The Joker #1

In "null," a retired Jim Gordon grapples with the lingering shadows of his past as the Joker's relentless attacks target his family once more. A mysterious woman offers him a fortune to track down and kill the Clown Prince of Crime, pulling him back into a world he thought he’d left behind. With the city on edge and old allies like Batman and Barbara Gordon watching, Gordon must navigate a web of deception where loyalty is currency and the line between hunter and hunted blurs.

In Belize, the Joker readies a devastating plan while a web of vengeance unfolds across the globe—led by the daughter of Bane, the Court of Owls, and others with personal scores to settle. With Batman’s blessing but Barbara’s growing unease, James Gordon embarks on a mission that blurs the line between justice and betrayal, all while Cressida Clarke watches from the shadows.

Haunted by his past with the Joker, James Gordon journeys to Belize to uncover the clown prince’s latest trail—unaware that others are already there, each with their own reasons to hunt him. With Cressida Clarke and her aide, Oracle, Batgirl, and even the daughter of Bane tracking the same elusive figure, the search becomes a web of secrets, shifting loyalties, and buried histories.

In "null," the Joker finds himself entangled in a dangerous game as Vengeance, daughter of Bane, and the enigmatic Sampson Family close in, forcing James Gordon to navigate the chaos from the inside. While the Joker’s schemes unravel, Oracle, Stephanie Brown, and Cassandra Cain race to uncover the truth behind the mysterious Cressida Clarke, whose connection to the escalating conflict remains shrouded in secrecy.

In "Year One," a newly arrived Joker stirs chaos at Arkham, drawing the intense focus of Captain James Gordon, whose growing fixation on the criminal begins to strain his marriage to Barbara Gordon. As the line between justice and obsession blurs, Gordon finds himself entangled in a psychological game with a man who seems to know his every move—while figures like Harvey Dent, Dr. Gable, and the Sampson brothers watch the unraveling from the shadows.

In a dimly lit Gotham diner, a mysterious stranger listens as an unnamed patron recounts the city's latest twist: Punchline, once a chaotic accomplice, now claims she was manipulated by the Joker—her story a carefully crafted performance behind bars. As the conversation unfolds, the line between truth and performance blurs, and the Joker’s influence lingers in every word.