DC First: Batgirl / Joker #1
In "Clowntime," Batgirl confronts the true danger of the Joker in a story that pushes her limits, while Cassandra, eager to prove herself, takes matters into her own hands by breaking him out of Arkham Asylum. Written by Steven Grant and brought to life with bold, expressive art by Bill Sienkiewicz and Terry Moore, the issue unfolds with tense energy as Batman and Canary watch the escalating clash unfold. The cover by Kevin Nowlan captures the chaos with striking intensity.
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Babs goes a little too in depth about exactly how dangerous the Joker is, and Cassandra breaks him out of Arkham Asylum to prove herself as the new Batgirl. Batman and Canary observe but let the fight take place.
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