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Detective Comics #531 cover - Batman vs. killer clowns 🤡🔪

Artists: Gene Colan (Penciller) ,  Dick Giordano (Inker)

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Detective Comics #531 cover - Batman vs. killer clowns 🤡🔪 Comic Art
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Title: Detective Comics #531 cover - Batman vs. killer clowns 🤡🔪
Artist: Gene Colan (Penciller)
Artist: Dick Giordano (Inker)
Media Type: Pen and Ink
Art Type: Cover
For Sale Status: NFS
Views: 359
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Comments: 22
Added to Site: 10/14/2025
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A cover my wife is guaranteed to hate with the inclusion of creepy killer clowns, but a nice bit of comic nostalgia for me. As a kid who started collecting comics in 1990, most of the back issues I picked up were Batman titles. Thanks to a local comic shop I was able to put together nearly a complete run of Batman and Detective Comics from the '70s - '90s and all the covers were burned into my brain. Although many of the issues and storylines from the early '80s seem to be forgotten by most, I still have fond memories of them and Detective Comics #531 is no exception. I'm quite happy to be able to add this cover as wacky and creepy as it is.

**NOTE** I framed this one and hung it in my art room without telling my wife. We'll see how much time goes by before she notices the killer clowns in plain sight. Right now we're at 2 weeks and counting.

Detective Comics #531
October, 1983
🤡 🔪 ➕ 🤡 🪓 ➕ 🤡 ➰ vs. 🦇

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James S 
Member Since 2017

2 - Posted on 10/14/2025

At least they are not killer clowns from outer space.  But they make a cool cover!

Marcus Wai 
Member Since 2005

2 - Posted on 10/14/2025

Memorable cover with the design of the logo under the spotlight without seeing Batman face the audience.  Colan stories of the time delved into the dark symbolism of the Dark Knight Detective.  The clowns make their next appearance in the opening sequence of Batman Returns. 

Nils E 
Member Since 2014

1 - Posted on 10/14/2025

Giordano wasn't clowning around with those inks ;-)

Rick W 
Member Since 2017

1 - Posted on 10/14/2025

Yeah, this one won't hang in the kitchen, but still, what a killer cover!

Kavi H 
Member Since 2018

1 - Posted on 10/14/2025

Don't let killer clowns get you down, Batman is here to turn their creepy smiles into maniacal frowns!

A Tec cover perfect for the October spooky season! But let's not proceed without reason. Will your wife realize it's on the wall before the month is out!? The only thing we know, is there may be a little bit of a shout!

Awesome cover, congrats man!

Chris Snorek 
Member Since 2009

1 - Posted on 10/14/2025

If I were Batman, I would be reconsidering my firearms policy.

Johnny M 
Member Since 2014
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1 - Posted on 10/14/2025

I just let your wife know about your new acquistion and sent her money to ship it to me. That will teach you!!

Andy Wurst 
Member Since 2004

1 - Posted on 10/14/2025

It's wacky creepy cool - huge congrats. Any tips on sneaking more art into the house without wife noticing, please share !! 

Daryl R 
Member Since 2015

Posted on 10/14/2025

Andy Wurst wrote:

It's wacky creepy cool - huge congrats. Any tips on sneaking more art into the house without wife noticing, please share !! 

Let's just say she was not home when I opened this package. 😂

Jared Simmons 
Member Since 2004

1 - Posted on 10/14/2025

Very cool piece with the logo and the shadow on it giving it some nice depth.  The Joker will be very jealous those three clowns are stealing his shtick.  

1 - Posted on 10/14/2025

This is memorable and gorgeous!  Congrats Daryl!

Derek Crabbe 
Member Since 2020

1 - Posted on 10/14/2025

She knows Batman's got this.

George H 
Member Since 2009

1 - Posted on 10/14/2025

One of the coolest logos in comics. Great classic cover and may it go unnoticed on the wall for many moons.

S Riz 
Member Since 2014

1 - Posted on 10/15/2025

Batman had the best covers around!  Congrats on a great Tec piece! 

Toni S 
Member Since 2019

1 - Posted on 10/15/2025

Cool cover!

Alex Garcia 
Member Since 2021

1 - Posted on 10/15/2025

Whats wrong with a few killer clowns? Great pick up!

Daryl R 
Member Since 2015

1 - Posted on 10/15/2025

Alex Garcia wrote:

Whats wrong with a few killer clowns? Great pick up!

Nothing at all. In fact I think the next CAF t-shirt could use a few killer clowns. Just sayin'.

Alex Garcia 
Member Since 2021

1 - Posted on 10/15/2025

Daryl R wrote:

Nothing at all. In fact I think the next CAF t-shirt could use a few killer clowns. Just sayin'.

Sure, but will Bill put in his site? That's the question. Cheers!

Peter Sullivan 
Member Since 2006

1 - Posted on 10/15/2025

Two weeks and counting? Only two possibilities. She has no interest in comic art and ignores what you have on the wall or she is unobservant. Tell her on Halloween night if she does not notice by then.

Daryl R 
Member Since 2015

1 - Posted on 10/15/2025

Peter Sullivan wrote:

Two weeks and counting? Only two possibilities. She has no interest in comic art and ignores what you have on the wall or she is unobservant. Tell her on Halloween night if she does not notice by then.

Peter I think it's a combination of your first guess coupled with the fact that I took down another piece and hung this one in the exact same spot.  Most of my art is also framed and matted pretty much the same way with all black so I think it's going to take her quite a while (if ever) to figure out that a piece of art has changed. Perhaps it's for the better.

M L 
Member Since 2015

1 - Posted on 10/16/2025

The real world is a harsh awakening for many new clown college graduates. It's rough on the streets. Congrats, and keep us posted on wife-watch. 

Dave W 
Member Since 2006

1 - Posted on 10/16/2025

Killer clowns v Batman = killer Tec cover. So good! I am thinking it will last 30 days on the wall, max but that doesn't mean it isn't wall worthy. Great cover!

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