DETECTIVE COMICS (1937-2011; 2016-) #62
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2nd Joker cover; classic Joker story
Detective Comics #62 features one of the rarest classic covers from the early days of The Joker. Jerry Robinson's striking image of Batman and Robin bedeviled by a bouquet of the Joker's balloons is difficult to find in even an acceptable condition. It's also rightfully one of Robinson's most popular depictions of the legendary villain that he defined in the Joker's early years.
"Laugh, Town, Laugh" is a classic Joker story, as well, featuring the Clown Prince of Crime using his Joker Venom to kill Gotham City comedians competing for a fortune left behind by a legendary dead funnyman. This is the first story where an unconscious Batman is at the mercy of a villain, with the Joker contemplating why it's more fun to not take off Batman's mask. Finger's script also provides yet another fabulous finale focusing on the Joker's mirthful and malevolent madness.
Veteran collectors will agree that Robinson's Joker was always in a class by itself. The artist's pioneering takes on the Clown Prince of Crime were always complex and startling, and leap years ahead of any other renditions through to the Bronze Age. This particular issue is in constant demand, and very seldom comes back on the market after being sold.
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Artists Information
A celebrity comic artist of the Golden Age, co-created Batman and Robin with Bill Finger, as his brainchild became more in demand he hired an army of ghost artists to illustrate the dearth of Batman features on the market, but all were credited to Kane. His other achievements include the creation of Catwoman, Two-Face and cartoon character Courageous Cat. Kane was the object of some controversy for taking credit for the art and inspiration of others, but he was also undoubtedly an important figure in the history of comics. He published an updated version of his autobiography "Batman and Me: The Saga Continues" shortly before his death in 1998. He got his start at the Eisner/Iger studio and was inducted into the Will Eisner Comic Book Hall of Fame.
Sherrill David Robinson known as Jerry Robinson, was an American comic book artist known for his work on DC Comics' Batman line of comics during the 1940s. He is best known as the co-creator of Robin and the Joker and for his work on behalf of creators' rights. He was inducted into the Comic Book Hall of Fame in 2004.
George Roussos also known under the pseudonym George Bell, was an American comic book artist best known as one of Jack Kirby's Silver Age inkers, including on landmark early issues of Marvel Comics' Fantastic Four. Over five decades, he created artwork for numerous publishers, including EC Comics, and he was a staff colorist for Marvel Comics.
2nd Joker cover; classic Joker story
Detective Comics #62 features one of the rarest classic covers from the early days of The Joker. Jerry Robinson's striking image of Batman and Robin bedeviled by a bouquet of the Joker's balloons is difficult to find in even an acceptable condition. It's also rightfully one of Robinson's most popular depictions of the legendary villain that he defined in the Joker's early years.
"Laugh, Town, Laugh" is a classic Joker story, as well, featuring the Clown Prince of Crime using his Joker Venom to kill Gotham City comedians competing for a fortune left behind by a legendary dead funnyman. This is the first story where an unconscious Batman is at the mercy of a villain, with the Joker contemplating why it's more fun to not take off Batman's mask. Finger's script also provides yet another fabulous finale focusing on the Joker's mirthful and malevolent madness.
Veteran collectors will agree that Robinson's Joker was always in a class by itself. The artist's pioneering takes on the Clown Prince of Crime were always complex and startling, and leap years ahead of any other renditions through to the Bronze Age. This particular issue is in constant demand, and very seldom comes back on the market after being sold.
_________________________________________________
Artists Information
A celebrity comic artist of the Golden Age, co-created Batman and Robin with Bill Finger, as his brainchild became more in demand he hired an army of ghost artists to illustrate the dearth of Batman features on the market, but all were credited to Kane. His other achievements include the creation of Catwoman, Two-Face and cartoon character Courageous Cat. Kane was the object of some controversy for taking credit for the art and inspiration of others, but he was also undoubtedly an important figure in the history of comics. He published an updated version of his autobiography "Batman and Me: The Saga Continues" shortly before his death in 1998. He got his start at the Eisner/Iger studio and was inducted into the Will Eisner Comic Book Hall of Fame.
Sherrill David Robinson known as Jerry Robinson, was an American comic book artist known for his work on DC Comics' Batman line of comics during the 1940s. He is best known as the co-creator of Robin and the Joker and for his work on behalf of creators' rights. He was inducted into the Comic Book Hall of Fame in 2004.
George Roussos also known under the pseudonym George Bell, was an American comic book artist best known as one of Jack Kirby's Silver Age inkers, including on landmark early issues of Marvel Comics' Fantastic Four. Over five decades, he created artwork for numerous publishers, including EC Comics, and he was a staff colorist for Marvel Comics.