The Joker is set to make his global debut in “Joker: The World”. 13 countries will put their unique spin on the infamous Batman villain on September 17th.
The Joker is officially packing his suitcase and taking his criminal escapades onto a global scale. Creative teams from across the world will put their own geographical spin on the infamous Batman antagonist.
This 184-page hardcover anthology will be released September 17th. 13 countries will be involved in this epic project, including storytellers such as Geoff Johns, Satoshi Miyagawa, David Rubin, German Peralta, Alvaro Fond Varela, and Jason Fabok.
DC Comics has released the official synopsis, which reads as follows:
“What does The Joker do when on holiday in Spain? How has he inspired others to follow in his footsteps, creating Joker duplicates in Germany and Turkey? How does a Joker in Cameroon find inspiration? Only the top writers and artists from each country can provide the answers, in unique stories celebrating one of the most compelling characters in pop culture.”
“Joker: The World” will be released at participating comic book stores, booksellers, and mass-market retailers in the US and the following countries: Spain, Germany, Italy, Brazil, Mexico, Czech Republic, Turkey, Japan, Korea, Cameroon, Poland, and Argentina.
Some DC fans may be disappointed by the consistent focus on the Batman franchise, but it was an inevitable release (after the success of Batman: The World). If “Joker: The World” is as successful, more characters may be given the same treatment (for example, Superman, Wonder Woman, and more).
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