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Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) comic books 1980-1989

  • Issue #488
    Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 488

    68-page giant. Cover by Dick Giordano. "The Spook's Death Sentence for Batman," script by Cary Burkett, pencils by Don Newton, inks by Dan Adkins; Batman finds himself headed for the electric chair when the Spooks illusion gimmick makes him appear to be a convicted murderer, and the Spook to be Batman. "The Last Duty!", script by Denny O'Neil, art by Johnny Craig; On his last day of duty, a Gotham subway cop catches a pair of spies. "The Leader of the Dark Lords," script by Jack C. Harris, pencils by Jose Delbo, inks by Frank Chiaramonte; Batgirl goes after the murderer of a juvenile delinquent to prevent two street gangs from clashing. "Minus One Miracle Car!" starring the Elongated Man, script by Mike Barr, pencils by Eduardo Barreto, inks by Joe Giella. "The Great Campus Kidnap!" starring Robin, script by Jack C. Harris, pencils by Kurt Schaffenberger, inks by Vince Colletta. Hostess snacks ad with Hawkman, "Makes a Safe Landing." 68 pgs., full color. $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

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    $15 Detective Comics 488 FN+ 6.5 High Definition Scans *
    $23 Detective Comics #488-1980 fn- 5.5 Batman Giant Size Jim Aparo The Spook Batgirl

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  • Issue #489
    Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 489
    • Centerfold detached at one staple.

    68-page giant. Cover pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Dick Giordano. "Creatures of the Night!", script by J. M. DeMatteis, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Vince Colletta; Batman and a vampire hunter named Moon the Mystic separately stalk a vampire who may be Moon himself. "When the Inmates Run the Madhouse!", script by Paul Kupperberg, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Steve Mitchell; Commissioner Gordon enters Gotham State Prison to negotiate with rioting cons, and runs into a trap set for him alone. "The Mind Warp Mystery," script by Jack C. Harris, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Vince Colletta; Shortly after two mysterious murders, Barbara Gordon loses her memory, and Robin and Commissioner Gordon must restore it and find the secret of the memory-loss and murders. "Computer Crisis" starring The Atom, script by Bob Rozakis, pencils by Alex Saviuk, inks by Vince Colletta. "The Bogus Butlers" starring Alfred, script by Bob Rozakis, pencils by Jose Delbo, inks by Bob Smith. "Where Strike the Assassins" starring Batman and the League of Assassins, script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Don Newton, inks by Dan Adkins. Hostess snack cakes ad with Wonder Woman, "The Borrower." 68 pgs., full color. $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

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    $16 Detective Comics #489 (DC Comics)
    $30 Detective Comics #489-1980 vg/fn 5.0 Batgirl Batman Giant Size Bronze Tiger
    $30 Detective Comics #489-1980 vg/fn 5.0 Batgirl Batman Giant Size Bronze Tiger Make
    1 day left Auction Detective Comics #489 (DC 1980) CGC Certified 8.5 White Pages Newsstand
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    3 days left Auction Detective Comics 489 FN- Batgirl Robin Story 1979 Commissioner Gordon Solo Story

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  • Issue #490
    Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 490

    68-page giant. Cover pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Dick Giordano. "Requiem for a Martyr!", script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Don Newton, inks by Dan Adkins; Batman tracks the Sensei and his laborers, but fails to capture him initially; It turns out the Senseis plan is to use explosives along a fault line to cause an earthquake at a house where a famous archbishop is having an international dinner party. "Dance of Death!," script by Mike Barr, pencils by John Calnan, inks by Joe Giella; Batgirl finds a sniper at her father's home, but the sniper escapes by using a smoke grenade. "Encounter - Tales of Gotham City", script by Bob Rozakis, pencils by George Tuska, inks by Bob Smith. "The Deadly Answers!" starring Robin, script by Jack C. Harris, pencils by Alex Saviuk, inks by John Calnan. "Lightning Strikes Out!" starring Black Lightning, script by Martin Pasko, pencils by Pat Broderick, inks by Frank McLaughlin. Hostess snack cakes ad with Green Arrow, "An Arrow in Time." 68 pgs., full color. $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

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    $5 Detective Comics 490 GD/VG 3.0 High Definition Scans *
    $6 Detective Comics #490 (1980, DC) FN- Batman Ra's al Ghul 68-Page Giant

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  • Issue #491
    Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 491

    Cover pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Dick Giordano. "The Riddle of the Golden Fleece," script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Don Newton, inks by Dan Adkins; Maxie Zeus tries to steal a gold cloth as a gift for his daughter. "Fragrance of Death!", script by Mike Barr, pencils by Dan Spiegle, inks by Dan Spiegle; Jason tells an old caretaker of how he found his mother's killer...who just happened to be his father. "The Target of the Death-Dealer," script by Jack C. Harris, pencils by Alex Saviuk, inks by Vince Colletta; Robin captures a gambler who's trying to blackmail a basketball player. Batman pinup, pencils by Dick Dillin, inks by Bob Smith. "Short-Circuit" starring Black Lightning, script by Martin Pasko, pencils by Pat Broderick, inks by Frank McLaughlin. "The Assassination of Batgirl!", script by Cary Burkett, pencils by Jose Delbo, inks by Joe Giella. Hostess snack cakes ad with The Flash, "A Flash in the Dam." 68 pgs., full color. $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

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    $6 Detective Comics #491 (1980, DC) VG/FN Batman Batgirl 68-Page Giant
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  • Issue #492
    Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 492

    Cover art by Jim Aparo. Vengeance Trail starring Batman and Batgirl, script by Cary Burkett, pencils by Don Newton, inks by Dan Adkins. At War With General Scarr starring Batgirl, script by Cary Burkett, pencils by Don Newton, inks by Bob Smith. Hostess Twinkies ad starring the Flash, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Vince Colletta. Fifty Million Tons Of Soul! featuring Tales of Gotham City, script by Bob Haney, pencils by Bob Oksner, inks by Bob Smith. We Are Experiencing A Slight Delay... starring Man-Bat, script by Bob Rozakis, pencils by Romeo Tanghal, inks by Vince Colletta. The First Bird starring Robin, script by Jack C. Harris, pencils by Charles Nicholas, inks by Vince Colletta. 64 pgs. $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

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    $30 Detective Comics #492-1980 fn 6.0 Batn Giant Size Jim Aparo Batgirl Penguin
    $30 Detective Comics #492-1980 fn 6.0 Batman Giant Size Jim Aparo Batgirl Penguin Ma
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  • Issue #493
    Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 493

    Cover art by Jim Aparo. Riddles in the Dark starring Batman, script by Cary Burkett, pencils by Don Newton, inks by Dan Adkins. The Face of Humanity! starring the Red Tornado, script by J. M. DeMatteis, pencils by Jose Delbo, inks by Joe Giella. Hostess Twinkies ad starring Green Lantern, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Vince Colletta. The Man in Black Wears Green! starring Robin, script by Jack C. Harris, pencils by Charles Nicholas, inks by Vince Colletta. The 18-Wheel War Contract! starring Human Target, script by Len Wein, pencils by Dick Giordano, inks by Steve Mitchell. Flames of Fear! starring Batgirl, script by Cary Burkett, pencils by Jose Delbo, inks by Joe Giella. 64 pgs. $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

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    $14 Detective Comics #493 (DC Comics Aug 1980) 5.0
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  • Issue #494
    Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 494

    Cover art by Jim Aparo. The Crime Doctor Calls at Midnight! starring Batman, script by Michael Fleisher, pencils by Don Newton, inks by Bob Smith. Tales of Gotham City story, script by Jack C. Harris, art by Dan Spiegle. Hostess Fruit Pies ad starring the Flash. The Lesser Evil!!! starring Batgirl, script by Cary Burkett, pencils by Jose Delbo, inks by Frank Chiaramonte. The Hazing Homicide! starring Robin, script by Jack C. Harris, pencils by Charles Nicholas, inks by Vince Colletta. Dick Giordano bio by Mike Barr. Superman & Flash humor strip by Fred Hembeck! Explosion of the Soul! starring Black Lightning, script by J. M. DeMatteis, art by Gerald Forton. 64 pgs. $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

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    $9 Detective Comics #494 (1980 DC) VF- Batman Batgirl Black Lightning
    $30 Detective Comics #494-1980 fn/vf 7.0 1st new The Crime Doctor Giant - Batn
    $30 Detective Comics #494-1980 fn/vf 7.0 1st new The Crime Doctor Giant - Batman Ma
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  • Issue #495
    Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 495

    LaCover art by Jim Aparo. Murder in Quicksilver starring Batman, script by Michael Fleisher, pencils by Don Newton, inks by Frank Chiaramonte. Vince Colletta bio by Mike Barr. Krypto humor strip by Fred Hembeck. Hostess Fruit Pies ad starring Hawkman, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Vince Colletta. Into the Fire! featuring Tales of Gotham City, script by Bob Rozakis, art by Dan Spiegle. Batman Then & Now one-page article by Mike Barr, art by Bob Kane, Jim Aparo, Sheldon Moldoff, Carmine Infantino, and Neal Adams. Bossman's Bane! starring Batgirl, script by Cary Burkett, pencils by Jose Delbo, inks by Frank Chiaramonte. Animals starring Black Lightning, script by J. M. DeMatteis, art by Gerald Forton. The Gotham Connection starring Robin, script by Jack C. Harris, pencils by Charles Nicholas, inks by Vince Colletta. 64 pgs. $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

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    $30 Detective Comics #495-1980 fn/vf 7.0 Giant Size Batn Robin Black Lightning
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  • Issue #496
    Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 496

    Cover by Jim Aparo. "Murder on the Mystery Ship!", script by Michael Fleisher, pencils by Don Newton, inks by Dan Adkins; When asylum-bound former horror star Basil Karlo reads of an International Horror Film Exposition on the luxury ship Varania III, he is enraged at not having been invited; Killing his nurse, he escapes and makes his way to the ship; Clayface, one of Karlo's most famous horror movie creations, attempts to kill some party guests and fights Batman. "Stealer of Souls!", script by Cary Burkett, pencils by Jose Delbo, inks by Bob Smith; Dr. Voodoo, a villain with magical powers, attempts to rob Gothams Diamond District, but Batgirl goes against him. Hostess Cup Cakes ad starring Hawkman, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Vince Colletta. 36 pgs., full color. $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

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    6 days left Auction Detective Comics #496 CGC 9.8 MINT (1980) Batman Batgirl GREAT COVER!
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  • Issue #497
    Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 497
    Published Dec 1980 by DC.
    • Paper: White
    • Label #0004499083

    "Bad Night in Baja!" Story by Gerry Conway. Art by Don Newton and Dan Adkins. Plus, a Batgirl (Barbara Gordon) back-up story. Part 1 of 2. Story by Cary Burkett. Art by Jose Belbo. In this issue, Batgirl is accused of murder. Can she clear her name before it's too late? Much in the same vein as the 2002 storyline Bruce Wayne: Murderer. Cover price $0.50.

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    $40 Detective Comics #497 Newsstand NM
    $41 Detective Comics #497-1980 fn+ 6.5 Classic Batgirl Jim Aparo cover & Delbo story
    $100 Detective Comics #497 PGX 9.4 Batman & Batgirl 1980 DC Comics
    6 days left Auction Detective Comics #497 DC Comics 1980 Newsstand Classic Batgirl Prison Cover

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  • Issue #498
    Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 498
    • Paper: White
    • Label #4341741001
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

    "Night of the Savage!" Story by Gerry Conway. Art by Don Newton and Dan Adkins. The powerhouse known as Blockbuster (last seen in Batman (1940) #309) has returned and he has Batman on the brain. Plus, "The Tightening Web!" Part 2 of 2. Story by Cary Burkett. Art by Jose Delbo. Batgirl (Barbara Gordon), accused of murder continues to try and clear her name. Cover price $0.50.

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    $17 Detective Comics #498 1980 Jim Aparo
    $18 Detective Comics #498 VF 8.0 (DC Comics) With Batgirl - Jim Aparo Art
    $110 D.C Comics Detective Comics 498 1/81 FANTAST CGC 9.8 White Pages
    2 days left Auction Detective Comics 498 (1981) DC Comics Atari Ad Insert

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  • Issue #499
    Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 499

    Cover by Jim Aparo. "Allies in the Shadows," script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Don Newton, inks by Dan Adkins; Batman and Blockbuster find themselves allied in saving miners from a cave-in and in fighting Boss Dooley, who engineered the disaster. "Chains of Guilt!", script by Cary Burkett, pencils by Jose Delbo, inks by Joe Giella; Batgirl must escape a deathtrap in order to solve the mystery of Congressman Scanlons murder and clear Barbara Gordons name. Hostess Fruit Pies ad starring Aquaman, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Vince Colletta. 36 pgs., full color. $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

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    $7 Detective Comics #499-1981 vg+ Blockbuster Batman / Batgirl / Aparo

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  • Issue #500
    Detective Comics (1937 1st Series) 500
    • CBCS Authentic Signature
    • Paper: Off white to white
    • Verified Sigs: Paul Levitz. Witnessed Sigs: Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez on 10/18/2019 and Walt Simonson on 10/19/2019. Direct Edition.
    • Label #19-3F83B1F-094
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.
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    • CBCS Authentic Signature
    • Paper: Off white
    • Witnessed Signatures: Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez on 4/8/2022 & Walt Simonson on 10/28/2022. Newsstand Edition.
    • Label #23-0B02941-020
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.
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    • CBCS Authentic Signature
    • Paper: Off white to white
    • Witnessed Signatures: Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez on 4/8/2022 & Walt Simonson on 10/28/2022. Newsstand Edition.
    • Label #23-0B02941-021
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    • CBCS Authentic Signature
    • Paper: Off white to white
    • Witnessed Signatures: Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez on 4/8/2022 & Walt Simonson on 10/28/2022. Newsstand Edition.
    • Label #23-0B02941-022
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    500th Anniversary Issue. Starring Batman and Robin. Guest-starring the Phantom Stranger, the Elongated Man, Hawkman and Hawkgirl. "To Kill a Legend!" Story by Alan Brennert. Art by Dick Giordano. "The 'Too Many Crooks...' Caper!" Story by Len Wein. Art by Jim Aparo. "Once Upon a Time!" Story by Len Wein. Art by Walt Simonson. "The Final Mystery of Edgar Allan Poe!" Story by Mike W. Barr. Art by Jose Luis Garcia Lopez. "Gray Face!" Story by Walter Gibson. Art by Tom Yeates. "The Strange Death of Doctor Erdel!" Story by Paul Levitz. Art by Joe Kubert. "What Happens When a Batman Dies!" Story by Cary Bates. Art by Carmine Infantino and Bob Smith. Plus, featuring a special wraparound cover by all the artist involved. Cover price $1.50.

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    $4 Detective Comics #500 VG DC 1981 I Combine Shipping
    $9 BATMAN DETECTIVE COMICS (1981) ALL-STAR WRAPAROUND SQUAREBOUND COVER ~ VERY FINE
    $10 Detective Comics #500 DC Comics 1981 Batman Deadman Anniversary Issue FN+
    $21 Detective Comics 500 VF- 7.5 High Definition Scans *
    $25 DETECTIVE COMICS #500 NM DC COMICS BRONZE AGE 1981 BATMAN ANNIVERSARY
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