Batman #13 Cover B 2012

Batman #13 (2011) kicks off the acclaimed Death of the Family storyline, marking the Joker's terrifying return to Gotham. After a year-long absence, the Clown Prince of Crime targets Batman's closest allies, believing they make him weak. This issue features the Joker confronting Commissioner Gordon and Harley Quinn, setting a chilling tone for the arc. It is notable to collectors for being the first chapter of a major Joker epic and for its memorable first-printing variant cover, which often featured a distinctive die-cut design.