DETECTIVE COMICS (1937-2011; 2016-) #62
CGC VF+: 8.5
(Stock Image)
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ow/white pages; only 3 copies graded higher on the CGC Census!
2nd Joker cover; classic Joker story
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ow/white pages; only 3 copies graded higher on the CGC Census!
2nd Joker cover; classic Joker story
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A 15% BUYER'S PREMIUM WILL BE ADDED TO THIS ITEM AT CONCLUSION OF THE AUCTION
ow/white pages; only 3 copies graded higher on the CGC Census!
2nd Joker cover; classic Joker story
Detective Comics #62 features one of the rarest classic covers from the early days of The Joker. Jerry Robinson's striking image of Batman and Robin bedeviled by a bouquet of the Joker's balloons is difficult to find in even an acceptable condition. It's also rightfully one of Robinson's most popular depictions of the legendary villain that he defined in the Joker's early years.
"Laugh, Town, Laugh" is a classic Joker story, as well, featuring the Clown Prince of Crime using his Joker Venom to kill Gotham City comedians competing for a fortune left behind by a legendary dead funnyman. This is the first story where an unconscious Batman is at the mercy of a villain, with the Joker contemplating why it's more fun to not take off Batman's mask. Finger's script also provides yet another fabulous finale focusing on the Joker's mirthful and malevolent madness.
Veteran collectors will agree that Robinson's Joker was always in a class by itself. The artist's pioneering takes on the Clown Prince of Crime were always complex and startling, and leap years ahead of any other renditions through to the Bronze Age. This particular issue is in constant demand, and very seldom comes back on the market after being sold.
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This 8.5 Detective Comics #62 preserves the Joker's second cover appearance in exceptional fashion, with only three copies graded higher of the scarce 122 copies on the CGC Census! The classic cover boasts enduringly subtle hues amidst the purple and gray spectrum, matched by yellows and reds popping out from the impressively intact inky blackness. That's also an epic preservation of Jerry Robinson's take on the Joker, as the artist incorporates a more menacing appearance that hints at the true madness behind the clown makeup.
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.
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Looking to make a purchase? Learn more about how to buy Detective Comics #62 from ComicConnect!
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ow/white pages; only 3 copies graded higher on the CGC Census!
2nd Joker cover; classic Joker story
Detective Comics #62 features one of the rarest classic covers from the early days of The Joker. Jerry Robinson's striking image of Batman and Robin bedeviled by a bouquet of the Joker's balloons is difficult to find in even an acceptable condition. It's also rightfully one of Robinson's most popular depictions of the legendary villain that he defined in the Joker's early years.
"Laugh, Town, Laugh" is a classic Joker story, as well, featuring the Clown Prince of Crime using his Joker Venom to kill Gotham City comedians competing for a fortune left behind by a legendary dead funnyman. This is the first story where an unconscious Batman is at the mercy of a villain, with the Joker contemplating why it's more fun to not take off Batman's mask. Finger's script also provides yet another fabulous finale focusing on the Joker's mirthful and malevolent madness.
Veteran collectors will agree that Robinson's Joker was always in a class by itself. The artist's pioneering takes on the Clown Prince of Crime were always complex and startling, and leap years ahead of any other renditions through to the Bronze Age. This particular issue is in constant demand, and very seldom comes back on the market after being sold.
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This 8.5 Detective Comics #62 preserves the Joker's second cover appearance in exceptional fashion, with only three copies graded higher of the scarce 122 copies on the CGC Census! The classic cover boasts enduringly subtle hues amidst the purple and gray spectrum, matched by yellows and reds popping out from the impressively intact inky blackness. That's also an epic preservation of Jerry Robinson's take on the Joker, as the artist incorporates a more menacing appearance that hints at the true madness behind the clown makeup.
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.
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Looking to make a purchase? Learn more about how to buy Detective Comics #62 from ComicConnect!
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