The Joker #1
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join free"Punchline: Chapter 1" kicks off a chilling new chapter in the Joker’s rogue’s gallery, spotlighting the enigmatic and dangerous Punchline as she faces trial for her crimes. With witnesses dying and the prosecution struggling, Leslie enlists Harper to uncover the truth, while Punchline tests her power within Blackgate’s brutal hierarchy. Written by Sam Johns and James Tynion IV and illustrated with striking, expressive art by Mirka Andolfo, this issue blends psychological tension with the raw energy of Gotham’s underworld—cover by Guillem March.
In "null," a retired Jim Gordon grapples with the lingering shadows of his past as the Joker's violence reaches into his personal life, targeting those he loves. A mysterious woman steps forward with a staggering offer: millions to track down and kill the Joker. With the city on edge and old wounds reopened, Gordon must decide how far he's willing to go—before the line between justice and vengeance vanishes entirely.
In the shadow of Blackgate Penitentiary, Punchline tests her power against the Queen of Spades’ gang, while outside, Leslie Thompkins enlists Harper Row to uncover the truth behind a murder-filled case that’s stalling Punchline’s trial—her past and present colliding in a tense game of survival and secrets.
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Reprinted in The Joker #1 (2022), Punchline: The Trial of Alexis Kaye #[nn] (2022), The Joker by James Tynion IV Compendium #[nn] (2024)
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