Batman: Detective Comics Vol. 5: The Joker War

The Joker is waging a war on Batman, using every ghost from the Dark Knight's past to win. Bruce Wayne has taken this death hard, and the Joker knows that now is the time to strike. This intensely personal volume of the Joker War collects Detective Comics #1020-1026, Detective Comics Annual #3, Batman: Pennyworth R.I.P., and a special Joker War tale from Detective Comics #1027.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 22 August 2023
Publisher: DC Comics

The Joker has declared war on Batman, and he is prepared to employ every ghost from the Dark Knight's past to achieve his goal. The Bat-Family is still reeling from the recent loss of Alfred Pennyworth, and Bruce Wayne is taking it particularly hard. Alfred was not just a friend and partner to Gotham's favorite son; he was also a father figure and a mentor to Bruce. The loss has left the dark detective wounded and in a state of despair.

The Joker knows that now is the perfect time to strike and strike hard. He has unleashed a wave of friends, foes, and failures to attack Gotham's protector from the inside out. Harvey Dent, known as Two-Face, has been amplified to deadly new heights by the Joker, who has unleashed a cadre of zealots known as the Church of the Two on Gotham City. But that's not all. Lincoln March, Lucius Fox, Killer Croc, and countless others have been moved around the Joker's diabolical chessboard to bury the Bat once and for all.

The question remains: Will the Dark Knight rise and defeat the Joker's army? Or will he be drowned in laughter and defeated once and for all? This intensely personal volume of the Joker War collects Detective Comics #1020-1026, Detective Comics Annual #3, Batman: Pennyworth R.I.P., and a special Joker War tale from Detective Comics #1027.

Peter J. Tomasi, the acclaimed Batman writer, is joined by Mariko Tamaki, the Eisner Award-winning writer of Wonder Woman and Harley Quinn: Breaking Glass, and James Tynion IV, the architect of the Joker War, to bring this epic tale to life. The artwork is provided by Brad Walker (Aquaman), Kenneth Rocafort (Red Hood and the Outlaws), Eddy Barrows (Detective Comics), Eduardo Risso (100 Bullets), and many other talented artists.

The Joker War is a thrilling and emotional rollercoaster that will leave readers on the edge of their seats. It is a must-read for any Batman fan, as it delves into the depths of the Dark Knight's psyche and explores the complex relationships between the characters. This volume is a testament to the power of storytelling and the enduring legacy of the Batman franchise.

Weight: 420g
Dimension: 257 x 170 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781779521125