more heads of state unless his demands are met. Fearing that Bruce Wayne will also be one of Asp's victims, Alfred attempts to enlist the help of Batman...but the Dark Knight, consumed in his own violent agenda in Gotham City, is reluctant to come to his predecessor's aid. Written by Dennis O'Neil, with art by Eduardo Barreto. Painted cover by Norm Breyfogle. Deluxe format. Cover price $1.75.

Batman Legends of the Dark Knight (1989) 61 CGC 9.4

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Label #4665283013

KnightQuest: The Search. Quarry, Part 3 of 3. While Batman is decoyed from coming to his predecessor's aid, Bruce Wayne is captured by Benedict Asp on Santa Prisca during a raging hurricane...meaning Wayne is on his own against Asp and his men as he tries to stop an assassination at the hands of Shondra Kinsolving. Written by Dennis O'Neil, with art by Eduardo Barreto. Painted cover by Norm Breyfogle. Deluxe format. Cover price $1.75.

Batman Legends of the Dark Knight (1989) 64 CGC 9.6

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Label #4665283015

Batman follows a young fugitive into his own personal hell, where reality may be a matter of conjecture, with the Dark Knight as his relentless adversary. Written by Jamie Delano, with art and cover by Chris Bachalo and Mark Pennington. Deluxe format. Cover price $1.95.

Batman Legends of the Dark Knight (1989) 66 CGC 9.6

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Label #4665283001

Going Sane, Part 2 of 4. Unable to cope with his victory over the Dark Knight, the Joker's mind finally snaps...back to sanity! Now, Having completely blocked out all memory of his criminal past, ordinary Gotham City citizen 'Joe Kerr' begins his life anew, going so far as falling in love. But his longtime insanity may not remain submerged for long, as Kerr becomes locked in a terrifying battle against his own divided mind. Written by J.M. DeMatteis, with art and cover by Joe Staton and Steve Mitchell. Deluxe format. Cover price $1.95.

Batman Legends of the Dark Knight (1989) 67 CGC 9.4

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Label #4665283014

Going Sane, Part 3 of 4. Recovering from a nearly lethal attack by his archnemesis, Batman resumes his search for the Joker. But the trail leads the Dark Knight unexpectedly to Joseph Kerr, a contented, well-adjusted man who seems too utterly sane to be the maniac Batman seeks. Written by J.M. DeMatteis, with art and cover by Joe Staton and Steve Mitchell. Deluxe format. Cover price $1.95.

Batman Legends of the Dark Knight (1989) 68 CGC 9.6

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Label #4665283002

Going Sane, Part 4 of 4. Batman returns to action in full force, and it triggers the destruction of the Joker's brief return to sanity. The great game against the Dark Knight resumes with manic ferocity as the Joker tries to make certain that this time Batman stays dead. Written by J.M. DeMatteis, with art and cover by Joe Staton and Steve Mitchell. Deluxe format. Cover price $1.95.

Batman Legends of the Dark Knight (1989) 69 CGC 9.4

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Label #4665283003

Criminals, Part 1 of 2. Savage crimes are being committed in Gotham City...seemingly by men already on Death Row, with one suspect executed years ago. Batman goes undercover into Blackgate prison as an inmate and becomes caught between killer prisoners and corrupt guards. Written by Steven Grant, with art and cover by Mike Zeck. Deluxe format. Cover price $1.95.

Batman Legends of the Dark Knight (1989) 108 CGC 7.5 SS Marrs

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Signed by Lee Marrs on 01/13/2025.

Label #4627872016

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Cover by Eddie Newell. Stalking Part Two, script by Lee Marrs, art by Eddie Newell; The mysterious cyclist who seems to be randomly killing passers-by proves to be not-so-random after all; She has Captain Gordon in her sights, but not to kill; The Dark Knight must find what links Gordon's past to the killer before she makes the streets of Gotham run red with the blood of her cause. 36 pgs., full color. $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

Batman Legends of the Dark Knight (1989) Annual 2 CGC 9.6

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Label #4665283004

In "Vows," Flass, Jim Gordon's vengeful enemy from BATMAN: YEAR ONE, abducts Gordon's son and shatters the wedding plans of Gordon and Sarah Essen. While Batman tears Gotham City apart to find the boy, Gordon casts aside the rules he's sworn to uphold in his desire to get those responsible for gutting his life. Written by Dennis O'Neil, with art by Michael Netzer and Luke McDonnell. Cover by Netzer. 68 pages. Deluxe Format. Cover price $3.50.

Batman The Dark Knight Returns (1986) 1-1ST VF- 7.5 1st Printing

1st printing. NOTE: 2nd, 3rd, and 4th printings of #1 are labeled as such on the inside cover. Cover by Frank Miller. "The Dark Knight Returns," script and pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Klaus Janson; Set 20 years in the future, this story finds that in the absence of superheroes, criminals have run amok, and a gang called the Mutants are terrorizing Gotham City; Bruce Wayne has been retired from super-heroing for 10 years following the death of Jason Todd, the second Robin; Despite Wayne's funding of the rehabilitation of Harvey Dent (Two-Face), Dent returns to being a super-villain; Bruce, overcome with the grief over what Gotham has become, dons the Batman costume again and captures Dent. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.95.

Batman The Dark Knight Returns (1986) 1-1ST VG+ 4.5 1st Printing

1st printing. NOTE: 2nd, 3rd, and 4th printings of #1 are labeled as such on the inside cover. Cover by Frank Miller. "The Dark Knight Returns," script and pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Klaus Janson; Set 20 years in the future, this story finds that in the absence of superheroes, criminals have run amok, and a gang called the Mutants are terrorizing Gotham City; Bruce Wayne has been retired from super-heroing for 10 years following the death of Jason Todd, the second Robin; Despite Wayne's funding of the rehabilitation of Harvey Dent (Two-Face), Dent returns to being a super-villain; Bruce, overcome with the grief over what Gotham has become, dons the Batman costume again and captures Dent. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.95.

Batman The Dark Knight Returns (1986) 2-1ST.D CGC 9.8 Miller Variant 1st Printing

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Label #109028-001

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First printing. Direct Edition. NOTE: 1st printing has almost matching grey background on inside front cover and facing page. 2nd printing doesn't have matching gray background--grays are very different. 3rd printings are labeled as such. Cover by Frank Miller. "Dark Knight Triumphant," script by Frank Miller, pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Klaus Janson; an aging Batman battles the Mutant gang and their anonymous leader; While walking to work, considering retirement, Jim Gordon is almost killed by a 17-year old boy with an M60; Carrie Kelly, a young girl who owes her life to Batman, seeks out her hero and becomes Robin. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.95.

Batman The Dark Knight Returns (1986) 3-1ST CGC 9.8 Miller Variant 1st Printing

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Label #4630917003

1st printing. NOTE: 2nd printing of #3 is clearly labeled as such on the inside cover. "Hunt The Dark Knight," script and pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Klaus Janson and Frank Miller; Batman battles the Joker, who has convinced his psychiatrist, Dr. Bartholomew Wolper, that he is sane and regretful; Seeking to discredit Batman, Wolper exhibits the Joker on a late-night show ("David Endochrine", parodying Late Night with David Letterman) to try and show that the Joker is actually a victim of Batman's own psychosis; As the police attack Batman, the Joker murders everyone in the studio; Batman follows him to Selina Kyle's place, where the former Catwoman has become a depressed alcoholic; Superman is introduced as an undercover agent for the American government. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.95.

Batman The Dark Knight Returns (1986) 3-1ST CGC 9.0 Miller Variant 1st Printing

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Slab: Chipped/broken bracket

Label #4550111022

1st printing. NOTE: 2nd printing of #3 is clearly labeled as such on the inside cover. "Hunt The Dark Knight," script and pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Klaus Janson and Frank Miller; Batman battles the Joker, who has convinced his psychiatrist, Dr. Bartholomew Wolper, that he is sane and regretful; Seeking to discredit Batman, Wolper exhibits the Joker on a late-night show ("David Endochrine", parodying Late Night with David Letterman) to try and show that the Joker is actually a victim of Batman's own psychosis; As the police attack Batman, the Joker murders everyone in the studio; Batman follows him to Selina Kyle's place, where the former Catwoman has become a depressed alcoholic; Superman is introduced as an undercover agent for the American government. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.95.

Dark Knight III Master Race (2015) 1F VF/NM 9.0 Lee 1:500 Variant

Limited 1 for 500 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Frank Miller and Brian Azzarello. Art by Andy Kubert and Klaus Janson. Cover by Jim Lee. The epic ending you never saw coming is here because you demanded it! The Dark Knight rises again to face the dawn of the master race! 36 pages, full color. Includes a bound-in, 12 page mini-comic (5 1/2-in X 8 1/2-in): Dark Knight Universe Presents: Atom. #1

Dark Knight III Master Race (2015) 3A CGC 9.8 Kubert

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Label #1334746010

Written by Frank Miller and Brian Azzarello. Art by Andy Kubert and John Romita Jr. Cover by Andy Kubert and Klaus Janson. The hardest thing for Batman is to admit his greatest strength: He's just one man, and sometimes he needs help. With so much at stake, will he turn to help of the Super variety? 36 pages, full color. Includes a bound-in, 12 page mini-comic (5 1/2-in X 8 1/2-in): Dark Knight Universe Presents: Green Lantern #1 Cover price $5.99.