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Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 318 CGC 3.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4378799022

Cover art by Dick Dillin and Sheldon Moldoff. "The Cat-Man Strikes Back" starring Batman, Robin, and Ace the Bat-Hound, pencils by Jim Mooney, inks by Jim Mooney , Sheldon Moldoff, and Mike Esposito; The Cat-Man returns to bedevil Gotham City, Batman and Robin with new crimes, based on famous fictional cats; After his first crime, Cat-Man saves Batwoman's life and tells her he'd like to have her as her partner, before leaving the crime scene; During Cat-Man's second crime, Batwoman makes a mistake that causes Batman and Robin to be unable to capture Cat-Man; Batman thinks that Batwoman did that on purpose to repay the criminal for saving her life and Batwoman decides to leave Batman and join Cat-Man. True Crime Laffs humor page by Henry Boltinoff. How Not to Enjoy a Vacation! public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Ruben Moreira. The Fantastic Forgers!' article. "J'onn J'onzz's Enemy—Zook" starring John Jones Manhunter from Mars, story and art by Joe Certa; Zook gets amnesia and falls into the hands of criminals. 32 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 359 CGC 5.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #0360274001

Written by Gardner Fox. Art by Carmine Infantino and Sid Greene. Cover by Carmine Infantino and Murphy Anderson. 1st appearance of the new Batgirl (Barbara Gordon) in The Million Dollar Debut of Batgirl!; Batgirl goes to a costume party dressed as Batgirl; she sees Killer Moth attack Bruce Wayne. Written by Gardner Fox. Art by Murphy Anderson. Riddle of the Sleepytime Taxi!; Ralph Elongated Man Dibny and Sue fall asleep in the back seat of a taxi while going to a costume party; Ralph discovers that crooks criminals are putting passengers to sleep to copy secret documents. Cap's Hobby Hints activity page by Henry Boltinoff. Letter to the editor from comics writer Mark Evanier. 36 pages, full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 363 CGC 7.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4388997009

Written by Gardner Fox. Art by Carmine Infantino and Sid Greene. Cover by Carmine Infantino and Murphy Anderson. 2nd appearance of the new Batgirl in The True-False Face of Batman!; Batman and Batgirl battle bad guys; Bruce Wayne has dinner with Commissioner Gordon and his daughter Barbara, who is really Batgirl. Written by Gardner Fox. Art by Carmine Infantino and Sid Greene; a UFO story in which Ralph Elongated Man Dibny and his wife Sue visit Wishbone City, where people are acting very strange. Letters to the editor from Irene Vartanoff, Guy H. Lillian III, and comics writers Mike Friedrich and--yes--Gardner Fox himself! Cap's Hobby Center with G.I. Joe by Henry Boltinoff. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 468 CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #0957840002

Cover by Jim Aparo. "Battle of the Thinking Machines," script by Bob Rozakis, pencils by Marshall Rogers, inks by Terry Austin; The Calculator has immunized himself to six members of the Justice Leagues attempts to capture him, but Batman resolves to give it another try. Hostess Twinkies ad starring Aquaman and Aqualad, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Vince Colletta. Message from publisher Jenette Kahn, art by Neal Adams. 36 pgs., full color. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 737 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #0257545008

Written by Bronwyn Carlton; art by Tom Morgan and David Roach; cover by Rodolfo Damaggio Harley Quinn, the Joker, and the Huntress face off in "No Man's Land" in the conclusion of "The Code!" While the Joker's political campaign threatens to send the so-called society of "No Man's Land" even further into a state of anarchy, the Huntress and Billy Petit's renegade ex-GCPD band join the fray. But they've never tangled with someone like Harley Quinn, who doesn't appreciate anyone standing between her and her Joker! FC, 32 pg.$1.99" Batman No Man's Land Cover price $1.99.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 826 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4074479002

Written by Paul Dini. Art by Don Kramer & Wayne Faucher. Cover by Simone Bianchi. Series writer Paul Dini returns as an unexpected twist of fate places Robin directly in the clutches of Batman's archenemy, the Joker! Alone and incapacitated, Robin must summon every bit of his courage and ingenuity to free himself before the madman ends the Boy Wonder's life! ? 32 pg, FC Cover price $2.99.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 850 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Slab: Significant scuff(s) front or back

Label #1255779001

Batman: R.I.P: Prologue - The Return of Hush: Part 5 of 5 - Written by Paul Dini Art by Dustin Nguyen & Derek Fridolfs Cover by Dustin Nguyen 'Heart of Hush' concludes in this anniversary double-sized issue! Catwoman's life hangs in the balance during this final battle between Batman and Hush! And the life of Bruce Wayne will never be the same as the confrontation with his childhood friend Tommy Elliot reveals a terrible and shocking secret! ? 48 pg, FC Cover price $3.99.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 854A CGC 9.8 Williams

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing to inner well of case

Label #3986279019

FIRST PRINTING. Elegy: Part 1 of 4 - Written by Greg Rucka. Art by JH Williams and Cully Hamner. Cover by JH Williams. A new era in the history of DETECTIVE COMICS begins as Batwoman is unleashed on Gotham City! Marked by the blood-red bat, Kate Kane is a soldier fighting her own private war - one that began years ago and haunts her every waking moment. With a script by Greg Rucka and breath-taking art by JH Williams III, you've never seen anything like this! Featuring the debut of a new co-feature starring The Question written by Rucka! Odds against you? Alone and nowhere to turn? Willing to fight, but you don't know how? When you're searching everywhere for an answer, sometimes all you need to do is ask the right Question. Renee Montoya again dons the faceless mask to help those in need, all the while searching for her own answers in this new adventure with art by Cully Hamner (BLUE BEETLE). Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 10 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by JH Williams III ), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by JG Jones). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information. On sale June 24 ? 40 pg, FC, $3.99 US Cover price $3.99.

Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 880 CGC 8.0 Jock Variant

Paper: White

Label #4405339001

Written by SCOTT SNYDER. Art and cover by JOCK. It all comes down to this! The Joker is on the loose in the catacombs beneath Gotham City, more vicious and frightening than ever. But even as Batman closes in on The Clown Prince of Crime, he begins to suspect that the city may be the target of an even deadlier threat - one that could shake Gotham City to its core. 32 pg, FC, RATED T Cover price $2.99.

Detective Comics (2011 2nd Series) 27F CGC 10.0 Fabok 1:100 Variant

Paper: White

Fabok Variant Cover

Label #4392869023

Limited 1 for 100 Variant Cover by Jason Fabok. Written by John Layman & Various. Art by Jason Fabok & Various. DC Entertainment presents this mega-sized issue featuring an all-star roster of Batman creators past and present! Don't miss a modern-day retelling of The Dark Knight's origin by the incredible team of writer Brad Meltzer and artist Bryan Hitch! Plus, all-new stories by Scott Snyder and Sean Murphy, Peter J. Tomasi and Ian Bertram, writer/artist Francesco Francavilla, Mike W. Barr and Guillem March, Gregg Hurwitz and Neal Adams and more! Also in this issue, John Layman and Jason Fabok kick off the new storyline 'GOTHTOPIA'! Gothtopia: Part 1 of 3 - It's a bright, shiny, happy place where dreams come true...as long as you don't look at things too closely. Plus: pin-ups by Mike Allred, Graham Nolan, Kelley Jones, Patrick Gleason and Jock. Cover price $3.99.

Detective Comics (2011 2nd Series) 44C CGC 9.8 SS Adams Blank Variant

Paper: White

Slab: Significant scuff(s) front or back

Signed and Sketch by Neal Adams on 9/5/15 Sketch Edition

Label #1193054003

Blank Cover. Written by Brian Buccellato. Art by Fernando Blanco. The Joker's Daughter reveals her plans to take on Batman and his task force-and they might prove deadly to Gordon, Bullock and Montoya! 32 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Detective Comics (2016 3rd Series) 1000BLANK CGC 9.8 SS Lee/ Williams/ Sinclair Blank Variant

Paper: White

Signed and Sketch by Jim Lee on 5/29/21 and Inked by Scott Williams on 7/16/21 and Signed by Alex Sinclair on 7/16/21 Sketch Edition

Label #2678713008

Written by Scott Snyder, Kevin Smith, Paul Dini, Warren Ellis, Denny O'Neil, Christopher Priest, Brian Michael Bendis, Geoff Johns, James Tynion IV, Tom King and Peter J. Tomasi. Art by Greg Capullo, Jim Lee, Dustin Nguyen, Becky Cloonan, Steve Epting, Neal Adams, Alex Maleev, Kelley Jones, Álvaro Martínez-Bueno, Tony S. Daniel, Joëlle Jones, Doug Mahnke, Jonathan Glapion, Scott Williams, Derek Fridolfs, Raul Fernandez and Jaime Mendoza. After 80 years, it's here -- the 1,000th issue of DETECTIVE COMICS, the title that literally defines DC! This 96-page issue is stacked with an unbelievable lineup of talent that will take you on a journey through Batman's past, present and future...plus a sensational epilogue that features the first-ever DC Universe appearance of the deadly Arkham Knight! But who is under the mask? And why do they want Batman dead? The incredible future of Batman adventures begins here! Featuring: "Batman's Longest Case" by Scott Snyder, Greg Capullo and Jonathan Glapion; "Manufacture for Use" by Kevin Smith, Jim Lee and Scott Williams; "The Legend of Knute Brody" by Paul Dini, Dustin Nguyen and Derek Fridolfs; "The Batman's Design" by Warren Ellis and Becky Cloonan; "Return to Crime Alley" by Denny O'Neil and Steve Epting; "Heretic" by Christopher Priest and Neal Adams; "I Know" by Brian Michael Bendis and Alex Maleev; "The Last Crime in Gotham" by Geoff Johns and Kelley Jones; "The Precedent" by James Tynion IV, Álvaro Martínez-Bueno and Raul Fernandez; "Batman's Greatest Case" by Tom King, Tony S. Daniel and Joëlle Jones; and the Arkham Knight in "Medieval" by Peter J. Tomasi, Doug Mahnke and Jaime Mendoza (continues next issue). Plus pin-ups by Mikel Janín, Jason Fabok and Amanda Conner. 96 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $9.99.

Detective Comics (2016 3rd Series) 1000C CGC 9.8 SS Timm Timm Variant

Paper: White

Signed by Bruce Timm on 2/11/21 "1940's" Variant Cover

Label #2579973006

Cover by Bruce Timm. Written by Scott Snyder, Kevin Smith, Paul Dini, Warren Ellis, Denny O'Neil, Christopher Priest, Brian Michael Bendis, Geoff Johns, James Tynion IV, Tom King and Peter J. Tomasi. Art by Greg Capullo, Jim Lee, Dustin Nguyen, Becky Cloonan, Steve Epting, Neal Adams, Alex Maleev, Kelley Jones, Álvaro Martínez-Bueno, Tony S. Daniel, Joëlle Jones, Doug Mahnke, Jonathan Glapion, Scott Williams, Derek Fridolfs, Raul Fernandez and Jaime Mendoza. After 80 years, it's here -- the 1,000th issue of DETECTIVE COMICS, the title that literally defines DC! This 96-page issue is stacked with an unbelievable lineup of talent that will take you on a journey through Batman's past, present and future...plus a sensational epilogue that features the first-ever DC Universe appearance of the deadly Arkham Knight! But who is under the mask? And why do they want Batman dead? The incredible future of Batman adventures begins here! Featuring: "Batman's Longest Case" by Scott Snyder, Greg Capullo and Jonathan Glapion; "Manufacture for Use" by Kevin Smith, Jim Lee and Scott Williams; "The Legend of Knute Brody" by Paul Dini, Dustin Nguyen and Derek Fridolfs; "The Batman's Design" by Warren Ellis and Becky Cloonan; "Return to Crime Alley" by Denny O'Neil and Steve Epting; "Heretic" by Christopher Priest and Neal Adams; "I Know" by Brian Michael Bendis and Alex Maleev; "The Last Crime in Gotham" by Geoff Johns and Kelley Jones; "The Precedent" by James Tynion IV, Álvaro Martínez-Bueno and Raul Fernandez; "Batman's Greatest Case" by Tom King, Tony S. Daniel and Joëlle Jones; and the Arkham Knight in "Medieval" by Peter J. Tomasi, Doug Mahnke and Jaime Mendoza (continues next issue). Plus pin-ups by Mikel Janín, Jason Fabok and Amanda Conner. 96 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $9.99.

Detective Comics (2016 3rd Series) 1000C CGC 9.6 Timm Variant

Paper: White

"1940's" Variant Cover.

Label #4374337025

Cover by Bruce Timm. Written by Scott Snyder, Kevin Smith, Paul Dini, Warren Ellis, Denny O'Neil, Christopher Priest, Brian Michael Bendis, Geoff Johns, James Tynion IV, Tom King and Peter J. Tomasi. Art by Greg Capullo, Jim Lee, Dustin Nguyen, Becky Cloonan, Steve Epting, Neal Adams, Alex Maleev, Kelley Jones, Álvaro Martínez-Bueno, Tony S. Daniel, Joëlle Jones, Doug Mahnke, Jonathan Glapion, Scott Williams, Derek Fridolfs, Raul Fernandez and Jaime Mendoza. After 80 years, it's here -- the 1,000th issue of DETECTIVE COMICS, the title that literally defines DC! This 96-page issue is stacked with an unbelievable lineup of talent that will take you on a journey through Batman's past, present and future...plus a sensational epilogue that features the first-ever DC Universe appearance of the deadly Arkham Knight! But who is under the mask? And why do they want Batman dead? The incredible future of Batman adventures begins here! Featuring: "Batman's Longest Case" by Scott Snyder, Greg Capullo and Jonathan Glapion; "Manufacture for Use" by Kevin Smith, Jim Lee and Scott Williams; "The Legend of Knute Brody" by Paul Dini, Dustin Nguyen and Derek Fridolfs; "The Batman's Design" by Warren Ellis and Becky Cloonan; "Return to Crime Alley" by Denny O'Neil and Steve Epting; "Heretic" by Christopher Priest and Neal Adams; "I Know" by Brian Michael Bendis and Alex Maleev; "The Last Crime in Gotham" by Geoff Johns and Kelley Jones; "The Precedent" by James Tynion IV, Álvaro Martínez-Bueno and Raul Fernandez; "Batman's Greatest Case" by Tom King, Tony S. Daniel and Joëlle Jones; and the Arkham Knight in "Medieval" by Peter J. Tomasi, Doug Mahnke and Jaime Mendoza (continues next issue). Plus pin-ups by Mikel Janín, Jason Fabok and Amanda Conner. 96 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $9.99.

Detective Comics (2016 3rd Series) 1000GOLDEN.A CGC 9.8 Hughes Golden Apple Variant

Paper: White

Hughes Variant Cover

Label #4335320015

Golden Apple Comics exclusive variant by Adam Hughes. Written by Scott Snyder, Kevin Smith, Paul Dini, Warren Ellis, Denny O'Neil, Christopher Priest, Brian Michael Bendis, Geoff Johns, James Tynion IV, Tom King and Peter J. Tomasi. Art by Greg Capullo, Jim Lee, Dustin Nguyen, Becky Cloonan, Steve Epting, Neal Adams, Alex Maleev, Kelley Jones, Álvaro Martínez-Bueno, Tony S. Daniel, Joëlle Jones, Doug Mahnke, Jonathan Glapion, Scott Williams, Derek Fridolfs, Raul Fernandez and Jaime Mendoza. After 80 years, it's here -- the 1,000th issue of DETECTIVE COMICS, the title that literally defines DC! This 96-page issue is stacked with an unbelievable lineup of talent that will take you on a journey through Batman's past, present and future...plus a sensational epilogue that features the first-ever DC Universe appearance of the deadly Arkham Knight! But who is under the mask? And why do they want Batman dead? The incredible future of Batman adventures begins here! Featuring: "Batman's Longest Case" by Scott Snyder, Greg Capullo and Jonathan Glapion; "Manufacture for Use" by Kevin Smith, Jim Lee and Scott Williams; "The Legend of Knute Brody" by Paul Dini, Dustin Nguyen and Derek Fridolfs; "The Batman's Design" by Warren Ellis and Becky Cloonan; "Return to Crime Alley" by Denny O'Neil and Steve Epting; "Heretic" by Christopher Priest and Neal Adams; "I Know" by Brian Michael Bendis and Alex Maleev; "The Last Crime in Gotham" by Geoff Johns and Kelley Jones; "The Precedent" by James Tynion IV, Álvaro Martínez-Bueno and Raul Fernandez; "Batman's Greatest Case" by Tom King, Tony S. Daniel and Joëlle Jones; and the Arkham Knight in "Medieval" by Peter J. Tomasi, Doug Mahnke and Jaime Mendoza (continues next issue). Plus pin-ups by Mikel Janín, Jason Fabok and Amanda Conner. 96 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $9.99.

Detective Comics (2016 3rd Series) 1000MAHNKE.A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Mahnke Variant Cover.

Label #2032675011

Planet Comicon exclusive Variant Cover by Doug Mahnke and David Baron. Written by Scott Snyder, Kevin Smith, Paul Dini, Warren Ellis, Denny O'Neil, Christopher Priest, Brian Michael Bendis, Geoff Johns, James Tynion IV, Tom King and Peter J. Tomasi. Art by Greg Capullo, Jim Lee, Dustin Nguyen, Becky Cloonan, Steve Epting, Neal Adams, Alex Maleev, Kelley Jones, Álvaro Martínez-Bueno, Tony S. Daniel, Joëlle Jones, Doug Mahnke, Jonathan Glapion, Scott Williams, Derek Fridolfs, Raul Fernandez and Jaime Mendoza. After 80 years, it's here -- the 1,000th issue of DETECTIVE COMICS, the title that literally defines DC! This 96-page issue is stacked with an unbelievable lineup of talent that will take you on a journey through Batman's past, present and future...plus a sensational epilogue that features the first-ever DC Universe appearance of the deadly Arkham Knight! But who is under the mask? And why do they want Batman dead? The incredible future of Batman adventures begins here! Featuring: "Batman's Longest Case" by Scott Snyder, Greg Capullo and Jonathan Glapion; "Manufacture for Use" by Kevin Smith, Jim Lee and Scott Williams; "The Legend of Knute Brody" by Paul Dini, Dustin Nguyen and Derek Fridolfs; "The Batman's Design" by Warren Ellis and Becky Cloonan; "Return to Crime Alley" by Denny O'Neil and Steve Epting; "Heretic" by Christopher Priest and Neal Adams; "I Know" by Brian Michael Bendis and Alex Maleev; "The Last Crime in Gotham" by Geoff Johns and Kelley Jones; "The Precedent" by James Tynion IV, Álvaro Martínez-Bueno and Raul Fernandez; "Batman's Greatest Case" by Tom King, Tony S. Daniel and Joëlle Jones; and the Arkham Knight in "Medieval" by Peter J. Tomasi, Doug Mahnke and Jaime Mendoza (continues next issue). Plus pin-ups by Mikel Janín, Jason Fabok and Amanda Conner. 96 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $9.99.

Detective Comics (2016 3rd Series) 1000ROSS.A CGC 9.9 Ross A Variant

Paper: White

Ross Variant Cover A

Label #2106449004

Alex Ross exclusive variant. Written by Scott Snyder, Kevin Smith, Paul Dini, Warren Ellis, Denny O'Neil, Christopher Priest, Brian Michael Bendis, Geoff Johns, James Tynion IV, Tom King and Peter J. Tomasi. Art by Greg Capullo, Jim Lee, Dustin Nguyen, Becky Cloonan, Steve Epting, Neal Adams, Alex Maleev, Kelley Jones, Álvaro Martínez-Bueno, Tony S. Daniel, Joëlle Jones, Doug Mahnke, Jonathan Glapion, Scott Williams, Derek Fridolfs, Raul Fernandez and Jaime Mendoza. After 80 years, it's here -- the 1,000th issue of DETECTIVE COMICS, the title that literally defines DC! This 96-page issue is stacked with an unbelievable lineup of talent that will take you on a journey through Batman's past, present and future...plus a sensational epilogue that features the first-ever DC Universe appearance of the deadly Arkham Knight! But who is under the mask? And why do they want Batman dead? The incredible future of Batman adventures begins here! Featuring: "Batman's Longest Case" by Scott Snyder, Greg Capullo and Jonathan Glapion; "Manufacture for Use" by Kevin Smith, Jim Lee and Scott Williams; "The Legend of Knute Brody" by Paul Dini, Dustin Nguyen and Derek Fridolfs; "The Batman's Design" by Warren Ellis and Becky Cloonan; "Return to Crime Alley" by Denny O'Neil and Steve Epting; "Heretic" by Christopher Priest and Neal Adams; "I Know" by Brian Michael Bendis and Alex Maleev; "The Last Crime in Gotham" by Geoff Johns and Kelley Jones; "The Precedent" by James Tynion IV, Álvaro Martínez-Bueno and Raul Fernandez; "Batman's Greatest Case" by Tom King, Tony S. Daniel and Joëlle Jones; and the Arkham Knight in "Medieval" by Peter J. Tomasi, Doug Mahnke and Jaime Mendoza (continues next issue). Plus pin-ups by Mikel Janín, Jason Fabok and Amanda Conner. 96 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $9.99.

Detective Comics (2016 3rd Series) 1000ROSS.B CGC 9.8 SS Ross Ross B Virgin Variant

Paper: White

Alex Ross Art Exclusive B Verified Sig: Alex Ross

Label #2106449002

Alex Ross exclusive virgin variant. Written by Scott Snyder, Kevin Smith, Paul Dini, Warren Ellis, Denny O'Neil, Christopher Priest, Brian Michael Bendis, Geoff Johns, James Tynion IV, Tom King and Peter J. Tomasi. Art by Greg Capullo, Jim Lee, Dustin Nguyen, Becky Cloonan, Steve Epting, Neal Adams, Alex Maleev, Kelley Jones, Álvaro Martínez-Bueno, Tony S. Daniel, Joëlle Jones, Doug Mahnke, Jonathan Glapion, Scott Williams, Derek Fridolfs, Raul Fernandez and Jaime Mendoza. After 80 years, it's here -- the 1,000th issue of DETECTIVE COMICS, the title that literally defines DC! This 96-page issue is stacked with an unbelievable lineup of talent that will take you on a journey through Batman's past, present and future...plus a sensational epilogue that features the first-ever DC Universe appearance of the deadly Arkham Knight! But who is under the mask? And why do they want Batman dead? The incredible future of Batman adventures begins here! Featuring: "Batman's Longest Case" by Scott Snyder, Greg Capullo and Jonathan Glapion; "Manufacture for Use" by Kevin Smith, Jim Lee and Scott Williams; "The Legend of Knute Brody" by Paul Dini, Dustin Nguyen and Derek Fridolfs; "The Batman's Design" by Warren Ellis and Becky Cloonan; "Return to Crime Alley" by Denny O'Neil and Steve Epting; "Heretic" by Christopher Priest and Neal Adams; "I Know" by Brian Michael Bendis and Alex Maleev; "The Last Crime in Gotham" by Geoff Johns and Kelley Jones; "The Precedent" by James Tynion IV, Álvaro Martínez-Bueno and Raul Fernandez; "Batman's Greatest Case" by Tom King, Tony S. Daniel and Joëlle Jones; and the Arkham Knight in "Medieval" by Peter J. Tomasi, Doug Mahnke and Jaime Mendoza (continues next issue). Plus pin-ups by Mikel Janín, Jason Fabok and Amanda Conner. 96 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $9.99.

Detective Comics (2016 3rd Series) 1000TORPEDO.B CGC 9.8 SS Lee/ Sinclair/ Williams Jim Lee Torpedo Sketch Variant

Paper: White

Signed by Jim Lee on 5/29/21, Alex Sinclair and Scott Williams on 7/16/21 Torpedo Comics Sketch Edition

Label #2678713002

Torpedo Comics sketch cover by Jim Lee. Written by Scott Snyder, Kevin Smith, Paul Dini, Warren Ellis, Denny O'Neil, Christopher Priest, Brian Michael Bendis, Geoff Johns, James Tynion IV, Tom King and Peter J. Tomasi. Art by Greg Capullo, Jim Lee, Dustin Nguyen, Becky Cloonan, Steve Epting, Neal Adams, Alex Maleev, Kelley Jones, Álvaro Martínez-Bueno, Tony S. Daniel, Joëlle Jones, Doug Mahnke, Jonathan Glapion, Scott Williams, Derek Fridolfs, Raul Fernandez and Jaime Mendoza. After 80 years, it's here -- the 1,000th issue of DETECTIVE COMICS, the title that literally defines DC! This 96-page issue is stacked with an unbelievable lineup of talent that will take you on a journey through Batman's past, present and future...plus a sensational epilogue that features the first-ever DC Universe appearance of the deadly Arkham Knight! But who is under the mask? And why do they want Batman dead? The incredible future of Batman adventures begins here! Featuring: "Batman's Longest Case" by Scott Snyder, Greg Capullo and Jonathan Glapion; "Manufacture for Use" by Kevin Smith, Jim Lee and Scott Williams; "The Legend of Knute Brody" by Paul Dini, Dustin Nguyen and Derek Fridolfs; "The Batman's Design" by Warren Ellis and Becky Cloonan; "Return to Crime Alley" by Denny O'Neil and Steve Epting; "Heretic" by Christopher Priest and Neal Adams; "I Know" by Brian Michael Bendis and Alex Maleev; "The Last Crime in Gotham" by Geoff Johns and Kelley Jones; "The Precedent" by James Tynion IV, Álvaro Martínez-Bueno and Raul Fernandez; "Batman's Greatest Case" by Tom King, Tony S. Daniel and Joëlle Jones; and the Arkham Knight in "Medieval" by Peter J. Tomasi, Doug Mahnke and Jaime Mendoza (continues next issue). Plus pin-ups by Mikel Janín, Jason Fabok and Amanda Conner. 96 pages, full color. Rated T

Detective Comics Facsimile Edition (2019 DC) 27 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4376888002

Cover by Bob Kane. Written by Bill Finger and Gardner Fox and Jerry Siegel and others. Art by Bob Kane and Joe Shuster and Wayne Boring and others. Own a copy of Batmans first appearance in the pages of Detective Comics with this facsimile version of Detective Comics #27, starring the Dark Knight Detective in The Case of Chemical Syndicate. This edition also includes re-creations of the original vintage ads plus the complete backup stories featuring Speed Saunders, Buck Marshall, the Crimson Avenger, Slam Bradley, and more! 64 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $6.99.

Detective Comics Oreo Cookie Giveaway (1984) 27 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

REPRINT.

Label #4060674001

Oreo Cookie promotional comic from 1984. Reprints Batman cover and story from Detective #27, plus Robin origin from Detective #38, and first Joker appearance from Batman #1. 32-pages, all newsprint, full-color standard comic book size.