Batman #142: The Joker: Year One, Part One
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- Series
- Batman
- Issue number
- 142
- Cover date
- 2024-04-01
- Story arc
- The Joker: Year One
- ComicVine ID
- 1044130
Quick answer
Batman #142: The Joker: Year One, Part One is cataloged as part of the The Joker: Year One reading path, giving readers a specific checkpoint in that storyline rather than a generic issue listing. Gotham Vault connects it to Batman (Bruce Wayne), The Joker, Batman, and the broader 2024-04-01 Batman publication timeline.
Issue summary
The tragic "death" of the leader of the Red Hood Gang in a vat of chemicals has become the subject of myth...but what is the heartbreaking and gruesome tale of the monster who walked away from that violent birth? And how does it affect Batman's distant future? "The Joker Year One" begins here!
Citation summary
Batman #142: The Joker: Year One, Part One is a Batman issue with cover date 2024-04-01. Gotham Vault links it to Batman (Bruce Wayne), The Joker and the The Joker: Year One story arc.
Characters listed for this issue
Story arc / special series
The Joker: Year One — A modern look at the early formation of the Joker legend and the trauma he spreads through Batman's world.
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FAQ
What comic is Batman #142: The Joker: Year One, Part One?
Batman #142: The Joker: Year One, Part One is a Batman-related comic issue in Gotham Vault's database. It is listed under the Batman series as issue #142 with a cover date of 2024-04-01.
Who appears in Batman #142: The Joker: Year One, Part One?
Gotham Vault currently identifies these characters for this issue: Batman (Bruce Wayne), The Joker.
Is Batman #142: The Joker: Year One, Part One part of a story arc?
This issue is tagged as part of The Joker: Year One. A modern look at the early formation of the Joker legend and the trauma he spreads through Batman's world.
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