Batman: The Killing Joke CGC 9.6

Batman: The Killing Joke (1988) - CGC 9.6

Batman: The Killing Joke (1988)—the definitive Joker origin story—you are listing a high-grade, slabbed specimen. Since this is a CGC 9.6, the focus is on its near-perfection and the legendary "prestige format" production value. This is a high-grade, professionally certified copy of the most influential Joker story ever told. Written by Alan Moore with breathtaking art by Brian Bolland, The Killing Joke redefined the relationship between the Dark Knight and the Clown Prince of Crime. As a 1st Printing, this book is the "holy grail" of Copper Age DC keys, featuring the controversial and haunting origin of the Joker and the life-altering injury to Barbara Gordon.

Condition Report: CGC 9.2 (Near Mint)

This specimen is slabbed at a 9.6 (Near Mint). It features White Pages, which is crucial for this prestige format book as the inner cardstock can occasionally yellow. The cover gloss is intense, and the black-heavy ink remains "factory deep." The square-bound spine is perfectly flat. This is a top-tier investment piece for collectors who demand professional third-party authentication.