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Batman Returns (1992 Movie) 1A CGC 9.8 Dorman

Paper: White

Prestige Format.

Label #4699312005

Deluxe Format Edition. This prestige format one-shot is an adaptation of Tim Burton's 1992 Batman Returns feature film, which starred Michael Keaton as Bruce Wayne/Batman, Michelle Pfeiffer as Catwoman, Danny DeVito as the Penguin, and Michael Gough as Alfred. Written by Dennis O'Neil, with pencils by Steve Erwin and inks by José Luis García-López. Cover art by Dave Dorman. Cover price $5.95.

Batman The Dark Knight Returns (1986) 3-1ST CGC 9.6 SS Janson/Miller Miller Variant 1st Printing

Paper: White

Signed by Klaus Janson and Frank Miller on 12/19/2016.

Label #1434642004

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) 4-1ST CGC 9.8 Miller Variant 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #4718090004

1st printing. NOTE: 2nd printings are labeled as such on the inside cover. Cover by Frank Miller. "The Dark Knight Falls," script by Frank Miller, pencils by Frank Miller, inks by Klaus Janson; Russia launches a nuclear warhead called Coldbringer in response to Superman's presence in Corto Maltese; Superman diverts the missile to an uninhabited desert area; The warhead was designed to disrupt electronics and communications and throw dust and debris into the atmosphere; Deprived of sunlight, Superman nearly dies; Gotham descends into chaos; Some citizens, including Jim Gordon, pull together to fight the fires and retain some semblance of civilization until the power is restored; Batman battles the Joker and the police; The U.S. government sends Superman to take the Dark Knight down; Oliver Queen, the former Green Arrow, prepares Batman for his ultimate battle. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.95.

Batman The Dark Knight Returns (1986) Facsimile Edition (2026 DC) 1C CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Lee Variant Cover.

Label #4719443021

(W) Frank Miller (A) Frank Miller (CA) Jim Lee THE START OF THE STORY THAT CHANGED BATMAN FOREVER! Ten years after the last reported sighting of the Batman, a retired Bruce Wayne spends his nights fighting only to honor his vow to stay retired. Amidst the rising threat of a new breed of gang violence, old enemies from the past--and an inner demon that will not stay caged--ensure the Dark Knights return in this masterpiece of comics storytelling. 48 pages, full color, rated 13+. Cover price $5.99.

Batman The Dark Knight Returns TPB (1986 Warner Edition) 1-REP CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Second Printing.

Label #4706714012

Warner Edition - 2nd and later printings. NOTE: Covers on reprints may vary. Collects Batman: The Dark Knight Returns (1986) #1-4.

Written by Frank Miller. Art by Frank Miller and Klaus Janson. Introduction by Alan Moore.

This trade paperback edition re-presents the landmark mini-series, with a new cover by Miller and 28 pages of new material, including a new introduction, endpapers and chapter headings by Miller, the original covers to the mini-series and Warner Books edition, the plot to The Dark Knight Falls, and material from Miller's sketchbook.

Softcover, 224 pages, full color.

Cover price $12.95.

Belle Return of Scylla (2022 Zenescope) 1J CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover J.

Label #4546475002

2022 August "Catch 'Em" Cosplay Collectible Nude Cover by Sun Khamunaki - limited to 100 copies. Written by Dave Franchini. Now with the key to the gates of Tartarus in her hands, Belle searches for the entrance to the Underworld prison that holds her mother. But, she has gotten the attention of a very powerful enemy from her past who wants nothing more than to stop her! 40 pages, full color. Rated T

Cavewoman Return to Labyrinth (2018 Amryl) 2B VF 8.0

Special Edition Cover B by Devon Massey - Limited to 350 copies. Story and Art by Devon Massey. Meriem, Carrie and Mona are trapped deep within the underground military research facility known as The Labyrinth and the only way out is through an army of lethal cyborg super soldiers programmed to kill! The girl's face their toughest challenge yet and Mona's life will never be the same. 24 pages, B&W Cover price $3.99.

Classic Star Wars Return of the Jedi (1994) 1 VF- 7.5

Bagged with card.

May or may not be polybagged with trading card. Written by Archie Goodwin. Art by Al Williamson and Carlos Garzon. Cover by Adam Hughes. Dark Horse presents Classic Star Wars: Return of the Jedi, the next thrilling chapter in the greatest space fantasy ever! The Emperor and Darth Vader make the final preparations to destroy the Rebel Alliance once and for all. Meanwhile, Luke Skywalker, now a Jedi Knight, must rescue Han Solo, frozen in carbonite, from the palace of Jabba the Hutt. FC Cover price $3.50.

Return of Wolverine (2018 Marvel) 1GRANOV.E CGC 9.8 Granov CSA Virgin Variant

Paper: White

Granov Variant Cover E.

Label #4721859003

Variant by Adi Granov. Written by Charles Soule. Art and by Steve McNiven. HE'S BACK, BUB. 40 pages, full color. Parental Advisory

Return of Wolverine (2018 Marvel) 1X CGC 9.4 McNiven X-Force Virgin 1:400 Variant

Paper: White

McNiven "Virgin" Edition B

Label #4495795015

Limited 1 for 400 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Charles Soule. Art and Cover by Steve McNiven. HE'S BACK, BUB. 40 pages, full color. Parental Advisory Cover price $4.99.

Return to Skull Island (2025 Titan) 3C CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover C.

Label #4648468009

Written by Simon Furman. Art by Christopher Jones. Cover by Fred Pham Chuong. KONG RETURNS! SPINNING OUT OF THE HIT NETFLIX SHOW! The castaways face a constant onslaught of attacks from the Island's monsters, but reinforcements are on their way as Kaia, Irene and Mike set sail for Skull Island. With an epic battle brewing, theyll need Kongs help to defeat the new threat! 28 pages, full color. Cover price $4.99.

Star Wars Return of the Jedi (1983 Marvel) 3D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4701549009

Direct Edition. Cover and splash page by Bill Sienkiewicz. "Chapter Three: The Mission To Endor!", script by Archie Goodwin, art by Al Williamson and Carlos Garzon; The Rebels travel to Endor to deactivate the Death Star II's Energy Shield, while Luke tells Leia the Family secrets. Imperial Scout On Speeder Bike pinup by Rick J. Bryant. General Lando Calrissian pinup by Rick J. Bryant. Admiral Ackbar's Mon Calamari Command Ship pinup by Rick J. Bryant. The Emperor (Death Star Throne Room pinup by Rick J. Bryant. Imperial Tie Interceptors (Twin Ion Engines) pinup by Rick J. Bryant. 36 pgs., full color. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.

True Believers Phoenix Returns (2017) 1 VF

Reprinting Fantastic Four (1961) #286: Story, Art and Cover by John Byrne. Don't miss the startling return of Jean Grey! How did she survive, and where has she been? The answers will shock and surprise you. Plus, this issue sets the stage for the return of the of the original X-Men! 36 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $1.00.

True Believers Phoenix Returns (2017) 1 VF

Reprinting Fantastic Four (1961) #286: Story, Art and Cover by John Byrne. Don't miss the startling return of Jean Grey! How did she survive, and where has she been? The answers will shock and surprise you. Plus, this issue sets the stage for the return of the of the original X-Men! 36 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $1.00.