It’s a blast into the Joker’s past for Villains Month!
DC Comics shared Andy Clarke’s design for The Joker and teased an unexpected Batman villain will be appear in BATMAN #23.1: JOKER.
Today DC Comics Editor Bob Harras revealed that rogue is Jackanapes (last seen in BATMAN, INCORPORATED #5.)
“BATMAN #23.1: JOKER takes place many years ago – back when The Joker’s face was still intact. In fact, this unique one-shot marks one of the earliest appearances we’ve seen of this notorious villain so far in the New 52. While at a zoo, the Joker will have a flashback to a childhood memory that will trigger his need to take Jackanapes under his wing. It is here that Joker will take on a new, twisted role: that of a mentor. But why is he training Jackanapes to be a villain? What use will he have for him?”
Harras said Jackanapes will appear in DAMIAN: SON OF BATMAN, by Andy Kubert coming in October.
By Editor