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Even though the Joker’s initial appearance was over eight decades ago, the origin of the supervillain is still a mystery, but that could soon change. Yes, DC Comics will release a new storyline next year titledJoker: Year One, borrowing its name from Frank Miller and David Mazzucchelli’sBatman: Year One.
DC’sBatman #142-144will feature a three-issue story arc titledJoker: Year One.The story will be written by popular Batman writer Chip Zdarsky. The art team will consist of Alejandro Sánchez, Giuseppe Camuncoli, Stefano Nesi, Andrea Sorrentino, and Dave Stewart.
Major details about the Clown Prince of Crime, including a possible revision to his origin story in relation toThe Killing Joke,are expected to be disclosed inThe Joker Year One.The three-part narrative will primarily focus on the Red Hood Gang, raising questions about their past, and will take place early in the Joker’s relationship with Batman.
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Joker: Year One-DC Will Eventually Uncover the ‘Terrible Secret’ of the Joker’s Origin
Something new is coming to theBatmancomic in February 2024, so the origin story of the Joker will never be the same. The storyThe Joker Year One, which is set after the events of the controversial and well-knownBatman: The Killing Joke, has been officially announced by DC Comics. It promises to reveal hidden secrets about the Clown Prince of Crime.
As perScreen Rant, the currentBatman #139,Mindbomb, by Zdarsky, Jorge Jiménez, Tomeu Morey, and Clayton Cowles, which prominently features the Joker, is immediately followed by TheJoker Year One.As per DC:
“Mindbomb will lead directly to The Joker Year One setting the groundwork for a significant new Joker story where ‘Secrets of the greatest villain in pop culture are revealed’.”
The true origins of the Joker remain shrouded in mystery, despite him being one of the most beloved and eerie villains in pop culture, let alone in comic books. It is difficult to determine the true nature of the Joker and his true motivations because of his enigmatic true identity and the chaos caused by having multiple Jokers running around the DC Universe. Though it has not stopped creative teams from trying, a number of iconic Joker stories have been produced, ranging from the controversial but iconicThe Killing Joketo the recentBatman: Three Jokers.
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Joker: Year OneContinues in the Footsteps ofThe Killing Joke
IGNreports thatJoker: Year Onewill take up where Alan Moore and Brian Bolland’s graphic novelBatman: The Killing Jokeleft off,hopefully living up to its promises of ‘secrets revealed’ along the way. This story is about the past, but it will also probably have a big impact on Batman’s and the Joker’s future. Also, it willprovide even more information about the legendary history between Batman and the Joker, whose rivalry has already been immortalized in pop culture.
WillJoker: Year Oneprovide an analysis of the three distinct Joker incarnations and their implications for Batman?
Joker: Year Onewill be published weekly inBatman #142–144starting in February 2024.
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