Whereas not integral to the continuing collection “The Joker Annual #1”, this story from Matthew Rosenberg and James Tynion IV supplies extra background on the Commissioner Gordon/Joker rivalry. That is early on within the careers of each male. Gordon is attempting to scrub up the corrupt officers within the GCPD whereas Joker is beginning to set up himself as extra of a critical stage menace now that the mobsters are gone.
Francesco Francavilla’s artwork and coloration work extremely effectively for this flashback story. Francavilla has an actual aptitude for this noir-style kind of storytelling and it’s an excellent match for this story.
Tynion has executed an excellent job establishing a stronger historical past with Gordon and Joker and this annual provides one other satisfying layer to this chapter. The small print Rosenberg and Tynion add actually make for a fascinating and interesting story. Mixed with improbable artwork that is undoubtedly price testing this week.