The Joker: The Man Who Stopped Laughing #1
In *The Joker: The Man Who Stopped Laughing #1*, written by Matthew Rosenberg and illustrated by Carmine Di Giandomenico, the Joker returns to Gotham only to find his old city reshaped by Black Mask, Two-Face, and the Riddler, who’ve claimed control in his absence. With a new, chilling resolve, he abandons Gotham for Los Angeles, launching a nationwide campaign of chaos. Meanwhile, a shadowy figure in Gotham quietly studies the Joker, weighing whether to act. The cover by Carmine Di Giandomenico captures the shift in tone with a haunting, deliberate stillness.
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The Joker returns to Gotham City, but is confronted by Black Mask, Two-Face, and the Riddler who have taken over crime in Gotham during his absence and want him to leave. The Joker decides it would be better to spread his influence across the entire country and travels to Los Angeles and launches a country-wide series of terrorist attacks. Meanwhile back in Gotham, a mysterious stranger analyzes the Joker and considers taking action against him.
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