The Joker Presents: A Puzzlebox #3

Chip Zdarsky's cover for this 2021 DC anthology series entry is a masterclass in unsettling atmosphere — the Joker, wrists bound in chains, gives a thumbs-up beneath a single overhead light while half his face disappears into deep shadow, a massive jigsaw puzzle pattern looming behind him. That confident, chained gesture perfectly captures the character's maddening blend of menace and showmanship. Written by Matthew Rosenberg with art from Jesús Merino, Dominike 'Domo' Stanton, and Juni Ba, issue three of A Puzzlebox promises another layered, multi-artist exploration of Gotham's most unpredictable villain.