Action Comics #770

In "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.