Detective Comics #1000 (2019, DC) Jay Anacleto Variant - NM Condition

Detective Comics #1000 (March 2019, DC Comics) – Jay Anacleto Variant Cover

Detective Comics #1000 celebrates 80 years of Batman with stories from renowned creators and a striking Jay Anacleto cover featuring Batman, Batwoman, Poison Ivy, Harley Quinn, and Catwoman—a must-have collectible for fans.

Story Highlights:

• “Batman’s Longest Case” – Scott Snyder & Greg Capullo

• “Manufacture for Use” – Kevin Smith & Jim Lee

• “Return to Crime Alley” – Denny O’Neil & Steve Epting

• “The Precedent” – James Tynion IV & Alvaro Martinez-Bueno

Key Characters and Comprehensive Media Appearances:

1. Batman (Bruce Wayne)

• First Appearance: Detective Comics #27 (1939)

• Notable Issues: The Dark Knight Returns #1-4 (1986), Batman Year One (1987), Batman: Hush (2002)

• Media: Michael Keaton (Batman, 1989), Christian Bale (The Dark Knight, 2008), Robert Pattinson (The Batman, 2022); Upcoming: The Batman Part II (2026)

2. Batwoman (Kate Kane)

• First Appearance: 52 #7 (2006)

• Notable Issues: Batwoman: Elegy (2009-2010), Detective Comics #854-863 (2009), Batwoman #0 (2010)

• Media: Ruby Rose in Batwoman (CW, 2019-2020), Javicia Leslie (2021)

3. Poison Ivy (Pamela Isley)

• First Appearance: Batman #181 (1966)

• Notable Issues: Batman: Poison Ivy (1997), Gotham City Sirens #1 (2009), Harley Quinn & Poison Ivy #1 (2019)

• Media: Uma Thurman in Batman & Robin (1997); Clare Foley, Maggie Geha, and Peyton List in Gotham (2014-2019)

4. Catwoman (Selina Kyle)

• First Appearance: Batman #1 (1940)

• Notable Issues: Catwoman: When in Rome #1-6 (2004), Batman: Hush (2002), Catwoman #1 (2011)

• Media: Michelle Pfeiffer (Batman Returns, 1992), Anne Hathaway (The Dark Knight Rises, 2012), Zoë Kravitz (The Batman, 2022)

5. Harley Quinn (Harleen Quinzel)

• First Appearance: Batman: The Animated Series (1992), Batman Adventures #12 (1993)

• Notable Issues: Harley Quinn #1 (2000), Gotham City Sirens #1 (2009), Harley Quinn: Breaking Glass (2019)

• Media: Margot Robbie (Suicide Squad, 2016; Birds of Prey, 2020); Kaley Cuoco (voice in Harley Quinn animated series, 2019-present)

Creators and Key Works:

• Jay Anacleto

• Aria #1 (1999), Warlord of Mars #1 (2010), Vampirella #1 (2019)

• Recent: Vampirella vs. Red Sonja #3 (Oct 2024)

• Frank Miller

• The Dark Knight Returns #1-4 (1986), Daredevil #168 (1981), Sin City #1 (1991)

• Recent: Ronin Book Two #4 (Oct 2024)

• Scott Snyder

• Batman #1 (2011), American Vampire #1 (2010), Swamp Thing #1 (2011)

• Recent: Nocterra #13 (Oct 2024)

• Jim Lee

• Batman: Hush #608-619 (2002), X-Men #1 (1991), WildC.A.T.s #1 (1992)

• Recent: WildC.A.T.s #12 (Oct 2024)

• Greg Capullo

• Spawn #16-100 (1993-2000), Batman #1 (2011), Dark Nights: Metal #1 (2017)

• Recent: Creepshow #5 (Oct 2024)

This Jay Anacleto variant of Detective Comics #1000 is a key collectible for Batman fans, honoring Gotham’s iconic heroes and villains. Additional photos available upon request. Combine shipping with other listings!