Batman #94 (Raw VF/NM) - DC Comics (Francesco Mattina Card Stock Variant Cover, "Joker War" Lead-In Key Issue)

Add a major modern DC key issue to your collection with Batman #94, published by DC Comics in July 2020! Written by James Tynion IV with interior art by Guillem March and Rafael Albuquerque, and colors by David Baron, this issue serves as the pivotal conclusion to "Their Dark Designs" and the immediate prelude to the historic "Joker War" storyline.

The upper-right corner displays issue title marker BATMAN 94, creator credits (TYNION IV • MARCH / ALBUQUERQUE • BARON), and the circular DC Comics emblem. The lower-left corner houses the direct edition barcode box ($4.99 US, Ages 13+ / Variant Cover).

The stunning cover illustration—crafted by fan-favorite dark surrealist master Francesco Mattina—features a menacing portrait of The Joker looming behind Punchline (Alexis Kaye), who holds a sharp blade aloft amidst a storm of fluttering red confetti and dark atmospheric shadows.

This landmark issue features a major storyline turning point where Batman finds himself broken and stripped of his resources, setting up the explosive confrontation of Joker War, while showcasing Punchline in her early key appearances following her sensational debut.

This unslabbed raw comic issue is in top-tier collectible condition (estimated VF/NM 9.0 or better), with sharp edges, a crisp spine, and deep, vibrant color saturation—making it an essential pickup for Batman, The Joker, Punchline, James Tynion IV, and Francesco Mattina variant cover collectors.

• Publisher: DC Comics

• Series: Batman (Issue #94 / Vol. 3 Series 2016–Present)

• Release Date: July 2020 (Modern Age)

• Grade: Raw (Estimated VF/NM 9.0+)

• Printing/Format: Direct Edition Card Stock Variant Cover ($4.99 Cover Price with Barcode)

• Key Significance: Key Prelude Issue to "Joker War"; Early Key Appearance of Punchline; Conclusion to "Their Dark Designs" Arc

• Key Characters: Batman (Bruce Wayne), The Joker, Punchline (Alexis Kaye), Catwoman, Designer

• Creative Team: James Tynion IV (Writer), Guillem March & Rafael Albuquerque (Interior Art), David Baron (Colors), Francesco Mattina (Variant Cover Art)