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Batman Vol. 2: The Joker War by James Tynion IV
4.0

The Joker War brings a totally new and never before seen arc to Batman. It's about the Joker...bringing war...to Gotham.

Okay jokes aside, and you probably saying "not another Joker story" This was pretty good. The storyline is simple enough and seen it done million times. But the fact James REALLY nails some of these character moments. Sure Joker's idea to take away Bruce's money and make him suffer personally is cool but it's the moments with Dick's return, Batman and Alfred, Harley Quinn being a goddamn QUEEN, and so many more smaller moments worked real well.

It also helps that the new characters are well done. Both Punchline and Clownhunter are awesome additions to the Batman Mythos. I also really loved the art. Just so damn good. The action flows so well and the sexiness of everyone from Batman to Harley Quinn to Punchline is SO good. I need more of that shit.

The pacing was a bit off and parts felt stilted in terms of storyline. But when the character moments came up they shined so good.

A 4 out of 5.