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In Batman: White Knight, the roles of hero and villain are intriguingly blurred as the Joker seeks redemption by taking on the persona of Jack Napier, a reformed man aiming to dismantle the corruption within Gotham City. In this new guise, he plans to rid the city of both its criminal elements and the controversial vigilantism of Batman, creating moral dilemmas and unexpected alliances. This graphic novel explores themes of redemption, justice, and the thin line between chaos and order.
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This graphic novel offers a fresh and thrilling twist on the Batman saga, where the Joker is reimagined as a hero fighting to redeem Gotham City. It may appeal to you if you're interested in complex character narratives, enjoy exploring the blurred lines between hero and villain, or appreciate visually stunning artwork that brings a unique story to life.

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From visionary creator Sean Murphy (PUNK ROCK JESUS, AMERICAN VAMPIRE) comes this new graphic novel featuring a radical take on the greatest rivalry in comics in BATMAN/JOKER: WHITE KNIGHT!

From visionary creator Sean Murphy (Punk Rock Jesus, American Vampire) comes this new graphic novel featuring a radical take on the greatest rivalry in comics in Batman- White Knight!

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A Newsweek Best Graphic Novel of the Year

The impossible has happened—the Joker has become a ... hero?

Batman: White Knight follows the man now known as Jack Napier as he embarks on a quest to heal the city he once terrorised. After reconciling with his long-suffering partner, Harley Quinn, he sets in motion a carefully plotted campaign to discredit the one person whom he views as Gotham City's true enemy—Batman.

His crusade exposes a decades-long history of corruption within the Gotham City Police Department and transforms Napier into a city councilman and civic hero. But when the sins of his past return to threaten everything that he has accomplished, the distinctions between saviour and destroyer begin to break down for both the Joker and Batman alike—and with them any hope for Gotham's future.

Writer and artist Sean Murphy delivers an extraordinary examination of comics' greatest antagonists in Batman: White Knight, exploring justice, corruption, activism, and the darkest depths of mental illness. Collecting the acclaimed eight-issue miniseries, this stunning graphic novel also marks the debut of the DC Black Label imprint, which features classic DC characters in standalone stories written and illustrated by world-class authors and artists.

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Batman: White Knight has received praise for its innovative and unique take on the Batman story, described as both cinematic and graphic. Reviewers have highlighted Sean Murphy's exceptional artwork and the novel's balance of action and emotion. The plot is regarded as multifaceted yet easy to follow, offering depth and thought-provoking themes. It has been hailed as a breakout hit that will stand alongside classic Batman stories.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781401279592

Publisher: DC Comics

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 09 October 2018

Country: United States

Imprint: DC Comics

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 168.0mm

Height: 259.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 168

About the Author

After breaking into the industry at a young age, Sean Murphy made a name for himself in the world of indie comics before joining up with DC. In his tenure, he has worked on such titles as Batman/Scarecrow- Year One, Teen Titans, Hellblazer, Joe the Barbarian, and the miniseries American Vampire- Survival of the Fittest. Sean also wrote and illustrated the original graphic novel Off Road, as well as his popular miniseries, Punk Rock Jesus, and was the artist on the critically acclaimed Vertigo miniseriesThe Wake with Scott Snyder.

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