DETECTIVE COMICS (1937-2011; 2016-) #168
CGC F/VF: 7.0
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SOLD ON: Wednesday, 03/16/2022 8:29 PM
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PUBLISHER: DC
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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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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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white 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
Savvy collectors and industry insiders know that it is very difficult to come by Red Hood covers that do not display a great deal of wear and tear thanks to the signature black background of this iconic cover. This copy is extraordinary as the dark wash is extremely clean and free from the requisite color breaks and dings one is used to seeing on this book. This is a popular Batman key, which offers up the origin story of the Bat’s Ichiban nemesis, The Joker. With just under 170 copies on the census, the book is not an easy issue to obtain, and higher graded copies are extremely rare finds. Rumors of a Joaquin Phoenix “Joker” sequel abound, could this point towards a crash course with Robert Pattinson’s Batman? Anything could happen in the topsy-turvy world of today’s superhero movie fervor; this book is a great investment no matter how you look at it.
Overstreet Guide 2021 F/VF (7.0) value = $15,650.
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.
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
Savvy collectors and industry insiders know that it is very difficult to come by Red Hood covers that do not display a great deal of wear and tear thanks to the signature black background of this iconic cover. This copy is extraordinary as the dark wash is extremely clean and free from the requisite color breaks and dings one is used to seeing on this book. This is a popular Batman key, which offers up the origin story of the Bat’s Ichiban nemesis, The Joker. With just under 170 copies on the census, the book is not an easy issue to obtain, and higher graded copies are extremely rare finds. Rumors of a Joaquin Phoenix “Joker” sequel abound, could this point towards a crash course with Robert Pattinson’s Batman? Anything could happen in the topsy-turvy world of today’s superhero movie fervor; this book is a great investment no matter how you look at it.
Overstreet Guide 2021 F/VF (7.0) value = $15,650.
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.