Detective Comics (1937-) #485


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“THE VENGEANCE VOW!” Ra’s al Ghul manipulates the Sensei and the League of Assassins into killing Kathy Kane, the Batwoman. Batman seeks revenge, and comes up against the Sensei’s aide, the Bronze Tiger.




Batman


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Raz Al Ghul has always been one of Batman's most challenging adversaries. Dubbed "The Demon", he is the product of many years of mystical study which has led to numerous occult rejuvenations on his part and the amassing of a huge secret empire. More than a master criminal, he is a demigod with one purpose: to save the earth from mankind's destruction.




Batman Arkham: Black Mask


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Don't miss out on this collection of chaos in Gotham City caused by the Black Mask, featuring the villain's introduction and much more! Along the way, Black Mask causes mayhem with a total city blackout, and Catwoman faces a dead villain that she was responsible for killing-the original Black Mask! Collects Batman #386-387, #484-485, and #648, Detective Comics #553, Catwoman #16 and 83, and Black Mask: Year of the Villain #1.




Deadpool/Amazing Spider-Man/Hulk


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In a perfect world, what could possibly go wrong? Peter Parker thinks life couldn't get any better - until an explosion at Horizon Labs plummets him (along with Deadpool and Hulk) into another dimension where the Amazing-Spider is the world's most powerful and beloved hero, and Peter Parker is a billionaire mogul playboy (with surprises in his supporting cast). Will Peter discover the price for perfection? Meanwhile, Deadpool teams up with Deadpool (well...Deathwish) in this alternate-reality-doppelganger extravaganza! And what dreams come true does this dimension hold for Hulk? Collecting AMAZING SPIDER-MAN ANNUAL #38, DEADPOOL ANNUAL #1 and INCREDIBLE HULKS ANNUAL #1




Batman


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When Bruce Wayne refuses to allow illegal mindcontrol experiments to continue at Wayne Technology, he finds himself charged with being a traitor. During the police investigation, Wayne is forced to confront memories of the various people who trained him to become the feared Dark KnightBatman. Wayne not only must clear himself, but also protect his secret and save his company from ruin. Batman screenwriter Sam Hamm makes his comic-book debut with BATMAN: BLIND JUSTICE, introducing new elements to the Batman legend including the character of Henri Ducard, played by Liam Neeson in 2005s smash film Batman Begins.




Detective Comics (1937-) #480


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“THE PERFECT FIGHTING MACHINE.” A criminal employs Dr. Moon to transform a flabby, unloved man into a “perfect fighting machine” called the Gork, and sends him against an ailing Batman.




Detective Comics (1937-) #455


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ÒHEART OF A VAMPIRE.Ó Alfred and Bruce are miles outside of town when their car mysteriously overheats. They go to a nearby boarded-up house to find some water for the radiator. Inside they discover a coffin and a very old sunlamp, which Bruce accidentally breaks. They split up to search when vampire Gustav Decobra exits the coffin and attacks Bruce, who changes to Batman. Batman puts a wooden beam through GustavÕs chest, but finds that his heart is not where it should be.




Detective Comics (1937-) #496


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ÒMURDER ON THE MYSTERY SHIP!Ó 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 KarloÕs most famous horror movie creations, attempts to kill some party guests and fights Batman.




The Official (Small Size) Price Guide to Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide Companion


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The guide every comic collector must have, with all of the updated facts and figures from the ultimate authority on comic book values. And, with its mini-dimensions, it's easy to carry at all times for quick reference. Includes a schedule of comic conventions.




Detective Comics (1937-) #457


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ÒTHERE IS NO HOPE IN CRIME ALLEY!Ó Every night on this date, Batman abandons all other crimes and missions and secretly heads to visit Leslie Thompkins. En route, Batman stops a car-radio theft and two muggings. When one of the muggers pulls a gun on him in Crime Alley, Batman loses his temper and knocks the mugger silly while having a flashback to his parentsÕ murder and his ÒrescueÓ by a young Leslie Thompkins.