The Greatest Joker Stories Ever Told #[nn]
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "Batman vs. the Joker," the Clown Prince of Crime throws a twisted birthday bash, inviting Gotham to witness a spectacle of chaos—and Batman must race against time to stop it before the fireworks ignite. Written by Len Wein and brought to life with bold, dynamic art by Walter Simonson, this gripping tale sees the Dark Knight facing off against his most unpredictable foe in a high-stakes showdown. The cover, a striking collaboration by Kyle Baker, captures the madness perfectly.
In "Batman vs. the Joker," the Dark Knight confronts a twisted criminal who leaves a trail of high-profile victims, each murdered with a chilling smile and stripped of their most treasured possessions. As the city reels from the escalating terror, Batman must unravel the killer’s motive before the next target is claimed.
In "The Man Behind the Red Hood," Batman takes on a rare role as a guest instructor at State University, where he challenges his criminology students with a case that has long eluded him: the identity of the mysterious Red Hood. As the students dive into the investigation, the line between teacher and student begins to blur in ways neither expected.
In "The Joker's Crime Costumes," the Clown Prince of Crime turns the tables on Batman with a series of heists dressed as legendary comic figures, turning Gotham into a stage for his twisted theatrical crimes. Each costume brings a new twist to his antics, challenging Batman’s detective skills with a parade of pop culture-inspired chaos.
In "The Joker's Utility Belt," the Joker's plan to effortlessly capture Batman and Robin takes a chaotic turn when the Dark Knight uses his utility belt to turn the tables. Fueled by his trademark arrogance, the Joker vows to one-up Batman by crafting his own elaborate utility belt—turning their battle of wits into a madcap race of gadgets and traps.
In "The Crimes of Batman," the Joker escalates his vendetta against Batman after being outsmarted, turning the tables by kidnapping Robin and forcing the Dark Knight to commit crimes under duress. With the stakes rising and Batman’s moral code pushed to its limit, the line between hero and villain blurs in a tense game of psychological warfare.
In "The Crazy Crime Clown," the Joker's bizarre crimes land him in an insane asylum—only for Batman to suspect the whole act is a ruse. To uncover the truth, Batman goes undercover as a patient, infiltrating the asylum to stop the Joker from reaching the one person who holds the key to a hidden fortune.
In "Superman's and Batman's Greatest Foes," Lex Luthor and the Joker form an unlikely alliance, building a fleet of near-indestructible Mechano-Men. With the heroes on high alert, Superman and Batman must unravel the duo's true intentions before their latest scheme unfolds.
In "Crime-of-the-Month Club," Batman follows a trail of bizarre thefts linked to a rare, priceless flower, only to uncover a chilling pattern: the Joker isn’t just committing crimes—he’s selling the blueprints to them. As the Dark Knight pieces together the puzzle, he realizes the Clown Prince of Crime has turned his chaos into a twisted business, turning other villains into his unwitting accomplices.
In "The Great Clayface-Joker Feud," a newly freed Matt Hagen, now wielding the power to transform into Clayface, reignites his criminal career—only to find the spotlight stolen by a very unimpressed Joker. Determined to reclaim his moment in the chaos, the Clown Prince of Crime launches a personal war of pranks and psychological games, turning their rivalry into a twisted spectacle neither can walk away from.
In "The Joker Jury," the Joker launches a citywide crime spree, turning police, fire, and other public services into his twisted playground. When the Caped Crusaders confront him, they're captured and forced to face a trial orchestrated by the Clown Prince of Crime himself.
In "The Joker's Happy Victims!", the Clown Prince of Crime targets a series of Gothamites who laughed at him—among them Bruce Wayne—only to reveal their laughter was part of a twisted scheme. What begins as a spree of theft turns into a chilling game of manipulation, where the victims’ amusement becomes their undoing.
In "The Laughing Fish," the Joker unleashes a bizarre and sinister scheme that turns every fish in Gotham into a grotesque replica of his own grinning face, then declares himself the rightful copyright holder of his image—anyone who dares challenge him or interfere with his twisted ownership faces a fate as unpredictable as his laughter.
In "The Sign of the Joker," Hugo Strange orchestrates a chilling revenge against Rupert Thorne, while Silver St. Cloud faces a pivotal choice about her future. As the city teeters under a new wave of chaos, Batman must unravel the Joker’s latest twisted plan before it’s too late.
The Joker throws a very personal birthday bash—complete with explosive flair—and invites Gotham’s elite to witness the chaos, turning Batman’s closest allies into unwitting guests. With time running out and fireworks set to ignite, the Caped Crusader must race to stop the madness before the city becomes part of his twisted celebration.
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↩ Reprints Batman #1 (1940), Batman #4 (1941), Batman #63 (1951), Detective Comics #168 (1951), Batman #73 (1952), World's Finest Comics #61 (1952), Batman #74 (1952), World's Finest Comics #88 (1957), Batman #110 (1957), Batman #159 (1963), Batman #163 (1964), The Joker's Happy Victims! [Batman Kellogg's Pop-Tarts Comics] #[nn] (1966), Batman #251 (1973), The Brave and the Bold #111 (1974), The Joker #3 (1975), Detective Comics #475 (1978), Detective Comics #476 (1978), Batman #321 (1980)
Reprinted in The Greatest Joker Stories Ever Told #[nn] (1989), Stacked Deck: The Greatest Joker Stories Ever Told #[nn] (1990)
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