Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) comic books in grade VG or lower

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Written by David Lapham and Mike Carey Art by Ramon Bachs & Nathan Massengill and John Lucas Cover by Lapham Part 1 of the sprawling 12-part saga "City of Crime" written by David Lapham (Stray Bullets) with art by Ramon Bachs (BATMAN: THE 12-CENT ADVENTURE) & Nathan Massengill (DETECTIVE COMICS)! Gotham City at night is no place for children, as Batman knows all too well. As the Dark Knight tries to shut down a drug ring that's turned deadly, Bruce Wayne must contend with a wayward 14 -year-old who's getting dangerously close to Gotham's underworld! Plus, in the backup, Part 1 of the 4-part story "The Barker"? written by Mike Carey (LUCIFER) with art by John Lucas (CODENAME: KNOCKOUT)? featuring the return of a classic Golden Age character! There's been a murder under the Big Top, but once it's clear the authorities will be no help, it's up to the carnies and sideshow freaks to get to the bottom of a crime no one wants to touch! 48 pgs. Cover price $2.95.

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Written by David Lapham and Mike Carey Art by Ramon Bachs & Nathan Massengill and John Lucas Cover by Lapham. In Part 4 of the 12-part "City of Crime," people of Gotham City are going insane, and only Robin can save the innocents! Plus, Batman hunts Mr. Freeze while some of Gotham's villains begin plotting together. And in the backup, the conclusion of the 4-part "The Barker!" 56 pgs. Cover price $2.99.

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Written by David Lapham and Scott Beatty Art by Ramon Bach's & Nathan Massengill and Jeff Parker Cover by Lapham In Part 6 of the 12-part "City of Crime," the number of missing people is skyrocketing, an army of faceless goons is out for Batman's blood, and the Ventriloquist is homicidal! Plus, part 1 of the 2-part "Regnum Defended," by Scott Beatly and Jeff Parker. 48 pgs. Cover price $2.99.

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Direct Edition. Written by David Lapham and Scott Beatty Art by Ramon Bach's & Nathan Massengill and Jeff Parker Cover by Lapham. In Part 7 of the 12-part "City of Crime," the Dark Knight must rely on stealth to catch an invisible foe! But can even Batman infiltrate the forgotten parts of Gotham, where there are no rules? Plus, Part 2 of "Regnum Defende" by Scott Beatty (NIGHTWING) and Jeff Parker (The Interman). 52 pgs. Cover price $2.99.

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Written by David Lapham and Andersen Gabrych Art by Ramon Bach's, Nathan Massengill, Tommy Castillo & Rodney Ramos Cover by Lapham. Part 8 of the 12-part "City of Crime!" Paranoia and distrust. Certain death. That's what Batman & Robin face in a Gotham that bears little resemblance to the one they protect! Plus, Part 1 of "The Beast Beneath" by Gabrych, Castillo & Ramos!? 44 pgs. FC Cover price $2.99.

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Written by Andersen Gabrych Art by Pete Woods & Bit and Tommy Castillo & Rodney Ramos Cover by Jock In Part 1 of the 4-part weekly shipping "War Crimes," crossing over with BATMAN, the truth about "War Games" is revealed! Now one of Batman's former supporters is out to tear him apart! Plus, Part 2 of "The Beast Beneath," by Gabrych, Castillo & Ramos. 44 pgs. Cover price $2.99.

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Direct Edition. Written by Andersen Gabrych Art by Pete Woods & Bit and Tommy Castillo & Rodney Ramos Cover by Jock Part 3 of the 4-part "War Crimes!" It's an old-fashioned throwdown when Batman and the Joker lock horns! Plus, the conclusion of "The Beast Beneath." Please note: David Lapham's 12-part "City of Crime" continues in September's DETECTIVE COMICS #811. 44 pgs. Cover price $2.99.

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Direct Edition. Written by David Lapham Art by Ramon Bach's & Nathan Massengill Cover by Lapham. The penultimate chapter of the 12-part "City of Crime!" Bruce Wayne forgoes cape and cowl to investigate the mysteries of Gotham's seediest neighborhood: Crown Point. Plus, Gordon's back to help Robin uncover the Ventriloquist's secrets...only Scarface ain't talkin'. 44 pgs. Cover price $2.50.

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First Printing. Direct Edition. "Half-Face" Cover by Simone Bianchi. Written by James Robinson. Art by Leonard Kirk & Andy Clarke. Part 3 of "Face the Face," an amazing 8-part story written by James Robinson (JSA: THE GOLDEN AGE, HAWKMAN, STARMAN) crossing over with BATMAN! Another of Gotham's villains has been murdered. As the clues start adding up, they point to one man as the killer: Harvey Dent. But isn't Dent sane now, cured of his madness? Or is he still the maniac he was back when he was Two-Face? Batman begins his hunt for the answer! Plus, a new chapter begins in the life of detective Jason Bard. 36 pgs. Cover price $2.50.

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Written by Paul Dini. Art by J.H. Williams III. Cover by Simone Bianchi. Gotham's wealthiest citizens find themselves victimized by the mysterious new villain Facade as a story arc by new DETECTIVE COMICS creative team of writer Paul Dini (Batman: The Animated Series, BATMAN: WAR ON CRIME), artist J.H. Williams III (PROMETHEA, SEVEN SOLDIERS) and cover artist Simone Bianchi (SEVEN SOLDIERS: SHINING KNIGHT) begins! Operating with a gang trained to pass as members of the cities' elite, the masked mastermind's crimes baffle the police and leave members of Gotham society fearing for their lives. It's up to Batman to use a "facade" of his own, that of socialite Bruce Wayne, in order to bait the villain's underlings and discover the true identity of their elusive leader. 44 pgs. Cover price $2.99.

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Written by Paul Dini. Art by Joe Benitez & Victor Llama. Cover by Simone Bianchi. Once she was the mistress of all growing things. Now the plant kingdom has rebelled and unleashed its deadly fury on Poison Ivy! While struggling to protect his enemy, Batman is drawn deeper into a forest of intrigue where he uncovers a horrifying secret from Ivy's past. Don't miss this thrilling tale of one of Batman's deadliest femmes fatale by writer Paul Dini and artists Joe Benitez (WRAITHBORN) & Victor Llama!? 36 pgs. FC Cover price $2.99.

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Written by Stuart Moore Art by Andy Clarke Covers by Simone Bianchi DETECTIVE COMICS ships twice in March to present 'The Siege,' a nail-biting 2-part suspense story written by Stuart Moore (FIRESTORM, Punisher X-Mas Special) and Andy Clarke (BATMAN: FACE THE FACE)! In issue #829, a costumed terrorist called VOX plans to blow up Wayne Tower - and he's trapped Bruce Wayne in a top-floor conference room. Aided only by his mentor's radioed instructions, Robin must face the bomber alone! And in the conclusion in #830, Robin faces certain death as massive explosions rock Wayne Tower. Only Bruce Wayne can stop the terrorist - but changing to Batman will mean revealing his dual identity! Issue #829 on sale March 7; issue #830. 36 pgs. FC Cover price $2.99.

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Written by Paul Dini Art by Dustin Nguyen & Derek Fridolf's Cover by Nguyen. Fan favorite artist Dustin Nguyen (SUPERMAN/BATMAN) joins Paul Dini on DETECTIVE COMICS as new regular penciler! Still haunted by the specter of Ra's Al Ghul, Batman returns to Gotham to face a new threat in the form of The Globe, a map-obsessed mastermind who charts his crimes with deadly accuracy. On sale January 2. 36 pgs. Cover price $2.99.

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Written by Paul Dini Art by Dustin Nguyen & Derek Fridolfs Cover by Nguyen A member of Gotham's underground threatens the livelihood of the DCU's resident magician, Zatanna! That is, until Batman decides to lend Zatanna a hand. Plus, an appearance by Scarface and the origin of the new Ventriloquist! 36 pgs. Cover price $2.99.

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Batman: R.I.P: Prologue - The Return of Hush: Part 1 of 5 - Written by Paul Dini Art by Dustin Nguyen & Derek Fridolfs Cover by Nguyen A 'Batman: R.I.P.' issue - and part 1 of the 5-part story 'The Return of Hush!' Readers who were surprised by Catwoman's return last month haven't seen anything yet as Hush makes a dramatic return to the life of Batman. What will this mean for Bruce Wayne? This epic story kicks off the countdown to DETECTIVE #850! 36 pgs. FC Cover price $2.99.

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Batman: R.I.P: Prologue - The Return of Hush: Part 2 of 5 - Written by Paul Dini Art by Dustin Nguyen & Derek Fridolfs Cover by Dustin Nguyen A 'Batman: R.I.P.' tie-in! Secrets shared years ago between Bruce Wayne and Tommy Elliott begin to have dangerous repercussions in the present. Why is this mystery driving Hush to destroy Batman's life? And what part does Catwoman play in Hush's plans? 36 pgs. FC Cover price $2.99.

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Batman: R.I.P: Prologue - The Return of Hush: Part 3 of 5 - Written by Paul Dini Cover by Dustin Nguyen Art by Dustin Nguyen & Derek Fridolfs To save the sanity of a kidnapped child, Batman must confront the Scarecrow! But their battle is just a part of Hush's plot against Batman and Bruce Wayne, setting the stage for the most shocking surprise ending of the year! Guest-starring Catwoman! On sale September 3? 36 pgs. FC Cover price $2.99.

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Batman: R.I.P: Prologue - The Return of Hush: Part 4 of 5 - Written by Paul Dini Art by Dustin Nguyen & Derek Fridolfs Cover by Dustin Nguyen. In this penultimate chapter of the 5-part arc 'Heart of Hush,' Batman tears his way through Gotham City's underworld to reach his dangerous adversary. But after the Dark Knight learns what his childhood friend-turned-villain is really after, will Batman be able to survive what Hush plans next? The lives of both Bruce Wayne and Tommy Elliot come full circle in this story of beginnings and brutal endings! On sale October 1? 36 pgs. FC Cover price $2.99.

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Faces of Evil tie-in - Part 1 of 2 - Written by Paul Dini Art by Dustin Nguyen & Derek Fridolfs Cover by Andrew Robinson A 'Faces of Evil' issue starring Hush! Following the events of 'Heart of Hush,' this two-part story starts here and ends in the pages of this month's BATMAN #685. Catwoman has a score to settle with Hush after their most recent encounter, but Hush isn't likely to take any attacks quietly. Will anyone be able to temper Selina's rage, or will she become a face of evil again? 36 pgs. FC Cover price $2.99.

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Elegy: Part 2 of 4 - Written by Greg Rucka. Art by JH Williams III; co-feature art by Cully Hamner Cover by JH Williams III 'Elegy' part 2 of 4 by Greg Rucka and JH Williams III! Batwoman captures her enemy, a madwoman known only as Alice who sees her life as a fairy tale and everyone around her as expendable extras - including Kate! But when the tables are turned, Batwoman finds herself in a hallucination slamming the present into a collision with the past, and the hints of a threat that will claim the lives of every man, woman and child in Gotham City. And in the all-new co-feature starring the Question, Montoya's quest to find a missing young girl turns deadly. 44 pgs. full color. Cover price $3.99.

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Cover by JH Williams III. Go: Part 2 of 3 - Written by Greg Rucka. Art by JH Williams III; co-feature art by Cully Hamner. Batwoman's origin continues! In 'Go!' Kate Kane is outed and forced to leave West Point. When she lands in Gotham City, she meets officer Renee Montoya and has a fateful encounter with The Dark Knight that will forever change her life! The case may be closed, but questions remain in The Question's co-feature. And Renee won't stop until she has the answers! When a new lead points to the Sicilian mafia, The Question turns to an expert for assistance. But can she trust the Huntress to be professional when family rears its ugly head? 44 pgs. full color. Cover price $3.99.

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Cutter: Part 2 of 3 - Written by Greg Rucka. Art by Jock; co-feature art by Cully Hamner. Cover by JH Williams III. Two mystery cases collide, as Batman gets closer to finding a missing socialite while Batwoman uncovers a gruesome new villain who has grafted knives onto his skin. There will be blood - and souvenirs of victims' flesh - in 'Cutter' part 2! And in The Question's co-feature, the unknown mastermind behind the gun-running scheme hires a professional killer to take care of some unwanted female companionship. When Zeiss sets his sights on Huntress and The Question, bullets will fly and blood will run! 44 pgs. full color. Cover price $3.99.

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Hungry City: Part 1 of 3 - Written by SCOTT SNYDER Art and cover by JOCK One bright Tuesday morning, the corpse of a killer whale shows up on the floor of one of Gotham City's foremost banks. The event begins a strange and deadly mystery that will bring Batman face-to-face with the new, terrifying faces of organized crime in Gotham. 36 pgs. FC Cover price $2.99.