Article by Steve J. Ray
The game changing “Joker War” event is finally here, and DC Comics have got excitement levels sky high. To boost our adrenaline even further, our favorite publishing house have let us have a sneak peek at the second chapter, which will feature in Batman #96, out next month.
Check this out!
With apologies to The Grateful Dead, The Dark Knight goes on his own “Long Strange Trip” and the mysterious Clownhunter is revealed in the pages of Batman #96, part two of “The Joker War,” by James Tynion IV, with art by Jorge Jimenez. Here’s your first look!
Reeling from the effects of the worst Joker toxin attack ever, Batman is on the run through Gotham City, pursued by the dark shadows and voices that haunt is past and present! As The Joker’s plan materializes, the only person who can save him from the brink of true madness is… Harley Quinn?
Plus, who is the mysterious figure known as Clownhunter?
BATMAN #96 (“The Joker War, Part Two)
Written by James Tynion IV
Art by Jorge Jimenez
Cover by Guillem March
Card stock variant cover by Francesco Mattina
1:25 Clownhunter card stock variant cover by Jorge Jimenez
On Sale Tuesday, August 4, 2020
$3.99 US/32 Pages
Card stock variant cover $4.99 US
The Alfred nightmare scene is heartbreaking, and terrifying! I miss him so much, so this really hurt to see. I cannot wait to get my hands on this issue, and read James Tynion’s dialogue! While this art is stunning, it’s only telling us half the story.
What about everyone out there? Are you all excited for “Joker War”? Are you missing Alfred as much as I am? Please let us know your thoughts, and leave us your comments.
Images and Press Release Courtesy of DC Entertainment
