Joker was an ongoing comic book series published from 1975 until 1976. People have repeatedly assumed him dead, only for him to rise up again and wreak havoc once more. The character was created by paul dini and bruce timm, and first appeared in batman. Featuring uncredited guestappearances by superman and many major characters from the world of comic books arms reaching through prison bars. The animated series is an american superhero animated television series based on the dc comics superhero batman. Try reading that again joker rapes someone in this comic book. Introduced as the brassy new henchperson to the joker mark hamill. Martins second game of thrones book, clash of kings, gets a comic book adaptation. Comic book movie news rumors videos trailers and more.
Top 60 most valuable comic books from the modern age 1992 date modern age top 60 most valuable comic books. Learn the stories of harley quinn, canary, huntress and the rest of the crew of the new movie. Batman proved to be so popular that a selftitled ongoing comic book series began publication with a cover date of spring 1940. Detective comics 15 comic book lot dc batman joker penguin.
In his comic book appearances, the joker is portrayed as a criminal. 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 joker comic book the joker is a comic book series published by dc comics starring the supervillain the joker. This batman comics price guide will help you to value all the early issues of batman comics. 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. Joker is an american graphic novel published by dc comics in 2008.
View market values for books, store your collection, and meet fellow comic fans. 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. 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. And, like so many comic book characters, the joker always has the habit of cheating death. This batman comics price guide will help you to value all the early issues of batman comics, the series which began in 1940. Batman is one of the worlds bestknown and mostloved superheroes. But heres why the oscar winner should take on an additional role as batman. These reading orders include all core issues and tieins for each event. The director of joker wants you to know this isnt a comic. The animated series, video game appearances such as the recordbreaking batman. In the lead story, the joker meets the catwoman, batman and robin are foiled in their attempt to. The joker forces a comic book artist to draw the crimes he commits. Harleen quinzel, the one and only clown princess of crime.
The animated series in september 1992, voiced by actress arleen sorkin. 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. 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. Punchline and the jokers other sidekicks, explained. We use ebay to provide references to live prices of comic books. The list is more interesting as a result, and so our editorial decision is final. Each pack is grouped around a particular character or theme, and there is no duplication within any pack. The series features harley quinn, poison ivy and a whole cast of heroes and villains, old. Please only report missing issues after attempting a thorough search, and do not submit false information.
Dc comics to give away joker and catwoman masks for 80th. The comic book genre continues to enthrall audiences, leading to a new blockbuster every few months. 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. These comics feature edgy content and unique stories that keep fans coming back for more. 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. Script by kelley puckett, pencils by mike parobeck, inks by rick burchett. Menu icon a vertical stack of three evenly spaced horizontal lines. We offer modern, bronze age, silver age, and golden age comics. Top 60 most valuable comic books from the modern age. Quinn, who would go on to be incorporated into the batman comic book series and eventually become a popular character in her own right. Comic book fans were quick to get into hamills take on the character and he has returned to the role a number of times. 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.
The animated series, that assistance has usually come in the form of harley quinn. Harley quinn and the joker 1992 batman mad love bruce timm, christian bale. 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. 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. Personally, as a huge batman and comic book fan in general this is definitely a bridge too far for me. Harleen frances quinzel is a fictional character appearing in media published by dc entertainment. Get the best deals on joker dc modern age comics 1992now.
Prices are based on 48th overstreet comic book price guide. January 12, 2017 more key comic books of 1992 the year 1992 saw the emergence of image comics onto the scene. The animated series continuation coming in comic book. I wanted to approach the project as if the joker was a real person an intelligent and. Oct 05, 2019 the actor started out as the villain in 1992 on batman. Comics are freshly boarded and bagged and shipped in a csp cardboardreinforced mailer. Created by paul dini and bruce timm as a new supervillain and romantic interest for the joker in batman. While he might be an elemental force of destruction in batmans world, even he needs a little bit of help sometimes and since batman. The largest online source for comic book pricing in the world. It ran nine issues from mayjune 1975 to septemberoctober 1976. 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.
The animated series set the bar for storytelling in kids television, said wallace. Was harley quinn created so she could jump out of a cake. 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 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. Was harley quinn created so she could jump out of a cake for. This is a flip book in which an issue of two different titles are combined. 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. Modern age comics are as collectible as bronze age issues. The joker, clown prince of crime, is batmans archnemesis. Will ship usps media mail anywhere in the continental united states. If youre looking for a hard to find back issue, we probably have it.
With ebay, you dont have to choose sides, because we have plenty of any option. Over the years, he has been through many incarnations, from the sublime dark knight, to the ridiculous adam west era. It was directed by boyd kirkland and written by paul dini, and first aired on september 11, 1992. This section also generally handles titles that have spun off of. The joker is the most iconic villain in comic book history and one of the most famous characters in pop culture. 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. The joker has batman, harvey dent, and commissioner gordon star in his late night tv show. The batman director explains why he loves the dark knight. The comic book joker has grown exceedingly cruel and ruthless over the years, and leaving survivors behind isnt one of his hobbies. It is a unique take on the batman mythos, set outside regular continuity citation needed and narrated by one of the joker s henchmen.
Script by kelly puckett, pencils by ty templeton, inks by rick burchett. After tim burtons batman films, the character was forever changed in both look and tone on the comic book page. 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. The director of joker really wants you to know this isnt a comic book movie. Some iconic releases during this period include dcs swamp thing and neil gaimans the sand man. Animation, it originally aired on fox kids from september 5, 1992, to september 15, 1995, with a total of 85 episodes. I needed a girl to wheel in a cake in one scene and even considered joker in a disguise for that role. Harleen frances quinzel is a fictional character appearing in comic books published by dc comics. Written by brian azzarello and illustrated by lee bermejo, it is based on characters from dcs batman series, focusing primarily on the title character. Suicide squad film and keaton portraying arguably one of the best liveaction takes on batman in both 1989s batman and 1992.
Please fill out the following form to report an issue missing from the database. 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. Joaquin phoenix isnt officially set to star in a joker sequel. The multiverse would be a much less lively place without the hijinks and shenanigans of the former dr. Cerebus the aardvark takes spawn on a surreal journey and exploration about the politics of the comic industry and the rights of creators. If we dont, add it to your want list and well notify you when its in stock. 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. Was harley quinn created so she could jump out of a cake for the joker. Batman has been featured in many ongoing series, limited series and graphic novels published by dc comics.
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. Joker led mondays oscar nominations with 11, but its not the first comic book movie to gain attention from the oscars. Below are the most valuable comic books published since 1992. Harley quinn, a psychiatrist who falls forand ends up in an abusive relationship withthe joker, becoming his supervillain accomplice. 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. Now, courtesy of empire magazine, we have the answer. Kane and robinson claimed responsibility for the joker s design while acknowledging fingers writing contribution.
The comic book history behind birds of prey february 07, 2020 6. 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. Developed by bruce timm, paul dini, and mitch brian, and produced by warner bros. Batman returns comic adaptation batman wiki fandom. On the dc side of things, there are few characters quite as. 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. Jokers favor is the twenty second episode of batman. Im tom and i am a collector, enthusiast, and comic dealer. Whether by way of awardwinning films like the dark knight, emmywinning animated programs like batman. I genuinely found myself holding my breath, shivers up my spine during some of the most spectacular moments in comic book history.
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. The complete history of the joker, from comic books to the. Arkham asylum, or the countless comics stacking comic book shelves and digital libraries, the joker stands unquestionably as the most recognizable and. Batman adventures 1992 1st series comic books mycomicshop. 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. The detail on joker and his grimy teeth, the flies, the hair. If you want to view the events in chronological order go to. Harley was created as a secondary character for a show called jokers favor september 11th, 1992. The joker is a supervillain created by bill finger, bob kane, and jerry robinson who first. Why joaquin phoenix joined todd phillips joker movie. Batman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero batman as its main protagonist.
The second adversary to receive his own title was manbat, however his series only lasted two issues before cancellation in early 1976. The character was popular, and was adapted into the comics as the jokers romantic interest in 1999. Joker director todd phillips always wanted joker to be a. 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 way he expresses himself and the history these guys buildon between himself and bats is incredible. The major misstep of joker, and it is a big one, is the use of a new character, jonny frost, as the narrator.
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