Batman: The Joker's Last Laugh #[nn]

The Joker dominates this Brian Bolland cover with that unmistakable chalk-white face, slicked green hair, and a grin that's equal parts charm and menace — his outstretched hand and the speech bubble promising "This one'll REALLY kill you!" set a wonderfully unsettling tone. This DC collection opens with "Stir Crazy," written by Chuck Dixon and Scott Beatty with interior art by Pete Woods, diving into the mayhem that made the Joker's Last Laugh storyline such a memorable DC event of its era. If you're drawn to the Clown Prince at his most calculated and dangerous, this is a fine place to start.