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clarks_dad's review against another edition
2.0
Campy and overrated. It seems unfair to give Loeb credit for all of this. Emperor Joker is a nine issue arc written by many different people. The Loeb parts live up to expectation and he writes some pretty good Joker dialogue as well as funnily and eerily re-imagines a world fashioned by the king of insanity. The rest... Well, the rest is puerile. I think I'm finally just going to have to accept that there are really only about five or six really good Superman stories out there, but man do those jewels shine. I don't understand how so many people could fail to do well with such a great character.
gpv's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
On the face of it, Joker being a Superman villain makes not sense. However, Jeph Loeb manages to create a story where the only superhero who can take on Joker is Supes.
'Emperor Joker' tells a story where Joker has tricked Mister Mxyzptlk into giving Joker his powers. With his seemingly immortal powers, Joker reimagines the Earth into a place where the JLA heroes are all but forgotten, the villains are the saviors (with Bizzaro taking the place of Superman), and where Superman and Batman are subjected to their own specific brand of torture every day.
This is possible one of the darkest takes on Joker, which could have been a lot better. We are shown multiple possibilities, but barely get to see any of them pan out. I am also not a big fan of the artwork. However, I would still recommend this as a good read for comic book fans.
'Emperor Joker' tells a story where Joker has tricked Mister Mxyzptlk into giving Joker his powers. With his seemingly immortal powers, Joker reimagines the Earth into a place where the JLA heroes are all but forgotten, the villains are the saviors (with Bizzaro taking the place of Superman), and where Superman and Batman are subjected to their own specific brand of torture every day.
This is possible one of the darkest takes on Joker, which could have been a lot better. We are shown multiple possibilities, but barely get to see any of them pan out. I am also not a big fan of the artwork. However, I would still recommend this as a good read for comic book fans.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse
pmileham's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
slayermel's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
In this twisted story The Joker obtains infinite power and takes over the World, dubbing himself Emperor Joker. As you can only imagine suffering and chaos ensues.
The JLA is dismantled and the heroes don't even remember who they really are, in this bizarro world they are the criminals. On some deep level Superman knows something is not right and is trying to break free in order to piece together what is happening.
In a world where Joker rules all one can only wonder, Where is Batman?
The JLA is dismantled and the heroes don't even remember who they really are, in this bizarro world they are the criminals. On some deep level Superman knows something is not right and is trying to break free in order to piece together what is happening.
In a world where Joker rules all one can only wonder, Where is Batman?
beyadob's review against another edition
3.0
The first few issues weren't very good, but then the mystery is revealed and everything falls into place.
tabman678's review against another edition
4.0
Superman: Emperor Joker has one of the roughest starts I’ve ever read. I was slogging through it and it was only until 100 pages in when Mxplkz has revealed he gave his power to Joker that this really became very good. I’m unable to give it five stars but it was a hell of a ride.
The basic story is Joker has taken control of the world using Mxplkz’ powers and Superman is the one to realize this because Batman is Joker’s play thing.
And the story goes from their.
It ultimately suffers from each chapter being written by a different person and the artist switches almost every issue too. The comic suffers for this but is strong enough in what it does that’s it’s worth the read.
A reluctant 4 stars but I really enjoyed it after the first 100 pages.
The basic story is Joker has taken control of the world using Mxplkz’ powers and Superman is the one to realize this because Batman is Joker’s play thing.
And the story goes from their.
It ultimately suffers from each chapter being written by a different person and the artist switches almost every issue too. The comic suffers for this but is strong enough in what it does that’s it’s worth the read.
A reluctant 4 stars but I really enjoyed it after the first 100 pages.
mkquinn91's review against another edition
1.0
The art is total garbage. It almost physically hurt to look at. And the story is very confusing. When originally published, it was meant to be a mystery why the world was topsy-turvy, but this tactic fails in a collected edition called Emperor Joker. I couldn't finish it, and I wouldn't recommend anyone else start it.
booknooknoggin's review against another edition
1.0
DNF I had hoped that because this featured the Joker it would be good. Not even a quarter into it and it's too painfully stupid to read.
beckysbookshelf's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75