About this Collection
This collection presents the Joker's harrowing return to Gotham in the New 52 era, as he targets Batman's closest allies in a twisted attempt to prove their bond is a lie. It includes the core storyline from Batman #13-17, along with tie-in issues from other series like Batgirl, Nightwing, and Catwoman, all leading to a shocking confrontation. The volume showcases the Joker's most brutal and psychologically devastating scheme yet, redefining his relationship with the Dark Knight for a new generation of readers.
Contains 27 stories
Chapter 1
20 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Damian Wayne [Robin]Harvey BullockDie Laughing (first appearance, villains)Emperor Penguin [Ignatius Ogilvy] (villain)League of Smiles (first appearance) [Merrymaker [Byron Merideth] (first appearance, villain)The Dentist [Philip Miles] (first appearance, villain)Mr. Happy [David Hill] (first appearance, villain)Baker [Annie McCloud] (first appearance, villain)Rodney the Torch [Rodney Spurman] (first appearance, villain, quits team)]Punchline (duo, first appearance, villains)
Chapter 2
20 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Commissioner James GordonHarvey BullockMrs. MeredithDane Butler (villain)Emperor Penguin [Ignatius Ogilvy] (villain)League of Smiles [Annie McCloud (villain)Mr. Happy [David Hill] (villain)Philip Miles (villain)Merrymaker [Dr. Byron Merideth] (villain)]Mr. Zsasz [Victor Zsasz] (flashback, villain)Ms. Finch (villain)
Chapter 3
8 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]League of Smiles [Baker [Annie McCloud] (villain)Mister Happy [David Hill] (villain)The Dentist [Philip Miles] (villain)Merrymaker [Dr. Byron Meredith]]Dr. Harleen QuinzelJoker (villain)
Chapter 1
20 pp · Superhero
Catwoman [Selina Kyle]Gwendolyn AltamontLola MacIntire (flashback)Joker (villain)Trip Winter (first appearance, villain)
Chapter 2
20 pp · Superhero
Catwoman [Selina Kyle]Gwendolyn AltamontJoker (villain)Trip Winter (villain)
Chapter 1
12 pp · Superhero
Chapter 2
6 pp · Superhero
Harley Quinn [Harleen Quinzel]Joker
Chapter 3
4 pp · Superhero
Chapter 4
17 pp · Superhero
Suicide Squad [also as Task Force XCaptain Boomerang [Digger Harkness]Deadshot [Floyd Lawton]Harley Quinn [Harleen Quinzel]]Amanda WallerJokerYo-YoBud (a hyena, death)Lou (a hyena, death)
Chapter 1
2 pp · Superhero
Chapter 2
20 pp · Superhero
Batgirl [Barbara Gordon]Alysia YeohJames Gordon, Jr. (voice only)Mrs. Barbara GordonJoker (villain)Alaska (a cat)
Chapter 3
20 pp · Superhero
Batgirl [Barbara Gordon]Alysia YeohDr. YiJames Gordon, Jr.Mrs. Barbara GordonJoker (villain)
Chapter 4
20 pp · Superhero
Batgirl [Barbara Gordon]Alysia YeohDr. Andrea LatemendiJames Gordon, Jr. (villain)Joker (villain)Lefty (villain)
Chapter 1
2 pp · Science Fiction, Superhero
In "Chapter 1," Starfire makes a decisive stand against the Blight Lord, ending the alien invasion of her homeworld Tamaran. Though her sister urges her to remain, she chooses to return to Earth with Roy and Jason, carrying the weight of her victory and the uncertain path ahead.
Chapter 2
2 pp · Superhero
Chapter 3
6 pp · Superhero
Chapter 3 follows Superman as he encounters Starfire and her allies returning from Tamaran, their reluctance to work with him setting a tense tone. In Gotham City, the Joker’s scheme takes a dark turn when Isabel is poisoned, leading to a raid that sees Jason arrested.
Chapter 4
20 pp · Superhero
Red Hood [Jason Todd]Arsenal [Roy Harper]Starfire [Koriand'r]Detective Harvey BullockIsabel ArdilaTeen Titans [Bunker [Miguel Jose Barragan] (cameo)Kid Flash [Bart Allen] (cameo)Red Robin [Tim Drake] (cameo)Solstice [Kiran Singh] (cameo)]Joker (villain)Willis Todd (cameo flashback, villain)
Chapter 5
20 pp · Superhero
Teen Titans [Bunker [Miguel Jose Barragan]Kid Flash [Bart Allen]Red Robin [Tim Drake]Solstice [Kiran Singh]Wonder Girl [Cassie Sandsmark]]Arsenal [Roy Harper]Batgirl [Barbara Gordon]Starfire [Koriand'r]Joker (villain)
Chapter 6
18 pp · Superhero
Chapter 7
18 pp · Superhero
Chapter 1
1 pp · Superhero
Nightwing [Dick Grayson]Batman [Bruce Wayne] (cameo)Christina SorranoJimmyLucius FoxSonia BranchJoker (villain)Lady Shiva (villain)Ogilvy (villain)Penguin [Oswald Cobblepot] (villain)Raya Vestri (villain)Tiger Claws (villains)
Chapter 2
20 pp · Superhero
Nightwing [Dick Grayson]Batgirl [Barbara Gordon]Christina SorranoJimmy (death)John Grayson (cameo flashback)Mary Grayson (cameo flashback)Sonia BranchJoker (villain)Raya Vestri (villain, death)Tony Zucco (cameo flashback, villain)
Chapter 3
20 pp · Superhero
Nightwing [Dick Grayson]Christina SorranoSonia BranchJoker (villain)Raya Vestri (villain)
Chapter 1
20 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Damian Wayne]Alfred PennyworthTitus (a dog)Joker (villain)
Chapter 2
20 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Damian Wayne]Joker (villain)
Untitled Superhero story
31 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Batgirl [Barbara Gordon]Nightwing [Dick Grayson]Red Hood [Jason Todd]Red Robin [Tim Drake]Robin [Damian Wayne]Alfred PennyworthJoker (villain)
Untitled Superhero story
20 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Robin [Damian Wayne]Alfred PennyworthCatwoman [Selina Kyle] (dream)Martha Wayne (dream)Nightwing [Dick Grayson] (dream)Red Hood [Jason Todd] (dream)Red Robin [Tim Drake] (dream)Thomas Wayne (dream)Titus (a dog)Clayface [Basil Karlo] (dream, villain)Joker (dream, villain)Penguin [Oswald Cobblepot] (dream, villain)Poison Ivy [Pamela Isley] (dream, villain)Scarecrow [Jonathan Crane] (dream, villain)Talia al Ghul (dream, villain)
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