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Avengers (2023 Marvel) 5C CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Ross Variant Cover.

Label #4369672011

Written by Jed MacKay. Art by Ivan Fiorelli. Cover by Alex Ross. Battle zone: Vatican City. God vs. living godhead as Thor battles Idol Alabaster. Battle zone: Sydney. Witch vs. revenant as the Scarlet Witch wages war upon the Dead. Battle zone: Toronto. Engineer vs. artist as Iron Man clashes with the Citysmith. Assembled, the Avengers are invincible. But separated, how can they triumph? 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Avengers Annual Lot of 6

Issues 3 and 5-9 of Avengers (1963 1st Series). Most will grade in the FN range with a couple grading VG.

Avengers Annuals Lot of 11

Issues 10-20 of Avengers (1963 1st Series). Most will grade in the VF to FN range.

Avengers Arena (2012) 1A CGC 9.2 Johnson

Paper: White

Label #4257510016

Cover by Dave Johnson (W) Dennis Hopeless (A) Kev Walker Trapped on an isolated island, 16 superhuman young adults (including cult faves like members of the Runaways, The Avengers Academy and Darkhawk) are given a chilling ultimatum by their demented captor: Fight or die...only one will walk out alive! Thus begins a primal battle that will test the skills, stamina and morals of each combatant. Welcome to Murder World, where the secrets are plenty, alliances are fleeting, and the key to victory might be rewriting the rules of the game. Who will survive? The rising star team of Dennis Hopeless (X-MEN: SEASON ONE) and Kev Walker (THUNDERBOLTS) dare you to tune in to your new favorite comic NOW! Cover price $2.99.

Avengers Assemble Omega (2023 Marvel) 1B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Edition

Label #4249518012

Written by Jason Aaron. Art by Javier Garron; Marvel Various. Cover by Alex Ross. AVENGERS ASSEMBLE: THE FINAL CHAPTER! The grand, oversized finale of the most epic battle in the history of Earths Mightiest Heroes. Along with being the final issue of Jason Aarons five-year AVENGERS run, this features an all-star cavalcade of artists, a veritable smorgasbord of Avengers and a few last emotional gut punches in the Mighty Marvel Manner. 72 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $7.99.

Avengers Emperor Doom GN (1987 Marvel Graphic Novel) 1-1ST CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Label #4353688024

Marvel Graphic Novel Volume 27 - 1st printing. Starring the Avengers, Sub-Mariner, and Doctor Doom!

Written by David Michelinie. Art by Bob Hall.

By manipulating the Savage Sub-Mariner and using the mind-controlling abilities of the Purple Man, Doctor Doom finally accomplishes the impossible, he takes over the world, and the Earth's Mightiest Heroes are powerless to stop him. The only one left not under the nefarious villain's thrall is Wonder Man. But can even the super-strong Simon Williams hope to save the day when the rest of the Avengers have all been turned against him?

Softcover, 68 pages, 8 1/4-in. x 11-in., full color.

NOTE: This is simply a must read for any Doctor Doom fan. For once the villain wins. The ironic thing is Doom actually succeeds in turning the world into a utopia, but at the cost of free will. This is really good stuff. - Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist

Cover price $5.95.

Avengers Facsimile Edition (2020 Marvel) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4389990005

Written by Stan Lee. Art by Jack Kirby. Cover by Jack Kirby. And there came a day unlike any other, when Earth's Mightiest Heroes were united against a common threat! On that day the Avengers were born! The first five heroes to answer the call? Thor, Iron Man, the Wasp, Ant-Man and the Hulk! And the nefarious foe whose fiendish plan brought them together? Loki! Witness the Avengers' founding all over again as the trickster's bid to get the better of his brother, the God of Thunder, rebounds on him in spectacular fashion! Can these five very different heroes find a way to work together and defeat the God of Lies? It's one of the all-time great Marvel comic books, boldly re-presented in its original form, ads and all! Reprinting AVENGERS (1963) #1. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Avengers Forever (2021 Marvel) 1B CGC 9.6 Dauterman Variant

Paper: White

Variant Edition.

Label #4389513004

Written by Jason Aaron. Art by Aaron Kuder. Cover by Russell Dauterman. AN ALL-NEW SERIES STARRING THE AVENGERS OF THE MULTIVERSE! On a quest for cosmic vengeance, Ghost Rider finds himself roaring through the wasteland on a ruined Earth, where the great age of heroes never came to be, where hope is a four-letter word and where his only ally in the coming battle against the greatest villains any universe has ever seen is the world's most wanted archaeologist, Tony Stark…the Invincible Ant-Man. Spinning out of the cataclysmic events of AVENGERS #750 and operating in lockstep with the prime AVENGERS series, the next great Avengers saga begins here, as the Mightiest Heroes of every Earth begin to assemble. 36 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Avengers Forever (2021 Marvel) 2B CGC 9.8 Dauterman Variant

Paper: White

Variant Edition.

Label #4389513005

Written by Jason Aaron. Art by Aaron Kuder. Cover by Russell Dauterman. VENGEANCE IN THE WASTELAND! On an alternate Earth ravaged by the multiversal Masters of Evil, Ghost Rider Robbie Reyes has been taken prisoner by the planet's dark wastelords, the brutal War Machines. And what the Rider endures at their hands will change him forever - into the most unbridled force for vengeance any universe has ever seen. That's unless Ant-Man, Tony Stark and his bunch of ragtag heroes can pull off the mother of all rescues. 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Avengers Lot of 10

Issues 256, 278, 280, 309, 310, 323, 330, 336, 337 and 343 of Avengers (1963 1st Series). Most will grade in the FN to VF range, with 280 and 343 grading at GD/VG.

Avengers Lot of 10

Issues 72-77, 79, 80, 82, and 83 of Avengers (1963 1st Series). Most will grade in the VG to GD range.

Avengers Lot of 13

Issues 13, 15, 18-21, 23, 24, 26, 27, 29, 32, and 33 of Avengers (1963 1st Series). Most will grade in the VG range with a couple grading GD.

Avengers Lot of 6

Issues 88, 90, 93 and 97-99 of Avengers (1963 1st Series). Most will grade in the GD to VG range.

Avengers Lot of 7

Issues 62, 64, 65, and 68-71 of Avengers (1963 1st Series). Most will grade in the VG to GD range.

Avengers Lot of 8

Issues 41-42, 45, 56, 60-61, 64 and 79 of Avengers (1963 1st Series). Most will grade in the VG/FN range..

Avengers Lot of 8

Issues 78, 98, 104, 110, 120, 122, 130 of Avengers (1963 1st Series); plus Giant Size Avengers (1974) 3. Most will grade in the FN to FN+ range.

Avengers Lot of 9

Issues 36, 37, 39-43, 45, and 46 of Avengers (1963 1st Series). Most will grade in the VG range.

Avengers Lot of 9

Issues 50-56, 58, and 59 of Avengers (1963 1st Series). Most will grade in the VG range.

Avengers Twilight (2024 Marvel) 1A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4392869011

Written by Chip Zdarsky. Art by Daniel Acuna. Cover by Alex Ross. In a gleaming new world of prosperity, Captain America is no more. But Steve Rogers still exists, floating through an America where freedom is an illusion, where THE AVENGERS are strangers and his friends are long dead. But is the Dream? How do you assemble Avengers in a world that doesn't want them? PLUS: A behind-the-scenes look at the making of this issue! 48 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $5.99.

Avengers West Coast (1985) 45 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #3924916006

Vision Quest Part 4 of 4. "New Faces" Script by John Byrne. Pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Mike Machlan. Cover by John Byrne. The Vision has been reassembled thanks to the brilliance and hard work of Hank Pym. But complications remain. First, the Vision's appearance has changed due to the trauma his bio-synthetic skin suffered during his disassembly. And second, while Hank has restored the Vision's memories, he can't recreate the emotional attachment to them. For that the brain patterns of Simon Williams are needed. But when Wanda finds Simon and asks him to cooperate, he refuses. Then Wonder Man faces the wrath of the Scarlet Witch! Wow, the West Coast Avengers are approaching rock bottom. And the recent addition of the U.S. Agent is not helping. (Notes: The cover to this issue is an homage to John Buscema and George Klein's classic cover to Avengers (1st series) #57 -- the first appearance of the silver age Vision. The white Vision debuted in the MCU in the final episode of the WandaVision Disney+ series. The Vision Quest storyline was a distressing read for long-time fans of the Avengers. Several years later during the Gatherers saga, the Vision regains his red-hued body. [See Avengers 360.] The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 306,775; average paid circulation 178,125.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Avengers West Coast (1985) 45 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3833166024

Vision Quest Part 4 of 4. "New Faces" Script by John Byrne. Pencils by John Byrne. Inks by Mike Machlan. Cover by John Byrne. The Vision has been reassembled thanks to the brilliance and hard work of Hank Pym. But complications remain. First, the Vision's appearance has changed due to the trauma his bio-synthetic skin suffered during his disassembly. And second, while Hank has restored the Vision's memories, he can't recreate the emotional attachment to them. For that the brain patterns of Simon Williams are needed. But when Wanda finds Simon and asks him to cooperate, he refuses. Then Wonder Man faces the wrath of the Scarlet Witch! Wow, the West Coast Avengers are approaching rock bottom. And the recent addition of the U.S. Agent is not helping. (Notes: The cover to this issue is an homage to John Buscema and George Klein's classic cover to Avengers (1st series) #57 -- the first appearance of the silver age Vision. The white Vision debuted in the MCU in the final episode of the WandaVision Disney+ series. The Vision Quest storyline was a distressing read for long-time fans of the Avengers. Several years later during the Gatherers saga, the Vision regains his red-hued body. [See Avengers 360.] The letters page contains a statement of ownership: average print run 306,775; average paid circulation 178,125.) 32 pages. Cover price $0.75.

Avengers West Coast Lot of 10

Issues 42-50 and 52 of Avengers West Coast (1985). Most will grade in the VG to FN range.

Avenging Spider-Man (2011) 9A CGC 9.8 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #3844135003

(W) Kelly Sue DeConnick. (A/CA) Terry Dodson, Rachel Dodson Spider-Man plummets into action with the star of this month's hottest new comic: the all new CAPTAIN MARVEL! 50,000 feet up and only on one of them can fly ... Is the World's Greatest Super Hero Ready for a ride with Earth's Mightiest Hero? Cover price $3.99.

Avenging Spider-Man (2011) 15.1A CGC 9.6 Rivera

Paper: White

Label #4385874011

(W) Chris Yost. (A) Paco Medina, Juan Vlasco. (CA) Paolo Rivera Coinciding with the end of Amazing Spider-Man, a look back at the greatest conflict in comics history: Spider-Man vs. Doctor Octopus! Cover price $2.99.

Avon Fantasy Reader (1947-1952 Avon Book Co.) 4 VG- 3.5

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September, 1947. "The Arrhenius Horror!" Written by P. Schuyler Miller. Featuring work by Thomas Burke, Ray Bradbury, and A. E. van Vogt. Softcover, 5-in. x 7 1/2-in., 132pages, Text with B&W illustations. Cover price $0.35.

Azrael Agent of the Bat (1995) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #2133927011

Fallen Angel: Part 1 of 7: Some say in Fire... - Written by Dennis O'Neil. Art and Cover by Barry Kitson & James Pascoe. He is a creature of fire and retribution, of violence and bloodlust. He is the angel of justice...and vengeance...and sometimes of death. But perhaps first and foremost, he is a tortured mortal man. Azrael is back. The fallen angel of 'KnightsEnd' returns in the ongoing series, back in his awesome original costume and forced by events he cannot control to resume the war he believed was over. In the wake of 'KnightsEnd,' Jean-Paul Valley -- the man who had been Batman -- has seemingly regained his sanity. Now broken and lost, Valley is still haunted by his disgrace and by nightmarish visions of the true Batman. His torment nearly blinds him to the dangers of the mean streets on which he lives, until circumstances trigger his life-long conditioning, forcing Azrael to the surface. Elsewhere, mysterious forces are swirling with designs on the avenging angel...including the Dark Knight himself! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.95.

Baby's First Deadpool Book (1998 Marvel) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4301241003

Comic is done as a spoof of children's books starring Deadpool. Cover pencils by Joe Cooper, inks by Scott Koblish. Deadpool paper dolls, pencils by Joe Cooper, inks by Scott Elmer [as Pond Scum]. "Make Way For Deadpool," script by Joe Kelly, pencils by Joe Cooper; Children's story illustrated with black and white pictures patterned after the work of Robert McCloskey. "The Etiquette Lesson," script by Joe Kelly, pencils by Joe Cooper, inks by Scott Elmer [as Pond Scum]; Parody of Highlights magazine's Goofus and Gallant. "Friends Share Because Friends Care," script by Joe Kelly, pencils by Pete Woods, inks by Walden Wong; Deadpool crashes a birthday party (literally) with Blarney the dinosaur; Parody of Barney the Dinosaur. "The Alphadead," script by Joe Kelly, pencils by Brian Smith; Parody of a children's alphabet book. A paint-by-numbers picture of Deadpool playing poker with dogs, pencils by Mark Powers. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $2.99.

Back to the Future (2015 IDW) 1DIAMONDUK CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Diamond UK Edition.

Label #4284002001

Diamond UK Retail Exclusive Sketch Cover by Dan Schoening. Written by Bob Gale, John Barber and Erik Burnham. Art by Brent Schoonover and Dan Schoening. 'Untold Tales and Alternate Timelines,' part 1: BttF creator/screenwriter Bob Gale returns with all-new tales from the twisting and turning timeline that made Back to the Future a, well… TIMELESS pop-culture phenomenon! Take a trip back to 1985 and be there when Doc Brown and Marty McFly first meet, and then jump even farther back, to 1945, to witness Doc's involvement in the super-secret Manhattan Project. 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Back to the Future (2015 IDW) 1RI CGC 9.8 Schoening Artist Ed. 1:10 Variant

Paper: White

Artist Edition

Label #4284003016

Limited 1 for 10 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Bob Gale, John Barber and Erik Burnham. Art by Brent Schoonover and Dan Schoening. Cover by Dan Schoening. 'Untold Tales and Alternate Timelines,' part 1: BttF creator/screenwriter Bob Gale returns with all-new tales from the twisting and turning timeline that made Back to the Future a, well… TIMELESS pop-culture phenomenon! Take a trip back to 1985 and be there when Doc Brown and Marty McFly first meet, and then jump even farther back, to 1945, to witness Doc's involvement in the super-secret Manhattan Project. 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Barbie (1991 Marvel) 1U.N CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Slab: Significant scuff(s) front or back

Label #4287722006

Polybag Removed/Unbagged Newsstand Edition. Cover art by John Romita, Sr. The Fashion Show Must Go On, script by Lisa Trusiani, pencils by Mary Wilshire, inks by John Lucas; Clarence C. Ment is out to give Barbie's fashion show a rocky start. Dirty Dancing, script by Lisa Trusiani, pencils by Mary Wilshire, inks by John Lucas; Courtney isn't really a klutz, but can Barbie convince her to cut loose and "cut some rug"? Prize, script by Lisa Trusiani, pencils by Mary Wilshire, inks by John Lucas; Dog-sitting can be fun ... except when the dog won't sit! Cover price $1.00.

Barbie Fashion (1991 Marvel) 1D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4401224005

Direct Edition. By Lisa Trusiani and Anna-Maria Cool. Cover by John Romita. Barbie and friends face the trials and tribulations of putting together the "Fall Fashion Issue." Readers are treated to new stories, fashion hints and other special features. Cover price $1.00.

Barbie Fashion (1991 Marvel) 1D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4401224006

Direct Edition. By Lisa Trusiani and Anna-Maria Cool. Cover by John Romita. Barbie and friends face the trials and tribulations of putting together the "Fall Fashion Issue." Readers are treated to new stories, fashion hints and other special features. Cover price $1.00.

Barbie Fashion (1991 Marvel) 1D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4401224001

Direct Edition. By Lisa Trusiani and Anna-Maria Cool. Cover by John Romita. Barbie and friends face the trials and tribulations of putting together the "Fall Fashion Issue." Readers are treated to new stories, fashion hints and other special features. Cover price $1.00.

Barbie Fashion (1991 Marvel) 1D CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4401224003

Direct Edition. By Lisa Trusiani and Anna-Maria Cool. Cover by John Romita. Barbie and friends face the trials and tribulations of putting together the "Fall Fashion Issue." Readers are treated to new stories, fashion hints and other special features. Cover price $1.00.

Barbie Print by Ariel Diaz

High quality print on heavy stock. 11" x 16 7/8".

Bat Lash Lot of 5

Issues 1-5 of Bat Lash (1968 1st Series). Most will grade in the VG range.

Batgirl (2016) 25B CGC 9.8 Middleton Variant

Paper: White

Variant Cover.

Label #2021795016

Written by Marguerite Bennett, Mairghread Scott, and Paul Dini. Art by Dan Panosian, Tom Derenick, Sean Parsons, Stephen Downer, Jordie Bellaire, Emannuela Lupacchino, Ray McCarthy, and Jordie Bellaire.Cover by Joshua Middleton. On her return to Gotham City, family matters force Barbara to confront her complicated relationship with Dick Grayson. But does Dick have time for a heart-to-heart while subbing as Batman when Bruce Wayne is out of action? This extra-sized anniversary issue also offers a look at the next arc of the series by Mairghread Scott and Paul Pelletier as the monstrous villain Grotesque murders wealthy art owners and defiles their bodies to create his own 'art.' 48 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $4.99.

Batgirl (2016) 29B CGC 9.8 Middleton Variant

Paper: White

Variant Cover.

Label #2012437023

Written by Mairghread Scott. Art by Paul Pelletier and Norm Rapmund. Cover by Joshua Middleton. In the finale of 'Art of the Crime,' Batgirl may have uncovered Grotesque's real plot, but that only means she knows the real danger that faces Jim Gordon and the GCPD! Can Barbara take down Grotesque before he pulls off a massive heist and ruins the GCPD's rep in the process? Maybe, but it won't be a paint-by-numbers job! 32 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Batgirl (2016) 35B CGC 9.8 SS Middleton Middleton Variant

Paper: White

Signed by Joshua Middleton on 7/19/19 Variant Cover

Label #1960514005

Written by Mairghread Scott. Art by Paul Pelletier and Norm Rapmund. Cover by Joshua Middleton. After Batgirl's discovery of the Terrible Trio's bid to control the Gotham underworld, she's immediately off to investigate-starting with the group's muscle…the Shark! Can Babs use her wits to survive a showdown with this bro turned bruiser? Or is he just a warm-up for the battle to come against this band of wild criminals? 32 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Batgirl and the Birds of Prey (2016) 20B CGC 9.6 SS Hughes Hughes Variant

Paper: White

Signed by Adam Hughes on 5/11/23 Variant Cover

Label #4244309010

Written by Julie Benson and Shawna Benson. Art by Roge Antonia. Cover by Adam Hughes. 'Full Circle' part two! With the Birds of Prey fractured by last issue's events, the team must set aside their feelings of mistrust and work together to find the Calculator. Huntress wrestles with her feelings when she's called to testify on behalf of her mother at a parole hearing, but is Helena ready to forgive her after everything they've been through? And while Black Canary struggles with her powers and Batgirl battles her guilt over keeping secrets from her teammates, the Calculator's robotic assassin, Burnrate, makes an unwelcome return! 32 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Batman '66 Lot of 6

Issues 1A-6A of Batman '66 (2013 DC). Most will grade in the VF range.

Batman '66 The Lost Episode (2014) 1B VF+ 8.5

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Harlan Ellison and Len Wein. Art and Cover by José Luis García-López and Joe Prado. During the original Batman television series run, legendary science-fiction writer Harlan Ellison turned in an outline for a story that would have introduced Two-Face. The story never made it to air, and Two-Face never entered the TV show's Rogues Gallery. Now, 'The Two-Way Crimes of Two-Face' is adapted to comics by two comic book legends: writer Len Wein and artist José Luis Garcia-Lopez. Also included in this special edition are Ellison's original prose story outline and the complete, original pencils by Garcia-Lopez. 80 pages, partial color and B&W. All Ages Cover price $9.99.

Batman (1940) 5 GD- 1.8

5.5" Cumulative spine split. Cover loose at one staple. Water damage. Cover oxidation.

Cover by Bob Kane. "The Riddle of the Missing Card!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Jerry Robinson and George Roussos (backgrounds); With the help of some new partners in crime, the Joker sets up a gambling ship for the rich and wealthy, hoping to get them drunk so that they can be pumped for information about their valuable jewels. True-isms filler page by Henry Boltinoff. "Book of Enchantment," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Jerry Robinson and George Roussos (backgrounds); Batman and Robin are sent to Fairyland by an inventor's strange machine that allows people to actually enter into the scenario of a book they are reading in order to try to locate his daughter he had sent there a few days earlier and return her safely. "The Case of the Honest Crook!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Jerry Robinson and George Roussos (backgrounds); Batman helps out a young convict released from prison who is having trouble getting an honest job to support his new, but sick wife; The Caped Crusaders then vow to help track down the rats who set him up to be arrested. "Crime Does Not Pay," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Jerry Robinson and George Roussos (backgrounds); Batman finds it very odd that a bank robber he is fighting with comes to the aid of another until he realizes that they are brothers. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Batman (1940) 19 VG+ 4.5 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Color touch. Staple rust.

Cover by Dick Sprang. "Batman Makes a Deadline!", art by Dick Sprang (as Bob Kane); After witnessing the fatal injuries to a top notch newspaper reporter who was kidnapped by a gang wanting to keep him silent regarding their activities, Batman and Robin decide to take over the story and bring the gang to justice. 'Atlantis Goes to War!', script by Don Cameron, art by Dick Sprang (as Bob Kane); Batman and Robin decide to get involved in a case where a Nazi submarine attacks Allied shipping and then disappears without a trace. One-page Private Pete story by Henry Boltinoff. 'The Case of the Timid Lion!', art by Dick Sprang (as Bob Kane); One Mr. Lyon decides to perpetrate 'jokes' and robberies, using the Joker's calling card to implicate the Jester of Crime... something the Joker doesn't find amusing - nor do Batman and Robin! Jerry the Jitterbug humor page by Henry Boltinoff. "Dramatic Fragment" text story by Ted Allenby. "Collector of Millionaires," script by Joe Samachson, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Norm Fallon; After handling a particular heart-rending situation between a friend of his and his wife, Bruce Wayne decides it's time for a vacation; But when "Bruce" returns from that vacation, he literally treats Dick Grayson like dirt. 60 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Batman (1940) 22 GD 2.0

Centerfold detached. Cover and interior oxidation. Staple rust, rust migration.

Cover by Dick Sprang. "The Duped Domestics!", script by Alvin Schwartz, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Jerry Robinson; Alfred is in love, and to impress the fair maid he has designs on, he poses as the Batman, unaware that his "girl" is actually the Catwoman in disguise! "Dick Grayson, Telegraph Boy!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Jack Burnley (as Bob Kane), inks by Jerry Robinson; A cleaver gangster and his gang use a powerful telescope to look in on various places of interest, like banks and museums, and discover which places they can carry out profitable heists. 1-page Private Pete story by Henry Boltinoff. "Conversational Clue!", script by Mort Weisinger, art by Jerry Robinson; Overhearing an accidental conversation in the library, Alfred decides to follow it up and it leads him into a life and death situation for him unless he can put the practices into play that he has learned from Batman. 1-page Judge Jollopy story by Jack Farr. Waste Paper Has Become a Weapon of War! public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Jerry Robinson. "Deduct a Murder" text story by Walt Cochrane. "The Cavalier Rides Again!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Jack Burnley, inks by Charles Paris; The Cavalier, still smarting from his previous encounter with the Caped Crusaders, taunts his foes once more as he seeks to add the Meerbrandt model of the Magi Diamond to his "Chamber of Prizes.". 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Batman (1940) 24 GD/VG 3.0

Cover detached at one staple. Stamps on interior pages.

Cover by Dick Sprang. "It Happened In Rome," script by Joe Samachson, art by Dick Sprang (as Bob Kane); Bruce Wayne is sent back to the time of the ancient Romans and runs afoul of a high official as Batman, so Robin must also make the journey back to help the Caped Crusader get out of the jam he is in. "Convict Cargo!", script by Don Cameron, art by Dick Sprang (as Bob Kane); Bruce Wayne allows himself to come under investigation by the District Attorney for juggling the books in order to ferret out a clever gang that, for a price, makes wealthy suspicious men like Wayne "disappear" from prosecution. 1-page Gee-Man story by Ray McGill. "Western Incident" text story by Tex Palmer. "Police Line-Up!", art by Jerry Robinson (as Bob Kane); Alfred attends a Police line-up in order to sharpen his visual recognition skills, something that nearly backfires on him. "The Mayors of Yonville!", script by Don Cameron, art by Dick Sprang (as Bob Kane); The Caped Crusaders must save the people of Yonville from a gold swindle, but they have to break out of jail to accomplish it. 1-page Private Pete story by Henry Boltinoff. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Batman (1940) 46 CGC 2.0 Restored

Restored: B1

Paper: Off white

Restoration Includes: Small of Color Touch on Cover.

Label #4290048002

Cover art by Win Mortimer. "Guileful Greetings!" or "The Joker Sends Regards!", script by Don C. Cameron, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris; When Joker breaks out of jail the underworld throws a party for his escape complete with giant greeting cards; Drawing inspiration, the Joker commits a series of crimes where he sends Batman cryptic greeting cards giving the caped crusader clues as to what he intends rob. Wheaties ad with Leo Johnson. "Big House Chaplain!", script by Don C. Cameron, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Gene McDonald; Batman infilitrates the Gotham Prison to break down a large network of criminals working from inside. Western Comics ad. "Clean Up" text story by Kit Marlin, art by Raymond Perry. Gang Busters comic ad. "The Batman That History Forgot!", script by Don C. Cameron, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Gene McDonald; Professor Carter Nichols wants to learn about a man named Batman in the 15th Century and he sends Bruce Wayne and Dick Grayson back in time; The Dynamic Duo meet with Leonardo da Vinci and they help him fight back the oppression caused by a cruel ruler. One-page Nervous Norman story by Phil Berube. Half-page Daffy & Doodle story by Lit-Win. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Batman (1940) 61 FR 1.0

Full length spine split. Cover oxidation.

Cover by Win Mortimer. "The Birth of Batplane II!", script by David Vern Reed, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris; Criminals recreate replicas of the Batplane; Bruce and Dick build a new Batplane using Bruce's improved design model that will feature better equipment and different functionalities. "The Mystery of the Winged People!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris; Penguin escapes jail using mechanical wings made in the prison shop; The Penguin and his cronies begin a series of crimes using flying devices. Half-page Shorty story by Henry Boltinoff. Two-page Bebe story by Henry Boltinoff. Railroad Quiz text article by Raymond Perry. "The Wheelchair Crimefighter!", pencils by Bob Kane (Batman and Robin figures only) and Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Charles Paris; Batman attempts to fight crime while confined to a wheelchair. Half-page Peg story by Henry Boltinoff. School Children 'Round the World public service announcement starring Superman, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Batman (1940) 116 CGC 3.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4029373003

Cover by Sheldon Moldoff. "The City of Ancient Heroes," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane), inks by Charles Paris; The trail of the infamous Gimmick Gang leads the Caped Crusaders into Legend City, where, once a year, its residents dress up like legendary characters of old and have a celebration. 2/3-page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. Nature's Prize Pupil! public service announcement, art by Bob Brown. "Batwoman's New Identity," pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; The Caped Crusaders have to save Batwoman on two separate occasions as she is hot on the trail of the Funny Face Gang. "Benefit of Doubt" text story. Half-page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Winged Bat-People," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Batman and Robin are suddenly pulled into the sonic barrier and transported to another world where they are mistaken for the inhabitant's avowed enemy: the winged Bat-People! One-page Warden Willis story by Henry Boltinoff. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Batman (1940) 130 VG- 3.5

Cover by Sheldon Moldoff. "Batman's Deadly Birthday," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Stan Kaye; Gotham City prepares a number of fund-raising events to celebrate the anniversary of Batman's first case; At every event, however, criminals manage to make off with the proceeds. Detective Comics #276 ad. Buzzy's "Famous Books" Quiz public service announcement with Buzzy, script by Jack Schiff, art by Ruben Moreira. "The Master of Weapons," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Graham is Paragon Pictures' technical director and designer of many historical weapons; While arguing with studio accountant Bailey over his need for more money, he takes a fall from a set piece, and is rushed to the hospital; Some time later, he vanishes from the hospital; One week later a new costumed villain hits Gotham, one armed with ancient weapons. Justice League of America ad. One-page Warden Willis story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Hand from Nowhere," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane), inks by Charles Paris; Batman investigates reports of a mysterious giant hand and some aliens present at thefts of seemingly worthless minerals. World's Finest Comics #108 ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.