Really this book should have been called "Joker: Cacophony" really because this issue is mostly all Joker and no Batman (Bats is in it, but not much).
Nonetheless, that by no stretch of the imagination at all means that this issue was a let down, infact is was quite a brilliantly fun read which I really enjoyed a lot!
Kevin Smith
(the movie guy.. ya know, cos I sure as hell dont?!) did a really great job on the dialouge of this book between the characters, and it is the dialouge that really drives this issue into levels of awesomeness.
The plot itself seems very well written too, taking some unexpected turns and twists making this a thrill to read!
I have to say my favourite part of the book was the very last page where the Joker drives off with his goons in the van and says "Get it?", very 'Heath Ledger Joker-ish'! I Loved it!
The artwork wasnt bad, but it seemed a bit too comical at times for the somewhat 'crazy' nature of the book.
I really cannot wait to see where this issue goes from here on in, from this first issue alone, it evidently seems like we've got a lot in store to look forward to in the coming two issues!
A really great read!