Knight Terrors: The Joker #2

Event\Storyline: Knight Terrors Writer: Matthew Rosenberg Artist: Stefano Raffaele Publisher: DC Comics Release Date: August 2, 2023 Cover Price: $4.99 Critic Reviews: 12 User Reviews: 12
7.6Critic Rating
7.6User Rating

The Joker’s nightmares have been terrifying and horrific…but what does the Clown Prince of Crime have locked away that might be the most disturbing reveal of the year?!

  • 10
    Dark Knight News - Kendra Hale Aug 3, 2023

    I recommend taking a walk on the humorousside of life. Knight Terrors: The Joker #2 gives us a nightmare that could only spring from a mind made of obsession and chaos. My recommendation? Take this trip. Read Full Review

  • 9.5
    AIPT - David Brooke Aug 1, 2023

    I had so much fun reading Knight Terrors: The Joker #2. It's a delight and tops the first issue with entertaining scenes and an interesting character study. This proves the event is a great way of exploring various characters in unique ways. Read Full Review

  • 9.3
    Comic Watch - Anthony Bergamini Aug 1, 2023

    Knight Terrors: The Joker #2 is the perfect kind of tie-in, using the premise of the event to further develop and portray the feelings and mindset of the titular character. The comedy and horror act well in contrast to one another, with the art taking it all to a new level. Read Full Review

  • 9.0
    Comic Crusaders - Christopher R. Ford Sep 15, 2023

    While it may not add much to the Knight Terrors overall storyline and leaves a few questions unanswered, this is still a must read for fans of the Clown Prince of Crime. Read Full Review

  • 8.5
    Graphic Policy - Brett Aug 2, 2023

    Knight Terrors: The Joker #2 is an excellent comic that works so well on its own, separate from the event. There's a twisted humor about it all. It's a comic where you'll laugh but not want to because it's so out there… in a good way. There's also a fantastic underlying gutting of the corporate drone world. All together, this is an event tie-in that stands out from the pack. Read Full Review

  • 8.0
    ComicsOnline - Tony Rhea Aug 1, 2023

    This issue is fun and nuts, and should definitely be a part of this event that you take the time to read. Read Full Review

  • 8.0
    But Why Tho? - William Tucker Aug 1, 2023

    Knight Terrors: Joker #2 is a chaotic delight. This issue jumps off the idea of parodying one particular text and just goes mad, with multiple threads all centred around the same theme. I dont think the issue knew how to end itself after going so deep, but the good news is that the dream concept saves it from having to make a completely functioning conclusion. Read Full Review

  • 7.0
    Geek Dad - Ray Goldfield Aug 1, 2023

    The main focus of this issue is Joker's rapidly deteriorating mental state, as he's started dressing up as Batman and trying to kill criminals. Does this make sense? No, not much of what Joker does here makes sense. That's partially because this is a nightmare and one without much context, but it's also because Joker is not a character with a coherent motivation or reliable personality. Read Full Review

  • 7.0
    ComicBook.com - Evan Valentine Aug 2, 2023

    While the issue, and series, ends with a thud, that doesn't stop this "Knight Terrors" tie-in from justifying its existence more than a few times over. Read Full Review

  • 5.5
    Batman-News - Theresa Campagna Aug 1, 2023

    Did I mention that the whole Knight Terrors event has been a bust? There was absolutely no reason for DC to use it to interrupt all of its books. Maybe it would be okay if this short arc provided some hilariously memorable comedy for the Joker. While this issue does improve in that area, however, it still isn't enough to make up for this pointless event.Score: 5.5/10 Read Full Review

  • 5.0
    You Don't Read Comics - Russ Bickerstaff Sep 12, 2023

    The concept of the Joker with a day job is fun. What Rosenberg is working with feels appealing, like Brett Easton Ellis' American Psycho in Gotham City, which is much more fun than it SHOULD be. And it would be much more interesting to dive into as a more complete serial. Two issues aren't enough to explore the concept of the kind of death it needs. Rosenberg needs more room to give the premise enough depth. It's a fun survey of elements that could extend into a more extended series. As a two-issue series, however, it falls flat. Read Full Review

  • 4.0
    The Batman Universe - Hannan Mouawad Aug 3, 2023

    In the end, you realize that the whole thing was just a nightmare, and it really doesn't matter or impact the stories that are taking place in the canon right now. This kind of feels like a letdown, as I felt like just shrugging my shoulders and moving on to the next thing, not quite taken or impressed with this little interlude. Read Full Review

  • 9.0
    Psycamorean May 7, 2024

    At least this one is funny.

  • 9.0
    derbycomics Aug 1, 2023

    The first issue was one of my favorite event tie-ins, so I was relieved to see that KNIGHT TERRORS: THE JOKER #2 continued the hilarity and horror in the conclusion of the Clown Prince of Crime’s nightmarish tale. The issue still features scenes involving office humor, but focuses more on Joker’s warped, and rapidly worsening, mindset as he’s forced to play the role of corporate executive in an average, American life.

    Part of his work responsibilities in this issue include rounds of interviews with none other than his former villain colleagues, including Mr. Fries/Mr. Freeze and Scarecrow. Matthew Rosenberg strikes an absolutely perfect balance between easy, cheap jokes and hilarious delivery. We also see Joker murder some more

  • 8.5
    Screaming Enigma Oct 19, 2023

    This was the most consistently good Knight Terrors tie-in I've read. In fact, I would also call this the best Knight Terrors tie-in from what I've read at the moment. This issue jumps around a lot more than the previous one, but it's still entertaining and I really enjoyed it. Rosenberg continues to have a good voice for Joker, but, like with the rest of the Knight Terrors titles, I'm ready to get back to the main series.

  • 8.0
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