Joker war

[Vordan]

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i don’t get this issue like was Batman willing to let Joker Die? Or did he trust that he will escape the bomb? What’s the overall message about this So called War? Harley and Bats are pretty close now from this event is my main takeaway? Now Clownhunter met the guy but didn’t lead to anything special? I feel underwhelm by this arc

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Feels very similar to Morrison and Snyder’s runs. Joker showing up at the start, Joker attempting to force Batman to face a painful truth about himself and Gotham, Joker getting disfigured with a head/face wound and choosing to lie low. It all feels very familiar, not helped by “Ghost-Maker” being yet another rival who kills that Bruce met while training to become Batman. Tynion saying he plans on bringing in Scarecrow is a big plus for me though, I’ll be sticking with this run until that at the very least. I think the original plan was for Joker to actually die to kick off 5G but what happened happened and so now it’s a beginning instead of an ending.

[SixSpeedSamurai]

I wouldn't be so sure. If there are 3 Jokers, who says there isn't a fourth one?

Besides, Clownhunter killing Joker is something it HAS to happen. I mean, in many way, Clownhunter represents a different version of Batman's himself. Batman became what he is after seeing his parents being killed by an ordinary crook, and Clownhunter became what he is after the Joker killed his parents. Since Batman never had the guts to kill the Joker, this kid lost his parents; and this represents Batman's incompetence. He wanted to make sure nobody would pass for what he had after losing his parents, but because of him, another kid has passed through something even worse.

Clownhunter will kill the Joker, and Batman won't be able to stop him; then Clownhunter will lecture Batman avoid how incompetent he really is, as he lost his parents because Batman never wanted to do what it had to be done. And now, Clownhunter will show Batman that, by doing this, he has saved millions of victims in Gotham; as Joker won't be just sent to Arkham again.

Three Jokers is not in continuity.

[Frontier]

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Despite being a fantasy, it was nice to see Selina with long hair again.

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[cgh]

I have a few minor thoughts:

spoilers:

1. I hope this is the last we see of the Joker for a good long time. 2. I also hope that Tynion doesn't continue to write these bombastic stories where Gotham gets mostly blown up and Batman flies around in what is effectively a spaceship. He is quite good with the "character moments" type of writing and doesn't take himself too seriously, so maybe we'll see some smaller mysteries and snappy dialogue, if not from Batman then from his supporting crew. 3. Punchline wasn't as painful as I thought she'd be. She seems like a genuinely malevolent villain, which is surprisingly rare in DC's female character menagerie. They tend to become anti-heroes over time. 4. With any luck, Batman will remain kind of poor for a while, or at least operate on a somewhat more limited budget. This could be an interesting status quo. 5. I guess the Joker has only one eye now? Or will he use that regeneration stuff to grow a new one?

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[Nite-Wing]

Now that this is over I hope this is it for the Joker for the next year or so at least
I mean this was really a highly unnecessary event and even the conclusion shows how this arc must have gotten several rewrites

Not a fan of the tell not show brand of storytelling that this arc hinged on. Even in the conclusion they use exposition to explain what happened to Joker and Harley instead of just having the art convey that

Oh but its a new beginning for Batman
Just like so many new beginnings before it with different writers

[cgh]

I was just browsing on my phone and I realized you can’t see stuff hidden by spoiler tags easily. Or am I missing something? I had to cut and paste into a separate text box, annoying.

[phonogram12]

Everything I'm reading about Tynion's run so far has me kind of glad that I decided to skip it.

[PurpleGlovez]

Man, I hope I don't sound ignorant since I have no other way to articulate this thought, but... this straight-up sucked. Like what the hell was the point of any of this **** and how was it different from any other "ZOMG THE CITY'S BURNING TO THE GROUND!" Batman story? It's almost comical how quickly everything is returned to normal. The Joker says he's scarred the city in ways that will take years to heal. Um, how? What exactly is different? I just don't get it. Like I've read most of Tynion's work in the Bat-universe and some of it isn't bad but I genuinely just don't understand what anything in this run is going for. Good thing I have thousands of old comics and DVDs with actual good takes on Batman and the Joker to keep me company.

One last thought. Remember when the Joker was funny? Damn, those were the days.

Oh, and another last thought. Is there actually a human being on the face of the Earth who even remotely cares about Clownhunter?

[Godlike13]

Now that this is over I hope this is it for the Joker for the next year or so at least
I mean this was really a highly unnecessary event and even the conclusion shows how this arc must have gotten several rewrites

Not a fan of the tell not show brand of storytelling that this arc hinged on. Even in the conclusion they use exposition to explain what happened to Joker and Harley instead of just having the art convey that

Oh but its a new beginning for Batman
Just like so many new beginnings before it with different writers

Yep. Me too. And the art is quite good on this. Writers need to trust their artists more to convey story.

I was just browsing on my phone and I realized you can’t see stuff hidden by spoiler tags easily. Or am I missing something? I had to cut and paste into a separate text box, annoying.

Reply With Quote the post.

[charliehustle415]

I was just browsing on my phone and I realized you can’t see stuff hidden by spoiler tags easily. Or am I missing something? I had to cut and paste into a separate text box, annoying.

On Android I just hit "select all" and it will highlight everything and it should show up

[chachi]

so who is in disguise in the purple hooded robe in the last story?

[charliehustle415]

so who is in disguise in the purple hooded robe in the last story?

It might be Superman

[OopsIdiditagain]

so who is in disguise in the purple hooded robe in the last story?

It's the Joker

[OopsIdiditagain]

I wouldn't be so sure. If there are 3 Jokers, who says there isn't a fourth one?

Besides, Clownhunter killing Joker is something it HAS to happen. I mean, in many way, Clownhunter represents a different version of Batman's himself. Batman became what he is after seeing his parents being killed by an ordinary crook, and Clownhunter became what he is after the Joker killed his parents. Since Batman never had the guts to kill the Joker, this kid lost his parents; and this represents Batman's incompetence. He wanted to make sure nobody would pass for what he had after losing his parents, but because of him, another kid has passed through something even worse.

Clownhunter will kill the Joker, and Batman won't be able to stop him; then Clownhunter will lecture Batman avoid how incompetent he really is, as he lost his parents because Batman never wanted to do what it had to be done. And now, Clownhunter will show Batman that, by doing this, he has saved millions of victims in Gotham; as Joker won't be just sent to Arkham again.

I think Clownhunter cares more about killing the henchmen who can go back to being civilians like nothing happened than taking out the Joker.

[Jman27]

Oh, and another last thought. Is there actually a human being on the face of the Earth who even remotely cares about Clownhunter?

I am that guy unfortunately