ROBIN II: THE JOKER'S WILD! ##4
DC Comics • Robin II: The Joker's Wild!
Writer
Chuck Dixon
Interior Artist
Tom Lyle
Cover Artist
Tom Lyle
Publication Date
December 1991
Cover Variant
Regular Edition (UPC Newsstand)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Final issue of the four-part miniseries featuring Tim Drake as Robin. In this issue, Robin must stop the Joker's reign of terror in Gotham while Batman is out of town. The story culminates in a confrontation where Tim Drake proves his worth as the New Robin by outsmarting the Clown Prince of Crime.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Visible moderate spine stressors with color breaks (at least 5-6 along the left edge). Slight corner blunting on the bottom right. Surface scuffing and horizontal creases visible near Robin's boots and the Joker's leg. Plastic bag distortion makes precise assessment difficult, but noticeable surface wear is present.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $2 - $5; Graded (CGC 9.8): $40 - $60.
Recent Sales
Raw copies frequently sell in bulk lots or for under $5 in back-issue bins. CGC 9.8 copies have recently sold for approximately $50.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The comic shows visible wear that would likely result in a grade between 6.0 and 7.5. The cost of grading exceeds the market value of the book in this condition.
Notable Features
Newsstand edition with barcode (UPC). Part four of four in the mini-series. Features a holographic cover variant (not pictured here, this is the standard version). Popular 1990s era Joker appearance.
Authentication Notes
Authentic DC product from the early 1990s. Proper color registration and period-accurate newsstand barcode are present. No signs of restoration visible.