DETECTIVE COMICS (1937-2011; 2016-) #168
CGC VG/F: 5.0
(Stock Image)
SOLD ON: Wednesday, 08/26/2020 7:34 PM
$14,588
Sold For
40
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PUBLISHER: DC
COMMENTS: ow pgs
Lew Schwartz cvr/art; classic cover, origin of the Joker; 1st app Red Hood; COMIC BOOK IMPACT rating of 8 (CBI)
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Lew Schwartz cvr/art; classic cover, origin of the Joker; 1st app Red Hood; COMIC BOOK IMPACT rating of 8 (CBI)
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ow pgs
Lew Schwartz cvr/art; classic cover, origin of the Joker; 1st app Red Hood; COMIC BOOK IMPACT rating of 8 (CBI)The Joker has become nearly as ingrained in the modern pop vernacular as Batman. Through dozens of iterations of the character, from comic to tragic, psychotic to absurd, his origin was not revealed until over a decade after his debut. This historic issue, among the rarest of Batman keys, is a perennial favorite with legions of Joker collectors. The comic accomplishes the difficult task of making the devilish killer clown somehow more mysterious and haunting than before. The origin story presented within these pages is typical of the convoluted plot-lines of the Golden Age, but the harrowing undercurrent of the acid bath that created the Joker's terrifying smile set a legend in motion, eventually leading to the modern version of the Harlequin of Hate, and making this book into so much more than was intended at the time of its creation.
Click here to view the interior page of Joker's origin story
One of two copies of this iconic issue in this auction, this mid-grade copy displays the famous Lew Schwartz cover in all its finery. The black background is pretty clean, and the colors of the central figures are all fresh and read well. The minor imperfections along the spine do not interfere with the power of the central image and it is well known that this comic is a solid investment book at any grade. Batman fans are gearing up for the next movie release featuring the mystery man on the cover, so expect this lot to generate enthusiastic bidding.
Overstreet Guide 2019 VG/F (5.0) value = $7,750.
If you are a new customer planning to make a first-time purchase over $25,000, please contact us 24 hours in advance of the item closing at 212.895.3999 or support@comicconnect.com so that we may approve your account for bidding. (This policy was instituted to protect consignors and bidders against bids from fraudulent accounts, and to ensure the integrity of the bidding process.) Once approved, please log out of your account and then log in, for the approval to take effect.
We realize many of you would like to bid on this auction lot, so for this listing, ComicConnect.com offers a 3 month, interest free, time payment plan with a 20% non-refundable deposit. Time Payments invoices can only be paid by cash, check, money order or wire transfer. LEARN MORE
Lew Schwartz cvr/art; classic cover, origin of the Joker; 1st app Red Hood; COMIC BOOK IMPACT rating of 8 (CBI)The Joker has become nearly as ingrained in the modern pop vernacular as Batman. Through dozens of iterations of the character, from comic to tragic, psychotic to absurd, his origin was not revealed until over a decade after his debut. This historic issue, among the rarest of Batman keys, is a perennial favorite with legions of Joker collectors. The comic accomplishes the difficult task of making the devilish killer clown somehow more mysterious and haunting than before. The origin story presented within these pages is typical of the convoluted plot-lines of the Golden Age, but the harrowing undercurrent of the acid bath that created the Joker's terrifying smile set a legend in motion, eventually leading to the modern version of the Harlequin of Hate, and making this book into so much more than was intended at the time of its creation.
Click here to view the interior page of Joker's origin story
One of two copies of this iconic issue in this auction, this mid-grade copy displays the famous Lew Schwartz cover in all its finery. The black background is pretty clean, and the colors of the central figures are all fresh and read well. The minor imperfections along the spine do not interfere with the power of the central image and it is well known that this comic is a solid investment book at any grade. Batman fans are gearing up for the next movie release featuring the mystery man on the cover, so expect this lot to generate enthusiastic bidding.
Overstreet Guide 2019 VG/F (5.0) value = $7,750.
If you are a new customer planning to make a first-time purchase over $25,000, please contact us 24 hours in advance of the item closing at 212.895.3999 or support@comicconnect.com so that we may approve your account for bidding. (This policy was instituted to protect consignors and bidders against bids from fraudulent accounts, and to ensure the integrity of the bidding process.) Once approved, please log out of your account and then log in, for the approval to take effect.
We realize many of you would like to bid on this auction lot, so for this listing, ComicConnect.com offers a 3 month, interest free, time payment plan with a 20% non-refundable deposit. Time Payments invoices can only be paid by cash, check, money order or wire transfer. LEARN MORE