The Batman Strikes #3

A leering, red-eyed Joker dominates this January 2005 cover from the animated-style tie-in series, clutching a playing card that depicts Batman himself — a sly visual joke that sets the menacing, playful tone perfectly. Cover artist Jeff Matsuda captures the Clown Prince of Crime mid-cackle, all wild hair and gleaming teeth, while the "Joker's Wild!" banner leaves no doubt who's running the show. As a bonus, this issue also includes an Adventures in the DCU story starring Catwoman, making it a fun double-dose of DC mischief.