Detective Comics #504

In "The Joker's Rumpus Room Revenge!", the Clown Prince of Crime returns with a twisted new scheme, turning innocent toys into lethal traps in a deadly game against Batman. As Gotham’s mayoral race heats up, candidate Arthur Reeves publicly criticizes the Dark Knight, adding tension to an already volatile situation. Written by Gerry Conway and brought to life with sharp, expressive art by Don Newton—inked by Dan Adkins and colored by Adrienne Roy—this 1981 issue delivers a chilling, off-kilter take on Gotham’s most chaotic villain. The cover, a striking, surreal vision by Jim Starlin, captures the madness before it even begins.