USA magazine #38
In "Planète parfète," Batman confronts the Joker in a tense, surreal showdown that blurs the line between chaos and clarity. Written by Alan Moore and brought to life with striking precision by Brian Bolland, the story captures a moment where madness and method collide—ending not with violence, but with a joke that finally lands. The cover, by Dave Stevens, perfectly frames the issue’s eerie, off-kilter tone.
In a bleak, post-apocalyptic wasteland, a young man and his loyal dog navigate a world where survival means trusting nothing — not even the people you meet. This 1989 story, drawn from the same universe as the classic "A Boy And His Dog," follows their uneasy journey through ruins and danger, where every choice could mean life or death.
In "Souriez!", Batman confronts the Joker in a tense, chaotic showdown that escalates from violence to something far more unsettling. As the police close in, the Joker delivers a final, cryptic joke—one that cuts through the madness and leaves Batman momentarily stunned.
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↩ Reprints Hot Wheels #5 (1970), Alien Worlds #6 (1984), National Lampoon Magazine #7/1985 (1985), Death Rattle #6 (1986), Vic and Blood #1 (1987), Zona 84 #43 (1987), Xenozoic Tales #5 (1988), Gli Albi di Orient Express #32 (1988), Jungle Comics #1 (1988), Batman: The Killing Joke #[nn] (1988), The Rocketeer Adventure Magazine #1 (1988), Totem el Comix #35
Reprinted in Parlez-moi de mort #[nn] (1989)
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