Robin II: The Joker's Wild! ##1
DC Comics • Robin II: The Joker's Wild! (Four-Issue Miniseries)
Writer
Chuck Dixon
Interior Artist
Tom Lyle
Cover Artist
Tom Lyle
Publication Date
October 1991
Cover Variant
Variant (Hologram Cover - Joker)
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
The first issue of the second Robin miniseries featuring Tim Drake. In this story, the Joker escapes Arkham Asylum and Tim Drake must face him alone for the first time while Batman is away from Gotham. This series helped establish Tim Drake's competence and independence as the new Robin.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Fine+ (CGC 8.5)
Condition Details
Light spine stress marks visible through the polybag, minor corner blunting on the bottom right, and potential light surface scratching on the hologram. The bag appears slightly wrinkled but the comic remains flat.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5 - $10; Graded (9.8): $60 - $80
Recent Sales
Raw copies typically sell for around $3 to $8 on secondary markets. 9.8 graded copies have seen values fluctuate between $50 and $90 depending on census population.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading unless you are certain it is a 9.8 candidate for a personal collection. Grading costs (shipping, fees, etc.) generally exceed the market value of a mid-to-high grade raw copy of this era.
Notable Features
This issue is notable for being part of a heavy 1990s marketing push that included multiple hologram cover variants (Robin, Joker, etc.). It was originally sold in a sealed polybag which may include collector cards.
Authentication Notes
Authentic copper-age DC publication. The hologram is correctly centered in the die-cut window. Features the proper $1.50 US / $1.85 CAN price point for the volume 1 designation.