Joke Comics comic books issue 1
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Issue #1
Published Apr 1942 by Timely/Marvel.- Paper: Off white to white
- Label #4354047011
- Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.
Stories by Basil Wolverton, Al Fagaly, Clyde Yeadon, Mickey Spillane (text story) and unknown. Art by Art Gates, Ed Winiarski, Clyde Yeadon, Basil Wolverton, Al Fagaly, Gar Dean, Red Holmdale, Douglas Grant, Harry Ramsey and unknown. In this premiere issue: Dr. Nutzy and Snoopy are about to be kicked out of their apartment in an untitled story with art by Art Gates; Happy the Pessimist wins $500 in an untitled story with art by Ed Winiarski; untitled Trinket 2-pager by Clyde Yeadon; Lester the Lion (introduction) and Winnie the Weasel (introduction) in an untitled story; Powerhouse Pepper (introduction) in an untitled story by Basil Wolverton; Tommy Gunz (introduction) in an untitled tale by Al Fagaly; Joe the newspaper reporter makes up a report stating that a hurricane is on its way in the 2-page text story "Goon with the Wind" by Mickey Spillane; Alec the Great (introduction), while reading a Captain America comic, decides to don a costume and fight crime (note: not the syndicated funny animal strip character); Eustace Hayseed goes to the big city in an untitled story with art by Gar Dean; untitled Morty 1-pager; Cannonball Brown in an untitled story with art by Art Gates; Fly Swatter accepts a challenge to fight in the ring in an untitled story with art by Red Holmdale; and Stuporman heads to Boravia to help rid it of spies in an untitled story with art by Douglas Grant and Harry Ramsey. 64 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.
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Issue #1
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Written by Dennis O'Neil. Art by Irv Novick and Dick Giordano. Cover by José Luis García-López. The Clown Prince of Crime launched his own comics series with this 1975 issue guest-starring Two-Face! 32 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $1.00.
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Issue #1
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- Signed by Matt Haley and numbered up 101/1500. No certification is included.
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The costumed queen of chaos who calls herself the Joker makes all manner of mischief for the authorities in "Laugh 'Till it Hurts!" Appearances by Doll Man, Madame Xanadu, Big Barda. Script by Karl Kesel. Art by Matt Haley and Tom Simmons. Cover price $2.95.
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Issue #1
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A tremendous force has knocked out all the computer systems on Tangent Earth, and New Atlantis--its most technological city--is left totally helpless. The JLA has sent the Teen Titan, Rip Hunter and Chemo to deal with the chief suspects--the Joker and the Atom. But the Atom's powers have been knocked off-line, and the Joker can't access the Impulse Cola vending machines that house all her gadgets. How will the heroes survive? Written by Karl Kesel and Tom Simmons. Art and cover by Joe Phillips and Jasen Rodriguez. FC, 32 pg. Miraweb Format. Cover price $1.95.
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Issue #1-1ST
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1st printing. Collects Batman (2011 2nd Series) #17, Batgirl (2011 4th Series) #14-16, Batman and Robin (2011 2nd Series) #15-17, Catwoman (2011 4th Series) #13-14, Detective Comics (2011 2nd Series) #16-17, Nightwing (2011 2nd Series) #15-16, Red Hood and the Outlaws (2011-) #15-16, Teen Titans (2011 4th Series) #14-15, and Suicide Squad (2011 4th Series) #14-15.
Written by Scott Snyder. Art and Cover by Greg Capullo.
After having his face sliced off one year ago, The Joker makes his horrifying return in this new epic that stars Batman's network of crime-fighting allies! While The Joker threatens the existence of Gotham City, these heroes-and villains-must find a way to survive!
Softcover, 456 pages, full color.
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Issue #1-REP
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2nd and later printings. Collects Batman (2011 2nd Series) #17, Batgirl (2011 4th Series) #14-16, Batman and Robin (2011 2nd Series) #15-17, Catwoman (2011 4th Series) #13-14, Detective Comics (2011 2nd Series) #16-17, Nightwing (2011 2nd Series) #15-16, Red Hood and the Outlaws (2011-) #15-16, Teen Titans (2011 4th Series) #14-15, and Suicide Squad (2011 4th Series) #14-15.
Written by Scott Snyder. Art and Cover by Greg Capullo.
After having his face sliced off one year ago, The Joker makes his horrifying return in this new epic that stars Batman's network of crime-fighting allies! While The Joker threatens the existence of Gotham City, these heroes-and villains-must find a way to survive!
Softcover, 456 pages, full color.
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Issue #1-1ST
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1st printing. Collects Batman (2011 2nd Series) #17, Batgirl (2011 4th Series)#14-16, Batman and Robin (2011 2nd Series) #15-17, Catwoman (2011 4th Series) #13-14, Detective Comics (2011 2nd Series)#16-17, Nightwing (2011 2nd Series) #15-16, Red Hood and the Outlaws (2011-)#15-16, Teen Titans (2011 4th Series) #14-15, and Suicide Squad (2011 4th Series) #14-15. Written by Scott Snyder. Art and Cover by Greg Capullo. After having his face sliced off one year ago, The Joker makes his horrifying return in this new epic that stars Batman's network of crimefighting allies! While The Joker threatens the existence of Gotham City, these heroes-and villains-must find a way to survive! Hardcover, 456 pages, full color. Cover price $29.99.
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Issue #1-REP
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2nd and later printings. Collects Batman (2011 2nd Series) #17, Batgirl (2011 4th Series)#14-16, Batman and Robin (2011 2nd Series) #15-17, Catwoman (2011 4th Series) #13-14, Detective Comics (2011 2nd Series)#16-17, Nightwing (2011 2nd Series) #15-16, Red Hood and the Outlaws (2011-)#15-16, Teen Titans (2011 4th Series) #14-15, and Suicide Squad (2011 4th Series) #14-15. Written by Scott Snyder. Art and Cover by Greg Capullo. After having his face sliced off one year ago, The Joker makes his horrifying return in this new epic that stars Batman's network of crimefighting allies! While The Joker threatens the existence of Gotham City, these heroes-and villains-must find a way to survive! Hardcover, 456 pages, full color. Cover price $29.99.
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Issue #1GARY.B
Published 2018 by TidalWave Productions.Auction opens August 31- Includes certificate of authenticity from Very Gary Comics.
SDCC International and Very Gary Comics Exclusive Virgin cover by Jonathan Uribe - Limited to 150 copies. Story by Valerie D'Orazio. Art by Dan Lauer. Conspiracies. Espionage. UFOs. Hidden History. Secret Societies. The Paranormal. "Beyond" brings you stories about the secret and suppressed, the stories "They" don't want you to know! Take the Red Pill and join your fearless host Virgil Hall as he takes you far, far down the Rabbit Hole...to "Beyond"! COULROPHOBIA: the fear of clowns. They were meant to spread laughter, now they often spread fear. Where did 'The Clown Curse' come from and how has its legacy haunted everyone from serial-killers to Heath Ledger to James Holmes? Will the last laugh be on us or on them? 28 pages, B&W.
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$700 The Joker Complex Uribe SDCC Homage Albuquerque Batgirl 41 HTF CGC 9.8 Red Foil Clicking on the links to the eBay listings shown above and then making a purchase may result in MyComicShop earning a commission from the eBay Partner Network.
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Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story and art by Peach-Pit. The magical girl classic finally continues with this sequel manga to Shugo Chara! Amu Hinamori, the Joker Guardian, is a middle schooler now--back with friends and rivals old and new. Shugo Chara! Jewel Joker promises to enchant and inspire fans of beloved shojo and magical girl manga such as Sailor Moon and Cardcaptor Sakura. Sugar and spice, and everything nice—that may be what girls are made of, but Amu Hinamori is so much cooler, especially now that she's left behind her days at Seiyo Elementary and become a middle schooler! After transferring to Arcana Academy on a special assignment, her role as the Joker Guardian is to intervene in a crisis that is causing students to lose hope and confidence in themselves. But she has another, more important secret mission: to solve the mystery of the all-powerful, mysterious Arcana Jewels. Dive into exciting adventures and uplifting messages in this dazzling sequel that continues the story from the original beloved manga Shugo Chara! Perfect for teens who are fans of shojo and magical girl genres. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 176 pages, B&W. Cover price $13.99.
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Published Jan 2026 by Holiday House.$5.99
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1st printing. Story and art by Kaeti Vandorn. A jokester worm finds out that friendship means more than just play in this candy-colored young graphic novel by an Eisner-nominated comics artist. Wiggler loves a good laugh! Thanks to a joke book that she took out from the library, her day is all fun and games. Everyone in town enjoys her new jokes . . . until she accidentally hits a nerve and makes her friend Roro angry. But why? Did she forget part of the joke? Did she tell the punchline wrong? What could possibly be the problem? After a nudge from a four-legged friend, Wiggler realizes that jokes aren't always helpful, especially when someone is sad or stressed. Wiggler tracks down Roro to make things right—and Roro comes up with an excellent joke of his own. I Like to Read Comics are perfect for kids who are challenged by or unengaged in reading, kids who love art, and the growing number of young comics fans. Filled with eye-catching art, humor, and terrific stories, these comics provide unique reading experiences for growing minds. Like their award-winning I Like to Read counterparts, these books are created by celebrated artists and support reading comprehension to transform children into lifelong readers. Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 40 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $8.99.
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Published Jan 2026 by Holiday House.$9.95
$9.95
1st printing. Story and art by Kaeti Vandorn. A jokester worm finds out that friendship means more than just play in this candy-colored young graphic novel by an Eisner-nominated comics artist. Wiggler loves a good laugh! Thanks to a joke book that she took out from the library, her day is all fun and games. Everyone in town enjoys her new jokes . . . until she accidentally hits a nerve and makes her friend Roro angry. But why? Did she forget part of the joke? Did she tell the punchline wrong? What could possibly be the problem? After a nudge from a four-legged friend, Wiggler realizes that jokes aren't always helpful, especially when someone is sad or stressed. Wiggler tracks down Roro to make things right—and Roro comes up with an excellent joke of his own. I Like to Read Comics are perfect for kids who are challenged by or unengaged in reading, kids who love art, and the growing number of young comics fans. Filled with eye-catching art, humor, and terrific stories, these comics provide unique reading experiences for growing minds. Like their award-winning I Like to Read counterparts, these books are created by celebrated artists and support reading comprehension to transform children into lifelong readers. Hardcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 40 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $14.99.
