Cover: Andrea Sorrentino

Joker: Killer Smile #[nn]

Nov 2020 · DC · 29.99 USD; 39.99 CAD

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About this Collection

Joker: Killer Smile is a 2020 DC Black Label miniseries that delves into the psychological horror of the Joker's influence. Written by Jeff Lemire with art by Andrea Sorrentino, the story follows a well-meaning psychiatrist who attempts to treat the Joker at Arkham Asylum, only to find his own sanity unraveling as the Clown Prince of Crime turns the tables on him. This collected edition brings together the complete three-issue series, offering a dark and visually striking exploration of obsession and madness.

In "Joker: Killer Smile Book One," psychologist Ben Arnell attempts to unravel the mind of the Joker through a series of intense interviews, hoping to unlock the key to his madness. But as the sessions continue, Arnell begins to experience disturbing visions—leaving him to question whether the Joker’s chaos is infecting his own mind. Written by Jeff Lemire and brought to life with haunting art by Andrea Sorrentino, this issue’s chilling atmosphere and psychological depth are elevated by Jordie Bellaire’s evocative colors and Steve Wands’ precise lettering, all anchored by Sorrentino’s striking cover.

Contains 4 stories

Joker: Killer Smile Book One

32 pp · Superhero

The JokerDoctor Ben ArnellBatman [Bruce Wayne] (flashback)Doctor Marie HutchinsSimon ArnellAnna ArnellMister Smiles (cartoon clown)unidentified man in men's room

In *Joker: Killer Smile Book One*, psychologist Ben Arnell dives into the mind of the Joker, hoping to unravel his madness through therapy. But as their sessions deepen, Ben begins to experience unsettling visions—leaving him to wonder if the Joker’s chaos is spreading into his own mind.

Joker: Killer Smile Book Two

32 pp · Superhero

The JokerDoctor Ben ArnellAnna ArnellSimon ArnellTwo-Face [Harvey Dent]Poison Ivy [Pamela Isley]AmygdalaMan-Bat [Kirk Langstrom]Ventriloquist [Arnold Wesker]BaneRiddler [Edward Nygma]Scarecrow [Jonathan Crane]Professor Pyg [Lazlo Valentin]Mad Hatter [Jervis Tetch]Penguin [Oswald Cobblepot]Mister Smiles (cartoon clown)Joe (Arkham guard)Batman [Bruce Wayne] (flashback)Doctor Marie Hutchins

In *Joker: Killer Smile Book Two*, Doctor Ben Arnell finds himself increasingly entangled in the Joker’s twisted world, where the line between reality and madness blurs with every passing day. As his grip on sanity slips, the strain begins to spill over into his home life, threatening the fragile peace he’s tried to maintain with his wife and son.

Joker: Killer Smile Book Three

32 pp · Superhero

Doctor Ben ArnellJoe (Arkham guard)The JokerKiller Croc [Waylon Jones]Hugo StrangePenguin [Oswald Cobblepot]BaneProfessor Pyg [Lazlo Valentin]Two-Face [Harvey Dent]Scarecrow [Jonathan Crane]Anna ArnellSimon ArnellMister Smiles (cartoon clown)Batman [Bruce Wayne]Doctor Marie Hutchins

In "Joker: Killer Smile Book Three," Doctor Ben Arnell—broken by the Joker’s relentless torment—frees his tormentor from Arkham, setting off a chilling chain of events as the Joker turns his attention to the only family Arnell still cares about: his estranged wife and child. The story unfolds with a chilling intimacy, exploring the twisted aftermath of a mind pushed past its breaking point.

Batman: The Smile Killer

32 pp · Superhero

Batman [Bruce Wayne]James GordonMister Smiles (clown puppet)The JokerDoctor Ben ArnellMartha WayneThomas Wayne (deceased, flashback)

In "Batman: The Smile Killer," Batman’s hunt for the Joker takes a dark turn as he’s haunted by childhood memories of Mister Smiles, a sinister clown puppet from a forgotten children’s TV show that once manipulated him in ways he can’t fully recall. Written by James Tynion IV and illustrated by Álvaro Martínez, the story weaves psychological dread into Gotham’s shadows, where past and present blur under the weight of a smile that never fades.