DETECTIVE COMICS (1937-2011; 2016-) #168
CGC FN: 6.0
(Stock Image)
SOLD ON: Wednesday, 06/07/2023 7:51 PM
$19,777
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PUBLISHER: DC
COMMENTS: off white pages
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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off white pages
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
This copy of Detective Comics #168 earned a 6.0 CGC Universal Grade, and has off-white pages, with only 178 copies recorded on the CGC Census, this book is not an easy find. The yellow on this cover brilliantly contrasts with the rich black background, making for a book that still shines brightly over 70 years after its release. Batman keys and early issues are some of the most prized collectibles around as well as great investment prospects. A 6.5 CGC Universal Grade copy of this book recently sold for over $31,000. Iconic Batman books only become more difficult to find and valuable over time, and missed opportunities to acquire these treasures go on to haunt collectors for ages.
Overstreet Guide 2022 FN (6.0) value = $11,100.
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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)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
This copy of Detective Comics #168 earned a 6.0 CGC Universal Grade, and has off-white pages, with only 178 copies recorded on the CGC Census, this book is not an easy find. The yellow on this cover brilliantly contrasts with the rich black background, making for a book that still shines brightly over 70 years after its release. Batman keys and early issues are some of the most prized collectibles around as well as great investment prospects. A 6.5 CGC Universal Grade copy of this book recently sold for over $31,000. Iconic Batman books only become more difficult to find and valuable over time, and missed opportunities to acquire these treasures go on to haunt collectors for ages.
Overstreet Guide 2022 FN (6.0) value = $11,100.
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