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Batman comic books issue 1

  • Issue #1-1ST
    DC Super Hero Adventures Batman and the Missing Punchline SC (2020 Stone Arch Books) 1-1ST


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    1st printing.

    Written by Michael Steele. Art and cover by Gregg Schigiel.

    Something funny is afoot in Gotham City, but Batman and Batwoman aren't laughing. Robbery victims are handing over their loot and seem downright delighted to do so. While investigating this odd behavior, the Dark Knight and his crime-fighting cousin uncover the use of Joker toxin. But the Joker is locked up in Arkham Asylum or is he?

    Can Batman and Batwoman get to the bottom of the jester's joke before the punchline knocks out half of Gotham City?

    Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 72 pages, full color.

    Cover price $6.95.

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    DC Super Hero Girls (2017 DC) Batman Day Special Edition 1
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    Written by Shea Fontant. Art by Marcelo DiChiara and Agnes Garbowska. Cover by Yancey Lavat and Monica Kubina. Features the first chapter of the DCSHG: OUT OF THE BOTTLE OGN which stars Harley Quinn. 32 pages, full color. Rated E

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    DC Super Heroes Batman and Robin Adventures: Clayface's Slime Spree SC (2016) 1-1ST

    1st printing. Written by Laurie S. Sutton. Art and cover by Luciano Vecchio. A break-in at a WayneTech facility brings the Dynamic Duo toe-to-toe with a muddy menace. Clayface is pilfering unproven prototype weapons and it's up to Batman and Robin to track the criminal's slime spree through the streets of Gotham City. Can the Caped Crusader and The Boy Wonder get the weapons back, and contain the shapeshifting super-villain, before someone gets hurt? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 88 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $5.95.

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    DC Super Heroes Batman and Robin Adventures: Two-Face Face Off SC (2016) 1-1ST

    1st printing. Written by Laurie S. Sutton. Art and cover by Luciano Vecchio. The fate of the Batman and Robin comes down to a flip of a coin! Two-Face is on the loose and his crimes have the Dynamic Duo working double time. From the heist of rare twin diamonds to a showdown on a bi-plane, the Caped Crusader and The Boy Wonder stop at nothing to bring this super-villain face-to-face with justice. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 88 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $5.95.

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    DC Super Heroes Batman: Bat-Mite's Big Blunder SC (2013) 1-1ST

    1st printing. Written by Paul Kupperberg. Art by Lee Loughridge and Gregg Schigiel. Cover by Gregg Schigiel. Gotham's greatest super-villains escape from Arkham Asylum, and Batman must quickly wrangle up the rebel rogues. When only one remains at large, the Dark Knight gets an extra hand from his biggest, little fan - the Bat-Mite, a mischievous imp from another dimension. Unfortunately, the Riddler isn't the easiest crook to catch. But if Bat-Mite can't crack the criminal cluemaster, he might end up hurting, instead of helping, his favorite hero. Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 56 pages, Text (with full color Chapter Illustrations) Cover price $4.95.

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    DC Super Heroes Batman: Emperor of the Airwaves SC (2012) 1-1ST

    1st printing. Written by Donald Lemke. Art by Eric Doescher, and Mike DeCarlo. Cover by Eric Doescher. The Penguin purchases Gotham's largest media company. Meanwhile, a crime wave hits the city. Batman soon learns that these events are related. After the Dark Knight stops a crime, the Penguin's TV news channel edits the security tapes and police reports to frame Batman. Will the hero end up in prison and will the Penguin fly free? Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 56 pages, Text (with full color Chapter Illustrations) Cover price $4.95.

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    DC Super Heroes Batman: My Frozen Valentine SC (2013) 1-1ST

    1st printing. Written by Eric Fein. Art and Cover by Gregg Schigiel. It's Valentine's Day in Gotham, but not everyone is celebrating. Victor Fries (aka Mr. Freeze) has never gotten over the death of his wife, Nora, and he's not about to let anyone enjoy this painful holiday. Only Batman can stop the cold-hearted criminal before Victor refrigerates the city! Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 56 pages, Text (with full color Chapter Illustrations) Cover price $4.95.

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    DC Super Heroes Batman: Prisoners of the Penguin SC (2014 Capstone) 1-1ST

    1st printing. Written by Scott Sonneborn. Art and cover by Luciano Vecchio. Once again, Batman catches the Penguin in the act, meaning more prison time for the villain. Since the fowl felon has a bad habit of escaping his cell, the Dark Knight delivers him to a privately run, impenetrable prison this time around. But even from behind bars, the Penguin finds a way to gain the upper hand and appoint himself warden! With all the thieves, thugs, and crooks under his sway, the Penguin hatches a plan to unleash his new army on Gotham City! Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 88 pages, Text (with full color Chapter Illustrations). Cover price $5.95.

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    DC Super Heroes Batman: Scarecrow, Doctor of Fear SC (2014) 1-1ST

    1st printing. Written by Matthew K. Manning. Art by Eric Doescher and Dan DeCarlo. Cover by Eric Doescher. In the dead of winter, fear is spreading through Gotham like a flu virus. Hundreds of residents have gone mad with fright, and dozens more are affected each day. Fortunately, Batman and his teenage partner, Batgirl, are on this medical case. And soon, the root of the problem is revealed. Scarecrow, the Dark Knight's most frightful foe, has taken over a dentist's chair, and is gassing patients with his evil fear toxin. If he isn't stopped soon, the entire city could be scared to death! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 56 pages, full color. Cover price $4.95.

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    DC Super Heroes Batman: Swamped by Croc SC (2022 Random House) 1-1ST


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    Includes Stickers

    1st printing.

    Written by Arie Kaplan. Art and cover by Francesco Legramandi and Gabriella Matta.

    Batman wrestles with the villain Croc in this action-packed storybook with stickers! Batman follows the criminal Croc into the dark waters of the Gotham City swamp - but will the swamp's quicksand prove to be as deadly as his foe?

    Young Batman and DC Super Hero fans will love the action as their favorite super hero battles the monstrous villain in this full-color storybook that features more than 30 stickers!

    Softcover (Saddle-Stitched/Stapled), 8in. x 8-in., 24 pages, full color. All Ages

    Cover price $5.99.

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    DC Super Heroes Batman: The Maker of Monsters SC (2014) 1-1ST

    1st printing. Written by Eric Fein. Art by Eric Doescher and Mike DeCarlo. Cover by Eric Doescher. It's fall in Gotham City. The air is getting colder, the leaves are changing color, and the people are turning into monsters! These evil creatures are taking over the city, and the problem appears to be spreading. Luckily, Batman and his teenage crime-fighting partner, Robin, are investigating. Soon, they trace this monster mess back to the Gotham City Clinic. Apparently, the evil Hugo Strange has been posing as a physician and turning his patients into troublesome terrors. The Dynamic Duo must work together to stop the creature chaos and put this monster medic out of business. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 56 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $4.95.

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    DC Super Heroes Batman: The Puppet Master's Revenge SC (2013) 1-1ST

    1st printing. Written by Donald Lemke. Art by Rick Burchett and Lee Loughridge. The evil puppet Scarface and his wiseguys just pulled off one of the biggest heists in Gotham history. Unfortunately, there's a rat among the thieves, and the loose lips are helping Batman crack the case. Is the Ventriloquist betraying his wooden creation to the Dark Knight? Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 56 pages, Text (with full color Chapter Illustrations) Cover price $4.95.

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    DC Super Heroes The Dark Knight: Batman Fights the Joker Virus SC (2012) 1-1ST

    1st printing. Written by Scott Peterson. Art and Cover by Michael Cavallaro. The JOKER has created a nasty videogame virus, an electronic version of his JOKER VENOM. If BATMAN can't get gamers to put down their handheld gaming devices, JOKER will soon have an army of obedient JOKER-zombies at his command. Softcover, 5-in, x 8-in., 88 pages, text (with full color Chapter Illustrations). Cover price $5.95.

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    DC Super Heroes The Dark Knight: Batman Undercover SC (2013) 1-1ST

    1st printing. Written by Paul Weissburg. Art by Luciano Vecchio. Cover by Tim Levins. The Cosmic Obliterator, a doomsday weapon capable of destroying entire planets, has gone missing! Batman is on the case, but so far the only clue is a ticket to the Super-Villain Crime Convention. That's one place the Dark Knight can't go - so he decides to attend as the mobster, Matches Malone, instead! Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 88 pages, Text (with full color Chapter Illustrations). Cover price $5.95.

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    DC Super Heroes: Batman - Killer Croc Hunter SC (2013) 1-1ST

    1st printing. Written by Scott Sonneborn. Art by Eric Doescher and Mike DeCarlo. As a former pro wrestler, Killer Croc bullied his opponents inside the ring. As a cutthroat criminal, this ferocious freak forces his competition out of town. Next on his hoodlum hit list is Kite Man, but the second-rate super-villain isn't leaving Gotham without a fight. He's partnering with Batman, the World's Greatest Detective, to wrangle up the reptilian rogue and take him down for the count! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 56 pages, Text (with full color illustrations). Cover price $4.95.

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    Dollar Comics Batman Huntress Cry For Blood (2019 DC) 1

    Reprinting Batman Huntress Cry for Blood (2000) #1. Written by Greg Rucka. Art and Cover by Rick Burchett. Vengeance is hers. In "No Man's Land," the dark heroine known as the Huntress played a pivotal role in keeping Gotham City's resurrection from unraveling at the last minute. But can she keep her own life from unraveling when everyone -- even Batman -- believes her to be the prime suspect in a brutal gangland murder? The answers unfold in the acclaimed miniseries that finds the Huntress reentering the world of the Mafioso to find clues to prove her innocence, all the while struggling to stay one step ahead of the Dark Knight, who is intent on bringing her to justice. CRY FOR BLOOD explores the Huntress' origin in gripping detail, along the way revealing the shocking and complex history of Gotham City's mobster underworld. What role did the family of Helena Bertinelli -- the Huntress -- play in more than a hundred years of Gotham's criminal history? And can even the Question -- himself a vigilante with a troubled past -- help Helena find redemption? CRY FOR BLOOD sets the stage for a new direction in the Huntress' life, dramatically altering her relationship to Batman and Gotham's other heroes by the miniseries' end. 32 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $1.00.

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    Fann Club Batman Squad The Justiest Justice of All TPB (2023 DC) 1-1ST


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    1st printing. Story and art by Jim Benton. ERNEST FANN IS THE WORLD'S BIGGEST BATMAN...FAN! And as the most knowledgeable about all things super-heroic, it is up to Ernest to recruit the finest crime-fighters on Earth! Together with his babysitter, Harriet, his best friend, Jack, and his faithful fido, Ernest is ready to teach his recruits all about secret identities, the best ways to lurk, and how to stop crime...maybe? Join New York Times bestselling writer-illustrator Jim Benton (Catwad, Franny K. Stein) for the laugh-out-loud adventure of a lifetime! Softcover, 160 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $12.99.

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    Future State Batman Dark Detective TPB (2021 DC) 1-1ST


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    1st printing. Collects Future State: Dark Detective (2021 DC) #1-4, Future State: Batman/Superman (2021 DC) #1-2, Future State: Catwoman (2021 DC) #1-2, Future State: Harley Quinn (2021 DC) #1-2, and Future State: Robin Eternal (2021 DC) #1-2.

    Written by Mariko Tamaki, Joshua Williamson, Gene Luen Yang, Ram V., Stephanie Phillips, and Meghan Fitzmartin. Art by Dan Mora, Scott McDaniel, Stephen Segouia, Simon Di Meo, Tony Infante, Eber Ferreira, Giannis Milonogiannis, Ben Oliver, Otto Schmidt, and Eddy Barrows. Cover by Dan Mora. Back Cover by Gabrielle Dell'Otto.

    DISCOVER THE DARK DESTINY OF GOTHAM CITY!

    In the not-too-distant future, a sinister force has invaded the city of Gotham, and its a power unlike any the Bat-Family has faced before. The Magistrate controls everything, and their constant surveillance leaves Gothamites with nowhere to hide…even in their own homes. Where did the Magistrate come from? And who can stop them?

    To make matters worse, in their path to total takeover, the Magistrate has killed Batman! Or have they? With Bruce Wayne off the grid, its up to his remaining friends and allies to help stave off the brutality of the Magistrate—or die trying!

    Softcover, 344 pages, full color.

    Cover price $34.99.

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    Harley Quinn's Madcap Capers Batman's Most Wanted SC (2023 Stone Arch Books) 1-1ST


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    1st printing.

    Written by Michael Anthony Steele. Art and cover by Sara Foresti.

    When Gotham City's biggest baddies gather to plan a heist, they tell Harley to go wait with the goons! What?! But the joke is on them after Batman busts in and she sneaks out holding blueprints that show the way to the crooked payday. Can the jilted jester pull off a solo steal while dodging the criminal bosses on her tail?

    Find out in this action-packed chapter book for DC Super Hero and Super-Villain fans!

    Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 72 pages, Text (with Full color Illustrations). All Ages

    Cover price $6.95.

  • Issue #1N
    Hero Illustrated Special Editon Batman (1993) 1N

    NOT Polybagged; Does NOT have Preview Comic - A history of Batman; comments from Julius Schwartz, Denny O'Neil, Dick Sprang, Sheldon Moldoff; Batman Hall-of-Fame: profiles of Neal Adams, Dick Giordano, Carmine Infantino, Kelley Jones, Bob Kane, Frank Miller, Jerry Robinson, Marshall Rogers, Dick Sprang and Bruce Timm; Bruce Timm comments on Batman: The Animated Series; Batman: The Animated Series first season episode guide; Batman: The Animated Series voice actors talk; Batman's toy chest; Kelley Jones' 'How I Draw Batman'; Batman video games; Batman comics price guide; 'The Final Word!' page written by Denny O'Neil; Kelley Jones cover. Cover price $3.95.

  • Issue #1P
    Hero Illustrated Special Editon Batman (1993) 1P

    Polybagged with Batman Dark Joker the Wild preview comic - A history of Batman; comments from Julius Schwartz, Denny O'Neil, Dick Sprang, Sheldon Moldoff; Batman Hall-of-Fame: profiles of Neal Adams, Dick Giordano, Carmine Infantino, Kelley Jones, Bob Kane, Frank Miller, Jerry Robinson, Marshall Rogers, Dick Sprang and Bruce Timm; Bruce Timm comments on Batman: The Animated Series; Batman: The Animated Series first season episode guide; Batman: The Animated Series voice actors talk; Batman's toy chest; Kelley Jones' 'How I Draw Batman'; Batman video games; Batman comics price guide; 'The Final Word!' page written by Denny O'Neil; Kelley Jones cover. Cover price $3.95.

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    Mad Presents Batman (2012 EC) 1

    MAD is at it again! We're collecting our best - if that's the right word - Batman parodies in one big package! It's enough to drive you batty! Cover by Mark Fredrickson. Bat Boy and Rubin! by Harvey Kurtzman and Wall Wood, A Mad Look at Batman by Sergio Aragones, Battyman movie satire by Stan Hart and Mort Drucker and more! 80 pages, PC/B&W. Cover price $5.99.

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    6 days left Auction MAD MAGAZINE BATMAN SPECTACULAR 2012 SEPTEMBER SPECIAL
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    Superman and Batman Generations II TPB (2003 DC) Elseworlds 1-1ST

    1st printing. Collects Superman and Batman: Generations II (2001) #1-4.

    Story and Art by John Byrne.

    Collecting the first sequel to John Byrne's SUPERMAN & BATMAN: GENERATIONS! Imagine if Superman and Batman aged normally from their debuts in 1938 and 1939! How would their legacies be passed on to future generations of heroes? With appearances by Wonder Woman, Flash, Green Lantern, the JSA, the Spectre, Batgirl, Blackhawk, Deadman, Cyborg, and others, this volume has twists at nearly every turn!

    Softcover, 196 pages, full color. Cover price $19.95.

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    $250 Superman & Batman: Generations 2, An Imaginary Tale (Elseworlds) - GOOD

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    Superman Batman (2006) FCBD 1
    Published May 2006 by DC.

    Free Comic Book Day 2006. When Metallo attacks Metropolis and Gotham, Superman and Batman join forces to oppose him, with a little help from Lex Luthor and his mysterious super-team. Reprinted from Superman Batman #1. Written by Jeph Loeb, with art by Ed McGuinness and Dexter Vines. 32 pages. Cover by McGuinness.

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    Superman Batman Special Edition (2016 DC Comics) 1

    Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice Special Edition - Written by Jeph Loeb. Art and Cover by Ed McGuinness and Dexter Vines. A new series by the all-star team of Jeph Loeb, Ed McGuinness and Dexter Vines that pairs DC's heaviest hitters in one high-octane book! A new, improved Metallo attacks both Metropolis and Gotham, bringing the guardians of each city together for a monumental battle! Plus, Lex Luthor assembles a mysterious super-team assigned to "help" the Man of Steel. 32 pages, full color

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    Superman/Batman Big Noise TPB (2010 DC) 1-1ST

    1st printing. Collects SUPERMAN/BATMAN (2003-2011) #64 and 68-71. Written by JOE KELLY. Art and cover by ARDIAN SYAF. In this latest volume starring the World's Finest heroes from their hit team-up series, Superman and Batman must contend with a shape-shifting alien who is dead-set on continuing a thousand-year-old war against Superman's home planet of Krypton. Softcover, 128 pages, full color. Cover price $14.99.

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    Superman/Batman Finest Worlds HC (2009 DC) 1-1ST

    1st printing. Collects SUPERMAN/BATMAN (2003-2011) #50-56. Written by Michael Green and Mike Johnson. Art by Ed Benes, Rafael Albuquerque, Rags Morales and John Dell. Cover by Rags Morales. First up, it's the untold story of how Superman's dad and Batman's father had a fateful meeting many years ago! Then, the Li'I League is on the scene as miniature versions of the JLA find their way into the DCU! It's up to Superman, Batman and their peers to keep the tykes from destroying everything in their path. And in the third story, The Man of Steel's powers find a new home in the body of The Dark Knight. Now Batman possesses incredible Kryptonian abilities while Superman stands powerless. How will they adjust physically and psychologically to these bizarre changes? And will Batman's new absolute powers corrupt him absolutely? Hardcover, 192 pages, full color. Cover price $19.99.

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    Superman/Batman Night and Day HC (2010 DC) 1-1ST

    1st printing. Collects Superman/Batman (2003-2011) #60-63 and 65-67. Written by MICHAEL GREEN, MIKE JOHNSON, SCOTT KOLINS, PETER JOHNSON and MATT CHERNISS. Art by FRANCIS MANAPUL, RAFAEL ALBUQUERQUE and SCOTT KOLINS. Cover by FRANCIS MANAPUL. Featuring appearances by Robin, Supergirl, Lex Luthor and The Joker. Plus: A BLACKEST NIGHT tie-in sets Man-Bat, Bizarro and Solomon Grundy loose to brawl. Hardcover, 160 pages, full color. Cover price $19.99.

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    $20 Vertigo Superman Batman Superman/Batman - Night and Day NM

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    Superman/Batman Night and Day TPB (2011 DC) 1-1ST

    1st printing. Collects Superman/Batman (2003-2011) #60-63 and 65-67. Written by MICHAEL GREEN, MIKE JOHNSON, SCOTT KOLINS, PETER JOHNSON and MATT CHERNISS. Art by FRANCIS MANAPUL, RAFAEL ALBUQUERQUE and SCOTT KOLINS. Cover by FRANCIS MANAPUL. Featuring appearances by Robin, Supergirl, Lex Luthor and The Joker. Plus: A BLACKEST NIGHT tie-in sets Man-Bat, Bizarro and Solomon Grundy loose to brawl. Softcover, 160 pages, full color. Cover price $17.99.

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    Superman/Batman The Search for Kryptonite TPB (2009 DC) 1-1ST

    1st printing. Collects Superman/Batman (2003-2011) #44-49.

    Written by Michael Green and Mike Johnson. Art and cover by Shane Davis and Matt "Batt" Banning. Introduction by Jonathan Nolan (co-writer of the film The Dark Knight).

    The epic adventure by Michael Green and Mike Johnson, two of the writers of the hit TV series Heroes, is collected! The World's Finest team has a new mission: collect all Kryptonite from across the globe - no matter who gets in their way!

    Softcover, 160 pages, full color.

    Cover price $12.99.

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    Superman/Batman World's Finest TPB (2012 DC) 2nd Edition 1-1ST

    2nd Edition - 1st printing. Collects World's Finest (1990 Limited Series) #1-3. Written by Dave Gibbons. Art and cover by Steve Rude. Superman and Batman take on their arch nemeses - Lex Luthor and the Joker - in this Deluxe Edition of a classic tale from the 1990s by Dave Gibbons (WATCHMEN, GREEN LANTERN CORPS) and Steve Rude (Nexus)! Superman and Batman are the World's Finest heroes, and they couldn't be more different. But they have more in common than they realize. For one, they're both orphans of a sort - one who has lost not just his parents but his world; and another who witnessed the cold-blooded murder of his parents. Now they must come together to battle two of the most feared villains! Softcover, 176 pages, full color. Cover price $17.99.

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    Tales of the Batman TPB (2007 DC) By Tim Sale 1-1ST

    1st printing. Collects stories from SHOWCASE '94 #3-4, Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight (1989-2007) #32-34, Batman: Shadow of the Bat (1992-2000) #7-9, Solo (2004-2006 DC) #1 and Batman: Black and White (1996). Written by Darwyn Cooke, James Robinson, Kelley Puckett and Alan Grant. Art and cover by Tim Sale and Jimmy Palmiotti. Over the years, many artists have contributed to the look of one of the most iconic characters in popular culture: Batman. One of the influential and popular illustrators of the Dark Knight is Tim Sale , who, in addition to providing artwork for the hit TV series Heroes, illustrated the Eisner Award-winning graphic novels BATMAN: THE LONG HALLOWEEN, BATMAN: DARK VICTORY and SUPERMAN FOR ALL SEASONS. Sale's distinctive vision of the Dark Knight put the iconic hero back in the shadows and updated his image for a new generation of fans. Now, for the first time ever, these Batman tales drawn by Tim Sale early in his career are collected in one sensational volume. Softcover, 240 pages, full color. Cover price $19.99.

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    Why Does Batman Carry Shark Repellent? SC (2012) 1-1ST

    1st printing. By Brian Cronin. Comic books have become a permanent part of our pop culture lexicon, and the author of Was Superman a Spy? is back with a crack team of contributors to give readers the ultimate book of comic trivia, including: 12 celebrities who have unknowingly starred in comic books, 10 rock bands named after comic books, 11 items in Batman's utility belt, 5 comic book inventions that eventually became reality, and much, much more. Hard-core geeks and casual fans alike will hail Why Does Batman Carry Shark Repellent? as the definitive resource for analysis and information on the comic universe. Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 256 pages, B&W. Cover price $15.00.

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    World According to Batman HC (2014 Insight Editions) 1-1ST

    1st printing. By Daniel Wallace. Illustrated by Joel Gomez and Beth Sotelo. Experience the world through the eyes of the Dark Knight, as Batman shares the secrets of his relentless battle against the villains of Gotham City. Filled with insight on everything from his tragic origin story to invaluable crime-fighting tips, this fully illustrated book sees the World's Greatest Detective give budding heroes all the advice they need to take on villainy wherever they find it. Hardcover, 7-in. x 7-in., 64 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

  • Issue #1-REP
    5-Minute Batman Stories HC (2015 HarperCollins) 1-REP

    2nd or later printing. Twelve action-packed Batman stories perfectly timed to fill five minutes of reading. This collection is perfect for bedtimes and on the go! In this collection of twelve action-packed stories, the World's Greatest Detective takes on the Joker, the Penguin, Catwoman, and more! With five minutes of awesome, read-aloud adventure in each story, full-color illustrations throughout, and a sturdy padded cover, this storybook treasury makes anytime the perfect time to serve up some justice! Hardcover, 8-in. x 11-in., 192 pages, full color. Cover price $12.99.

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    Batman (1966 Prell Shampoo Giveaway) 1
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

    Story features "The Joker's Practical Jokes" story in full-color. This was a 1966 comic giveaway with Prell shampoo. Newsprint paper. 18 color pages. 7" x 3.5".

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    Batman 5-Minute Stories HC (2019 Random House) 1-1ST


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    1st printing.

    This collection features ten Batman stories that can each be read aloud in five minutes. With a sturdy padded cover, this Batman 5-Minute Stories collection makes anytime the perfect time to serve up some justice alongside the Caped Crusader! Boys and girls ages 3 to 7 will love this collection of tales featuring Batman and the other DC super heroes in action. Each story can be read in five minutes or less, so it's perfect for bedtime-or anytime!

    Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 160 pages, full color. All Ages

    Cover price $12.99.

  • Issue #1-REP
    Batman A Death in the Family TPB (1988 Titan Edition) 1-REP

    Titan Edition - 2nd and later printings. Collects Batman (1940-2011) #426-429.

    Written by Jim Starlin. Art by Jim Aparo and Mike DeCarlo.

    In defiance of Batman, Jason Todd, the second Boy Wonder, embarks on a quest to find his mother, but meets the Joker... and his final fate!

    Softcover, 144 pages, full color.

    NOTE: "Other recommendations - Batman: A Lonely Place of Dying TPB (1990) and Batman: Under the Hood TPB (2005 DC)Vol. 1-2." - Odinson, mycomicshop.com Archivist

    Cover price $3.95.

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    Batman Adventures Riddle Me This TPB (2021 DC) 1-1ST


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    1st printing. Collects Batman: Gotham Adventures (1998) #11, 28, and 56-57 and Batman Adventures (2003 2nd Series) #11.

    Written by Ty Templeton, Scott Peterson, and Dan Slott. Art by Rick Burchett, Terry Beatty, and Tim Levins. Cover by Bob Smith and Terry Beatty.

    This all-ages collection of stories set in the world of Batman: The Animated Series stars one of Batman's most vexing villains…the Riddler!

    His schemes are never easy to solve, and in these adventures, it's no different! Riddler flips the script by leaving Batman clues…to other villains' crimes, and faces the music when he holds a rock star hostage! And when a copycat tries to steal the Riddler's style, who will find them first—Batman or the Riddler?

    Softcover, 136 pages, full color. All Ages

    Cover price $9.99.

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    Batman All-Terrain Trouble! SC (2023 Random House) A Pictureback Book 1-1ST


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    1st printing.

    Written by Dave Croatto. Art and cover by Anthony Conley.

    Young Batman fans can leap into the Caped Crusader's adventures with this full-color storybook inspired by the All-terrain Batmobile RC vehicle toy.

    Batman has to upgrade the Batmobile with big tires for some big action when a group of motocross bike riding jewel thieves hit Gotham City. Unfortunately, these bad guys are teamed up with a Super-Villain that may prove to be too much even for an All-terrain Batmobile to handle.

    Batman fans 3 to 7 will love the all the action in this full-color storybook that is just right for them!

    Softcover (Saddle-Stitched/Stapled), 8-in. x 8-in., 24 pages, full color. All Ages

    Cover price $5.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Batman and Dracula Red Rain GN (1992 Titan Books) Elseworlds 1-1ST

    Book 1 in the Batman-Vampire Trilogy

    Titan Edition - 1st printing.

    Written by Doug Moench. Art by Kelley Jones and Malcolm Jones III. Cover by Kelley Jones. Introduction by Eric V. Lustbader.

    In this Elseworlds tale the Dark Knight Detective matches wits and brawn against one of the most dangerous adversaries in literature.

    A plague of the undead is sweeping across the city. The police are powerless to stop it. The mayor wants it dealt with quietly. And, Batman may have finally met the one opponent he can't defeat. Dracula has come to Gotham, and the streets will run red with the blood of it's citizens unless Batman can find a way to defeat this legendary foe.

    Softcover, 96 pages, full color.

    NOTE: See also Book 2: Batman: Bloodstorm GN (1994) and Book 3: Batman: Crimson Mist GN (1999).

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Batman and Me TPB (1989 Eclipse) 1-1ST

    1st printing. An autobiography by Bob Kane (creator of Batman) with Tom Andrae. Softcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 156 pages, PC/B&W. Cover price $14.95.

  • Issue #1N-1ST
    Batman and Robin The Case of the Laughing Sphinx HC (1982 DC) Fisher-Price Library of Storytapes and Books 1N-1ST

    Does NOT Include Audio Cassette Tape - 1st printing. Written by Andrew Helfer. Art by Ross Andru, Jim Aparo, Joe Orlando, and Tatjana Wood. Meet Batman and Robin, the Dynamic Duo! The Caped Crusader and the boy Wonder team up to solve the mystery of the Laughing Sphinx and stop the diabolical plans of their arch enemies - Catwoman, Riddler, Penguin and the Joker! Hardcover, 6 1/2-in. x 9-in., 64 pages, full color.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Batman and Robin TPB (2024 DC) By Peter J. Tomasi and Patrick Gleason 1-1ST


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    Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Batman and Robin (2009-2011 1st Series) #20-22 and Batman and Robin (2011-2015 2nd Series) #0-14. Written by Peter J. Tomasi. Art by Patrick Gleason, Lee Garbett, Tomas Giorello, Andy Clarke, Mick Gray, Keith Champagne, Ray McCarthy, and Tom Nguyen. Cover by Patrick Gleason. Back Cover by Patrick Gleason and Mark Irwin. Damian Wayne, the secret child of Bruce Wayne and his sworn enemy Talia al Ghul, was trained from birth to kill and raised to rule the world. At the age of 10, however, Damian turned his back on his mother's megalomaniacal ambitions and joined his father's crusade against crime. Since then, the precocious new Robin has chafed under the unfamiliar restraints imposed by Batman's strict moral code--and struggled to accept the unique comforts of his strange new family! Softcover, 400 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $39.99.

  • Issue #1
    Batman And Robin's Fun with Numbers (1978 Grosset & Dunlap) 1
    • Paper: White
    • Label #4309031003
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

    By Bernard Myers. A number themed puzzle and activity book featuring Batman and Robin. Cover price $0.95.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Batman and Son HC (2007 DC) 1-1ST
    Published Aug 2007 by DC.

    1st printing. Collects BATMAN #655-658 and 663-666. Written by Grant Morrison. Art by Andy Kubert, John Van Fleet, and Jesse Delperdang. Cover by Andy Kubert and Jesse Delperdang. Comic-book legends Grant Morrison (ALL STAR SUPERMAN, SEVEN SOLDIERS) and Andy Kubert (Ultimate X-Men, 1602) join forces to bring you an unforgettable tale of the Dark Knight in this beautiful hardcover edition. Batman receives the greatest shock of his life when he discovers that he may have a son. And sparks fly when the new addition to the Bat-family is introduced to Robin, the Boy Wonder. Which one will be chosen to carry on the legacy as Gotham's protector? Hardcover, 200 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Batman and the Justice League GN (2018 DC) Lootcrate Special Preview Edition 1-1ST


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    Lootcrate Special Preview Edition

    Volume 1 - 1st printing.

    Story and art by Shiori Teshirogi.

    From mangaka Shiori Teshirogi (Saint Seiya: The Lost Canvas) comes a new series starring Batman and the Justice League. Currently being serialized in the monthly Japanese anthology Red, the story focuses on a young boy who comes to Gotham City from Japan. He's trying to solve the mystery of what happened to his scientist parents after their disappearance following a factory explosion a year earlier. As it turns out, the factory was owned by Lex Luthor, who has now teamed with The Joker. Together, they plan on using the research of the boy's parents to tap into a mystical, all-powerful, worldwide energy source. But for what purpose?

    It's a bigger challenge than Batman can handle on his own, so he's going to need some help from the League.

    Softcover, 7 1/2-in. x 10-in., 200 pages, B&W.

    NOTE: These are Japanese manga-style GNs and are meant to be read right-to-left.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Batman Begins The Official Movie Guide HC (2005) 1-1ST

    1st printing. From the spectacular creation of the Batmobile, the Batcave, and Gotham City to the breathtaking action set pieces and high-tech weaponry, this visual tour features over 150 magnificent photos - complete with essays and story content - captured by photographer David James during the production of Batman Begins. Hardcover, 9-in. x 11-in., 160 pages, full color. Cover price $27.95.

  • Issue #1A-1ST
    Batman Begins The Official Movie Guide SC (2005 TimeInc.) 1A-1ST

    1st printing. From the spectacular creation of the Batmobile, the Batcave, and Gotham City to the breathtaking action set pieces and high-tech weaponry, this visual tour features over 150 magnificent photos - complete with essays and story content - captured by photographer David James during the production of Batman Begins. Softcover, 9-in. x 11-in., 160 pages, full color. Cover price $17.95.

  • Issue #1B-1ST
    Batman Begins The Official Movie Guide SC (2005 TimeInc.) 1B-1ST

    Variant Cover - 1st printing. Batman Begins is the eagerly awaited film from director Christopher Nolan, starring Christian Bale as the Dark Knight. Batman Begins is a contemporary and innovative take on a character and story that have captured people's imaginations for over six decades and presents the fascinating origins of the Dark Knight and his emergence as a force for good in Gotham City. In Batman Begins: The Official Movie Guide, more than 150 stunning images highlight the film's visual sophistication and drama. Alongside excerpts from the screenplay by Christopher Nolan and David S. Goyer, these photographs allow readers to trace the film's story arc and experience all the action, adventure and human drama that populate the film and its environs. Batman Begins: The Official Movie Guide is an indispensable book that will deepen and enrich the reader's filmgoing experience each time its pages are opened. Softcover, 9-in. x 11-in., 160 pages, full color. Cover price $9.99.