I truly am just so amazed with everything about this series. It terrifies me and entertains me and leaves me wanting more and more. Its such an amazing new look at one of the greatest villains in DC history and it truly stands on it own simply because Batman is not needed to sell the character. It is a true look at Joker himself and I think that is even more scary and demented then having Batman involved at all. If you haven’t gotten into this series yet, I highly suggest you go back and pick up issue one and get caught up because this is not one you want to miss out on. It is simply the best Joker story of all time in my opinion. Joker killer smile #2 is available now so head to your local Comic shop and pick it up today! Please feel free to let us know how you felt about this issue in the comments section below! Read Full Review

Joker: Killer Smile #2has near-perfect pacing with the final act of the comic pulling readers along through a series of twists and turns. Lemire is able to craft a psychological horror with a well-known character that feels fresh because of the introduction of Dr. Ben Arnell. By focusing on Arnell and making Joker a supporting character, Joker: Killer Smileis able to explore the devastating effect Joker's evil genius has, even when he is behind bars. Read Full Review

This issue hits all the right notes and leaves us ready for so much more. Read Full Review

Jeff Lemire writes another fine script here. It keeps you guessing and intrigued the entire time. The art again is tops. I am glad that this team is working on this book. It is truly a spectacular comic book story they have going here. Read Full Review

This story has been pushing just the right buttons for me. Not only is the writing very clever, making the different parts speak to each other to create a cohesive narrative, Lemire also manages to create a lot of suspense that makes me hungry for the conclusion. The pacing is impeccable, too, and Sorrentino and Bellaire's art is equally beautiful and horrifying. This book is different from any other Gotham-related comic that I've read in recent years, and if there's one book that you're going to get this week, it better be this one. Highly recommended! Read Full Review

Joker: Killer Smile #2 (Lemire, Sorrentino, Bellaire, Wands) takes us on a journey, all while daring us to not blink or look away, as we plummet off the terrifying precipice. Read Full Review

Joker: Killer Smile #2 is a philosophical examination into the very fabric of sanity and reality; a non-stop psychological thrill ride guaranteed to send chills up and down your spine. Read Full Review

There's a chance"a slim one"that this might be going somewhere interesting in #3. But so far it's just lacking. Read Full Review

THE GOOD:

-F***ing loved it.

-Andrea Sorrentino is just mind blowingly good. He might be my favorite artist of all time. His work really elevated the issue for me.

-I love the design of Arkham’s. I saw the dream coming from a mile away, but I’d didn’t care, because the imagery was so damn good.

-The head on the platter was just executed really well, plus Gideon Falls cube panels. Really goes to show how just because you have an idea that’s been done before, it doesn’t mean that you can’t make it the best of its kind through amazing execution.

-This is just an amazing psychological thriller. The way you have no idea what’s real, the degradation of sanity. Everything is beautifully twisted and I absolutely adore it.

-Despite all this, Ben is still a super compelling character.

-This take on the Joker is great. Nothing groundbreaking or new, just a really well-written version of the character.

-I love the paneling for so many scenes here. Sorrentino and Lemire always know how to make a page look like amazing through paneling. I love the collage of the Joker scenes splash page. Also, sound effects panels are super effective, especially the laughing panels.

-Okay, I didn’t see that twist coming at all, and it was really well-done.

-This whole thing feels really cinematic. Andrea Sorrentino’s art has amazing cinematography, for lack of a better descriptor.

-Ah, yes. The end is great.

THE BAD:

-Nah, I got nothing. I love this series so very much. more

Wow

" there are two worlds. But what happen when you no longer which one you're in ? "
- DOCTOR ARNELL

While issue #1 hinted at darker goings on in Dr. Ben Arnell's life, issue #2 builds on it by telegraphing that something is definitely not right with the good doctor. At the very begining, while in a feverish nightmare of sorts, Joker asks Dr. Ben: "When you go mad, will you even realise it?" Indeed, will he? Will WE?

Jeff Lemire is a wonderful writer as always, and while I wish we could've seen more of Ben's regular life before the twists of the issue happened, everything was executed very deftly. As for the art, while I'm not a huge Sorrentino fan, his is a perfect fit for a grounded horror book such as this one, especially with Jordie Bellaire's gorgeous colours.

Killer Smile is a hauntingly glorious hoot, and while I have many theories as to where this is going in February's final issue, something tells me I'll just end up baffled and utterly creeped out. more

Prelude:
Lemire and Sorrentino started Joker: Killer Smile with great effect in it's first issue. Let's see how this creative team goes in the second issue and the books halfway point.

The Good:
Man, Lemire nailed the creepy tone of this series on the head.

Sorrentino's layouts. The art is great don't get me wrong but his layouts are what makes it great.

I loved that twist. We've been led to believe Arnell is at least a decent narrator so we believe his perspective and Lemire flips that but allows the story to question his perspective in the very first place.

The Bad:
Nothing really.

Conclusion:
Lemire and Sorrentino pick up the pace for this second act and it works wonderfully. I love what this story is doing. more

I really am liking this series and this book was just creepy in a good way.

This is pretty fucked up.

Still pretty good, honestly, definitely the best written of this sort of story that we’re getting these days, looking at you Harley.

Some of the twists didn't yet feel earned, but overall it was yet another solid Jeff Lemire title.

This was good, but predictable. This isn't even the only book this week about the Joker driving someone crazy. I don't think this is a story that needed to be told, but it's written well, at least.

I enjoyed this issue way more than the first one. This story is mainly about Joker‘s psychiatrist& what effect Joker has on him. The outcome at the end wasnt anything New, but it still was fun to read. Joker is well portrayed here- funny, but manipulative as always. I only wish the other Villains in Arkham were treated better in this story. They are just in the background, but then again this is a Joker story. I however still cant see, why this is Black Label. Same goes for Harleen or Last Knight on Earth. Guess Black Label just means Elseworld.