Since a hero is only as memorable as their villain, it’s only right that a celebration of Batman’s 80th year in comics should be followed by a similar, but far more horrifying honoring of his nemesis, The Joker.

The Joker 80th Anniversary 100-Page Super Spectacular is looking to do that and more, recruiting not only some of the top talent in comics today, but some of the most acclaimed writers and artists to ever spin a Joker story. So whether DC fans are looking forward to a collection of unforgettable short stories, or adding to their collection with the full lineup of decade-specific variant covers, the newest preview of The Joker 80th Anniversary is only going to add to the hype. At least to keep fans occupied until the highly-touted “Joker War” officially begins.

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The Joker follows characters like Batman, Robin, and Catwoman in the 80th Anniversary festivities, but as fans might guess, the creators on hand for this issue are nothing if not prolific. Whether it’s tales by Scott Snyder, Paul Dini, Denny O’Neil, Brian Azzarello, or artists ranging from Lee Bermejo to Riley Rossmo and everyone in between, readers can see the table of contents for the issue below. Not to mention the many variant covers on offer, and a chilling preview of what The Batman Who Laughs’ Snyder and Jock have cooked up for their short story, “Scars.”

  • THE JOKER 80TH ANNIVERSARY 100-PAGE SUPER SPECTACULAR
  • Release Date: June 9th, 2020
  • Written by: Brian Azzarello, Paul Dini, Dennis O’Neil, Scott Snyder, Tom Taylor, James Tynion IV, Others
  • Art by: Rafael Albuquerque, Lee Bermejo, Simone Bianchi, Tony S. Daniel, Mikel Janin, Jock, José Luis García-López, Eduardo Risso, Riley Rossmo, Others
  • 1940s variant cover by Arthur Adams
  • 1950s variant cover by David Finch
  • 1960s variant cover by Francesco Mattina
  • 1970s variant cover by Jim Lee and Scott Williams
  • 1980s variant cover by Bill Sienkiewicz
  • 1990s variant cover by Gabriele Dell’Otto
  • 2000s variant cover by Lee Bermejo
  • 2010s variant cover by Jock
  • The Clown Prince of Crime celebrates 80 years of chaos! The Joker has been the greatest villain in comics since his debut and to celebrate we have a who’s who of comics’ finest talent giving the Harlequin of Hate the birthday roast he deserves. The stories feature a range of terror and anarchy, showing how the Joker has impacted Gotham City from the police to Arkham Asylum, from the local underworld to the Dark Knight and his allies! Make sure to RSVP to this birthday bash-you wouldn’t want to wake up with a Joker Fish on your doorstep, would you?

The Joker 80th Anniversary 100-Page Super Spectacular will be available from your local comic book shop on June 9th, 2020.

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Screen Rant Editor Andrew Dyce was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Despite calling the vast nothingness of the Canadian prairies home (or perhaps because of it) film and television have been a passion since birth. As a graduate of the University of Manitoba with a degree in English Literature, Andrew has grown to appreciate the story and writing behind everything from blockbuster comic book movies to schlocky B-movie action.

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