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Mike Mignola Batman #429 Cover Joker Original Art (DC, 1989)....
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Mike Mignola Batman #429 Cover Joker Original Art (DC, 1989). Simply one of the best images of the Joker ever! Looking regal and respectable, you wouldn't guess that just two issues earlier he beat Batman's sidekick near-to-death with a crowbar. The story arc "A Death in the Family" was quite controversial, not because it killed off Jason Todd, but because of the way it killed off Jason Todd.As a publicity stunt, DC set up a 1-900 call-in line for readers to vote on either killing or saving Jason Todd (Robin II). The powers-that-be hadn't counted on two important factors: 1) Jason Todd was at the time not very popular with most readers, and 2) "You can't trust the Public". This is a lesson learned again years later by the British Government which resulted in "Boaty McBoatface". The vote went against Jason by a narrow margin. But that was enough.
This image was created in ink over graphite on DC Bristol board with an image area of 9.75" x 15". The DC bullet, logo, all cover text and trade dressing are stat paste-ups. In Excellent condition.
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2022 September 8 - 11 Comics & Comic Art Signature® Auction #7279 (go to Auction Home page)
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