Major Key
Batman #251
WHY THIS ISSUE IS KEY
Landmark story restoring Joker as a lethal arch-villain.
Why this comic matters
A new threat enters Joker’s world and drives the central conflict of the issue. The encounter establishes the antagonist’s methods and personality while giving the hero a problem that cannot be solved by relying only on familiar tactics.
Key issue facts
PublisherDC
Publication year1973
Key classificationMajor Key
CharactersJoker
Collector significance
As a major key, the issue is notable for the milestone recorded above and is the kind of comic collectors often identify by the event, debut or change it contains. Collector interest can vary significantly by printing, edition, condition and grade, so this guide does not assign a market value.
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How this issue connects to the movies
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