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Detective Comics #532 cover

Location: Batman and Detective - (Other artists and Bob Kane)
Artists: Gene Colan (Penciller) ,  Dick Giordano (Inker)

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Detective Comics #532 cover
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Location: Batman and Detective - (Other artists and Bob Kane)
Title: Detective Comics #532 cover*
Artist:  Gene Colan (Penciller) ,  Dick Giordano (Inker)
Media Type: Pen and Ink
Art Type: Cover
For Sale Status: NFS
Views: 785
Likes on CAF: 19
Comments: 19
Added to Site: 7/9/2022

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If you need to go through the greatest covers of the Super Powers era, this is at the top, if not THE top. Campy, yet maniacally unsettling.

With Colan doing the interiors showing Joker’s plans for overthrowing Guatemala to turn into Joker-Land, he already had a solid idea for how this Joker-train would look, and the cover depiction shows that fully-formed concept to perfection.

Fun fact: the smoke rings are down onto the logo stat and continued onto the page, but I am not prying off the stat to look if they are all on the page…

Thanks to Vilas and team for parting with this gem, an elusive cover that I have been hunting for since I started collecting OA. It goes to a home that will treasure it and display it proudly.

If anyone knows the whereabouts of the art for the interior page with the Joker train, let me know for a very healthy offer!

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Member Since: September 2012
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Derek Crabbe Member Since 2020
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Posted On 7/9/2022

Choo choo, take a ride with me
Choo choo, come and die with me
Choo choo

Choo choo, come and die with me
Choo choo (Choo choo, choo choo)
You can die with me
Choo choo

 Rob R Member Since 2019
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Posted On 7/9/2022

Incredible cover! Has to feel great to finally have it in hand after so many years of looking.

 Nathan S Member Since 2015
1    
Posted On 7/9/2022

Killer Cover!!!!!!!! I am Jealous.

 George H Member Since 2009
1    
Posted On 7/9/2022

Congrats on this beautiful cover!

 Marcus Wai Member Since 2005
1    
Posted On 7/9/2022

Brings a smile to the face with how cheerful this cover looks!

 Brent S Member Since 2016
1    
Posted On 7/9/2022

I love Gene Colan and this is one of my favorite (if not my favorite) covers by him. Incredible in so many ways!!!

 Steve . M Member Since 2017
1    
Posted On 7/9/2022

This one fits perfectly into your collection. Glad you were able to finally track it down and give it a place of honor in an already amazing collection

 Jonathan H Member Since 2005
1    
Posted On 7/10/2022

Super cool cover! Congrats!!

 Nick - Barry - Matt - Hal - Namor Member Since 2015
1    
Posted On 7/10/2022

The first 3 Jokers!  Such a fun cover!  Congrats Bob!

 Sideshow Bob Member Since 2012
Posted On 7/10/2022

Nick - Barry - Matt - Hal - Namor wrote:
"  The first 3 Jokers!  Such a fun cover!  Congrats Bob!
 "

Thanks Nick! I am sure the guys who did the "Three Jokers" series last year are 100% NOT okay with that as canon! Made me laugh though!

 Dave W Member Since 2006
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Posted On 7/11/2022

How does this only have 10 comments?!?! This is the perfect Batman example from this era of perfect Batman art. Major congrats - thanks for sharing! 

 Bill J Member Since 2009
1    
Posted On 7/18/2022

Such fun! I would have loved having a Joker train as a kid!

 kent mansley Member Since 2015
1    
Posted On 7/23/2022

I love this so much! Colan always was great on Batman! Huge congrats!

 K Gearon Member Since 2011
1    
Posted On 7/26/2022

How will he get out of this?!  Love that vibe to a cover image!  Killer add, Bob - congrats!

 Chris Swartz Member Since 2009
Posted On 4/16/2023

Always loved this cover.  Congrats 

 CJ Design Member Since 2018
Posted On 5/2/2023

Locomotive Laughing Breath...what a powerhouse Art Combo

 Michael Weigant Member Since 2009
Posted On 12/15/2024

I know Batman is in peril,but this piece just makes me laugh everytime I see it ! Such a cool and fun piece,congrats!

 Daryl R Member Since 2015
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Posted On 10/14/2025

How have I not commented on this one before? Fun and memorable Joker cover. I love the throwback to an image of impending peril with our hero in bondage as the Joker playfully arrives while having the time of his life. That Joker train really captures the mood with the extra Joker face and large maniacal grin directly centered and brightly colored on the cover. Awesome!

 Sideshow Bob Member Since 2012
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Posted On 10/14/2025

Daryl R wrote:
"  How have I not commented on this one before? Fun and memorable Joker cover. I love the throwback to an image of impending peril with our hero in bondage as the Joker playfully arrives while having the time of his life. That Joker train really captures the mood with the extra Joker face and large maniacal grin directly centered and brightly colored on the cover. Awesome!
 "

100% I love how crazy and manic it is. Feels right out of Maximum Overdrive...

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