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Matthew Rosenberg and Stefano Raffaele find the funny side of the Clown Prince’s fears in DC’s Knight Terrors: The Joker #1.
DC’s Knight Terrors event is set to explore what frightens both heroes and villains. In Knight Terrors: The Joker #1 — by writer Matthew Rosenberg, artist Stefano Raffaele, colorist Romulo Fajardo Jr., and letterer Tom Napolitano — readers have the opportunity to go into the Clown Prince of Crime’s fractured mind as he is stuck in his slumber. As it is, he’ss a terrifying individual, so what horrifies him is the polar opposite to that of any ordinary person.
The issue begins with the Joker’s worst nightmare coming to fruition: Batman shuffling off this mortal coil. However, this isn’t due to Mr. J or his gang’s cruel actions — it’s simply a case of bad luck as the Dark Knight falls to his doom. Instead of celebrating his enemy’s demise, the event depresses the super villain who struggles to find anything to live for now. This slump leads him to applying for a job at Wayne Enterprises.
Knight Terrors: The Joker #1 is smart, witty, and wildly entertaining. Rosenberg captures the twisted nature of the Joker’s mind and greatest fear, but he also infuses a healthy amount of humor into the story. Considering how strong the Clown Prince’s obsession with Batman is, it isn’t outside the realm of possibility to believe he would lose his entire purpose if something were to happen to his mortal nemesis. What Rosenberg also does well is to poke fun of corporate culture and all of its inane trademarks — his style is reminiscent to the satire that Adam F. Goldberg, Hans Rodionoff, and Will Robson implemented in their Damage Control series. Without getting into spoilers, it appears as if the Joker’s psychopathic tendencies might actually help him elevate to the upper echelons of management.
Raffaele gets exactly what Rosenberg is going for here, as the writer’s vision translates in the art. There are genuine moments of sadness and humor splattered across the panels, mirroring the Joker’s state of mind at the various points in the story. Another impressive element of Raffaele’s artwork is understanding when to shift between detail and simplicity. The artist dials down the intricacies to focus on the conversations between characters and ups the line work when there’s a need to show how the mundaneness of corporate work can feel never-ending.
Much like the artist, Fajardo utilizes the color palette wisely in Knight Terrors: The Joker #1. The colorist lets loose in sections to showcase the Joker’s wild, unpredictable side, while muting the tones to emphasize the soul-crushing tedious nature of corporate life. Napolitano’s lettering is phenomenal. The letterer uses a signature style for the Clown Prince’s speech style and breaks out the special effects only when necessary; ultimately, this adds a special quality to these moments.
To be honest, the approach taken in Knight Terrors: The Joker #1 should have been expected. The Clown Prince is already a nightmare himself, so his worst fear would have to be something completely different. That being said, the creative team execute the idea flawlessly. Much like the main character himself, there are terrifying qualities throughout the issue, but the punchline hits hard.