{"product_id":"batman-94-raw-vf-nm-dc-comics-francesco-mattina-card-stock-variant-cover-joker-war-lead-in-key-issue","title":"Batman #94 (Raw VF\/NM) - DC Comics (Francesco Mattina Card Stock Variant Cover, \"Joker War\" Lead-In Key Issue)","description":"\u003cp\u003eAdd a major modern DC key issue to your collection with \u003cb\u003eBatman #94\u003c\/b\u003e, published by \u003cb\u003eDC Comics\u003c\/b\u003e in July 2020! Written by \u003cb\u003eJames Tynion IV\u003c\/b\u003e with interior art by \u003cb\u003eGuillem March\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eRafael Albuquerque\u003c\/b\u003e, and colors by \u003cb\u003eDavid Baron\u003c\/b\u003e, this issue serves as the pivotal conclusion to \"Their Dark Designs\" and the immediate prelude to the historic \u003ci\u003e\"Joker War\"\u003c\/i\u003e storyline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe upper-right corner displays issue title marker \u003ci\u003eBATMAN 94\u003c\/i\u003e, creator credits (\u003ci\u003eTYNION IV • MARCH \/ ALBUQUERQUE • BARON\u003c\/i\u003e), and the circular \u003cb\u003eDC Comics\u003c\/b\u003e emblem. The lower-left corner houses the direct edition barcode box ($4.99 US, Ages 13+ \/ Variant Cover).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stunning cover illustration—crafted by fan-favorite dark surrealist master \u003cb\u003eFrancesco Mattina\u003c\/b\u003e—features a menacing portrait of \u003cb\u003eThe Joker\u003c\/b\u003e looming behind \u003cb\u003ePunchline (Alexis Kaye)\u003c\/b\u003e, who holds a sharp blade aloft amidst a storm of fluttering red confetti and dark atmospheric shadows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e DC Comics\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeries:\u003c\/b\u003e Batman (Issue #94 \/ Vol. 3 Series 2016–Present)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRelease Date:\u003c\/b\u003e July 2020 (Modern Age)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrade:\u003c\/b\u003e Raw (Estimated VF\/NM 9.0+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePrinting\/Format:\u003c\/b\u003e Direct Edition Card Stock Variant Cover ($4.99 Cover Price with Barcode)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Significance:\u003c\/b\u003e Key Prelude Issue to \"Joker War\"; Early Key Appearance of Punchline; Conclusion to \"Their Dark Designs\" Arc\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Characters:\u003c\/b\u003e Batman (Bruce Wayne), The Joker, Punchline (Alexis Kaye), Catwoman, Designer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCreative Team:\u003c\/b\u003e James Tynion IV (Writer), Guillem March \u0026amp; Rafael Albuquerque (Interior Art), David Baron (Colors), Francesco Mattina (Variant Cover Art)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Hazel comics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46970018726085,"sku":null,"price":500.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0759\/2892\/8453\/files\/WhatsApp_Image_2026-09-18_at_3.01.06_PM_1.jpg?v=1789802364","url":"https:\/\/hazelcomics.com\/products\/batman-94-raw-vf-nm-dc-comics-francesco-mattina-card-stock-variant-cover-joker-war-lead-in-key-issue","provider":"Hazel comics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}