Top 60 most valuable comic books from the modern age 1992 date modern age top 60 most valuable comic books. Sep 05, 2017 mark hamill is best known for his role as the jedi luke skywalker in the star wars franchise, however for comic book junkies like us, his most iconic role is the animated version of the joker. Try reading that again joker rapes someone in this comic book. Joker director todd phillips always wanted joker to be a. I needed a girl to wheel in a cake in one scene and even considered joker in a disguise for that role. Will ship usps media mail anywhere in the continental united states. If you want to view the events in chronological order go to. The way he expresses himself and the history these guys buildon between himself and bats is incredible. Why joaquin phoenix joined todd phillips joker movie. Developed by bruce timm, paul dini, and mitch brian, and produced by warner bros. Written by brian azzarello and illustrated by lee bermejo, it is based on characters from dcs batman series, focusing primarily on the title character. This is a flip book in which an issue of two different titles are combined.
The comic book genre continues to enthrall audiences, leading to a new blockbuster every few months. Script by kelly puckett, pencils by ty templeton, inks by rick burchett. Featuring uncredited guestappearances by superman and many major characters from the world of comic books arms reaching through prison bars. Cerebus the aardvark takes spawn on a surreal journey and exploration about the politics of the comic industry and the rights of creators. If youre looking for a hard to find back issue, we probably have it. The animated series, video game appearances such as the recordbreaking batman. Im tom and i am a collector, enthusiast, and comic dealer. The character was popular, and was adapted into the comics as the jokers romantic interest in 1999. The major misstep of joker, and it is a big one, is the use of a new character, jonny frost, as the narrator. These comics feature edgy content and unique stories that keep fans coming back for more. The animated series continuation coming in comic book. Events come full circle in the exciting climax to the miniseries featuring batmans influence on the citizens of gotham city. An agent of chaos known for his malicious plots, wacky gadgets and insidious smile, he has caused batman more suffering than any other.
Feb, 2020 the comic will be drawn by ty templeton, a name that fans will recognize as the artist of 1992s batman adventures comic, which also told stories set in the b. Please fill out the following form to report an issue missing from the database. Joker is an american graphic novel published by dc comics in 2008. Some iconic releases during this period include dcs swamp thing and neil gaimans the sand man. Oct 01, 2019 after adapting the first book, a game of thrones, from 2011 to 2014, dynamite entertainment is releasing a clash of kings, a monthly serialized comic book series based on the second book in martins series.
In his comic book appearances, the joker is portrayed as a criminal. The separate stories of batman, the old couple, dio, migdalia, frank, johnny and the doughnut lady converge in the train station in the sights of a highpowered rifle. And, like so many comic book characters, the joker always has the habit of cheating death. The joker is the most iconic villain in comic book history and one of the most famous characters in pop culture. Sometimes these reading orders will also contain prologue or epilogue issues that, while not part of the official event, will give you a better reading experience. We offer modern, bronze age, silver age, and golden age comics. It was also in a collection of all the burton and schumacher movie adaptations called batman. Subscribe for ongoing comic book news, market analysis, and history. Comic book value packs comic book value packs are a great way to pick up a lot of comics cheaply. This batman comics price guide will help you to value all the early issues of batman comics, the series which began in 1940. Joker 80th anniversary decade variant covers unveiled by. The book will release through the dc comics imprint, dc black label, which has been used to feature some of dcs more adultthemed comics.
The animated series in september 1992, voiced by actress arleen sorkin. Joker led mondays oscar nominations with 11, but its not the first comic book movie to gain attention from the oscars. Batman returns comic adaptation author dennis oneil illustrator steve erwin penciller jose luis garcia lopez inker tom mccraw colourist publication date 1992 published by dc comics this was the comic book adaptation based on the original motion picture. Arkham asylum, or the countless comics stacking comic book shelves and digital libraries, the joker stands unquestionably as the most recognizable and. Created by paul dini and bruce timm as a new supervillain and romantic interest for the joker in batman. It is a unique take on the batman mythos, set outside regular continuity citation needed and narrated by one of the joker s henchmen. Kane and robinson claimed responsibility for the joker s design while acknowledging fingers writing contribution. On the dc side of things, there are few characters quite as. Although it only lasted nine issues, the series is distinctive in that the eponymous title character the joker is the first classic batman villain to receive his own ongoing series. The joker is a supervillain created by bill finger, bob kane, and jerry robinson who first appeared in the debut issue of the comic book batman april 25, 1940, published by dc comics. The comic book joker has grown exceedingly cruel and ruthless over the years, and leaving survivors behind isnt one of his hobbies. Punchline and the jokers other sidekicks, explained.
Joker was an ongoing comic book series published from 1975 until 1976. In the latest comic book legends revealed, learn whether harley quinn was created just so that the joker didnt have to jump out of a cake. I wanted to approach the project as if the joker was a real person an intelligent and. Was harley quinn created so she could jump out of a cake for. Top 60 most valuable comic books from the modern age. It ran nine issues from mayjune 1975 to septemberoctober 1976. Was harley quinn created so she could jump out of a cake for the joker. After tim burtons batman films, the character was forever changed in both look and tone on the comic book page. Harley quinn has finally broken things off once and for all with the joker and attempts to make it on her own as the criminal queenpin of gotham city in this halfhour adult animated actioncomedy series. The animated series is an american superhero animated television series based on the dc comics superhero batman. Michelle pfeiffer weighs in on next catwoman though the emmy awardwinning hbo series game of thrones is done, and we still await the last two books in the series on which its based, george r. Batman is one of the worlds bestknown and mostloved superheroes. Batman batman comic book hero action figures, joker bronze age batman comics, comic book lot silver age batman comics, dc direct batman batman comic book hero action figures, dc batman silver age comics, joker cgc modern age batman comics, dc comics batman, batman dc comics superman comic book hero action figures, batman cgc comic book collections.
View market values for books, store your collection, and meet fellow comic fans. With ebay, you dont have to choose sides, because we have plenty of any option. The adventures continue, dcs new, digitalfirst miniseries comic book, cowritten by paul dini and alan burnett, both producers of the original animated series, and illustrated by ty templeton, who has brought the world of b. Oct 05, 2019 the actor started out as the villain in 1992 on batman. Now, courtesy of empire magazine, we have the answer. This special oneshot is cowritten by legendary film auteur john carpenter the thing, halloween and anthony burch the borderlands video games, making for a joker comic thats twisted in ways you never imagined. Harleen frances quinzel is a fictional character appearing in comic books published by dc comics. Bruce timmchristian bale mad love comicbatmancomic book characterscomic booksjoker y harley. These titles have been handled or coordinated through a single editorial section at dc comics. Batman has been featured in many ongoing series, limited series and graphic novels published by dc comics. The joker comic book the joker is a comic book series published by dc comics starring the supervillain the joker.
Harley quinn and the joker 1992 batman mad love bruce timm, christian bale. The complete history of the joker, from comic books to the. This section also generally handles titles that have spun off of. Personally, as a huge batman and comic book fan in general this is definitely a bridge too far for me. Get the best deals on joker dc modern age comics 1992now.
Dc comics to give away joker and catwoman masks for 80th. The comic book history behind birds of prey february 07, 2020 6. The director of joker really wants you to know this isnt a comic book movie. We use ebay to provide references to live prices of comic books. The detail on joker and his grimy teeth, the flies, the hair. I genuinely found myself holding my breath, shivers up my spine during some of the most spectacular moments in comic book history. The batman director explains why he loves the dark knight. Harley was created as a secondary character for a show called jokers favor september 11th, 1992. Animation, it originally aired on fox kids from september 5, 1992, to september 15, 1995, with a total of 85 episodes. It was directed by boyd kirkland and written by paul dini, and first aired on september 11, 1992. The largest online source for comic book pricing in the world. The list is more interesting as a result, and so our editorial decision is final. The joker has batman, harvey dent, and commissioner gordon star in his late night tv show.
Frost is our window into this criminal corridor, and as he drives the joker around and comments upon the action, we watch and learn. The episode is significant as it features the first ever appearance of the joker s sidekick and love interest harley quinn, who would go on to be incorporated into the batman comic book series and eventually become a popular character in her own right. Harley quinn, a psychiatrist who falls forand ends up in an abusive relationship withthe joker, becoming his supervillain accomplice. Below are the most valuable comic books published since 1992.
Was harley quinn created so she could jump out of a cake. The second adversary to receive his own title was manbat, however his series only lasted two issues before cancellation in early 1976. Batman returns comic adaptation batman wiki fandom. Joaquin phoenix isnt officially set to star in a joker sequel.
Learn the stories of harley quinn, canary, huntress and the rest of the crew of the new movie. In comics, tv, video games and film, harley quinn and the joker. Batman adventures 1992 1st series comic books mycomicshop. Since his initial appearance in the comic book, the clown prince of crime has gone on to become batmans primary antagonist and archrival, with the character featuring prominently in the comics ever since. If we dont, add it to your want list and well notify you when its in stock. The 1992 animated series introduced the jokers female sidekick. Modern age comics are as collectible as bronze age issues. Her love for the joker inspired harleen to adopt a new identity, that of harley quinn, the jokers sidekickslashlove interestwhether he wanted one or not. Harleen frances quinzel is a fictional character appearing in media published by dc entertainment. Some concluded image was exclusively direct edition, but as it turns out, under the mountain of direct edition copies they sold, there was also a small sliver of copies that were distributed on newsstands 1% by one. The director of joker wants you to know this isnt a comic. Comics are freshly boarded and bagged and shipped in a csp cardboardreinforced mailer. But heres why the oscar winner should take on an additional role as batman. Detective comics 15 comic book lot dc batman joker penguin.
The animated series, that assistance has usually come in the form of harley quinn. The animated series set the bar for storytelling in kids television, said wallace. The joker forces a comic book artist to draw the crimes he commits. 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. In the lead story, the joker meets the catwoman, batman and robin are foiled in their attempt to. Suicide squad film and keaton portraying arguably one of the best liveaction takes on batman in both 1989s batman and 1992. While he might be an elemental force of destruction in batmans world, even he needs a little bit of help sometimes and since batman.
Not implied rape, or an open for debate if he did or not, but an actual rape in the back seat of a car no less. Over the years, he has been through many incarnations, from the sublime dark knight, to the ridiculous adam west era. Martins second game of thrones book, clash of kings, gets a comic book adaptation. Batman proved to be so popular that a selftitled ongoing comic book series began publication with a cover date of spring 1940. Each pack is grouped around a particular character or theme, and there is no duplication within any pack. The joker is a supervillain created by bill finger, bob kane, and jerry robinson who first. Batman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero batman as its main protagonist. The character was created by paul dini and bruce timm, and first appeared in batman. Nov 20, 2017 todd mcfarlane, jim lee, rob liefeld and four other comic book artists went rogue and formed their own company, image, in 1992. Comic book movie news rumors videos trailers and more.
People have repeatedly assumed him dead, only for him to rise up again and wreak havoc once more. Comic book fans were quick to get into hamills take on the character and he has returned to the role a number of times. These reading orders include all core issues and tieins for each event. Menu icon a vertical stack of three evenly spaced horizontal lines. This batman comics price guide will help you to value all the early issues of batman comics. Harleen quinzel, the one and only clown princess of crime. Quinn, who would go on to be incorporated into the batman comic book series and eventually become a popular character in her own right. Oct 03, 2019 and todd phillips, the movies director and cowriter, told gamespot that he always intended joker to be a real movieone that would reach a wide audience than includes both comic book fans and. Introduced as the brassy new henchperson to the joker mark hamill. The joker, clown prince of crime, is batmans archnemesis. Whether by way of awardwinning films like the dark knight, emmywinning animated programs like batman.