20 Essential Comic Issues You Must Read Before You Die

9. Batman: The Man Who Laughs

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The rivalry between Batman and the Joker is one of the most famous in the world and is an essential component of both characters.

Batman: The Man Who Laughs is a one-shot comic that retells the story of the two's first encounter. It's a story that really brings out the violence and brutality of the Clown Prince of Crime as he goes on a murder spree across Gotham, poisoning his victims with his signature Joker venom.

It's a dark and gritty story that acts as a fitting sequel to Frank Miller's acclaimed Batman: Year One.

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