Batman #159 Nice Joker Clayface Batgirl Robin Cover Silver Age Superhero DC 1963

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Batman #159, published by DC Comics in 1963. A fantastic Silver Age Batman issue featuring one of the most memorable villain combinations of this period, with both the Joker and Matt Hagen's Clayface taking centre stage in “The Great Clayface-Joker Feud!” The story sees Clayface return to crime after recreating the substance responsible for his shape-changing abilities. His growing reputation quickly attracts the attention of the Joker, who refuses to allow another criminal to steal Gotham's spotlight. What follows is a full-scale rivalry between two classic Batman villains, with Batman, Robin, Batwoman and Bat-Girl caught in the middle. The issue has a brilliant Sheldon Moldoff cover showing Clayface disguised with the Joker's face alongside Batman, Robin and Bat-Girl. It is a colourful and instantly recognisable Silver Age Batman cover that displays extremely well. Also included is the additional story “The Boyhood of Bruce Wayne Jr.” Condition: I would currently grade this copy around 5.0 VG/FN. The comic retains excellent colour for its age, particularly the strong reds, blues and blacks on the front cover. The central cover artwork remains very attractive with good overall eye appeal. There is visible spine wear including several colour-breaking ticks and small stress areas, together with corner and edge wear. The bottom-left corner shows the most noticeable creasing and wear. There is general age-related wear and tanning to the rear cover, together with a faint pencil m

• Publisher: DC Comics
• Year: 1963
• Condition: Very Good

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