Three Jokers, a new three issue miniseries from writer Geoff Johns and Jason Fabok, will hit comic shops on June 17 after being tease for years, DC Comics announced Monday.
The idea of a story involving three Jokers has been around since the very end of DC Comics’ New 52 publishing initiative in spring of 2016, when it was mentioned during the Darkseid War story that capped the New 52 Justice League title, an event that was also written by Johns and illustrated by Fabok. The idea was (I believe) also touched on in the 80-page one-shot DC Rebirth that kicked off that era. Anyway, here we are about four years later getting answers.
And those answers will come in the form of a three-issue miniseries published as part of DC’s prestige Black Label imprint, which likely puts them outside of regular Batman continuity (for the folks out there who are interested in such things). Each of the three issues of the book will be 48 pages and prestige format. Joining Johns and Fabok on the project will be colorist Brad Anderson.
You can read the entire Three Jokers press release below and also check out some of the first interior artwork, but this seems to be the most telling bit…
After years of anticipation, the epic story is finally here: find out why there are three Jokers, and what that means for the decades-long battle between the Dark Knight and the Clown Prince of Crime. In this powerful, emotional story Batman, Batgirl and Red Hood—all past victims of the Joker—work together to solve a mystery unlike anything they’ve ever faced before!
Full press and interior art follow…enjoy!
Following an exclusive interview on EW.com, DC is finally revealing to fans details on one of the most talked about and highly anticipated miniseries in comics, Batman: Three Jokers.
30 years after The Killing Joke changed comics forever, Batman: Three Jokers re-examines the myth of who, or what, is the Joker and what is at the heart of his ongoing battle with Batman. New York Times bestselling writer Geoff Johns and Eisner award winning artist Jason Fabok reunite to tell the ultimate story of Batman and The Joker!
After years of anticipation, the epic story is finally here: find out why there are three Jokers, and what that means for the decades-long battle between the Dark Knight and the Clown Prince of Crime. In this powerful, emotional story Batman, Batgirl and Red Hood—all past victims of the Joker—work together to solve a mystery unlike anything they’ve ever faced before!
Here for the first time are the main covers to the full 3 issue series, beautifully drawn by Jason Fabok with colors by Brad Anderson. In addition, here’s a first look at some interior art by Fabok and Anderson for your viewing pleasure.
Batman: Three Jokers is a 3-issue, 48-page (per issue) prestige format limited series and will carry DC’s “Black Label” content descriptor (for readers 17+). Issue #1 arrives in comic book stores and participating digital retailers on June 17, 2020.
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If Geoff Johns is known for anything in comics in recent years, it’s taking way too much for him to handle all at once. It’s why Doomsday Clock was delayed and now this since you can tell that’s Alfred helping Batman. Maybe he’ll finally cut Batman some real slack this time around. https://gutternaut.net/2020/01/geoff-johns-fixing-history-for-future-screw-ups/
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