Major Key
Batman #427
WHY THIS ISSUE IS KEY
Pivotal Joker chapter in A Death in the Family.
Why this comic matters
A mounting conflict places Joker and the people around them under unusually personal pressure, building toward the major loss identified above. The story is remembered as much for its emotional fallout as for the event itself, and it changes the direction of the characters who survive it.
Key issue facts
PublisherDC
Publication year1988
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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