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[nn]1988 [January 1989]
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Batman: A Death in the Family #[nn]

DC · 1988 [January 1989] · on sale 1988-12-08

Death of Jason Todd13 variants
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Identification plate

Series
Batman: A Death in the Family (DC, 1988 series)
Issue
#[nn]
Publication date
1988 [January 1989]
Key date
1989-01-00
On-sale date
1988-12-08
Indicia publisher
DC Comics Inc.
Price
$3.95; 4.95 CAD
Pages
148
Barcode
07098933320801
Rating
Approved by the Comics Code Authority

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Why this issue matters

Death on record for: Jason Todd, Robin.

The evidence

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Contents

SeqStoryTypePagesCreditsCharacters
0-cover1pencils: Jim Aparo; inks: Jim AparoBatman, Robin, Jason Todd, Bruce Wayne
1-blank page(s)2
2Batman: A Death in the Familycredits, title page1pencils: Jim Aparo; inks: Jim Aparo; colors: Adrienne RoyBatman [Bruce Wayne]; Robin [Jason Todd]
3Batman: A Death in the Familycredits, title page2letters: typeset
4The Death of a Boy Wonderforeword, introduction, preface, afterword4pencils: Mike Mignola; inks: Mike Mignola; colors: Anthony Tollin
5-illustration2
6A Death in the Familycomic story132script: Jim Starlin; pencils: Jim Aparo; inks: Mike DeCarlo; colors: Adrienne Roy; letters: John CostanzaBatman, Joker, Clark Kent, Robin Death, Superman, Jason Todd Death, Bruce Wayne
7Postscriptforeword, introduction, preface, afterword2script: Dennis O'Neil
8Robin Will Die Because the Joker Wants Revenge, but You Can Prevent It with a Telephone Call.promo (ad from the publisher)1pencils: Jim AparoBatman [Bruce Wayne]; Robin [Jason Todd]
9The Comics News Event of the Year!promo (ad from the publisher)1pencils: Mike Mignola; inks: Mike Mignola; colors: Anthony TollinBatman [Bruce Wayne]; Robin [Jason Todd]; Joker

Printings and variants

EditionHow to tell
Second PrintingSee the GCD record for identification notes.
Sixth Printingprice 4.95 USD; 5.95 CAD
Seventh Printingprice 4.95 USD; 5.95 CAD; barcode 76194120119100117
Eighth Printingprice 4.95 USD; 5.95 CAD; barcode 76194120119100118
Ninth Printingprice 4.95 USD; 5.95 CAD; barcode 76194120119100119
Fourteenth Printingprice 12.99 USD; 14.99 CAD; barcode 978093028944751299
Thirteenth Printingprice 12.99 USD; 17.50 CAD; barcode 978093028944751299
Twelfth Printingprice 12.95 USD; 19.95 CAD; barcode 76194120119100122
Third PrintingSee the GCD record for identification notes.
Fourth PrintingSee the GCD record for identification notes.
Fifth PrintingSee the GCD record for identification notes.
Tenth Printingprice 12.99 USD
Eleventh Printingprice 12.99 USD; barcode 76194120119100121

Where to read it

CollectionYear
The Batman Gallery #11992On eBay ›
Batman: Cover to Cover #[nn]
ISBN 1-4012-0659-X		2005On eBay ›
Batman: A Death in the Family #[nn]
ISBN 978-1-4012-3274-0		2012On eBay ›
Robin, The Boy Wonder: A Celebration of 75 Years #[nn]
ISBN 978-1-4012-5536-7		2015On eBay ›
Robin: 80 Years of the Boy Wonder: The Deluxe Edition #[nn]
ISBN 978-1-77950-721-1		2020On eBay ›

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Sources

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