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
Chapter 2
2 pp · Superhero
Chapter 3
6 pp · Superhero
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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