Daniel Warren Johnson--Batman & The Joker: The Deadly Duo #5 Variant Cover (2022)
Artist: Daniel Warren Johnson (All)
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DescriptionDaniel Warren Johnson is one of the most exciting comic artists around. From “Space Mullet” to “Murder Falcon” to “Extremity” to “Wonder Woman: Dead Earth” to “Do A Power Bomb,” DWJ has created some of the most compelling comics to hit comic book shelves in years. So when I saw this variant cover he drew to “Batman and the Joker: The Deadly Duo #5,” I didn’t hesitate, I just went for it. What a frightening portrait of the Batman’s greatest enemy, and in this story, his partner in crime-busting. I love the Joker’s expression here, something between an sheepish grin and sheer madness. The crazed look in his eyes and the ghastly grin on his lips make you wonder how Batman could ever trust him enough to work with him. I love the POV Daniel used here, Looking up at the Joker looming above us with a bloody hammer in his hand, almost as if we are his victim. Blood splatters cover his clothes from the hammer in his gloved hand all the way up his black suit. Behind him, hideous laughter echoes endlessly down the length of the cover. Talk about a killer cover! Something tells me that this may be my first Daniel Warren Johnson cover, but it won’t be my last.Social/Sharing |
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West Stephan
Member Since 2007
1 - Posted on 6/28/2023
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA. I think that about covers it!
James S 
Member Since 2017
1 - Posted on 6/28/2023
While I love this cover and DWJ's work, I'm just as impressed that you won the Felix race for that day!
S Riz
Member Since 2014
1 - Posted on 6/30/2023
James S wrote:
While I love this cover and DWJ's work, I'm just as impressed that you won the Felix race for that day!
I was thinking the same thing! Im never quick enough for the showdown at high noon. Congrats on an awesome cover Bill!
Brian G
Member Since 2020
1 - Posted on 6/28/2023
I won't get that face outta my head for a bit. Disturbingly bad ass scene. Congrats!
T Shen
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 6/28/2023
I don't collect Joker art but have always appreciated all the different artists' takes on the insanity. That deranged look and blood splatter is executed to perfection by DWJ.
Paul P Spiderversity
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 6/28/2023
Batman and Joker working together?? I immediately thought of Bill Murray's quote from Ghostbusters: "Human sacrifice, dogs and cats living together ... mass hysteria!" What an awesome cover! Somehow the Joker with a hammer is more scary than the Joker with any other weapon. It just evokes such 'up close and personal' potential savagery. And that expression on his face ... gruesome and bone chilling in the best possible way. Major congrats, Bill, another winner for your amazing collection!
Daryl R
Member Since 2015
1 - Posted on 6/28/2023
Sweet cover! Your description pretty much sums it up. I love DWJ's unique take and the mood of this piece. Great grab!
Keith Becker
Member Since 2018
1 - Posted on 6/28/2023
I love this cover. Just a wonderfulfly dark and grusome Joker image by the man! Congrats... try to keep the blood off your 3 piece Bill!
John C
Member Since 2014
2 - Posted on 6/28/2023
On second thoughts neighbor, I don't need any help fixing the fence.
Ken Martin
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 6/28/2023
This is insanely good. Joker never looked more crazed and terrifying.
artless artmore
Member Since 2013
1 - Posted on 6/28/2023
Terrific cover! Love the textures and the crazy composition
Kelsey S
Member Since 2020
1 - Posted on 6/28/2023
Not a dc guy at all but this one hits the mark! Dwj does no wrong
Steve N. Comic/Fantasy Art
Member Since 2017
1 - Posted on 6/28/2023
first DWJ Joker I've seen, and holy guacamole... supreme darkness.
E DLS
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 6/28/2023
Congrats on securing this one. The first thing that popped into my head when I saw it was Gallagher's old watermelon bit. Hahahahahaha!
Chris K.
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 6/28/2023
You are spot on with regards to DWJ; super talented and all-world nice guy!
Derek Crabbe
Member Since 2020
1 - Posted on 6/28/2023
REDEMAGNI CLAUDIO
Member Since 2016
1 - Posted on 6/28/2023
A creepy Joker,
seems to tell, you want to play with me :D
great catch Bill
Comic Art Channel
Member Since 2018
1 - Posted on 6/28/2023
So damn good! Congrats, Bill and for sure it will not be your last.
Ruben DaCollector
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 6/28/2023
My favourite part is how Johnson drew him hunched over to make it look as if Joker is aware that he's taller than the comic book cover and has to do whatever necessary to fit into it. He did an exquisite job on the Joker's face and the sheer violence the he has just perpetrated as indicated by all the white paint splatter is also beautifully done. Big kudos, Bill!
Ben Friedman
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 6/28/2023
Crazy, creepy, and disturbing. In other words, perfect!
John Espinoza
Member Since 2014
1 - Posted on 6/28/2023
I don't take you as a modern art collector, Bill, but I think we can make an exception here. Instant classic!
Marcus Wai
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 6/28/2023
It's a great cover design in how it's just the face and the outline of the Joker with the rest filled up the beauty of wild spontaneous entropy. It is what the Joker represents.
Troy C. Punswick
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 6/28/2023
I love all that splatter! Super cool cover!!!
Andrew G
Member Since 2022
1 - Posted on 6/28/2023
Perfect description on a fantastic cover. Congrats, Bill!
A K
Member Since 2017
1 - Posted on 6/28/2023
DWJ is an amazing artist; innovative and compelling. What a great cover!
Mark V
Member Since 2021
1 - Posted on 6/28/2023
Congratulations, Bill. Always love to see a modern superstar like DWJ tackle a classic character!
Felix Lu
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 6/28/2023
Didn't realize what a big deal this cover was until Heroes two weeks ago, when so many collectors brought theirs to get signed and graded. Apparently fetching a pretty penny on eBay. But nothing like owning the original cover;) Congrats, Bill!
Toni S
Member Since 2019
1 - Posted on 6/28/2023
Superb cover!!!!! The nastiness of this creature is perfectly captured by this awesome artist!!! I love the way that the Joker holds the hammer! I don't want to know his intentions!!!!! Awesome! I love it! Huge congrats Bill!
RS 88
Member Since 2018
1 - Posted on 6/28/2023
This is a brilliant idea executed in a DWJ definitive style
Sean Clarke
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 6/28/2023
Evereything about this cover reminds me of my dentist visit last Friday, down to the co-pay.
Johnny M
Member Since 2014
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1 - Posted on 6/28/2023
DWJ is so chaotic, complicated, and beautiful...2 of those 3 descriptors can also be said of the Joker.
Eric B
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 6/28/2023
Menacing. Terrifying. And, now I wish it was DWJ doing the interiors too. Congrats Bill.
Kin Wong
Member Since 2007
1 - Posted on 6/28/2023
That's not terrifying at all.... Creepy Joker face aside, the large amount of white splatter against the black suit really gives the sense that something messy just happened. Still, congrats on landing a DWJ cover!
JN 80
Member Since 2016
1 - Posted on 6/29/2023
Whoa this cover perfectly captures the maniacal nature of the Joker. Nice addition Bill
Tim D
Member Since 2015
1 - Posted on 6/29/2023
The blood splatter, facial expression, laughs with the ink wash splatter. All top notch. Congrats on adding another great piece to the collection!
stephen yarish
Member Since 2004
1 - Posted on 6/29/2023
wow, that is a very very cool looking cover!!! Congrats!
Gal Schwartz
Member Since 2005
1 - Posted on 6/29/2023
Awesome rendition of Joker ! First time I see this image and the first time I see how well DWJ handles him !
Ben Johnson
Member Since 2018
1 - Posted on 6/29/2023
What an amazing cover, love everything about this. Congrats!
George H
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 6/29/2023
A beautifully haunting cover perfectly executed by DWJ.
K Gearon
Member Since 2011
1 - Posted on 6/29/2023
Whew, impressive stuff. First, the layout and design element, in terms of Mr J crouching over to SMILE for that shot after having just...doing what he does. Second, the pure illustration. Definitely visceral with the "HA" background, and that spatter is super effective. Big congrats, Bill!
Michael Kirton
Member Since 2009
1 - Posted on 6/29/2023
Love this take on Joker. DWJ can do no wrong. Congrats!
Matt Dicke
Member Since 2006
1 - Posted on 6/30/2023
DWJ is white hot! every book he does is fantastic, probably my favorite comic artist of the last 10 years, and this cover shows exactly why. Great idea, energy turned up 110% and cool deisgn. Congrats on such a great pick up.
Michael Kenyon
Member Since 2008
1 - Posted on 7/26/2023
Steve Nam and others made me a DWJ fan. You've outdone yourself Bill.
Marc W
Member Since 2014
1 - Posted on 7/27/2023
WOW! This masterpiece is insanely good! Huge congrats!
David Matheny
Member Since 2021
1 - Posted on 9/8/2023
wow. i am in awe how a simple hammer adds so much more to this cover. this is a killer cover. congrats
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