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FOR THE ELITE DC & BATMAN COLLECTOR. Up for sale is a premium, high-grade 3-book lot featuring two massive milestones in Dark Knight history: the historic, 30-year preserved Batman #500 keys, paired with Frank Miller’s return to his legendary universe in Dark Knight III: The Master Race #1. Lot Breakdown 1. Batman #500: Collector’s Edition (Die-Cut Foil) Unlike most copies that have spent decades sitting in degrading original factory polybags, this was carefully transferred to a high-quality, archival-safe bag and board to preserve its structural integrity. Handled a maximum of four times in 30 years, it is an incredible survivor. Condition: Potential 9.8 Candidate. The spine is perfectly flat with zero color-breaking stress marks (ticks). Foil Quality: Mirror-clear. No scuffs, no dulling, and no factory "rub" marks. Inserts: Features both the Jim Aparo and Mike Manley postcards. They are still factory-attached to the staples and have never been removed or tampered with. The Die-Cut: The cardstock edges are sharp and clean—no fraying or corner blunting. 2. Batman #500: Standard Edition Condition: Near Mint. Sharp corners and deep, vibrant color saturation. Pages: Supple paper with vibrant ink. Shows slight, uniform natural aging (off-white) common for this print run, with very minor edge-yellowing only visible when the book is closed. 3. Dark Knight III: The Master Race #1 (Book One) A sharp copy of Frank Miller’s epic return to his iconic universe, featuring the striking Andy Kubert & Klaus Janson cover art. Condition: Presents beautifully in the Near Mint (NM) range, showing only minor shelf wear and minimal spine ticks. Completeness: Includes the original Dark Knight Universe Presents: The Atom #1 mini-comic insert, still fully intact and attached! Shipping & Handling I ship like a collector. Every book in this lot comes individually bagged and boarded. The set will be sandwiched securely between oversized heavy cardboard and shipped in a sturdy, crush-resistant box to ensure all corners stay razor-sharp from my hands to yours.