Comprehensive List of Batman/DC Bullet Logo UPC Variants 7 7

[Warlord]

Another ignored version of some DC comics are the DC bullet logo variants.  These were available in multi-packs usually with DC Universe variants.  I am also taking the liberty of including a handful of Batman logo UPC variants in this same list.  I tried and failed to find a starting list in the DCU thread, so I've compiled my own based on my Haves/Wants list.   Here's the list for starters.   I look forward to any updates or additions to help improve the accuracy of this list.

 

DC issues WITH DC Bullet or Batman Logo UPC Variants

Action    693, 694
Adventures of Superman    507
Batman    502
Batman Adventures    14 1st print, 14 2nd print, 16 1st print, 16 2nd print, 19, 20, 21, 22, 25, 29 (all with Batman logo)
Catwoman    4
Detective    669
Flash    85
Justice League America    83
Justice League International    58, 59
Legionnaires    9
Looney Tunes    1
Robin    1, 2
Showcase '93    12
Star Trek    55
Star Trek The Next Generation    55
Superman    84
Superman The Man of Steel    28
Wonder Woman    81

Edited March 28, 2019 by Warlord

[Warlord]

Here are some examples of the DC bullet and Batman logo UPC variant issues in sealed packs.   Presumably the Batman Adventures #25 is the Batman logo UPC variant, although that can't be confirmed from this image.   Other sealed pack examples would be cool to see, please share if you have any!

[RockMyAmadeus]

1 hour ago, Warlord said:

Batman Adventures    14, 16 1st print, 16 2nd print

14 2nd print, too.

[RockMyAmadeus]

 

[Warlord]

9 hours ago, RockMyAmadeus said:

 

Great catch.  Thanks!    I have two copies of BA14, so now I need to check to see if I have both a first and a second print, or two copies of just one version.  I'm hoping I just left the notation of the printing off of my inventory list.

The initial, now more comprehensive, list has been updated.

[Warlord]

What do you make of this issue of Batman & Robin Adventures #9?   There are also direct and newsstand versions, but this could be another format for a multi-pack variant.

[RockMyAmadeus]

Definitely, and almost from the very end of the program.

[Parallax2025]

Just saw another one online to add to the list

Batman Adventures #15 

 

[David Buck]

The Batman Prestige Format one-shots from 1995 - Two Face , The Riddler (possibly also the penguin one from 1992) had pack reprint editions with a Bat-symbol in the UPC box on the rear cover - I have a couple of these so I will put a picture up soon 

 

Edited September 14, 2021 by David Buck

[David Buck]

This Batman Forever set contains Bat symbol UPC box variants of the following 3 prestige format books  - these all exist as newstand and Direct Market barcoded copies as well

Batman Forever - The Official Comic Adaptation, Batman: Riddler - The Riddle Factory, Batman: Two-Face - Crime And Punishment

all Indicia's state First Printing

The Riddler Book loooks like it is also in a single book Pack with a CD as evidenced on ebay

I'm probably wrong on my comment above about them also reissuing the Penguin one shot from 1992 - as the third book i had is the movie adaptation 

interestingly they've flipped the logo on the two-face issue, it no longer shows the Bat-symbol as a TM (trademark) but instead reads MT

 

Edited September 17, 2021 by David Buck

[Warlord]

UPDATED 9/17/2021!   Thanks to David Buck for the new finds!

DC issues WITH DC Bullet or Batman Logo UPC Variants

Action    693, 694
Adventures of Superman    507
Batman    502
Batman Adventures    14 1st print, 14 2nd print, 16 1st print, 16 2nd print, 19, 20, 21, 22, 25, 29 (all with Batman logo)
Batman Forever - The Official Comic Adaptation - Prestige format (Batman logo) *new*
Batman: Riddler - The Riddle Factory  (Batman logo) *new*
Batman: Two-Face - Crime And Punishment  (Batman logo) *new*
Catwoman    4
Detective    669
Flash    85
Justice League America    83
Justice League International    58, 59
Legionnaires    9
Looney Tunes    1
Robin    1, 2
Showcase '93    12
Star Trek    55
Star Trek The Next Generation    55
Superman    84
Superman The Man of Steel    28
Wonder Woman    81

Edited September 19, 2021 by Warlord

[David Buck]

you may want to qualify the Batman forever on the list as prestige format since the comic was also issued in mando format

[divad]

So, is this actually a thing worth looking for? Or is this an embryonic list of common "variants"?

[David Buck]

it's bibliographic research - those who want to collect printing variations will be interested, make your own mind up and ignore it if it's not for you.

Edited September 19, 2021 by David Buck

[Warlord]

On 9/18/2021 at 4:46 AM, David Buck said:

you may want to qualify the Batman forever on the list as prestige format since the comic was also issued in mando format

Done, thanks!

[onlyweaknesskryptonite]

On 9/17/2021 at 9:28 PM, Warlord said:

Batman Adventures    14 1st print, 14 2nd print, 16 1st print, 16 2nd print, 19, 20, 21, 22, 25, 29 (all with Batman logo)

I would also add.

Batman Adventures #23

Batman Adventures #24

Batman Adventures #28

Batman Adventures #30

And for those interested in what's on the back of the sealed pack. 

Spoiler

 

[Qalyar]

On 9/29/2021 at 4:35 PM, onlyweaknesskryptonite said:

And for those interested in what's on the back of the sealed pack. 

  Hide contents

 

Woah. I thought that thing was only distributed in a pack with the Mask of the Phantasm adaptation.

[onlyweaknesskryptonite]

On 9/29/2021 at 5:10 PM, Qalyar said:

Woah. I thought that thing was only distributed in a pack with the Mask of the Phantasm adaptation.

Also came in the above 2 pack. Early Bruce Timm Harley Quinn. 

[Warlord]

DC issues WITH DC Bullet or Batman Logo UPC Variants

*** Just Added - Batman Adventures #23, 24, 28, 30 - Thanks to   @onlyweaknesskryptonite       I already knew about BA30, but left it off the list in error, so still a good catch!

*** Just Added - Batman Adventures #15, 26, and 27 - I've also got these noted as previously identified per my personal master list

Action    693, 694
Adventures of Superman    507
Batman    502
Batman Adventures    14 1st print, 14 2nd print, 15, 16 1st print, 16 2nd print, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 (all with Batman logo)
Catwoman    4
Detective    669
Flash    85
Justice League America    83
Justice League International    58, 59
Legionnaires    9
Looney Tunes    1
Robin    1, 2
Showcase '93    12
Star Trek    55
Star Trek The Next Generation    55
Superman    84
Superman The Man of Steel    28
Wonder Woman    81

Edited October 6, 2021 by Warlord

[onlyweaknesskryptonite]

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