From visionary creator Sean Murphy (PUNK ROCK JESUS,AMERICAN VAMPIRE) comes this new graphic novel featuring a radical take on the greatest rivalry in comics in BATMAN/JOKER: WHITE KNIGHT! After years of epic battles,the Dark Knight finally finds a way to cure the twisted mind of his arch-enemy. The Joker...is now sane. The Clown Prince of Crime has now changed his ways,fighting for good in Gotham City,alongside Batman! However,will curing his greatest foe cost him his mind Writer/artist Sean Murphy takes the helm of this Batman/Joker story like no one else could,delivering an alternative examination of the relationship between the greatest rivals in the DC Universe,exploring the darkest corners of justice and madness. This newest graphic novel is the latest in great standalone stories from DC Comics. Collects issues #1-7.
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Publisher: DC ComicsISBN: 9781401279592Dimensions: 259 x 168 mm
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"Unlike anything we've seen before." -Nerdist "Cinematic and graphic." -A.V. Club "Murphy was truly born to draw Batman." -IGN "Batman: White Knightasks us to step back and take stock of the long-term impacts that Batman's activity has had on Gotham City."-Kotaku"A breakout hit."-SyFy Wire"Batman: White Knightis an entertaining and insightful graphic novel that stands perfectly alongside other classic Batman stories. It will be one that is studied for years to come." -Culturefly"Though emotions are coiled tight throughout much of the tale,Murphy does a brilliant job of balancing action and emotion in a gonzo climax."-Booklist,starred review"This newest take on the Dark Knight will please Batman's legion fans with its innovativeand intelligent twists." -Publisher's Weekly "Batman: White Knightwritten and drawn by Sean Murphy is nothing less than extraordinary." -Fresh Fiction "Murphy's plot is multifaceted but easy to follow,his artwork is neverless than gorgeous,and the depth of the world is utterly astounding.... White Knightcrams in thought-provokingthemes,shocks aplenty,Easter Eggs at every turn,and more familiarfaces than you could shake a Batarang at."-Den of Geek
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