Probably all of you have a copy of the new Batman #1 in your hands right now. Good. Keep it safe because that was one of the fastest selling titles from the new DC 52 reboot. They are talking now of a third printing, since 1 and 2 have sold out.
Anyways. You probably know as well that the Joker in this issue is not the real one, but still counts as an appearance. I personally I’m surprised by the nice clean style of Mr. Capullo’s art. It contrasts dramatically from his dark and heavy style years in IMAGE (SPAWN, ANGELA) and it’s good to see that he has grown to become such a strong storyteller. I think his Joker is more of a mixture between Heath Ledger, Bermejo’s Joker, with a little bit of Spawn, but its kind of refreshing look. I just hope for more refinement of the face as time goes by and we see more of his Joker. The storytelling is also intriguing, but amusing at the same time, combining the mystery with some humor (so difficult for a character like Batman). The turns and twists will leave you asking for more. Hope there is much more to see in the future and it is as good as this first issue ( many times titles slack after the first two issues and fall into the same monotony and shortcuts cheap comics present).
Here is a sneak peek of the Joker appearance:
