Description: Batman #428 Newsstand Variant (1988) Vintage Key Comic, Death of Jason Todd, Killed by Joker *Images 3-5 shown for this listing are not included in this comic. They are the unpublished pages of the alternate version of the story if Jason Todd had lived. They are included here for reader enjoyment and to give a sense of the scope of this storyline as a major publishing event. The deaths of Jason Todd (Robin) and Sheila Haywood. The infamous Batman saga "A Death in the Family" reaches its penultimate issue as the Dark Knight arrives too late to save his ward. Featuring a guest appearance by the Man of Steel, Superman. Notes: - "A Death in the Family" Part 3 - Batman #427 ended on a cliffhanger that placed Jason Todd in the blast zone of an exploding warehouse. - DC set up a poll for readers to cast their vote of whether Jason Todd should survive the blast by calling one phone number, or die by calling another. - 10,614 phone calls were made with Todd's death having been decided by only 72 votes more than the opposite outcome where he would've survived - DC had prepared both scenarios to go to print (see unpublished pages) Comics come newly bagged and boarded and are shipped in industry standard protective mailers. Please inquire if you are looking for a particular comic book or run of books. Some books may be pulled from online availability and/or set aside to send to CGC.
Price: 65 USD
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
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Shipping Cost: 2 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Unit of Sale: Single Unit
Variant Type: Newsstand Variant
Artist/Writer: Jim Starlin, Jim Aparo
Character: Alfred Pennyworth, Batman (Bruce Wayne), James Gordon, Joker, Robin (Jason Todd), Superman (Clark Kent), Two-Face (Harvey Dent), Sheila Haywood
Tradition: US Comics
Cover Artist: Mike Mignola, Anthony Tollin
Series Title: Batman
Universe: DC Universe
Publisher: DC Comics
Intended Audience: General Audience
Vintage: Yes
Story Title: A Death in the Family, Chapter 5
Publication Year: 1988
Type: Comic Book
Format: Single Issue
Issue Number: 428
Language: English
Era: Copper Age (1984-1991)
Superhero Team: Justice League of America
Style: Color
Features: First Printing, 1st Edition, Boarded, Dust Jacket, Key Issue
Genre: Action, Adventure, Superheroes
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
