The Batman Who Laughs is a limited comic book series published by DC Comics in 2018. Written by Scott Snyder and illustrated by Jock, it features an alternate version of Batman from an alternate reality who has been infected by the Joker's toxin and becomes a twisted hybrid of both characters.
The story begins with the Joker being captured by Batman and taken to the Batcave for questioning. However, during the interrogation, the Joker's toxin infects Batman, causing him to slowly transform into a monstrous version of himself. As the transformation progresses, Batman becomes increasingly violent and unhinged, adopting the Joker's maniacal laughter and sadistic tendencies.
The Batman Who Laughs soon emerges as a major threat, leading a group of evil versions of Batman from different realities known as the Dark Knights. The Dark Knights seek to destroy the multiverse and reshape it in their image, with the Batman Who Laughs as their leader.
Throughout the series, Batman and his allies race against time to stop the Batman Who Laughs and his minions before they can achieve their goal. However, they soon discover that the Batman Who Laughs is far more cunning and ruthless than any foe they have faced before, constantly staying one step ahead of them and forcing them to make difficult choices.
One of the most interesting aspects of this comic is the exploration of Batman's relationship with the Joker. In this alternate reality, Batman and the Joker have a twisted, symbiotic relationship, with Batman becoming more like the Joker the longer he is infected with his toxin. This raises questions about the nature of good and evil, and whether Batman's sense of justice is truly different from the Joker's desire to cause chaos.
The artwork in "The Batman Who Laughs" is stunning, with Jock's dark, moody style perfectly capturing the grim tone of the story. The use of shadows and distorted perspectives create a sense of unease and disorientation that adds to the horror of the Batman Who Laughs' transformation.
