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A 15% BUYER'S PREMIUM WILL BE ADDED TO THIS ITEM AT CONCLUSION OF THE AUCTION
ow/white pages; Tied for 2nd Highest Graded
classic Dick Sprang Joker cover; Tex replaces Alfy as Boy Commando


Detective Comics #128 features another classic Dick Sprang cover, with the legendary artist inspired by the lead tale of "Crimes in Reverse." The sickly leer of the Joker gets a prominent showcase here, backed by a great Batman tale where the Clown Prince of Crime sets up his victims by announcing robberies before they happen. There's also a big development for the post-war Boy Commandos. The team becomes a little more all-American with British lad Alfy Twidgetts off to college as rough new recruit Tex joins the kids.
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Only two copies graded higher in the CGC Census! Tied for second-highest-graded, this copy of Detective Comics #128 is quite astounding to see, as it is in nearly perfect condition, with bright colors, an impeccably clean presentation, and structural integrity that cannot be denied. Dick Sprang was the featured cover artist for Detective in the late 40s, and his take on the Joker truly shaped the image of the character for generations to come. Emphasizing the criminality and danger the Joker represents, Sprang helped pave the way for the increasingly more insane and violent antagonist that would take hold in the Bronze Age. With only 116 copies listed on the census, this is a comic that does not show up every day, especially in top grades. Joker fans and Golden Age collectors are sure to be keeping an eye on this special book, and with Matt Reeves’ Batman 2 rumored to reveal a new iteration of the Clown Prince of Crime, the Joker’s early cover appearances are poised for another increase in value.

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Artist Information

Richard W. Sprang was an American comic book artist and penciller, best known for his work on Batman during the Golden Age of Comic Books. Sprang was responsible for the 1950 redesign of the Batmobile and the original design of the Riddler, who has appeared in film, television and other media adaptations. Sprang's Batman was notable for his square chin, expressive face and barrel chest.