Joker: The Man Who Stopped Laughing #12

Writer: Matthew Rosenberg Artist: Carmine Di Giandomenico Publisher: DC Comics Release Date: November 8, 2023 Cover Price: $5.99 Critic Reviews: 7 User Reviews: 7
6.8Critic Rating
6.2User Rating

The shocking and brutal conclusion has come...Joker versus Joker in a bloody, no-holds-barred battle for supremacy!

  • 10
    Dark Knight News - Kendra Smart Nov 8, 2023

    This series has given me a chance to really enjoy at a plot line that, not only makes sense, but works in a way that opens even darker doors. The humble adoration and respect, matched by a supreme bloodlust and zero restraint is what stands out in Joker: The Man Who Stopped Laughing #12. The shenanigans make me wish for more, because the whole series was so highly enjoyable. I mean, just watching the Joker blimp go against the Joker train was worth the price of admission. Read Full Review

  • 8.5
    AIPT - David Brooke Nov 7, 2023

    The Joker: The Man Who Stopped Laughing #12 comes to an end not with a whimper, but with a bang. It's as big and action-packed as any blockbuster in Hollywood today, yet refuses to utilize Gotham's biggest character as it makes its point. This series has always been about punchlines and payoffs, anticipation and course-correcting twists, and with its ending as bold as it is, it's hard not to respect it. Read Full Review

  • 7.0
    ComicBook.com - Evan Valentine Nov 8, 2023

    When all is said and done, these mini/maxi series work best at following the Joker and they do well at giving DC fans some interesting takes on the premiere Bat-villain. Read Full Review

  • 7.0
    Geek Dad - Ray Goldfield Nov 7, 2023

    This series had some good points, but it showed what the previous incarnation side-steppedJoker ultimately does not work as a protagonist. Read Full Review

  • 6.8
    The Comicbook Dispatch - Dispatchdcu Nov 7, 2023

    To me, this last issue simply felt like a big joke from Rosenberg and made me feel like I wasted my time with this entire series. Is that Rosenberg's fault or was it a DC Editorial switch to follow the Batman book? Honestly, we'll never know. But something sure felt different in this issue compared to the rest. Read Full Review

  • 6.0
    Lyles Movie Files - Jeffrey Lyles Nov 8, 2023

    This series had a lot of potential and Rosenberg could crack some amusing Joker antics longer than expected. Ultimately what hurt this title was its length with a payoff that doesn't do much at all to justify this series' existence. Read Full Review

  • 2.0
    Batman-News - Jeremy Bernard Nov 8, 2023

    Doesn't stick the landing. Just a whole series devoted to wasting your time. Read Full Review

  • 10
    Sochee Nov 7, 2023

    I'm surprised by how much I enjoyed this finale considering I thought the last few issues had slowed down a little too much and that Gotham War completely deflated me.

    But they stuck the landing. Rosenberg writes the perfect balance for the Joker, between supervillain, horror movie monster and, well, actual clown. And the final scene was excatly the only way this series could have ended. Best understanding of the Joker as an archetype I've seen in a long time.

  • 8.0
    Screaming Enigma Nov 9, 2023

    An entertaining finale, even if it felt a bit messy at times. I liked the mystery at the end of this, as we don't know for sure which Joker survived and which one died. While I do wish there was a clearer point to this whole series, I enjoyed it for what it was. If anything, I really enjoyed Rosenberg's voice for Joker and I think Giandomenico put out some really good art throughout all twelve issues.

  • 7.0
    2birdsstoned815 Nov 8, 2023

    https://youtu.be/9FEDbhepU9I?si=ZsStwErDxXcI0ygI

    Review at (11:03) in link

  • 3.0
    BatSledge Dec 6, 2023

    Very disappointing and confusing wrap-up to a series that was all over the place to begin with. Makes the conclusion of the previous Joker series by Tynion look amazingly coherent by comparison. Dont waste your time with this one, there’s nothing to see here except some good artwork.
    Joker will pop up in next month’s BATMAN comic and the events in this book will be completely ignored.

  • 1.0
    Lions Nov 7, 2023

    Asqueroso, esto fue estúpido

  • 8.5
    Souca Nov 9, 2023

  • 6.0
    Alias12 Aug 12, 2024

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