Batman: The Man Who Laughs The Deluxe Edition HC

Description

Batman: The Man Who Laughs The Deluxe Edition HC is a classic Batman story that, for the first time in a modern context, reveals the legendary Dark Knight's confrontation with his greatest foe – Joker. Written by Ed Brubaker and illustrated by Doug Mahnke, Patrick Zircher, and Sean Phillips, it creates a tense crime thriller on the streets of Gotham City.

Gotham is rocked by a mysterious series of murders. The killer leaves a chilling signature – a grotesque smile frozen on the victims' faces. Batman begins an investigation and soon encounters an unpredictable and maniacal opponent who will become the greatest enemy of his life – Joker.

This edition also includes additional stories in which Batman, alongside the first Green Lantern Alan Scott, solves a decades-long murder mystery. The collection is complemented by the dark story Batman: Gotham Noir – the first collaboration between Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips.

Batman: The Man Who Laughs The Deluxe Edition – a luxurious hardcover edition, suitable for both new readers and long-time Batman collectors.

Why read it?

• One of the most memorable modern first encounters between Batman and Joker.
• A crime thriller with a dark Gotham City atmosphere.
• Excellent creative team of Ed Brubaker, Doug Mahnke, and Sean Phillips.
• Collected additional material from Detective Comics and Batman: Gotham Noir.
• Deluxe Edition hardcover for collectors.
• A great choice for fans of Batman stories.

About the Creators

• Script: Ed Brubaker
• Art: Doug Mahnke, Patrick Zircher, Sean Phillips
• Cover: Doug Mahnke
• Publisher: DC Comics

Publication

• Title: Batman: The Man Who Laughs The Deluxe Edition HC
• Series: Batman: The Man Who Laughs
• Format: Deluxe Edition Hardcover
• Age Rating: Teen
• Publisher: DC Comics
• Release Date: 2026-08-20 (New Printing)
• ISBN: 9781779503022

Specifications

• Page Count: 216
• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Collected Material: Batman: The Man Who Laughs #1, Detective Comics #784-786, Batman: Gotham Noir #1

Batman: The Man Who Laughs The Deluxe Edition HC is an essential part of any Batman collection, presenting one of the most important confrontations between Batman and Joker. This luxurious edition with additional stories will be a great addition to the shelf of any DC Comics and Dark Knight fan.