Auctions: comic books in 'Joker'

Action Comics (1938 DC) 714 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #3708331013

The Joker returns to Metropolis when a sleazy manufacturer creates a toy line based upon the Clown Prince of Crime. Written by David Michelinie, with art by Kieron Dwyer and Denis Rodier. Cover by Dwyer and Rodier. Miraweb Format. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.95.

Batman (1940) 136 GD 2.0

Water damage.

Cover by Sheldon Moldoff. "The Case of the Crazy Crimes," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; To have "some fun," Bat-Mite creates a series of imaginary villains for the Batman to overcome. The Batman Whirly-Word Game puzzle page. Children of Tomorrow! public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Bernard Baily. "The Town that Hated Batman," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Batman visits an old mining town seeking a criminal, but when he begins asking questions about the man, the people become hostile toward the Caped Crusader. One-page Warden Willis story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Challenge of the Joker," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; Batman faces the Joker, who, this time, uses the four basic elements to commit his crimes. One-page Strange Old Laws story by Henry Boltinoff. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Batman (1940) 163 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4384273001

Cover art by Sheldon Moldoff. "Bat-Girl--Batwoman II!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Chic Stone, inks by Charles Paris; Betty returns to Gotham City and adopts the guise of Batwoman II; With Batman and Robin II both out of town, the original Batman must go into action and gets captured in the process; When Batwoman II saves him, she learns his secret identity in the process. "The Joker Jury!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; The Joker begins a crime wave using the city's various departments as his theme; When the Caped Crusaders head out to battle the Crime Clown, they are captured and put on trial by the Joker. Names Do Hurt! public service announcement, art by Sheldon Moldoff. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Batman (1940) 163 CGC 5.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4308469006

Cover art by Sheldon Moldoff. "Bat-Girl--Batwoman II!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Chic Stone, inks by Charles Paris; Betty returns to Gotham City and adopts the guise of Batwoman II; With Batman and Robin II both out of town, the original Batman must go into action and gets captured in the process; When Batwoman II saves him, she learns his secret identity in the process. "The Joker Jury!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff, inks by Charles Paris; The Joker begins a crime wave using the city's various departments as his theme; When the Caped Crusaders head out to battle the Crime Clown, they are captured and put on trial by the Joker. Names Do Hurt! public service announcement, art by Sheldon Moldoff. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Batman (1940) 200 CGC 6.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4149697002

Cover art by Neal Adams (first work on this title) and various (background). "The Man Who Radiated Fear!" starring Batman and Robin (with Joker and Penguin cameos), script by Mike Friedrich, pencils by Chic Stone (ghosting for Bob Kane), inks by Joe Giella.; When the Scarecrow perfects a fear-radiated pill and uses it on the Caped Crusaders, the duo are unable to continue their war on crime until Alfred enters the picture; Then the Caped Crusaders head out and capture several of their foes, each one having a clue on their persons which lead them to the Scarecrow. "The Bat-Man," script by Bill Finger, art by Bob Kane; reprint of first page of first Batman story. The Batman says: public service announcement, script by Whitney Ellsworth, art by Jack Burnley. One-page dialogue between comic writer Mike Friedrich and fan Biljo White. Statement of ownership--average print run 1,198,000; average paid circulation 805,700. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Batman (1940) 251 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4378799004

Cover art by Neal Adams. "The Joker's Five-Way Revenge!", script by Denny O'Neil, art by Neal Adams; The Joker has set himself free from the Mental Hospital for the Criminally Insane Batman had him incarcerated in, and he is out for blood; Before he was sent away, knowing that one member of his previous gang had ratted him out to the police, he had vowed to murder all five of them; And only the Batman is capable of stopping him; Despite Batman's best efforts, the Joker is able to finish off nearly all of his hit list; Batman is only alerted after the first murder, when a grinning corpse is found in the mud just outside of Gotham City, and he goes to each of the former members of the Joker's gang individually to try to protect them. Plop! comic book ad. Champion Sports comic book ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

Batman (1940) 251 CGC 4.5

Paper: White

Slab: See item notes

Minor plastic debris.

Label #3998519001

Cover art by Neal Adams. "The Joker's Five-Way Revenge!", script by Denny O'Neil, art by Neal Adams; The Joker has set himself free from the Mental Hospital for the Criminally Insane Batman had him incarcerated in, and he is out for blood; Before he was sent away, knowing that one member of his previous gang had ratted him out to the police, he had vowed to murder all five of them; And only the Batman is capable of stopping him; Despite Batman's best efforts, the Joker is able to finish off nearly all of his hit list; Batman is only alerted after the first murder, when a grinning corpse is found in the mud just outside of Gotham City, and he goes to each of the former members of the Joker's gang individually to try to protect them. Plop! comic book ad. Champion Sports comic book ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

Batman (1940) 321 FN 6.0

Cover by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez. "Dreadful Birthday, Dear Joker...!", script by Len Wein, pencils by Walt Simonson, inks by Dick Giordano; The Joker celebrates his birthday by rounding up his enemies from all around town, including Robin, James Gordon, Selina Kyle, and Alfred Pennyworth; The Joker, after his plan is foiled, escapes on a speed boat. Hostess snack cakes ad starring Hawkman. Answer Man DC questions and answers by Bob Rozakis. Man-Bat parody strip by Fred Hembeck. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.40.

Batman (1940) 426 FN+ 6.5

1st printing. Cover art by Mike Mignola. "A Death in the Family" part 1 of 4, script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Jim Aparo, inks by Mike DeCarlo; Jason discovers that his "real" mother was really his step-mother, and his birth mother is still alive; Joker escapes from Arkham and Batman chases him to the Middle East where he runs across Jason looking for one of the women he thinks is his mom. Infamous story where readers called an 800 number, and 'voted' to have Robin killed! Story continues in Batman #427. NOTE: Most issues from 397-432 were reprinted in 1989 and sold in multipacks. These 2nd and 3rd prints have back cover ads dated 1989. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.50.

Batman (1940) 427 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4349473013

1st printing. Cover art by Mike Mignola. "A Death in the Family" part 2 of 4, script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Jim Aparo, inks by Mike DeCarlo; Jason meets his real mother, Sheila Haywood, but she turns out to be working for the Joker and allows her son to fall into his deadly hands inside of a warehouse; Joker beats Robin with a crowbar and leaves him for dead as a badly beaten Robin attempts to save his mom and himself from the dynamite left behind by the Joker as he leaves them both to a horrible fate; Batman watches in horror as the warehouse containing Jason and Sheila blows up, too late to stop the Joker. Infamous Phone Poll on death or life for Robin (Jason Todd). The Direct Sales copies of this comic, released first, contained a 1-800 phone number to either vote "for" or "against" the death of Jason Todd on the inside back cover. The newsstand copies, released 3 weeks later did not contain the 1-800 number. NOTE: Most issues from 397-432 were reprinted in 1989 and sold in multipacks. These 2nd and 3rd prints have back cover ads dated 1989. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.50.

Batman (1940) 427 CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Slab: See item notes

Label strip detached.

Label #0038568035

1st printing. Cover art by Mike Mignola. "A Death in the Family" part 2 of 4, script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Jim Aparo, inks by Mike DeCarlo; Jason meets his real mother, Sheila Haywood, but she turns out to be working for the Joker and allows her son to fall into his deadly hands inside of a warehouse; Joker beats Robin with a crowbar and leaves him for dead as a badly beaten Robin attempts to save his mom and himself from the dynamite left behind by the Joker as he leaves them both to a horrible fate; Batman watches in horror as the warehouse containing Jason and Sheila blows up, too late to stop the Joker. Infamous Phone Poll on death or life for Robin (Jason Todd). The Direct Sales copies of this comic, released first, contained a 1-800 phone number to either vote "for" or "against" the death of Jason Todd on the inside back cover. The newsstand copies, released 3 weeks later did not contain the 1-800 number. NOTE: Most issues from 397-432 were reprinted in 1989 and sold in multipacks. These 2nd and 3rd prints have back cover ads dated 1989. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.50.

Batman (1940) 427 FN+ 6.5

1st printing. Cover art by Mike Mignola. "A Death in the Family" part 2 of 4, script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Jim Aparo, inks by Mike DeCarlo; Jason meets his real mother, Sheila Haywood, but she turns out to be working for the Joker and allows her son to fall into his deadly hands inside of a warehouse; Joker beats Robin with a crowbar and leaves him for dead as a badly beaten Robin attempts to save his mom and himself from the dynamite left behind by the Joker as he leaves them both to a horrible fate; Batman watches in horror as the warehouse containing Jason and Sheila blows up, too late to stop the Joker. Infamous Phone Poll on death or life for Robin (Jason Todd). The Direct Sales copies of this comic, released first, contained a 1-800 phone number to either vote "for" or "against" the death of Jason Todd on the inside back cover. The newsstand copies, released 3 weeks later did not contain the 1-800 number. NOTE: Most issues from 397-432 were reprinted in 1989 and sold in multipacks. These 2nd and 3rd prints have back cover ads dated 1989. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.50.

Batman (1940) 428 FN/VF 7.0

1st printing. Cover art by Mike Mignola. "A Death in the Family" part 3 of 4, script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Jim Aparo, inks by Mike DeCarlo; Death of Sheila Haywood; Burial of Sheila Haywood and Jason Todd; The Joker becomes the Iranian Ambassador to the U.N. Results of Phone Poll as to whether Robin dies this issue or not. NOTE: Most issues from 397-432 were reprinted in 1989 and sold in multipacks. These 2nd and 3rd prints have back cover ads dated 1989. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

Batman (1940) 429D VF+ 8.5

First printing. Direct Edition. Cover art by Mike Mignola. "A Death in the Family" part 4 of 4, script by Jim Starlin, pencils by Jim Aparo, inks by Mike DeCarlo; Batman and Superman talk to CIA agent Ralph Bundy about the Joker's diplomatic status; The agent tries to get Batman to leave the Joker alone; Batman goes to the Joker's hotel room; The Joker confirms that he killed Jason; The Joker pulls a gun, but Batman is already gone; At the UN the Joker tries to poison the audience; Fortunately, Superman sucks up all the poison and flies out of the room to release it; The Joker activates bombs; Batman pursues him. NOTE: Most issues from 397-432 were reprinted in 1989 and sold in multipacks. These 2nd and 3rd prints have back cover ads dated 1989. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

Batman (2011 2nd Series) 37A CGC 9.6 Capullo

Paper: White

Slab: Significant scuff(s) front or back

Label #4374349014

Endgame: Part 3 - Written by Scott Snyder and James Tynion IV. Art by Greg Capullo and Danny Miki. Cover by Greg Capullo. The ultra top-secret Batman arc known only as 'Endgame,' continues - it's a story arc so steeped in mystery, all we can tell you is the title! 40 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Batman (2016 3rd Series) 89A CGC 9.8 Daniel

Paper: White

Label #2122611010

Their Dark Designs: Part 4 of 9 - Written by James Tynion IV. Art by Carlo Pagulayan, Guillem March and Danny Miki. Cover by Tony S. Daniel. Batman must stop Deathstroke from killing the mayor of Gotham City! But to do so he has to figure out who ordered the hit in the first place. If his four main suspects aren't 'fessing up to the crime, then is there someone even more sinister lurking in the shadows waiting to deliver the coup de grâce? Whoever it is, one victim will fall under their attack! 32 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Batman (2016 3rd Series) 96A CGC 9.8 March

Paper: White

Label #3798499015

Joker War: Part 2 of 6 - Written by James Tynion IV. Art by Jorge Jimenez. Cover by Guillem March. Reeling from the effects of the worst Joker toxin attack ever, Batman is on the run through Gotham City, pursued by the dark shadows and voices that haunt his past and present! As The Joker's plan materializes, the only person who can save Batman from the brink of true madness...is Harley Quinn?! Plus, who is the mysterious new figure known as Clownhunter? 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Batman (2016 3rd Series) 96A CGC 9.8 March

Paper: White

Label #3798499014

Joker War: Part 2 of 6 - Written by James Tynion IV. Art by Jorge Jimenez. Cover by Guillem March. Reeling from the effects of the worst Joker toxin attack ever, Batman is on the run through Gotham City, pursued by the dark shadows and voices that haunt his past and present! As The Joker's plan materializes, the only person who can save Batman from the brink of true madness...is Harley Quinn?! Plus, who is the mysterious new figure known as Clownhunter? 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Batman (2016 3rd Series) 144A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4392477005

Written by Chip Zdarsky. Art by Giuseppe Camuncoli, Stefano Nesi, Andrea Sorrentino. Cover by Giuseppe Camuncoli & Stefano Nesi. The climactic, chilling conclusion to The Joker Year One that will have massive repercussions for the future! The Red Hood Gang is on a rampage and the only man who can stop them...is The Joker! And can Batman stop a devastating new virus in a future where The Joker looms over him? 36 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Batman and the Joker the Deadly Duo (2022 DC) 1E CGC 9.8 Silvestri B&W 1:50 Variant

Paper: White

Silvestri Variant Cover.

Label #4206600017

Limited 1 for 50 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Story, Art and Cover by Marc Silvestri. The Joker will go to any lengths to get Harley Quinn back after she is abducted by a strange culprit. But who? Mysterious, Joker-like monsters are stalking the streets of Gotham, collecting severed heads. But why? Jim Gordon is missing, and after receiving a package containing a bloody piece of Gotham's commissioner, Batman knows he must be willing to do anything to save him. But how? When The Joker proposes an uneasy alliance with Batman, the answers to those questions begin to become clear--and they will shake Gotham City and the Bat-Family to their core. This meticulously crafted tale of the Dark Knight's deadliest team-up will introduce you to a grim and gritty Gotham that only Marc Silvestri could bring you. 32 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $4.99.

Batman and the Joker the Deadly Duo (2022 DC) 1SYNDICATE.A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

The Syndicate Edition

Label #4357947007

The Syndicate (616 Comics, AntiHero Gallery, Unknown Comics, Comic Traders, and Street Level Hero) exclusive Cover by Ivan Tao. Story and Art by Marc Silvestri. The Joker will go to any lengths to get Harley Quinn back after she is abducted by a strange culprit. But who? Mysterious, Joker-like monsters are stalking the streets of Gotham, collecting severed heads. But why? Jim Gordon is missing, and after receiving a package containing a bloody piece of Gotham's commissioner, Batman knows he must be willing to do anything to save him. But how? When The Joker proposes an uneasy alliance with Batman, the answers to those questions begin to become clear--and they will shake Gotham City and the Bat-Family to their core. This meticulously crafted tale of the Dark Knight's deadliest team-up will introduce you to a grim and gritty Gotham that only Marc Silvestri could bring you.

Batman and the Joker the Deadly Duo (2022 DC) 1SYNDICATE.C CGC 9.8

Paper: White

The Syndicate Foil Edition.

Label #4357947006

The Syndicate (616 Comics, AntiHero Gallery, Unknown Comics, Comic Traders, and Street Level Hero) exclusive Foil Edition Virgin Cover by Ivan Tao. Story and Art by Marc Silvestri. The Joker will go to any lengths to get Harley Quinn back after she is abducted by a strange culprit. But who? Mysterious, Joker-like monsters are stalking the streets of Gotham, collecting severed heads. But why? Jim Gordon is missing, and after receiving a package containing a bloody piece of Gotham's commissioner, Batman knows he must be willing to do anything to save him. But how? When The Joker proposes an uneasy alliance with Batman, the answers to those questions begin to become clear--and they will shake Gotham City and the Bat-Family to their core. This meticulously crafted tale of the Dark Knight's deadliest team-up will introduce you to a grim and gritty Gotham that only Marc Silvestri could bring you.

Batman Beyond Return of the Joker (2001) 1 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #4345086006

We've all learned that in the future Gotham City of BATMAN BEYOND, young Terry McGinnis has assumed the mantle of the bat. As the new Batman and protector of Gotham, he's had to face many strange new villains and even more bizare challenges ? gathering a Rogues Gallery of his very own. But nothing could have prepared him for the return of original Batman Bruce Wayne's greatest archenemy ? the psychopathic Joker! And what happens when the Clown Prince of Crime lets loose in a future that seems all new and ready for the taking? Cover price $2.95.

Batman Catwoman (2021 DC) 1C CGC 9.8 Charest Variant

Paper: White

Charest Variant Cover

Label #4389990008

Written by Tom King. Art by Clay Mann. Cover by Travis Charest. At last, Tom King returns to the rocky, romantic saga of Batman and Catwoman with his Heroes in Crisis collaborator, superstar artist Clay Mann!

Echoing plot points from Kings epic Batman run, this sweeping tale is told across three timelines: the past, when the Bat and the Cat first fell in love; the present, where their union is threatened by one of Batmans lost loves; and the future, where the couple have a happy life and legacy—including their daughter Helena, the Batwoman. And as the story begins, after a long marriage, Bruce Wayne passes away—which frees Selina Kyle to settle an old score.

At every stage of their relationship, Bruce and Selina have an unwelcome chaperone: The Joker!

Oh, and that lost love of Bruces? Its Andrea Beaumont—a.k.a. Phantasm. Just thought youd want to know. 32 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $4.99.

Batman Catwoman (2021 DC) 1CE CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Kincaid Variant Cover A.

Label #4365443007

Comics Elite Exclusive Cover by Ryan Kincaid. Written by Tom King. Art by Clay Mann. At last, Tom King returns to the rocky, romantic saga of Batman and Catwoman with his Heroes in Crisis collaborator, superstar artist Clay Mann!

Echoing plot points from Kings epic Batman run, this sweeping tale is told across three timelines: the past, when the Bat and the Cat first fell in love; the present, where their union is threatened by one of Batmans lost loves; and the future, where the couple have a happy life and legacy—including their daughter Helena, the Batwoman. And as the story begins, after a long marriage, Bruce Wayne passes away—which frees Selina Kyle to settle an old score.

At every stage of their relationship, Bruce and Selina have an unwelcome chaperone: The Joker!

Oh, and that lost love of Bruces? Its Andrea Beaumont—a.k.a. Phantasm. Just thought youd want to know. 32 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $4.99.

Batman Catwoman (2021 DC) 1ILLUMINATI.A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Finch Variant Cover A.

Label #4365500007

Comics Illuminati (Unknown Comics, Street Level Hero, and Comic Traders) Exclusive Cover by David Finch. Written by Tom King. Art by Clay Mann. At last, Tom King returns to the rocky, romantic saga of Batman and Catwoman with his Heroes in Crisis collaborator, superstar artist Clay Mann!

Echoing plot points from King's epic Batman run, this sweeping tale is told across three timelines: the past, when the Bat and the Cat first fell in love; the present, where their union is threatened by one of Batman's lost loves; and the future, where the couple have a happy life and legacy—including their daughter Helena, the Batwoman. And as the story begins, after a long marriage, Bruce Wayne passes away—which frees Selina Kyle to settle an old score. At every stage of their relationship, Bruce and Selina have an unwelcome chaperone: The Joker! Oh, and that lost love of Bruce's? Its Andrea Beaumont—a.k.a. Phantasm. Just thought you'd want to know. 32 pages, full color. Mature Readers Cover price $4.99.

Batman Spawn (2022 DC) 1D CGC 9.8 Murphy Variant

Paper: White

Slab: Significant scuff(s) front or back

Murphy Variant Cover

Label #4186250018

Written by Todd McFarlane. Art by Greg Capullo. Cover by Sean Murphy. Two dark heroes, cursed by tragedy, find their paths again crossing...but not by choice! What sinister foe is at work, pitting the Dark Knight against the Hellspawn? From the shadows of Gotham City to New York City, this epic event is the blockbuster you've been waiting almost two decades for! 48 pages, full color. Rated Teen Cover price $6.99.

Batman Spawn (2022 DC) 1K CGC 9.8 Capullo Virgin Variant

Paper: White

Capullo Variant Cover B.

Label #4379537017

Written by Todd McFarlane. Art by Greg Capullo. Cover by Greg Capullo, Todd McFarlane. Two dark heroes, cursed by tragedy, find their paths again crossing...but not by choice! What sinister foe is at work, pitting the Dark Knight against the Hellspawn? From the shadows of Gotham City to New York City, this epic event is the blockbuster you've been waiting almost two decades for! 48 pages, full color. Rated Teen Cover price $13.98.

Batman Spawn (2022 DC) 1N CGC 9.8 Lee B&W Virgin 1:100 Variant

Paper: White

Slab: Significant scratch(es) front or back

Lee Sketch Cover

Label #4191906021

Limited 1 for 100 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Todd McFarlane. Art by Greg Capullo. Cover by Jim Lee. Two dark heroes, cursed by tragedy, find their paths again crossing...but not by choice! What sinister foe is at work, pitting the Dark Knight against the Hellspawn? From the shadows of Gotham City to New York City, this epic event is the blockbuster you've been waiting almost two decades for! 48 pages, full color. Rated Teen Cover price $6.99.

Batman The Golden Age Omnibus HC (2015-2023 DC) 1st Edition 1-1ST FN+ 6.5

Interior cover damage.

1st Edition - Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Detective Comics (1937-2011) #27-56 and Batman (1940-2011) #1-7.

Written by Bill Finger, Whitney Ellsworth and Gardner Fox. Art by Bob Kane, Sheldon Moldoff, George Roussos, and Jerry Robinson. Cover by Darwyn Cooke.

The stories that catapulted Batman to legendary status are collected here in a single, massive volume. These original stories include the origin of the Dark Knight, as well as the debuts of Robin, Commissioner Gordon, Professor Hugo Strange, The Joker, Catwoman and more!

Hardcover, 784 pages, full color.

Cover price $75.00.

Batman The Killing Joke (1988) 1-1ST CGC 9.8 SS Bolland Bolland Variant 1st Printing

Paper: White

Signed by Brian Bolland on 4/1/21.

Label #2504933016

1st Printing. Batman matches wits with his arch nemesis The Joker in this critically acclaimed, prestige format one-shot. He also laughs at one of his jokes. The book is infamous for the scene in which The Joker shoots and cripples Barbara Gordon, effectively ending her crime fighting career as Batgirl. Written by Alan Moore, with art by Brian Bolland. 52 pages, full color. NOTE: 1st Printing, title is printed in lime green embossed ink. All others are later printings. Cover price $3.50.

Batman The Killing Joke (1988) 1-1ST CGC 9.8 SS Brian Bolland Bolland Variant 1st Printing

Paper: White

Slab: Scuffing on back of case

Signed By Brian Bolland on 4/8/19.

Label #1497549008

1st Printing. Batman matches wits with his arch nemesis The Joker in this critically acclaimed, prestige format one-shot. He also laughs at one of his jokes. The book is infamous for the scene in which The Joker shoots and cripples Barbara Gordon, effectively ending her crime fighting career as Batgirl. Written by Alan Moore, with art by Brian Bolland. 52 pages, full color. NOTE: 1st Printing, title is printed in lime green embossed ink. All others are later printings. Cover price $3.50.

Batman The Killing Joke (1988) 1-1ST CGC 9.8 Bolland Variant 1st Printing

Paper: White

Slab: Significant scuff(s) front or back

Label #4365945016

1st Printing. Batman matches wits with his arch nemesis The Joker in this critically acclaimed, prestige format one-shot. He also laughs at one of his jokes. The book is infamous for the scene in which The Joker shoots and cripples Barbara Gordon, effectively ending her crime fighting career as Batgirl. Written by Alan Moore, with art by Brian Bolland. 52 pages, full color. NOTE: 1st Printing, title is printed in lime green embossed ink. All others are later printings. Cover price $3.50.

Batman The Killing Joke (1988) 1-1ST CGC 9.8 Bolland Variant 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #3920067009

1st Printing. Batman matches wits with his arch nemesis The Joker in this critically acclaimed, prestige format one-shot. He also laughs at one of his jokes. The book is infamous for the scene in which The Joker shoots and cripples Barbara Gordon, effectively ending her crime fighting career as Batgirl. Written by Alan Moore, with art by Brian Bolland. 52 pages, full color. NOTE: 1st Printing, title is printed in lime green embossed ink. All others are later printings. Cover price $3.50.

Batman The Killing Joke (1988) 1-1ST CGC 9.8 Bolland Variant 1st Printing

Paper: White

Slab: Minor side/edge crack(s)

Label #4209977021

1st Printing. Batman matches wits with his arch nemesis The Joker in this critically acclaimed, prestige format one-shot. He also laughs at one of his jokes. The book is infamous for the scene in which The Joker shoots and cripples Barbara Gordon, effectively ending her crime fighting career as Batgirl. Written by Alan Moore, with art by Brian Bolland. 52 pages, full color. NOTE: 1st Printing, title is printed in lime green embossed ink. All others are later printings. Cover price $3.50.

Batman The Killing Joke (1988) 1-1ST CGC 9.4 Bolland Variant 1st Printing

Paper: White

Slab: Significant scuff(s) front or back

Label #4375431009

1st Printing. Batman matches wits with his arch nemesis The Joker in this critically acclaimed, prestige format one-shot. He also laughs at one of his jokes. The book is infamous for the scene in which The Joker shoots and cripples Barbara Gordon, effectively ending her crime fighting career as Batgirl. Written by Alan Moore, with art by Brian Bolland. 52 pages, full color. NOTE: 1st Printing, title is printed in lime green embossed ink. All others are later printings. Cover price $3.50.

Batman White Knight (2017) 3B CGC 9.8 Murphy Variant

Paper: White

Variant Cover.

Label #1267065004

Story, Art and Cover by Sean Murphy. Tragedy strikes, and the Bat-family face the fight of their lives against an army of super-villains and waning public support. A new discovery reinforces Jack's plot to jeopardize the Dark Knight's standing in Gotham City, and Harley's obsession with The Joker reaches a new height-and threatens to change the game for good! 32 pages, full color, RATED T+ Cover price $3.99.

Dark Days The Casting (2017) 1A CGC 9.8 Lee

Paper: White

Label #4278042015

Written by Scott Snyder and James Tynion IV. Art by Jim Lee, Andy Kubert and John Romita Jr. Cover by Jim Lee and Scott Williams. The Joker's surprise attack threatens to lay waste to all of Batman's carefully laid plans. Will the Dark Knight be able to regain the trust of his closest allies, Green Lantern and Duke, and prevent the forces of darkness from consuming the DC Universe?! Will Hawkman's warning stop our heroes from peering into the abyss? 40 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Joker (1975 DC) 1 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4064427010

Cover by Dick Giordano. "The Joker's Double Jeopardy!," script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Dick Giordano; When a new criminal breaks Two-Face out of Arkham Asylum, claiming that he has need of "a truly master criminal", the Joker is incensed; Soon, the Clown Prince of Crime stages his own breakout and tracks down Two-Face, determined to show just who Gotham's number-one criminal truly is. Article on the creation of the Joker. Hostess Twinkies ad with Batman. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Joker (1975 DC) 1 CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Label #4251518015

Cover by Dick Giordano. "The Joker's Double Jeopardy!," script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Dick Giordano; When a new criminal breaks Two-Face out of Arkham Asylum, claiming that he has need of "a truly master criminal", the Joker is incensed; Soon, the Clown Prince of Crime stages his own breakout and tracks down Two-Face, determined to show just who Gotham's number-one criminal truly is. Article on the creation of the Joker. Hostess Twinkies ad with Batman. 36 pgs., full color. $0.25. Cover price $0.25.

Joker (1975 DC) 7 VG/FN 5.0

First 30-cent issue. Cover art by Ernie Chan (as Ernie Chua). "Luthor - You're Driving Me Sane!," script by Elliot S! Maggin, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Frank McLaughlin; An experiment gone wrong switches Lex Luthor's and the Joker's personality; featuring the Mountebank Malefactors (villains), Southpaw (villain), Hal Jordan/Green Lantern (cameo), Larry Ingles (first appearance), and Joe Malone (first appearance). Hostess Twinkies ad with Batman. 36 pgs., full color. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Joker (1975 DC) 9 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4306774003

Final issue. Cover art by Ernie Chan (as Ernie Chua). "The Cat and the Clown!," script by Elliot Maggin, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Tex Blaisdell; Catwoman and Joker mix it up when each plots to kidnap the same movie star. 36 pgs., full color. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Joker (2021 DC) 1B CGC 9.8 Quitely Variant

Paper: White

Slab: See item notes

Variant Cover. Minor front/back scuff(s).

Label #3828929006

Written by James Tynion IV & Sam Johns. Art by Guillem March & Mirka Andolfo. Cover by Frank Quitely. Following the events of Infinite Frontier #1, The Joker is the most wanted man in the world! But the Clown Prince of Crime is several steps ahead of law enforcement—and hes on the run overseas. James Gordon, facing retirement, realizes this is the manhunt of his life and the last piece of a storied career…but what mysterious and deadly forces are also in pursuit of The Joker? And in the backup story, following the events of the smash hit Punchline #1, DCs most controversial new villain navigates the infrastructure of Blackgate Penitentiary—while on the outside, Harper Row takes up the mantle of Bluebird to stop her brother from falling under Punchlines influence. 40 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Joker (2021 DC) 1F CGC 9.8 Brooks Team Variant

Paper: White

Brooks Variant Cover.

Label #3867507010

Mark Brooks Team variant cover. Written by James Tynion IV & Sam Johns. Art by Guillem March & Mirka Andolfo. Cover by. Following the events of Infinite Frontier #1, The Joker is the most wanted man in the world! But the Clown Prince of Crime is several steps ahead of law enforcement—and hes on the run overseas. James Gordon, facing retirement, realizes this is the manhunt of his life and the last piece of a storied career…but what mysterious and deadly forces are also in pursuit of The Joker? And in the backup story, following the events of the smash hit Punchline #1, DCs most controversial new villain navigates the infrastructure of Blackgate Penitentiary—while on the outside, Harper Row takes up the mantle of Bluebird to stop her brother from falling under Punchlines influence. 40 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Joker (2021 DC) 1SOC CGC 9.8

Paper: White

State of Comics Edition

Label #3825552009

State of Comics Exclusive Variant Cover by Neal Adams. Batman #251 cover homage. Infinite Frontier Tie-In - Written by James Tynion IV & Sam Johns. Art by Guillem March & Mirka Andolfo. Following the events of Infinite Frontier #1, The Joker is the most wanted man in the world! But the Clown Prince of Crime is several steps ahead of law enforcement—and he's on the run overseas. James Gordon, facing retirement, realizes this is the manhunt of his life and the last piece of a storied career…but what mysterious and deadly forces are also in pursuit of The Joker? And in the backup story, following the events of the smash hit Punchline #1, DCs most controversial new villain navigates the infrastructure of Blackgate Penitentiary—while on the outside, Harper Row takes up the mantle of Bluebird to stop her brother from falling under Punchlines influence. 40 pages, full color. Rated T+

Joker 80th Anniversary 100 Page Super Spectacular (2020 DC) 1BOUTIQUE CGC 9.8 SS Snyder/Azzarello/Jim Lee/Tomasi

Paper: White

Signed by Scott Snyder on 04/13/2021, Brian Azzarello and Jim Lee on 07/24/2021 and Peter Tomasi on 07/30/2021. DC Boutique Edition.

Label #2669626008

DC Boutique Edition Foil Cover by Jim Lee and Scott Williams. Written by Scott Snyder, James Tynion IV, Gary Whitta, Greg Miller, Denny O'Neil, Peter J. Tomasi, Paul Dini, Tom Taylor, Eduardo Medeiros, Rafael Albuquerque, Tony S. Daniel and Brian Azzarello. Art by Jock, Mikel Janin, Dan Mora, José Luis García-López, Joe Prado, Simone Bianchi, Riley Rossmo, Eduardo Risso, Rafael Albuquerque, Tony S. Daniel and Lee Bermejo. The Clown Prince of Crime celebrates 80 years of chaos! The Joker has been the greatest villain in comics since his debut and to celebrate we have a who's who of comics' finest talent giving the Harlequin of Hate the birthday roast he deserves. The stories feature a range of terror and anarchy, showing how the Joker has impacted Gotham City from the police to Arkham Asylum, from the local underworld to the Dark Knight and his allies! Make sure to RSVP to this birthday bash -- you wouldn't want to wake up with a Joker Fish on your doorstep, would you? Featuring: "Scars" by Scott Snyder and Jock; "What Comes After a Joke?" by James Tynion IV and Mikel Janin; "Kill the Batman" by Gary Whitta, Greg Miller and Dan Mora; "Introducing the Dove Corps" by Denny O'Neil, José Luis García-López and Joe Prado; "The War Within" by Peter J. Tomasi and Simone Bianchi; "The Last Smile" by Paul Dini and Riley Rossmo; "Birthday Bugs" by Tom Taylor and Eduardo Risso; "No Heroes" by Eduardo Medeiros and Rafael Albuquerque; "Penance" by Tony S. Daniel; and "Two Fell Into the Hornet's Nest" by Brian Azzarello and Lee Bermejo. Plus pin-ups by Kelley Jones, Stjepan Šejić, Ivan Reis, Tim Sale, John Romita, Jr. and Danny Miki, and Fiona Staples. 96 pages, full color. Rated T+

Joker 80th Anniversary 100 Page Super Spectacular (2020 DC) 1CON CGC 9.8 SS Tomasi/Azzarello/Jock/Snyder

Paper: White

Signed By Peter Tomasi on 10/9/21, Brian Azzarello, Jock & Scott Snyder on 12/4/21. Convention Ediiton.

Label #2654797001

Convention Edition Foil Cover by Jock. Written by Scott Snyder, James Tynion IV, Gary Whitta, Greg Miller, Denny O'Neil, Peter J. Tomasi, Paul Dini, Tom Taylor, Eduardo Medeiros, Rafael Albuquerque, Tony S. Daniel and Brian Azzarello. Art by Jock, Mikel Janin, Dan Mora, José Luis García-López, Joe Prado, Simone Bianchi, Riley Rossmo, Eduardo Risso, Rafael Albuquerque, Tony S. Daniel and Lee Bermejo. The Clown Prince of Crime celebrates 80 years of chaos! The Joker has been the greatest villain in comics since his debut and to celebrate we have a who's who of comics' finest talent giving the Harlequin of Hate the birthday roast he deserves. The stories feature a range of terror and anarchy, showing how the Joker has impacted Gotham City from the police to Arkham Asylum, from the local underworld to the Dark Knight and his allies! Make sure to RSVP to this birthday bash -- you wouldn't want to wake up with a Joker Fish on your doorstep, would you? Featuring: "Scars" by Scott Snyder and Jock; "What Comes After a Joke?" by James Tynion IV and Mikel Janin; "Kill the Batman" by Gary Whitta, Greg Miller and Dan Mora; "Introducing the Dove Corps" by Denny O'Neil, José Luis García-López and Joe Prado; "The War Within" by Peter J. Tomasi and Simone Bianchi; "The Last Smile" by Paul Dini and Riley Rossmo; "Birthday Bugs" by Tom Taylor and Eduardo Risso; "No Heroes" by Eduardo Medeiros and Rafael Albuquerque; "Penance" by Tony S. Daniel; and "Two Fell Into the Hornet's Nest" by Brian Azzarello and Lee Bermejo. Plus pin-ups by Kelley Jones, Stjepan Šejić, Ivan Reis, Tim Sale, John Romita, Jr. and Danny Miki, and Fiona Staples. 96 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $9.99.

Joker the Man Who Stopped Laughing (2022 DC) 1F CGC 9.8 Mattina 1:25 Variant

Paper: White

Mattina Variant Cover

Label #4237236023

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Matthew Rosenberg. Art by Carmine Di Giandomenico, Francesco Francavilla. Cover by Francesco Mattina. The world once again holds its breath as The Joker strikes again! But how far is he willing to go this time? From the twisted minds of Matthew Rosenberg (Task Force Z, What's the Furthest Place from Here?) and Carmine Di Giandomenico (Batman: The Knight) comes a violent, mind-bending new series that picks up from the cataclysmic end of The Joker and follows the mayhem across the United States. With the Clown Prince of Crime setting out on his most bizarre caper yet, will a fan-favorite vigilante be able to prevent certain tragedy? Or is he in on the joke? In the back-up--Joker's got a hot date but he's going to need a mirror to make sure he looks nice. Maybe Mirror Master can help. 40 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $5.99.

Joker the Man Who Stopped Laughing (2022 DC) 4B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover

Label #4268679023

Written by Matthew Rosenberg. Art by Carmine Di Giandomenico. Cover by Lee Bermejo. Why did The Joker cross town? To get to the bottom of the mystery that has been haunting him: Who is the man pretending to be The Joker and what does he want? But every lead he follows is a dead end, and every move he makes brings the Red Hood one step closer to him. What happens when the former Clown Prince of Crime comes face-to-face with the current crime boss of Gotham? Everyone is dying to find out. 40 pages, full color. Rated Teen Cover price $5.99.

Joker the Man Who Stopped Laughing (2022 DC) 10B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover.

Label #4338177009

Written by Matthew Rosenberg. Art by Carmine Di Giandomenico. Cover by Francesco Mattina. What are dark, red, and not safe for anyone? The streets of Gotham as the battle of The Jokers begins. The good news for the people of Gotham is that someone is going to finally put an end to The Joker's reign of terror. The bad news is that person will also be The Joker! 40 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $5.99.