Batman (1940) comic books graded by CGC

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) 98 CGC 4.5

Paper: Off white to white

Slab: Significant scuff(s) front or back

Label #4014319024

Cover by Win Mortimer. "The Return of Mister Future," script by Arnold Drake (pages 1-7, first Drake story for DC) and Bill Finger (pages 7-8), pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris; Crooks steal a secret weapon created by author Jules Verne, so the Capred Crusaders travel back in time, bring Verne back to the present, and have him design a counter weapon that will nullify his deadly weapon. 2/3-page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. Healthy Teeth for You and Your Pet! public service announcement with Buzzy, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. "The Desert Island Batman," script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Bruce takes a cruise on a yacht populated by millionaires because he suspects something will happen, and it does when a gang hijacks the ship and holds the millionaires captive on an island. One-page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. Patrolman with Six Legs article by Joe Mallory. "Secret of the Batmobile," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Vicki Vale unwittingly discovers the true identity of the Batman without knowing it when she takes a photo of the Batmobile after it's engine was damaged. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Batman (1940) 99 CGC 4.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4286781005

Cover pencils by Win Mortimer, inks by Stan Kaye. The Penguin's first Earth-1 appearance in "The Golden Eggs!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Batman must stop the Fowl Felon's latest crime spree, which is based on the type of birds hatched from eggs. One-page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. "Batman--Frontier Marshall," script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Attempting to refute a newspaper article from the frontier days that claims he once used a gun, Batman travels back in time to investigate the article in more depth. It's Fun to Belong! public service announcement with Binky, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. One-page Jerry the Jitterbug story by Henry Boltinoff. Legal Lawbreakers article by John Mallory. "The Phantom of the Bat-Cave!", script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane), inks by Charles Paris; Batman is puzzled when a trophy from a case he just completed disappears and is replaced by another item...right in the confines of the Bat-Cave; When this happens again and again, Batman fears the worst: a crook has discovered the location of the Bat-Cave! 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Batman (1940) 181 CGC 4.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3750972008

The 1st appearance of Poison Ivy. Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Murphy Anderson. "Beware of--Poison Ivy!", script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane), inks by Joe Giella; While Bruce and Dick are attending an art show, a woman shows up, claiming to be the greatest criminal of those currently residing in Gotham. Centerspread is a great two-page color poster of Batman and Robin, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Murphy Anderson. "The Perfect Crime--Slightly Imperfect!", script by Gardner Fox, inks by Sid Greene; At the latest meeting of the Anaylists, Kaye announces that she didn't write her latest book, and seems to be threatened by a voice from her brooch; Batman has a feeling that the Kaye at the meeting is an imposter, so he looks into the matter. Letter from future comics writer Mike Friedrich. Rocky and Bullwinkle star in a one-page Cheerios ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Batman (1940) 181 CGC 4.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4416908004

The 1st appearance of Poison Ivy. Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Murphy Anderson. "Beware of--Poison Ivy!", script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff (as Bob Kane), inks by Joe Giella; While Bruce and Dick are attending an art show, a woman shows up, claiming to be the greatest criminal of those currently residing in Gotham. Centerspread is a great two-page color poster of Batman and Robin, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Murphy Anderson. "The Perfect Crime--Slightly Imperfect!", script by Gardner Fox, inks by Sid Greene; At the latest meeting of the Anaylists, Kaye announces that she didn't write her latest book, and seems to be threatened by a voice from her brooch; Batman has a feeling that the Kaye at the meeting is an imposter, so he looks into the matter. Letter from future comics writer Mike Friedrich. Rocky and Bullwinkle star in a one-page Cheerios ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Batman (1940) 230 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white

Label #4213359013

Cover pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Dick Giordano. "Take-Over of Paradise!", script by Frank Robbins, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Dick Giordano; Batman disrupts violent protests and organizes the young people on the streets in order to put them on the right path protest; After a new housing project is announced, they commit violence again. Robin the Boy Wonder in "Danger Comes A-Looking!", script by Mike Friedrich, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Dick Giordano; Robin discovers who bombed the ROTC building on Hudson University. Letter to the editor from comics writer and DC "Answer Man" Bob Rozakis. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Batman (1940) 296 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4279412009

Cover pencils by Sal Amendola, inks by Al Milgrom. "The Sinister Straws of the Scarecrow," script by David Vern (as David V. Reed), pencils by Sal Amendola; Criminals are running scared because of the fear instilled by the Scarecrow; They turn over their stolen goods to the police; Batman steps in and battles Scarecrow. Letter from comics historian Peter Sanderson. Daily Planet Volume 77 Issue 45 Week of November 7, 1977 article by Bob Rozakis; Information on Showcase #97, World's Finest Comics #249, comics on sale the week of November 14th and Ask the Answer Man! 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35.

Batman (1940) 341 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4420435013

Cover art by Jim Aparo. "The Ghost of Wayne Mansion" starring Batman, Man-Bat, Dr. Terrence Thirteen, James Gordon, Poison Ivy (Flashback), and Rupert Thorne, script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Frank McLaughlin; Two kids run out of abandoned Wayne Manor, screaming that the house is haunted; One of them goes to a police officer and tells his wild tale; The news reaches Commissioner Gordon, who goes to the Wayne Foundation to ask Bruce Wayne for permission to inspect the house; Rupert Thorne returns to Gotham City after being locked away in Arkham Asylum. Hostess Cup Cakes ad starring Red Tornado, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Vince Colletta. "Murder Will Out" Just A Moment Mystery, script by Robin Snyder, art by Adrian Gonzales. "Night of the Coven," script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Trevor Von Eeden, inks by Mike DeCarlo; Batman solves the murder of a wealthy woman named Mrs. Sawyer. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.60.

Batman (1940) 423REP CGC 9.4 Reprint

Paper: White

Second Printing.

Label #4366232011

Second or later printing with TurboGrafx ad on back cover. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

Batman (1940) 428 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4421040003

1st printing. Cover art by Mike Mignola. "A Death in the Family" part 3 of 4, script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Jim Aparo, inks by Mike DeCarlo; Death of Sheila Haywood; Burial of Sheila Haywood and Jason Todd; The Joker becomes the Iranian Ambassador to the U.N. Results of Phone Poll as to whether Robin dies this issue or not. NOTE: Most issues from 397-432 were reprinted in 1989 and sold in multipacks. These 2nd and 3rd prints have back cover ads dated 1989. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

Batman (1940) 497D CGC 9.8 Direct Variant 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #4271181002

This is the direct edition with the overlay cover. Bane breaks Batman's back in Batman KnightFall Part 11. Home turf does not prove an advantage when Bane breaks Batman's back in the Batcave in "The Broken Bat." KnightFall continues in Detective Comics (1937- ) #664. Written by Doug Moench. Pencils by Jim Aparo. Inks by Dick Giordano. Cover by Kelley Jones. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.25.

Batman (1940) 615 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4425756004

WRITTEN BY JEPH LOEB; ART AND COVER BY JIM LEE AND SCOTT WILLIAMS In stores May 28. Don't miss the latest chapter of "Hush," featuring the debut of a brand-new Batmobile! In the aftermath of last issue's stunning climax, Nightwing comes to Batman to find out how ? or if ? the Dark Knight can continue. Choices are made that will affect the entire Batman family, and there's no turning back! Plus, the shocking return of the last person you'd expect! 40 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.25.

Batman (1940) 615 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4425756003

WRITTEN BY JEPH LOEB; ART AND COVER BY JIM LEE AND SCOTT WILLIAMS In stores May 28. Don't miss the latest chapter of "Hush," featuring the debut of a brand-new Batmobile! In the aftermath of last issue's stunning climax, Nightwing comes to Batman to find out how ? or if ? the Dark Knight can continue. Choices are made that will affect the entire Batman family, and there's no turning back! Plus, the shocking return of the last person you'd expect! 40 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.25.

Batman (1940) 619A CGC 9.8 1st Printing

Paper: White

Variant Cover.

Label #4425756001

Hero Cover - Blue Background-1st Printing WRITTEN BY JEPH LOEB; ART AND COVERS BY JIM LEE AND SCOTT WILLIAMS The pulse-pounding conclusion to the 12-part "Hush" story arc. Who is Hush? Why has this mysterious figure plagued Batman? All the secrets are revealed, and one thing is for sure: Nothing will ever be the same for the Dark Knight! The two triple-paneled gatefold covers feature Batman and his allies on one, and all the major Bat-villains on the other, showcasing Jim Lee's incredible vision of the dark world of Batman. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.25.

Batman (1940) 619A CGC 9.8 1st Printing

Paper: White

Variant Cover.

Label #4425756002

Hero Cover - Blue Background-1st Printing WRITTEN BY JEPH LOEB; ART AND COVERS BY JIM LEE AND SCOTT WILLIAMS The pulse-pounding conclusion to the 12-part "Hush" story arc. Who is Hush? Why has this mysterious figure plagued Batman? All the secrets are revealed, and one thing is for sure: Nothing will ever be the same for the Dark Knight! The two triple-paneled gatefold covers feature Batman and his allies on one, and all the major Bat-villains on the other, showcasing Jim Lee's incredible vision of the dark world of Batman. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.25.

Batman (1940) 619D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4413401017

Red Background Variant.WRITTEN BY JEPH LOEB; ART AND COVERS BY JIM LEE AND SCOTT WILLIAMS In stores September 24. The pulse-pounding conclusion to the 12-part "Hush" story arc that has thrilled critics and fans alike, featuring two astounding variant triple-gatefold covers! Who is Hush? Why has this mysterious figure plagued Batman? All the secrets are revealed, and one thing is for sure: Nothing will ever be the same for the Dark Knight! The two triple-paneled gatefold covers feature Batman and his allies on one, and all the major Bat-villains on the other, showcasing Jim Lee's incredible vision of the dark world of Batman. For more information, see the feature article. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.25.

Batman (1940) 635 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #1242322002

Written by Judd Winick. Art by Doug Mahnke & Tom Nguyen Cover by Matt Wagner. Part 1 of the 4-part "Under the Hood," featuring the new BATMAN team of writer Judd Winick (OUTSIDERS, GREEN ARROW), artists Doug Mahnke (JLA, JUSTICE LEAGUE ELITE) & Tom Nguyen (JLA) and cover artist Matt Wagner (BATMAN/SUPERMAN/WONDER WOMAN: TRINITY)! In the wake of "War Games," Batman must deal with a city in turmoil. While battling new criminal chieftains raiding his city, Batman is confronted with a face from the past? or rather, a hidden face from the past. Welcome the return of the Red Hood! 40 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.25.