Sunday, September 30, 2012

Joker/Brian Azzarello

Joker by Brian Azzarello (story) and Lee Bermejo (art); graphic novel; 128 pages

The unthinkable has happened in Gotham:  the doctors of Arkham Asylum have declared the Joker sane and rehabilitated, and set him free. 

Told from the point of view of one of his henchmen, this book follows the first weeks of the Joker's new-found freedom.  And let me tell you, the Joker may be a scary, scary guy when he's concocting elaborate schemes to kill Batman or take over Gotham, but when he's doing it in a sane way its even scarier--because NOTHING is a joke.  Just look at the cover if you want an idea of how creepy this book can get.  As with Arkham Asylum:  Madness (another of my favorite creepy Batman stories), the Dark Knight is mostly absent in this book, but that doesn't mean it lacks for conflict.  A great read, but certainly not for the weak of heart. 

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