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The Greatest Joker Stories Ever Told#[nn]
Cover: Brian Bolland

The Greatest Joker Stories Ever Told #[nn]

Sep 1988 · Warner Books · 14.95 USD; 18.95 CAD
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In "Batman vs. the Joker," the Clown Prince of Crime throws a twisted birthday bash, turning Gotham into his stage and Batman’s allies into unwitting guests. With time running out and the city on edge, the Caped Crusader must race against the clock to stop the chaos before the fireworks ignite. Written by Len Wein and brought to life with bold art by Walter Simonson, this gripping tale features dynamic inks by Dick Giordano, vibrant colors by Julianna Ferriter, and sharp lettering by Ben Oda, all under Brian Bolland’s iconic cover.

Contains 19 stories
Batman vs. the Joker
13 pp · Superhero
JokerBatmanRobin [Dick Grayson]

Batman vs. the Joker plunges the Dark Knight into a twisted game of murder and madness, as a new killer targets the city’s elite—each victim found with a smile and a stolen treasure. With Robin at his side, Batman races to stop the villain before the next name is added to the list, but the true identity behind the grinning mask remains a chilling mystery.

The Case of the Joker's Crime Circus
13 pp · Superhero
JokerBatmanRobin [Dick Grayson]
The Joker and the Sparrow
14 pp · Superhero
JokerBatmanRobin [Dick Grayson]The Sparrow (female villain)
The Man Behind the Red Hood!
13 pp · Superhero
Red HoodBatmanRobin [Dick Grayson]Joker

In "The Man Behind the Red Hood!", Batman brings his most elusive mystery to a criminology class at State University, challenging students with the case of the Red Hood—a criminal who’s long eluded justice. With Robin at his side and the Joker watching from the shadows, Batman tests their instincts, but the line between instructor and suspect begins to blur in ways he never expected.

The Joker's Crime Costumes!
12 pp · Superhero
JokerBatmanRobin [Dick Grayson]Alfred Pennyworth

In "The Joker's Crime Costumes!", the Clown Prince of Crime takes a delightfully twisted turn, donning iconic comic personas to stage a series of outlandish crimes. With Batman, Robin, and Alfred on his trail, the Joker’s latest spree blurs the line between villainy and vaudeville—leaving the Dark Knight to wonder if the real joke is on him.

The Joker's Utility Belt!
12 pp · Superhero
JokerBatmanRobin [Dick Grayson]

In "The Joker's Utility Belt!", the Joker thought he had the upper hand when he lured Batman and Robin into a trap, only to be outmaneuvered by a surprise from Batman’s utility belt. Now, furious and inspired, the Joker sets out to one-up the Dark Knight by crafting his own twisted version of the utility belt—turning chaos into a high-stakes game of wits and gadgets.

The Crimes of Batman!
12 pp · Superhero
JokerBatmanRobin [Dick Grayson]Commissioner Gordon

In "The Crimes of Batman!", the Joker, humiliated after Batman outsmarts a criminal using one of his own tricks, sets out to prove that even the Dark Knight can be corrupted. With Robin held hostage, the Joker forces Batman to carry out a series of criminal acts—each more shocking than the last—pushing the hero to the edge of his moral code.

The Crazy Crime Clown!
10 pp · Superhero
JokerBatmanRobin [Dick Grayson]Commissioner Gordon

In "The Crazy Crime Clown!", the Joker's latest spree lands him in an insane asylum—except his madness might just be a mask. Batman, suspecting the ruse, infiltrates the asylum disguised as a patient to uncover the truth behind the Joker’s scheme and the hidden fortune tied to a fellow inmate. With Robin and Commissioner Gordon watching from outside, the line between madness and method blurs in a game of cat and mouse where the real danger may be the one who’s playing the fool.

Superman's and Batman's Greatest Foes!
12 pp · Superhero
JokerLex LuthorBatmanRobin [Dick Grayson]Perry WhiteLois Lane

In "Superman's and Batman's Greatest Foes!", the Joker and Lex Luthor form an unlikely alliance, using their combined genius to build a fleet of unstoppable Mechano-Men. As Superman and Batman race to uncover the duo's true intentions, the city braces for chaos—while Lois Lane and Perry White watch the headlines with growing concern.

Crime-of-the-Month Club!
8 pp · Superhero
JokerBatmanRobin [Dick Grayson]

In "Crime-of-the-Month Club!", the Joker orchestrates a bizarre heist targeting a priceless flower, leading Batman to uncover a shocking pattern: the Clown Prince of Crime isn’t just committing crimes—he’s selling detailed plans for them to other villains. With Robin at his side, Batman must unravel the twisted logic behind the Joker’s latest scheme before the city becomes a playground for copycat chaos.

The Great Clayface-Joker Feud
16 pp · Superhero
JokerClayface [Matt Hagen]BatmanRobin [Dick Grayson]Batwoman [Kathy Kane]Bat-Girl [Betty Kane]

After escaping from prison, Matt Hagen finds a way to synthesize the liquid that turns him into Clayface, and once more takes up crime. The Joker, meanwhile, objects to Clayface getting all the headlines, so he starts a feud with Clayface. The two villains clash in a series of escalating pranks and traps, turning Gotham into a battleground of egos—while Batman, Robin, Batwoman, and Bat-Girl try to keep the city from collapsing under the chaos.

The Joker Jury!
13 pp · Superhero
JokerBatmanRobin [Dick Grayson]Commissioner GordonBatwoman [Kathy Kane]Bat-Girl [Betty Kane]

In "The Joker Jury!", the Clown Prince of Crime orchestrates a citywide chaos, turning Gotham’s institutions into his twisted stage. When Batman, Robin, Commissioner Gordon, Batwoman, and Bat-Girl are captured and forced to face a kangaroo court of their own making, the line between justice and madness blurs — and the real trial has only just begun.

The Joker's Happy Victims!
6 pp · Superhero
JokerBatmanRobin [Dick Grayson]

In "The Joker's Happy Victims!", the Clown Prince of Crime turns the tables on a series of Gotham's elite—some of whom are even Bruce Wayne—by exploiting their laughter and refusal to press charges, only to reveal their complicity through a twisted blackmail scheme. With Batman and Robin on the case, the line between amusement and danger blurs as the Joker’s latest game reveals just how far he’ll go to make his victims truly laugh.

The Joker's Five-Way Revenge!
23 pp · Superhero
JokerBatman
Death Has the Last Laugh
20 pp · Superhero
JokerBatmanCommissioner Gordon
The Last Ha Ha
18 pp
JokerCreeper
The Laughing Fish!
17 pp · Superhero
JokerBatmanSilver St. Cloud

In "The Laughing Fish!", the Joker turns the city’s waterways into a grotesque gallery of his own grinning visage, declaring his face a copyrighted masterpiece—and threatening to eliminate anyone who dares challenge his absurd claim. With Batman hot on his trail and Silver St. Cloud caught in the chaos, the line between madness and ownership begins to blur in this twisted, fish-filled spectacle.

Sign of the Joker
17 pp · Superhero
JokerBatmanSilver St. CloudCommissioner Gordon

In "Sign of the Joker," the Joker unleashes a twisted plan that forces Batman to confront both a personal threat and a city on edge. With Silver St. Cloud facing a pivotal choice about her future and Commissioner Gordon caught in the crossfire, the Dark Knight must unravel the clown prince’s latest game before Gotham falls into chaos.

Dreadful Birthday, Dear Joker...!
18 pp · Superhero
Batman [Bruce Wayne]Catwoman [Selina Kyle]Lucius FoxCommissioner James GordonJokerAlfred PennyworthRobin [Dick Grayson]

The Joker throws a very personal birthday bash, turning Gotham into his stage and inviting the city to witness a celebration with a deadly twist. With Batman racing against time to stop the chaos, the fate of Gotham—and the lives of those closest to him—hangs in the balance.

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Full credits

writer Len Wein
letterer Ben Oda
cover pencils, inks Brian Bolland

Reprints

↩ 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 Batman: The Killing Joke The Deluxe Edition #[nn] (2019), Батман: Убийствена шега #[nn] (2021)

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