Detective Comics #109
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "The House that Jokes Built!", the Joker turns his trademark mischief into a scheme to swindle the wealthy—until he takes Robin, forcing Batman to outwit him with a prank of his own. Written by Don C. Cameron and illustrated by Win Mortimer, this 1946 tale sees the Dark Knight using the Joker’s own game against him. The cover, by Jack Burnley (pencils and inks) with additional inks by Ray Burnley, captures the chaotic spirit of the story.
In "The House that Jokes Built!", the Joker turns his usual antics into a scheme to swindle the wealthy—until he takes Robin, forcing Batman to outwit him with a prank of his own. A clever twist on the classic cat-and-mouse game, this 1946 tale sees the Dark Knight using the Joker’s own tricks against him.
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Reprinted in Batman Archives #5 (2001), Batman: The Golden Age Omnibus #4 (2018)
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