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Batman: The Three Jokers by Jason Fabok, Geoff Johns

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magaramach's review against another edition

4.0

1. Premise is obviously stupid but execution was actually quite good.
2. Made me actually feel things about Jason Todd which I thought I was mostly desensitized to. Anyways I do actually love Jason Todd and it's nice to be reminded of that. His conversations with the Joker were excellent.
3. I love Bruce Wayne so much. I love him! Sitting with Joe Chill as he died? The kindness to him, despite everything Joe Chill has done? That's what Batman is all about.
4. Nooo Jason don't kiss Barbara she's your sister-in-law and also like ten years older than you...

filmbusterspaul's review against another edition

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5.0

I read this on first release and thought it was mostly a wasted opportunity. A story focused so much on the fact that there are three Jokers really had me drawn into the mythology of the villain, but it was never really about that. What has really resonated with me this time is something so much more profound, moving and completely twisted. This solid story is actually a perfect sequel to The Killing Joke. It plays into major Batman events, has beautiful artwork and has some stunning moments that reverberate through the whole of Batman lure as we know it. Fantastic.

jennifermreads's review against another edition

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5.0

I’m not a huge DC universe fan. I’ll pick-up one here and there – especially if the Joker is in the story. So, don’t look to me for an answer to “does it follow canon?” I haven’t the foggiest if canon is bent. I can tell you that this was an amazing story with incredible artwork and a twisty tale all the way to the jaw-dropping end.

foiltheplot's review against another edition

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4.0

4.5 stars

mtzfox's review against another edition

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5.0

I really enjoyed this, one of the best Batman graphic novels in quite some time. I'd read that it was meant to be a direct sequel to the series starting with Batman: Death in the Family and The Killing Joke, two of the most iconic comics in DC history (though honestly, Under the Red Hood is just as important here), and it hit its mark.

My only complaint is that I wish it were longer. However, the three issues still manage to take on the mythology surrounding the origins of The Joker, as well as the character's vital connection to Batman mythology and the Bat family. It has some really great surprises that really add to this core Batman story line.

Also has wonderful illustrations by Jason Fabok and Brad Anderson. Glad to have this in my collection.