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Issue: Stacked Deck: The Greatest Joker Stories Ever Told #[nn]
Publication Date: November 1990
 
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Issues: #[nn] of 1 Issue
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Publisher: FlagLongmeadow Press
Brand: none
Indicia Publisher: Longmeadow Press
On Sale Date: (not set)
Volume: none
Pages: 356
ISBN: 0681410159
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $29.95 USD
Indicia Frequency: none
Content Items: 28 (22 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s): Mike Gold
Disclose Notes: Reprint of the The Greatest Joker Stories Ever Told (October 1997) expanded to include three newer Joker stories: "The Last Laugh" (Batman #353), "Catch as Catscan" (Detective Comics #569) and "The Last Laugh!" (Detective Comics #570).
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Publication Type: Trade Paperback
Color: color
Dimensions: standard Modern Age U.S.
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Binding: hardcover
Publishing Format: collected edition
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Stacked Deck: The Greatest Joker Stories Ever Told

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Penciller(s): Dean Motter
Inker(s): Dean Motter
Colorist(s): Dean Motter
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Joker
Character(s): Joker
Reprinting
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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The Best of the Bad

Foreword, Introduction, Preface, Afterword  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Denny O'Neil
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Synopsis: The noted Batman writer's forward reflects on the vilest villain in the Caped Crusader's rogue gallery.
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Pages: 1
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The Joker's Dozen

Foreword, Introduction, Preface, Afterword  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Mike Gold
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Synopsis: DC Comics group editor and Director of Development's introduction provides a brief history of the Joker and the challenges of collecting the best stories of the Clown Prince of Crime.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagThe Greatest Joker Stories Ever Told #[nn] published February 1988
was The Joker's Dozen [Foreword, Introduction, Preface, Afterword on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 4
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Batman Versus the Joker

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Bill Finger
Penciller(s): Bob Kane; Jerry Robinson
Inker(s): Bob Kane; Jerry Robinson (backgrounds)
Colorist(s): Tatjana Wood
Letterer(s): Jerry Robinson
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Batman
Character(s): Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Joker (first appearance); Robin [Dick Grayson]
Synopsis: Batman faces a new criminal who succeeds in killing famous men and stealing their prized possessions, leaving them all with "a smile" on their face!
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagBatman #1 [Cover Number with Period] published January 1940
was The Joker [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 13
Disclose Notes: Title found on the Contents page (no title was provided in the original story).
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The Case of the Joker's Crime Circus

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Bill Finger
Penciller(s): Bob Kane
Inker(s): Jerry Robinson; George Roussos (uncredited)
Colorist(s): Adrienne Roy
Letterer(s): George Roussos (uncredited)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Batman
Character(s): Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Joker; Robin [Dick Grayson]
Synopsis: The Joker organizes a crime circus that performs at the homes of wealthy patrons to size up the joint, then later robs them.
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From Content Item: FlagBatman #4 published January 1941
was The Case of the Joker's Crime Circus! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 13
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The Joker and the Sparrow

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Alvin Schwartz (uncredited)
Penciller(s): Jack Burnley
Inker(s): Charles Paris
Colorist(s): Nansi Hoolahan
Letterer(s): Ira Schnapp (uncredited)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Batman
Character(s): Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Joker; Alfred Pennyworth; Robin [Dick Grayson]; the Sparrow
Synopsis: The Joker's criminal repudiation is challenged by "The Sparrow" causing twice the trouble for Batman and Robin.
Reprinting
Reprint Notes: from McClure Newspaper Syndicate Batman Sunday strips #104-#110 (10/28/1945 - 12/9/1945)
Miscellaneous
Pages: 14
Disclose Notes: Title found on the Contents page (no title was provided in the original story). The story has also been given the title "Gotham's Cleverest Criminal" in other reprints.
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The Man Behind the Red Hood

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Bill Finger (uncredited)
Penciller(s): Sheldon Moldoff; Lew Sayre Schwartz (uncredited); Win Mortimer (uncredited)
Inker(s): George Roussos
Colorist(s): Anthony Tollin
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Batman
Character(s): Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Red Hood [Joker] (origin); Robin [Dick Grayson]
Synopsis: Batman is asked to be a guest instructor for State University's first criminology course. The students tackle one of the Caped Crusader's unsolved cases -- the ten year old mystery of the Red Hood. Their investigation lures the successful villain out of hiding as they try to use what they learned to determine his identify.
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From Content Item: FlagDetective Comics #168 published February 1951
was The Man Behind the Red Hood! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 13
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The Joker's Crime Costume

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Bill Finger (uncredited)
Penciller(s): Dick Sprang
Inker(s): Charles Paris
Colorist(s): Greg Theakston
Letterer(s): Ira Schnapp (uncredited)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Batman
Character(s): Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Joker; Alfred Pennyworth; Robin [Dick Grayson]
Synopsis: Seeing Batman's wide assortment of costumes, the Joker decides to commit crimes disguised as comedy characters of fiction.
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From Content Item: FlagBatman #63 published February 1951
was The Joker's Crime Costumes! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 12
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The Joker's Utility Belt!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): David Vern (uncredited)
Penciller(s): Dick Sprang
Inker(s): Charles Paris
Colorist(s): Glenn Whitmore
Letterer(s): Ira Schnapp (uncredited)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Batman
Character(s): Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Commissioner James Gordon; Joker; Robin [Dick Grayson]
Synopsis: When the Joker's seemingly easy capture of the Caped Crusaders goes terribly wrong when Batman springs a surprise on him using his utility belt, the Crime Clown decides to outdo the Batman with his OWN utility belt!
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From Content Item: FlagBatman #73 published October 1952
was The Joker's Utility Belt! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 12
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The Crimes of Batman!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): David Vern (uncredited)
Penciller(s): Bob Kane (Batman & Robin figures); Lew Sayre Schwartz (uncredited)
Inker(s): Charles Paris (uncredited)
Colorist(s): Daniel Vozzo
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Batman
Character(s): Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Commissioner James Gordon; Joker; Robin [Dick Grayson]
Synopsis: The Joker kidnaps Robin in order to force Batman to publicly cheat, steal and kill.
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From Content Item: FlagWorld's Finest Comics #61 published November 1952
was The Crimes of Batman! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 12
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The Crazy Crime Clown!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Alvin Schwartz (uncredited)
Penciller(s): Dick Sprang
Inker(s): Charles Paris
Colorist(s): Glenn Whitmore
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Batman
Character(s): Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Commissioner James Gordon; Joker; Robin [Dick Grayson]
Synopsis: The Joker commits a series of crimes that are so outrageous and meaningless that when he finally turns himself in, he is sentenced to an insane asylum rather than prison. Batman is suspicious and finds a way to keep a close eye on his arch-nemesis.
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From Content Item: FlagBatman #74 published December 1952
was The Crazy Crime Clown! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 10
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Superman's and Batman's Greatest Foes

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Edmond Hamilton (uncredited)
Penciller(s): Dick Sprang
Inker(s): Stan Kaye
Colorist(s): Glenn Whitmore
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Batman; Superman
Character(s): Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Joker; Lois Lane; Lex Luthor; Robin [Dick Grayson]; Superman [Clark Kent]; Perry White
Synopsis: Lex Luthor and Joker go into business together making Mechano-Men, near indestructible robots. Superman and Batman believe they have not gone straight and try to figure out their master plan.
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From Content Item: FlagWorld's Finest Comics #88 published May 1957
was Superman and Batman's Greatest Foes! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 12
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Crime-of-the-Month Club!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Dave Wood (uncredited)
Penciller(s): Dick Sprang
Inker(s): Charles Paris
Colorist(s): Shelley Eiber
Letterer(s): Pat Gordon (uncredited)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Batman
Character(s): Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Commissioner James Gordon; Joker; Robin [Dick Grayson]
Synopsis: Batman and Robin investigate the Joker's newest scheme, the Crime of the Month Club.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagBatman #110 published September 1957
was Crime-of-the-Month Club! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 8
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The Great Clayface - Joker Feud

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Bill Finger (uncredited)
Penciller(s): Jim Mooney; Sheldon Moldoff
Inker(s): Charles Paris (uncredited)
Colorist(s): Helen Vesik
Letterer(s): Stan Starkman (uncredited)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Batman
Character(s): Batgirl [Betty Kane]; Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Batwoman [Kathy Kane]; Clayface [Matt Hagen]; Commissioner James Gordon; Joker; Robin [Dick Grayson]
Synopsis: Clayface is back, and his current spree of robberies has made him the "Top Criminal in the Country". The Joker takes exception starting a feud that draws the attention of Batman, Robin, Batwoman and Batgirl.
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From Content Item: FlagBatman #159 published November 1963
was The Great Clayface-Joker Feud [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 16
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The Joker Jury!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Bill Finger (uncredited)
Penciller(s): Sheldon Moldoff
Inker(s): Charles Paris
Colorist(s): Jerry Serpe
Letterer(s): Joe Letterese (uncredited)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Batman
Character(s): Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Commissioner James Gordon; Joker; Robin [Dick Grayson]
Synopsis: The Joker uses the city's various service departments as the inspiration for his newest crime wave.
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From Content Item: FlagBatman #163 published May 1964
was The Joker Jury! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 13
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The Joker's Happy Victims

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): E. Nelson Bridwell
Penciller(s): Carmine Infantino
Inker(s): Murphy Anderson
Colorist(s): Shelley Eiber
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Batman
Character(s): Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Joker; Alfred Pennyworth; Robin [Dick Grayson]
Synopsis: Three of Gotham's wealthy citizens enjoy being robbed by the Joker and refuse to file a complaint.
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From Issue: FlagThe Joker's Happy Victims! [Batman Kellogg's Pop-Tarts Comics] #[nn] published January 1966
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Pages: 6
Disclose Notes: Adaptated and rewritten Batman Golden Age story titled "The Happy Victims!" from Batman (DC, 1940 series) #52 (April-May 1949).
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The Joker's Five-Way Revenge!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Denny O'Neil
Penciller(s): Neal Adams
Inker(s): Dick Giordano
Colorist(s): Tom Ziuko
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): Julius Schwartz
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Batman
Character(s): Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Commissioner James Gordon; Joker
Synopsis: The Joker has escaped from the state hospital for the criminally insane and seeking revenge. A member of his old crew betrayed him, and it is up to Batman to protect them from the Clown Prince of Crime's murderous rampage.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagBatman #251 published September 1973
was The Joker's Five-Way Revenge! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 23
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Death Has the Last Laugh

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Bob Haney
Penciller(s): Jim Aparo
Inker(s): Jim Aparo
Colorist(s): Bob LeRose
Letterer(s): Jim Aparo
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Batman; Joker
Character(s): Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Commissioner James Gordon; Joker
Synopsis: An entire family is murdered, and it appears to be the handiwork of the Joker. Batman finds evidence that suggests that his arch-nemesis is being set-up and agrees to work with the master criminal to find the real murderer.
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From Content Item: FlagThe Brave and the Bold #111 published February 1974
was Death Has the Last Laugh [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 20
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The Last Ha Ha

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Denny O'Neil
Penciller(s): Ernie Chan
Inker(s): Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez
Colorist(s): Joe Orlando
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): Julius Schwartz
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Joker
Character(s): Creeper [Jack Ryder]; Marvin Fargo; Joker; Benny Khiss
Synopsis: The Creeper is blamed for one of the Joker's crimes, and he must clear his name.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagThe Joker #3 published September 1975
was The Last Ha Ha [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 18
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The Laughing Fish!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Steve Englehart
Penciller(s): Marshall Rogers
Inker(s): Terry Austin
Colorist(s): Petra Scotese
Letterer(s): Ben Oda
Editor(s): Julius Schwartz
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Batman
Character(s): Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Commissioner James Gordon; Joker; Silver St. Cloud; Rupert Thorne
Synopsis: The Joker poisons the water around Gotham giving all of the fish his gruesome grin. The Harlequin of Hate then attempts to trademark the tainted aquatic species forcing Batman to protect the bureaucrats twisted scheme.
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From Content Item: FlagDetective Comics #475 [unnamed variant] published February 1978
was The Laughing Fish! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 17
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Sign of the Joker!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Steve Englehart
Penciller(s): Marshall Rogers
Inker(s): Terry Austin
Colorist(s): Petra Scotese
Letterer(s): Milton Snapinn
Editor(s): Julius Schwartz
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Batman
Character(s): Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Commissioner James Gordon; Joker; Silver St. Cloud; Hugo Strange (as a ghost); Rupert Thorne
Synopsis: Hugo Strange takes his revenge on Rupert Thorne, Silver St. Cloud makes a decision about her future, and Batman puts an end to the Joker's latest scheme.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagDetective Comics #476 [unnamed variant] published March 1978
was Sign of the Joker! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 17
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Dreadful Birthday, Dear Joker...!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Len Wein
Penciller(s): Walt Simonson
Inker(s): Dick Giordano
Colorist(s): Julianna Ferriter
Letterer(s): Ben Oda
Editor(s): Paul Levitz
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Batman
Character(s): Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Catwoman [Selina Kyle]; Lucius Fox; Commissioner James Gordon; Joker; Alfred Pennyworth; Robin [Dick Grayson]
First Line: Since 1899, Gotham Police Headquarters has stood at the junction of the area called Five Points, on the lower east side of the city...
Synopsis: The Joker plans his own birthday party and invites all of Gotham to watch the explosive celebration with some of Batman's closest allies. It is up to the Caped Crusader to find the event before the fireworks start.
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From Content Item: FlagBatman #321 [unnamed variant] published March 1980
was Dreadful Birthday, Dear Joker...! [Story on Interior Page(s)]recolored
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Pages: 18
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Last Laugh

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Gerry Conway
Penciller(s): Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez
Inker(s): Dan Adkins
Colorist(s): Adrienne Roy
Letterer(s): Ben Oda
Editor(s): Len Wein
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Batman
Character(s): Batman [Bruce Wayne]; James Gordon; Joker; Olivia Ortega; Alfred Pennyworth; Arthur Reeves; Robin [Dick Grayson]; Vicki Vale
Synopsis: The planned demolition of Gotham's General Station and the computer assisted preservation of its landmark facade inspires Joker's newest scheme to leave his mark for all to see.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagBatman #353 [Direct] published November 1982
was Last Laugh [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 16
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Catch as Catscan

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Mike W. Barr
Penciller(s): Alan Davis
Inker(s): Paul Neary
Colorist(s): Katie Main
Letterer(s): John Workman
Editor(s): Denny O'Neil
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Batman
Character(s): Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Catwoman [Selina Kyle]; James Gordon; Joker; Dr. Moon; Alfred Pennyworth; Robin [Jason Todd]
Synopsis: The Joker leaves his telltale calling card with a clue that sends Batman, Robin and Catwoman to the Gotham Public Library to stop the Clown Prince of Crime's newest caper.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagDetective Comics #569 [Direct] published December 1986
was Catch as Catscan [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 21
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The Last Laugh!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Mike W. Barr
Penciller(s): Alan Davis
Inker(s): Paul Neary
Colorist(s): Katie Main
Letterer(s): John Workman
Editor(s): Denny O'Neil
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Batman
Character(s): Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Catwoman [Selina Kyle]; Joker; Dr. Moon; Robin [Jason Todd]
Synopsis: Batman and Robin search the underworld for information that will lead them to the Joker's hideout. Time is running out as Dr. Moon joins the Caped Crusader's arch-nemesis in an experiment designed to return Catwoman to her criminal ways.
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From Content Item: FlagDetective Comics #570 [Direct] published January 1987
was The Last Laugh! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 22
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Still Crazy After All These Years

Foreword, Introduction, Preface, Afterword  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Dick Giordano
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Synopsis: The DC Comics Vice President and Editorial Director's afterward reflects on the appeal and success of the Clown Prince of Crime throughout his long history.
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Pages: 2
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Stacking the Deck: The Other Joker Stories

Text Article  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Mark Waid
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Synopsis: Former DC Comics Assoicated Editor provides a history of the Joker from the character's first appearance in Batman #1 to his role in the 1989 Batman movie.
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From Content Item: FlagThe Greatest Joker Stories Ever Told #[nn] published February 1988
was Stacking the Deck: The Other Joker Stories [Foreword, Introduction, Preface, Afterword on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 6
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Creating the Greatest: The Men Behind the Mask

Text Article  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Brian Augustyn
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Synopsis: DC Comics Editor Brian Augustyn provides a brief biography on some of the writers and artists who contributed to the collection: Neal Adams, Dan Adkins, Murphy Anderson, Jim Aparo, Terry Austin, Mike Barr, E. Nelson Bridwell, Jack Burnley, Ernie Chan, Gerry Conway, Alan Davis, Steve Englehart, Bill Finger, Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez, Dick Giordano, Bob Haney, Carmine Infantino, Bob, Kane, Stan Kaye, Sheldon Moldoff, Jim Mooney, Paul Neary, Dennis O'Neil, Charles Paris, Jerry Robinson, Marshall Rogers, George Roussos, Walt Simonson, Dick Sprang, and Wein.
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From Content Item: FlagThe Greatest Joker Stories Ever Told #[nn] published February 1988
was Creating the Greatest: The Men Behind the Mask [Text Article on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 6

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