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The Joker 80th Anniversary 100-Page Super Spectacular #1

DC · Series began 2020 · June 2020

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Dates

Cover date: June 2020
On sale: June 9, 2020
In stores: June 9, 2020
Pages: 100

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Editions and covers (18)

Copies of #1 are not all the same book. Here is how to tell each one apart.

Greg Capullo and FCO Plascencia Cover

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1970s Variant Cover by Jim Lee, Scott Williams, and Alex Sinclair

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1950s Variant Cover by David Finch and Steve Firchow

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2000s Variant Cover by Lee Bermejo

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1940s Variant Cover by Arthur Adams and Sabine Rich

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1960s Variant Cover by Francesco Mattina

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1980s Variant Cover by Bill Sienkiewicz

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2010s Variant Cover by Jock

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Blank Variant Cover

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1990s Variant Cover by Gabriele Dell'Otto

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Creators

pencils: Greg Capullo, Fred Ray, Jerry Robinson, Neal Adams, Jock, Marshall Rogers, Brian Bolland, Mikel Janín, Mike Mignola, Dan Mora, Kelley Jones, José Luis García-López, Stjepan Šejić, Simone Bianchi, Ivan Reis, Riley Rossmo, Tim Sale, Eduardo Risso, Jim Lee, Rafael Albuquerque, John Romita Jr., Tony S. Daniel, Fiona Staples, Lee Bermejoinks: Greg Capullo, Jerry Robinson, Neal Adams, Jock, Terry Austin, Brian Bolland, Mikel Janín, Mike Mignola, Dan Mora, Kelley Jones, Joe Prado, Stjepan Šejić, Simone Bianchi, Ivan Reis, Riley Rossmo, Tim Sale, Eduardo Risso, Scott Williams, Rafael Albuquerque, Danny Miki, Tony S. Daniel, Fiona Staples, Lee Bermejocolors: FCO Plascencia, David Baron, Tatjana Wood, Brian Bolland, Jordie Bellaire, Anthony Tollin, Ivan Plascencia, Michelle Madsen, Marcelo Maiolo, Stjepan Šejić, Simone Bianchi, Brennan Wagner, Eduardo Risso, Alex Sinclair, Jock, Peter Steigerwald, Tomeu Morey, Fiona Staples, Lee Bermejoscript: Scott Snyder, James Tynion IV, Gary Whitta, Greg Miller, Denny O'Neil, Peter J. Tomasi, Paul Dini, Tom Taylor, Rafael Albuquerque, Eduardo Medeiros, Tony S. Daniel, Brian Azzarelloletters: Tom Napolitano, John Workman, Clayton Cowles, Troy Peteri, Clem Robins, Rob Leigh, Deron Bennett, Steve Wands, Carlos M. Mangual, Jared K. Fletcher

Stories

Scars · 10 pages
A doctor tries to help a patient heal mentally from tramua inflicted by an encounter with the Joker.
What Comes at the End of a Joke · 10 pages
A college dean counsels a student named Alexis who regards the Joker as a hero, and wants to take steps to become his partner.
Kill the Batman · 6 pages
When Batman is killed by the Joker, a public tribute is given in honor of Bruce Wayne and Batman. The Joker contemplates what he will do with his life now that Batman is gone.
Introducing the Dove Corps · 8 pages
For a change of pace, the Joker joins a newly-formed non-violent peace-keeping task force to rescue hostages in Guatemala.
The War Within · 8 pages
The Joker transforms a whale exhibited at a children's zoo into a laughing fish to lure Batman into a trap.
The Last Smile · 8 pages
Harley helps the Joker deal with a recurring nightmare where he is executed for his crimes.
Birthday Bugs · 8 pages
The Joker befriends a young boy on his birthday who has no friends, in part because he likes to torture bugs.
No Heroes · 8 pages
A young bank employee tries to be a hero and stop the Joker's gang from robbing his bank.
Penance · 8 pages
A mob boss who crosses the Joker makes his last confession to a priest.
Two Fell into the Hornet's Nest · 8 pages
Joker and Batman are both inmates at Arkham receiving shock therapy.

Publisher’s description

The Clown Prince of Crime celebrates 80 years of chaos! The Joker has been the greatest villain in comics since his debut and to celebrate we have a who’s who of comics’ finest talent giving the Harlequin of Hate the birthday roast he deserves. The stories feature a range of terror and anarchy, showing how the Joker has impacted Gotham City from the police to Arkham Asylum, from the local underworld to the Dark Knight and his allies! Make sure to RSVP to this birthday bash-you wouldn’t want to wake up with a Joker Fish on your doorstep, would you?

Characters

Bruce WayneBatmanDick GraysonRobinJokerSelina KyleCatwomanPamela IsleyPoison IvyHarvey DentTwo-FaceEdward NigmaRiddlerJonathan CraneScarecrowRa's al GhulKirk LangstromMan-Bat

Reprinted in

Batman: 80 Years of the Bat Family (2020), Joker: The Deluxe Edition (2020), Punchline: The Trial of Alexis Kaye (2022), Joker: DC Compact Comics Edition (2024)