When it comes to Batman’s most dangerous and unpredictable villains, there is one name that stands head and shoulders above them all: The Joker. The “clown prince of crime” has bedeviled the Dark Knight since his inception. Now, starting in March of 2021, DC along with the creative team of James Tynion IV and Guillem March presents: The Joker. This new monthly publication was announced today in this press release:
Press Release
Comic book fans everywhere know that The Joker is the most dangerous villain ever to menace Gotham City. But in March, Batman writer James Tynion IV and artist Guillem March go global with The Joker’s brand of terror and mayhem in The Joker, a new monthly ongoing series from DC.
After an unthinkable attack on Gotham City, the Clown Prince of Crime has become the most wanted man in the world! The Joker is doing his best to stay several steps ahead of law enforcement overseas. But Jim Gordon, facing retirement, realizes this is the last manhunt of his life. He vows to track down Gotham’s worst nemesis, completing his storied career. But there are some mysterious and deadly forces that are also on the hunt for The Joker. And they’re not going to let Gordon slow them down or get in the way.
Writer James Tynion IV
“When I was approached by DC about the concept of an ongoing series spotlighting The Joker, I thought, ‘What would that book even look like?,’” said Tynion. “I’m excited to share this story in a way that honors everything that a series about The Joker can be, while coming at it from an exciting, unexpected angle. I’m also thrilled to continue working with Sam and Mirka to expand the Punchline story we began in November as a back-up feature in this new ongoing Joker series. The Joker War was only the beginning of the terror and mayhem we’re creating!”
The Story of Punchline Continues
In the backup story by Tynion IV, co-writer Sam Johns, and artist Mirka Andolfo, Alexis Kaye, a.k.a. Punchline becomes the newest resident of Blackgate Penitentiary. Meanwhile, on the outside Harper Row resumes her role as Bluebird. Her goal? To prevent her brother from falling under the influence of Punchline and her beguiling brand of anarchy and chaos.
The Joker
The Joker is a 40-page $4.99 monthly series. It will be debuting at comic book stores and participating digital retailers on Tuesday, March 9, 2021. The debut issue features cover art by Guillem March. It will include variant covers by Frank Quitely, Francesco Mattina, Riccardo Federici and Mark Brooks. For more information on The Joker and the World’s Greatest Super Heroes, visit the website at www.dccomics.com and follow on social media at @DCComics and @thedcnation.
Every time we think that DC has filled the 2021 cup to the brim, they increase the mug size. The Joker is just another shot of expresso to an already super charged 2021. Be sure to get your order filled when The Joker arrives in March of 2021.
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