King Tom And Mitch Gerard we present with La Carta Vincente the definitive story about the beginning of the relationship between Batman and Joker, a volume published by ECC Ediciones
Few antagonistic relationships have been more fruitful in comic book history than that between Batman And Joker. There are not enough fingers on the hands to count the works that, centered on these two characters, have enough quality to be a must-read for every fan of the medium. But despite how much this idea can be exploited, now the team formed by King Tom And Mitch Gerard brings us a new vision that can undoubtedly be placed among the best: The winning cardvolume published by ECC Editions.
Those who fight hope
Somehow it has been established, perhaps significantly since then Alan Moore And Brian Bolland They will amaze us with that masterpiece entitled The murderous prank (at the end of which we find a clear reference here), that the relationship between the Dark Knight and the Clown Prince of Crime It was not only mortal but also symbiotic. One needed the other to have someone to fight with in order to always have a mission to accomplish and to be able to forget his traumas while the other needed the other basically to have fun, fun probably the result of feelings of devotion and idolatry
King places us here in the early days of The World of Bruce Wayne as a masked and vigilante Gotham City. It mainly deals with urban criminals and the trend for bizarrely costumed villains hasn’t arrived yet. trending topic. Until a psychopath comes along unlike anything the city has ever seen…
In this scenario we are presented with a city on the brink of doom where the detective finds himself My Friend Jim Gordon He’s still in his early stages as a police officer and is getting to know the security guard in a bat costume who has helped him on a couple of occasions and who, despite his obvious insanity, seems to be quite useful and effective. He’ll be the one to turn to when he finds himself unable to stop the wave of extreme violence that is spreading because of a damned clown…
Do you understand?
Throughout his years of existence we have seen many faces of Gotham City’s ultimate villain. The funny thief, the power-hungry crime boss or the playful psychopath are some of the variations that have faced the Masked Crusader on many occasions, but here we will have the most fearsome version of the character we have ever seen.
King’s work is magnificent when it comes to defining this villain in such a raw and terrifying way, working through twisted jokes and an incessant leitmotif (Do you understand?) and becoming an uncomfortable and ghostly presence. Particularly noteworthy are the first two pages in which the writer manages to instill fear and anxiety in our bodies without even inserting the clown in a single frame, but rather making the reader aware of his presence only with the answers given to an innocent girl on a rainy day.
El perro de mi novia murió y ella se lo tomó muy mal, así que intenté hacer que se sintiera mejor comprándole un perro idéntico. Pero eso solo hizo que se molestara aún más. Se puso a gritarme..."¿¡Para qué quiero dos perros muertos!?"
As for the hero of the story, King paints him as a character still in development, who still has some lessons to learn (thanks to his butler and father figure). Alfred Pennyworth to a large extent) that will eventually transform him into the character we all know. Sacrifice and the will to do what must be done without forgetting the unshakable moral principles that guide your mission will be the main themes of your narrative arc in this story.
Visually disturbing
As for the graphics, here we find a much darker Mitch Gerads than usual that fits the tone of the work to offer us pages full of darkness and desolation. Particularly noteworthy is his work in introducing the villain of the show, transforming him almost into a supernatural entity, without which it would not work as it should.
In short, this is one of the most ambitious and original stories about the two main characters. The work not only offers a fresh vision of the origin of their relationship, but also stands out for its deep and thought-provoking narrative. King strikes a perfect balance by portraying the hero in his early stages as a vigilante and the villain in a more disturbing way than ever, making their interactions fresh and charged with tension. Furthermore, the artist’s dark and disturbing art amplifies the atmosphere of desolation and menace that permeates every page, cementing this tome as an essential read.
The Trump Card is ideal for both new readers looking for a powerful introduction to the conflict between these iconic characters, as well as longtime fans who will appreciate its layers of complexity and fresh approach.
ECC Editions present this Volume in hardback format. The volume contains 112 color pages and includes the translation of the American edition of numbers 1, 2, 5 and 9 of Batman: The Brave and the Boldin addition to the covers of all the issues included. The suggested retail price is €19.50 and went on sale in July 2024.
Joker/Batman: The trump card
Jim Gordon and the Gotham City Police are forced to stop a serial killer who warns his victims in advance. And when it’s time to die, they do it with a bizarre smile on their faces. Sounds familiar, right?
The Dark Knight’s career has just begun, but he is only moments away from meeting his arch-enemy when, in a park, a lost girl meets a friendly man with pale skin and green hair. King Tom And Mitch Gerardthe authors of Mr. Miracle And The Sheriff of Babylonthey take us The winning carda review of Batman’s first encounter with the Joker which is also one of the most terrifying stories in recent DC Comics history.
Authors: King Tom And Mitch Gerard