A compelling issue that consists primarily of flashbacks in both he lead and backup stories. "Broken Home, Broken Heart" is a character drama with just the right touch of action as well as an examination of the Jokers terrible impact and how it lingers long after he has left the scene. Read Full Review

Two very distinct artistic styles are portrayed in this issue. The A Story uses a traditional style suitable for noir and detective works. While the B Story is youthful and depends on vibrant colors. Both pieces compliment their attached stories and elicit emotional ties to the characters represented. Read Full Review

While these flashbacks are simply adding layers to an already well described grudge with Gordon and The Joker, this is another quality installment of this series. Hopefully the return to the present day will further expand these on these newly revealed moments. Read Full Review

The Joker #10 is a beautiful flashback story that provides a formidable reality check to Jim Gordon's narrative throughout this series. This isn't just about Jim stopping the Joker, it's about his inability to walk away and take care of his own. Read Full Review

The cover says it all. The impact that The Joker has had on James Gordon's family has been so significant. I never thought that the Bat-Family would be without Alfred. Is it time for one of the biggest foes of Batman to bite the dust at the hands of James Gordon. This latest installment certainly is putting us on a road to where Gordon may take that pivotal shot that will resonate around the DC Universe. Read Full Review

The cover of The Joker #10 says it all. The impact that this character has had on James Gordon's family has been so significant. I never thought that the Bat-Family would ever be without Alfred, so is it now also time for one of Batman's biggest foes to bite the dust at the hands of James Gordon? This latest installment certainly puts us on a road to where Gordon may take the pivotal shot that will resonate around the DC Universe. Read Full Review

THE DISPATCHIronically enough, if you havent been following along with THE JOKER to date, you can hop right into this issue and not skip a beat. The only items that would be truly beneficial to understand before reading would be knowledge of THE KILLING JOKE. Other than that, you can jump right into this issue. Its almost as if its a standalone issue with the focus on James juggling his life after JOKER, his children, and his childrens sanity. Read Full Review

I dig Francesco Francavilla's art for these flashback issues that take a closer look at why Jim Gordon has an obsession with taking the Joker down but while I like the look, I thought that the previous Annual issue felt unneeded in what it told but thankfully this continuation does something new and explores James Gordon Jr. and how this young twisted mind became intrigued with the criminal that hurt his family so much. This was a much-needed look at why Jim Gordon brings his son up with his hatred to the Clown Prince of Crime and I only wish that I liked the Punchline backup as much as the main story. Read Full Review

It's a solid issue but its one that isn't able to compete with the prior entries we saw from Tynion, Rosenberg, and Francavilla. Read Full Review

I'm still not a big fan of the placement of this story. I think it would have worked better as the Annual or set somewhere else in Joker's narrative. However, as a standalone tale, it's a solid story that could be enjoyed by anyone who picks it up and wants something focused more on the Gordan's history than their present. So if you're looking for a glimpse into history, this is a good one to pick up, but if you're waiting on the main narrative to start moving again this isn't the book for you. Read Full Review

I have been enjoying these interludes and slow-burn stories so far because its pretty interesting.

Yet another filler issue. At this point, I’d have rather just had a long gap between issues until Tynion’s next issue could come out and we could get closer to wrapping this series up.

I actually felt this was Rosenberg’s strongest issue, yet still too stark a contrast from the main writer.

Pretty pointless comic revisiting the post events of the Killing Joke. It was just filler and not very interesting or good. It treading no new ground and Gordon just comes off as an ass. The Punchline story just straight up sucked. The moral question at the end was not good at all. It tries to come off as a Robin Hood and yes criminals can be nice but that doesn’t make them good. Big difference in that. Your not reformed. Overall completely pointless book.

Well, this slowed things down tremendously. I don't like James Jr. I think the idea of him is super edgy. So an issue about him is really boring to me. The backup, as always, is a chore.

Yeah, this is getting very boring and I could again feel Rosenberg's writing permeating through this comic and it's not helping it at all. And the second story is just awful, the worst backup story so far from this comic. "The criminals are the REAL citizens of Gotham". Really?

This beginning being a strong series, perhaps if it had only been a run of few numbers I think it would have been remarkable, despite placing Bane's daughter who felt as if it was not relevant. Gordon was being handled wonderfully and suddenly the ship sank in the insistence of prolonging something that was good has now become quite lazy.