Punchline #1
In "Center Stage," Punchline stands trial after the chaos of the Joker War, claiming she was manipulated by the Joker himself. As her story gains traction through a series of hauntingly persuasive podcasts, Harper Row grows uneasy when her brother Cullen becomes obsessed with the recordings—each one reshaping public perception in ways no one expected. Written by James Tynion IV and Sam Johns, with vivid art by Mirka Andolfo and coloring by Romulo Fajardo Jr., this issue explores the power of narrative in a world where truth is just another performance. The cover by Yasmine Putri captures the eerie allure of the story’s central mystery.
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As Punchline faces trial after the events of the Joker War, she pleads innocent claiming she was manipulated by the Joker. Harper Row becomes concerned when her brother Cullen becomes addicted to a series of podcasts recorded by Punchline which portrays her actions and those of the Joker in a sympathetic light, which helps to swing public opinion in her favor.
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