Issues annual special giantsize kingsize super special graphic novel prestige format hard cover soft cover trade. He is batmans greatest enemy, living in and terrorizing gotham city, although he spends most of his time in arkham asylum. Jason todd finds drakes spare costume, dyes his hair, and flys to the jungle to aid the batman. The hobbizine comic book value guide provides market prices for stamps in all grades from good to mint. Marvel and dc comic books worth big money showbiz cheat sheet. The series is a dark one the joker commits murder in 7 of the 9 issues. Suggested grade level kindergarten common core standards.
Joker color by number color this superhero coloring page to create a fun joker pixel art picture. This entry was posted in batman, batman, comic book values, d. Find the value of the new england comic tick volume 1. The bad news is, thats a rare comic book, and the chances of you having it in an old collection are pretty slim. In a skewed way, joker represents every studios dream, in that its a midbudget, 2d title. The original press run for the comic in 1940 was thought to be about 500,000 but today fewer than 300 copies are. Why you should collect and buy batman comic books with the exception of superman, batman is the longest running title in comic book history. Top ways to know if your comic book is valuable liveabout. The clown prince of crime dc, 20 series 20 in the joker. As with many comic book action figures, the joker begins with mego in the 1970s. It ran nine issues from mayjune 1975 to septemberoctober 1976.
Joker was an ongoing comic book series published from 1975 until 1976. Number of printed issues, where it can be verified, any facts that. The joker, clown prince of crime, is batmans archnemesis. Dc comics can be worth a small fortune, especially when batman is the.
Grading guide recent value changes report missing issues. The joker is a serial killer and a supervillain, a dangerous madman who dresses like a clown and commits violent crimes. Six values are listed here for each issue number based on the following grading criteria. Comic book value guide how to value your comics in 3 easy steps. View market values for books, store your collection, and meet fellow comic fans. Frost is our window into this criminal corridor, and as he drives the joker around and comments upon the action, we watch and learn. Tracing the evolution of comic books by looking at the pictures, panels, and text that brought them to. One thing about the joker that made him so eternal is that he came out fully developed. An agent of chaos known for his malicious plots, wacky gadgets and insidious smile, he has caused batman more suffering than any other. Oct 07, 2019 joker was sold in its imagery as a hip, cool film with shots of phoenix dancing down steps, and the the first trailer dropped out of cinemacon back in april showed that joker was the comic book. What are the rarest gothams dark knight dc comics out there. To receive this grade, the comics paper must seem like new, the staples must be clean with no rust. This batman comics price guide will help you to value all the early issues of batman comics, the series which began in 1940.
Although it only lasted nine issues, the series is distinctive in that the eponymous title character the joker was an ongoing comic book series published from 1975. The prices found here are derived from numerous sources such as dealer price lists, advertisements in collecting publications, and public auction results. The value of an individual comic book is dependent on its grade. Find out how to know if you have a valuable comic book on your hands based on. While these may not be the most visually stunning figures by todays standards, they are highly soughtafter in collector circles and come in many variations, including packaging, costuming, face molds and colors. This page contains information about joker volume 1.
Joker is an american graphic novel published by dc comics in 2008. In the issue, a crime syndicate plan on breaking the joker out of the. No returns, but backed by ebay money back guarantee. The joker is a comic book series published by dc comics starring the supervillain the joker. This 1941 comic book contained an early appearance of the joker in it. It is a unique take on the batman mythos, set outside regular continuity and narrated by one of the joker s henchmen. How to price the most valuable batman comic books liveabout. The joker appears, along with a number of other undistinguished villains, but it is not his presence that makes this issue valuable. But for those who dont care about its social value or its connection to comic book mythology, joker is a generally compelling drama and a visual feast. Credits for pencils and inks confirmed from julius schwartzs editorial records, provided by dc comics. So, if to collect or buy batman comic books, look no further. Number of printed issues, where it can be verified, any facts that may affect the book value.
The bronze age omnibus dc, 2019 series 2019 indexer notes. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet. The major misstep of joker, and it is a big one, is the use of a new character, jonny frost, as the narrator. Although it only lasted nine issues, the series is distinctive in that the eponymous title. Soon, the clown prince of crime stages his own breakout and tracks down twoface, determined to show just. Other superman rare comic books are listed lower down this page. The human torch was actually an older character, invented by carl burgos in 1939, who was now reintroduced. With ebay, you dont have to choose sides, because we have plenty of any option. The 100 most influential pages in comic book history. Written by brian azzarello and illustrated by lee bermejo, it is based on characters from dcs batman series, focusing primarily on the title character. Use these values as a guideline for evaluating the reasonableness of dealer prices, setting up trades with other collectors, and estimating the worth of your collection. Grade universal signature series restored qualified total.
When a new criminal breaks twoface out of arkham asylum, claiming that he has need of a truly master criminal, the joker is incensed. The price guide will help you do just that and is an indispensable tool in the comic book collectors arsenal. Joker made it all the way to number 2 on ign s top 100 comic book villains of all time. Joker is the most profitable comic book movie of all time. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download. The 20 most expensive comic books ever sold da card world. Below is a list of the ten most expensive comic book sales of alltime, on a pertitle basis. Batman is a hero that dates all the back to 1939, long before the dark knight gave us the quintessential. Usually when it comes to a valuable comic book, the lower the issue number the better. People have repeatedly assumed him dead, only for him to rise up again and wreak havoc once more. Before todd phillips and joaquin phoenix unsettle audiences with joker this friday, we lay out the various origin stories throughout the characters history, dating back to the comics in 1940.
A recent report has revealed that the new upcoming joker movie with joaquin phoenix isnt based on the comic book character at all jak connor jul 9, 2019 at 01. The new joker movie isnt based on the comic books at all. Although it only lasted nine issues, the series is distinctive in that the eponymous title character the joker was an ongoing comic book series published from 1975 until 1976. And, like so many comic book characters, the joker always has the habit of cheating death. Most comic book lovers pledge allegiance to either dc comicsfeaturing that famous alien from krypton and aquaman, among many othersor marvel comics, which gave us the webslinging spiderman, the new mutants and patriotic captain america. The number 1 free online comic book community featuring a comic book price guide database, friends, lists, blogs, and more comicbookrealm. The goon is a comic book series created by eric powell in 1999. Two enemies in the jungle allie, if temporarily against the joker and his cronies. Knowing how to use a price guide is a simple but important thing.