Batman #427 (1988) A Death In The Family book 2

Publisher: DC Comics Year: 1988 Story Arc: A Death in the Family — Book Two of Four Writer: Jim Starlin Artist: Jim Aparo Inker: Mike DeCarlo Cover Artist: Jim Aparo Print: First print Variant: Standard Direct Edition Format: Newsstand/Direct (depending on barcode)

Condition

Cover: Strong gloss, deep blues and reds, clean presentation, light handling visible under angled light Spine: A few tiny stress ticks, staples tight Corners: Slight softening on lower corners, upper corners sharp Edges: Clean with light shelf wear Interior: White/off‑white pages, no marks Other notes: No creases, dents, or bends visible Default Grade: Very Fine (VF). Bagged and boarded.

Key Issue Details

• Part 2 of A Death in the Family — one of the most famous Batman stories ever

• Joker’s revenge plot escalates

• Robin searches for his mother

• Major prelude to Jason Todd’s fate

• Starlin/Aparo/DeCarlo team — highly collected

• Essential issue for Batman storyline collectors

Why this comic matters

Batman #427 is a pivotal chapter in A Death in the Family, one of the most iconic and controversial Batman storylines ever published. The tension between Robin, Batman, and the Joker reaches breaking point, making this issue a must‑have for collectors completing the full four‑part arc.