Action Comics #770
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "The Reign of Emperor Joker, Part 5 of 5: He Who Laughs Last!", Joe Kelly and artist Kano deliver a climactic showdown where Joker’s godlike control over reality begins to crack under the weight of his own obsession. As Superman confronts the Joker with a simple truth—his mind can’t erase Batman—the tyrant’s grip shatters, forcing him to return the power to Mr. Mxyzptlk. But the cost is high: Batman has broken, and only the Spectre can heal him—by transferring the trauma to Superman, who accepts the burden with unwavering resolve. The cover by Kano and Marlo Alquiza captures the moment’s intensity, a striking visual of a universe teetering on the edge.
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Though Joker's control of the universe is absolute, Superman points out that Joker cannot will Batman out of existence because he cannot get Batman out of his mind. With the realization that he will never be rid of Batman, Joker breaks and returns his power to Mr. Mxyzptlk, who restores the universe. But Batman's mind has snapped from all the torture he witnessed at the hands of the Joker, and the only way to restore him is for the Spectre to transfer the pain and trauma to the Man of Steel, who heroically shoulders the burden.
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