DC Comics Universe & May 2020 Solicitations Spoilers: Batman Engulfed In Joker War As Punchline Revealed! No Word On Batman: Three Jokers… Yet?!

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DC Comics Universe and May 2020 Solicitations Spoilers follows.

Batman Engulfed In Joker War As Punchline Revealed!

No Word On Batman: Three Jokers… Yet?! Cover and solicitations teases below.

DC Comics reports:

      Get Ready for Punchline!

      Coming Your Way in Batman #89, Year of the Villain: Hell Arisen #3, and Beyond!

      A brand-new DC villain set to play a major role in Batman’s life is already generating buzz and press interest…but who is Punchline? Writer James Tynion IV has teased her appearance in a few upcoming issues, but as of yet we don’t know much about the brand-new character! Here’s the breakdown of where you’ll be seeing her ahead of Batman #95’s “Joker War” storyline!

      The mysterious new villain pops up on February 19 in a one-panel cameo in Batman #89; art by Guillem March and Tomeu Morey:

      One week later, Punchline makes her full-on debut as the Joker’s latest—and deadliest—henchwoman in Year of the Villain: Hell Arisen#3; art by Steve Epting & Javier Fernandez with color by Nick Filardi:

      For a closer look, check out character designs by Jorge Jiménez! You’ll find his artwork in Batman #90 on March 4 ahead of the launch of “Joker War” in May!

      Finally, a sneak peek at Stanley “Artgerm” Lau’s variant cover for Batman #94, on shelves May 6!

Plus this one released outside of the announcement.

Intriguing.

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