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The Joker #10

Writers Matthew Rosenberg and James Tynion IV again take another detour from the present day storyline to offer more insight on Gordon’s ties to The Joker.

This issue explores more of the fallout of The Killing Joke with Gordon and Barbara dealing with their shared trauma at Joker’s hands. To further complicate matters, Gordon’s ex-wife decides now is the ideal time to bring their increasingly disturbed son, James, to live with them. And James Jr. is already showing a concerning interest in The Joker’s activities.

Francesco Francavilla returns to handle the art and colors. His style works very well with these flashbacks and the subtle orange and reds convey the passage of time.

While these flashbacks are simply adding layers to an already well described grudge with Gordon and The Joker, this is another quality installment of this series. Hopefully the return to the present day will further expand these on these newly revealed moments.

Rating: 9 out of 10