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Punchline (2020-) #1 Kindle & comiXology

4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 48 ratings

Spinning out of the pages of “The Joker War” comes the first solo book starring the blockbuster new character Punchline. As she faces the consequences for her role in “The Joker War,” the story of how Alexis Kaye became Punchline will take Leslie Thompkins, Harper Row, and Cullen Row on a harrowing journey that reveals a fringe teenager’s radicalization to the ideology of a madman. It’s a terrifying tale so big it demanded an oversize special issue!
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Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08M3Z9HZ7
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ DC (November 10, 2020)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 10, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 118997 KB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 40 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 48 ratings

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James Tynion IV
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James Tynion IV is an Eisner Award Winning, New York Times bestselling comic book author and publisher.

He is the co-creator of SOMETHING IS KILLING THE CHILDREN with Werther Dell’Edera, the smash hit comic series published by Boom! Studios. SIKTC was nominated for the Eisner Award for Best New Comic Series in 2020. It’s spin-off title, THE HOUSE OF SLAUGHTER, was one of the highest selling comic books in 2021. SIKTC is currently in development for television at Netflix with Mike Flanagan and Trevor Macy’s Intrepid Pictures producing.

He is the co-creator of THE DEPARTMENT OF TRUTH with Martin Simmonds, the high concept conspiracy thriller published by Image Comics. DOT was nominated for the Eisner Awards for Best New Series, and Best Continuing Series in 2021. DOT is currently in development for television with SISTER producing.

He is the co-creator of THE NICE HOUSE ON THE LAKE with Alvaro Martinez Bueno, the apocalyptic horror series published by DC Black Label. NHOTL is the highest selling creator-owned debut published by DC Comics in the last twenty years.

He is the co-creator of WYND with Michael Dialynas, the young adult fantasy adventure series published by BOOM! Studios. WYND was nominated for Outstanding Comic Book at the GLAAD Media Awards in both 2020 and 2021.

Under his own publishing banner, Tiny Onion Studios, James Tynion IV published and curated the acclaimed anthology series RAZORBLADES: THE HORROR MAGAZINE. He is currently publishing the UFO non-fiction webcomic, BLUE BOOK with Michael Avon Oeming through his newsletter, THE EMPIRE OF THE TINY ONION, available at https://jamestynioniv.substack.com.

James is the co-creator of many other acclaimed original series, including the GLAAD Media Award winning THE WOODS, with Michael Dialynas. He is also well known for working on the Batman titles at DC Comics, where he co-created the fan-favorite characters Punchline, Ghost-Maker, Clownhunter, Miracle Molly, and more. His storylines and characters have influenced DC TV shows like Batwoman, Young Justice, Gotham, and Legends of Tomorrow.

James is represented by United Talent Agency.

Customer reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars
4.5 out of 5
48 global ratings

Top reviews from the United States

Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2021
Its great to find the first of a new villain in the works we had Harley Quinn now we have punchline I will always love the joker no matter the version. I would like more soon so I can understand the character
Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2021
This character is a trend. If she sticks around, she needs to be retconned. The more of her content that I read... I am convinced Editorial really did sabotage this project by trying to make her relatable to the audience.

It's hype. The next big thing comes out and she'll be pushed to the sidelines.

Update: I just discovered this book is rated 13+
This is a major oversight. It should be at least 18+ There are lines that allude to deviant sexual acts, and I say this as an Alt/Goth woman. Adults should not write this content for children. Nobody should want a child reading this. Idc if DC is trying to relate to kids; they can edit their content and adjust age ratings. I'm sick at the thought of kids reading this. Parents, please I beg of you, read these books before you give them to your kids.

Thank you.
Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2021
I am going to re-read this after The Joker War Saga comes out, but it’s alright. She has a different angle than Harley which is nice. I like how it’s pretty clear Punchline isn’t a replacement Harley (we’ll really see after I read joker war) she is coming from a completely different place and the only similarity is that they both had some traumatic run-in with the Joker. But since they’re different people, they reacted differently. It’s cool.

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Luke Bale
5.0 out of 5 stars Dont wait for the Punchline........get in on the joke early
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 11, 2020
I love Punchline and love this comic book. It's set after the Joker War just before she is set to go on Trial for her crimes she committed during that storyline.

This delves deeper into her origin from student who got caught in the crossfire of one of Batman and The Jokers various battles to full on Joker Fangirl and eventually (in my eyes) his twisted equal.

She is gonna be a big deal in the Batman Universe so get in on the ground floor and read this awesome story.

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