Graphic Novel Review: Batman: The Dark Prince Charming

Posted on March 19, 2019 at 11:55 am by Gene Ambaum

Batman: The Dark Prince Charming by Marini. DC Comics, 2018. 9781401283322. 144pp oversized hardcover, includes several pages of sketches. Contains #1 – #2 of the series.
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The artistry of Italian comics artist Enrico Marini (The Scorpion) makes this hand-painted Batman story worth reading: the Joker’s hair glows, his smile is totally creepy, and Batman looks terrifying. The fight scenes are as kinetic as the Joker is psychotic, which is saying something here.
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The plot points: the Joker is trying to acquire the perfect present for Harley Quinn’s birthday, Catwoman is stealing high-end jewelry, and a paternity suit has been filed against Bruce Wayne. It has all the usual murder and mayhem you’d expect plus a hilariously deadpan henchman and an amazing drag scene.