Batman Annual #16 Eclipso Darkness Within - Joker Appearance (1992)

Eclipso Within - Joker Appearance & inked by Adrienne Roy, Sam Kieth, Vince Giarrano & Clem Robins

Batman spots a body on the roof of the train and when he sees the rictus grin knows that the Joker is responsible. He recognises the man from the night that James Gordon triggered the Eclipso beast and wonders if his torture is connected. He then sees the dragon-creature flying off with Manzoni's car in its claws. It drops the car and Batman destroys it with a solar energy flashlight. He can do nothing for Manzoni but the dying man confirms that the Joker's men are in possession of the black diamonds. With the creature destroyed Keef returns to normal and they take the diamonds to the Joker, fearful of what he will do when he finds out they have used one. Batman has traced them and bursts in on the Joker, who is about to use one of the diamonds. However instead of causing him to create a monster, it transforms him into one. Dan shoots the flashlight out of Batman's hand before he can bring it to bear, leaving him no choice but to use another of the gems himself so he can match the Eclipsed Joker. The two begin a fierce battle which wrecks much of the local area and continues until sunrise, which drives the Eclipso spirit out of both men. Batman knocks out the now-human Joker and takes him back to Arkham.

This Modern Age Comic are in Near Mint to Mint Condition and an Excellent addition to any collection.

Publication Date: September 20th, 1992
Modern Age Comic
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