Joker: Killer Smile #3
| Writer | Jeff Lemire |
| Artist | Andrea Sorrentino |
| Cover Price | $5.99 |
DC Black Label Prestige Plus 8.5" x 10.875"
Everything Dr. Ben Arnell knew is wrong. Who can he turn to? The Joker waits with open arms...and all he needs from Ben is open cell doors! The unbelievable psychological thriller from the creators of Gideon Falls hits a fever pitch and crashes to its decisive finale...or does it?
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Comics: The Gathering - Wes Greer
Feb 19, 2020It's such a shame that this series is over now, but even with it only being three issues long, it still had the power and impact of a long running series which is something only Jeff Lemire could have pulled off. Read Full Review
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10
Dark Knight News - Kendra Hale
Mar 02, 2020With artwork like that, I was always in hook, line, and sinker. Every aspect marries so well that this is a stunning gem in the Joker canon. With every twist and turn this story has brought us to this amazing end, making it just what it needed to be. It's not only a recommended read, but an essential one. If this is any indication as to what DC can bring into the market, then I want more. Read Full Review
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9.6
Forces Of Geek - Lenny Schwartz
Feb 24, 2020The story by Lemire is strong. He puts so much into each book he writes and this is no exception. He never lets me down. The art is some of Sorrentino's best. This creative team does a great job and this series really is a standout. Read Full Review
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9.5
Geek Dad - Ray Goldfield
Feb 19, 2020This is probably the most effective Joker story since Endgame, and it's not quite over yet. Read Full Review
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9.0
But Why Tho? - Lizzy Garcia
Feb 19, 2020Joker: Killer Smile #3 continues to explore the broken psyche of Dr. Ben Arnell while also offering a thrilling conclusion to the series, that is, until it returns in May with the Batman: The Smile Killer one-shot. Overall, Lemire has crafted a haunting Joker story that has kept me engaged from the first issue. Read Full Review
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8.0
AIPT - David Brooke
Feb 19, 2020This is a good finish, although it does all a bit flat for me due to some rather obvious turns in the story and I was expecting bigger surprises. That said, it's hard to not see this as one of the greatest works featuring Joker ever made. Read Full Review
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8.0
ComicBook.com - Connor Casey
Feb 19, 2020I knocked Joker: Killer Smile back when it first came out because it seemed to be treading through the same tired old themes involving Joker. But credit has to go to Jeff Lemire for how this one wrapped up. Read Full Review
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7.5
Batman-News - Casper Rudolph
Feb 19, 2020This is an entertaining comic. The pacing is on point, the dialogue is crisp, and the artwork is good. It's just too bad that the creative team didn't stick with the gripping tone and unique structure that they had established earlier, rather than reverting to a more generic approach. Whether or not you decide to pick this up is up to you, but I recommend that you wait for the trade to come out. I have a feeling that this story will read much better when you can read it all in one sitting. Read Full Review
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7.3
Major Spoilers - Wayne Hall
Feb 25, 2020One element of this series that has fascinated me is the use of elements from children's books, something I'm sure the Joker would love. Corrupting innocence is great fun for him, and you can't get purer than kid's literature! Read Full Review
USER REVIEWS Back to Top
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10
I really enjoyed this series. I almost didn't get it after reading the first book. I mean lets face it, it's basically just a changed up version of how the Joker made Harley. But I really liked the art so I bought the rest of the series and I'm glad I did. It was good. But as good as it was I have to admit the 10 rating is for my favorite part of the book...... Joker calling Batman Mr.Pouty. That was a hoot.
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Lemire's dialogue, plot, and narration are perfectly in sync to create a wild psychological thriller taken to the next level by Andrea Sorrentino's art.
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This was just great. joker and jeff lemire was perfect
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9.5
Prelude: Joker: Killer Smile has been great so far. With news of a one-shot coming out later in the year, how does Lemire go with ending this main part of the miniseries? The Good: Love the narration. Sorrentino's art is great as always. Ben's story is compelling. The Bad: Nothing. Conclusion: It's actually a very simple story but it is told so well but Lemire and Sorrentino.
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9.0
It was really good. I really enjoyed this series. Would have got a 10 if they didnt give it a happy ending. I normally like endings that feel good but the way they built it up they should have let him go nuts.
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9.0
" No. Ben. They broke us. This world broke us. So let's break it right back. " - JOKER
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8.5
Sorrentino's art was twisted, evocative, and spooky as always, and Lemire did a good job tying everything together, but I can't shake the feeling that this ending was a bit too predictable for the tale this incredible team was telling. Perhaps that will be rectified in the upcoming one shot in May, but for now, while I greatly enjoyed this series, it feels like a bit of a disappointment.
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8.5
For some reason i thought this was 5 issues. Now I'm bummed it's over.
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8.5
***Reviews the entire series*** Joker Killer Smile produced by Gideon Falls duo Jeff Lemire and Andrea Sorrentino is a psychological thriller taken from the perspective of Dr. Ben Arnell as he attempts to cure the Joker of his insanity, though the Joker isn't the one needed to be cured. I loved it. To be fair, I loved DCBL in general and where they are taking this imprint. But Joker: Killer Smile is one of those books that really exemplifies what DCBL strives to be. This type of story of a psychiatrist attempting to cure a unusually insane person is a trope repeated many times across story-telling. And in most circumstances, I would pass on such a title. But this book stands high because despite re-hashing an age-old trope, it co more
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8.0
A creepy twisted little gem. This is one of the best Black Label books coming out. Black Label done right.
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8.0
sorrentino is fantastic and i liked the story, but i think this was the weakest one of all 3. i expected a better ending to the series.
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7.5
This felt like a teensy bit of an anti-climax, but I still mostly liked the writing and loved the art so that's good.
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7.0
Yeah, this was fine. It's just very pointless. If it was doing something new or if Lemire's writing was in top-form, I'd like this more. This is just really generic to me.
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7.0
Not a great finale. It just didn't come together.
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6.0
So... this was a pretty underwhelming finale. Feels like it was written just to finish the story, and not for any sort of artistic reason or to appeal to its audience. Things sort of happen with no weight to them, and I was never interested in anything more than the art.
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