Overview
- The chapter presents the Joker as an ultra-wealthy power broker with deep ties to entertainment and media, using influence to shape events for profit.
- The story leans into horror, portraying a foe whose nature appears to extend beyond ordinary human limits.
- Alfred’s account emphasizes the character’s long, concealed role behind recent antagonists, bringing ongoing threads into sharper focus.
- The narrative positions this Joker as a dark counterpoint to Bruce Wayne, underscoring thematic parallels without resolving core mysteries.
- Coverage also points to upcoming Absolute-line connections, with a reported crossover touchpoint involving Absolute Wonder Woman later this month.