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Batgirl #47 or Nightwing #72? DC Comics’ Joker Warfare is effectively underway, with the Joker concentrating on Batman and the Bat-Household by deciding that he’ll discover out who they are surely, after which concentrating on them by way of their secret identities. That has seen him steal the Wayne fortune of 100 billion {dollars}, however that does not cease him utilising the non-public contact. However with all of the Batbooks tying in a single query is requested – how do all of them tie in?

Web page from Nightwing #72

Nightwing #72 noticed Barbara Gordon flinging herself by way of Gotham’s skyscrapers in assist of Dick Grayson – or Rick Grayson – who has been kidnapped and mindwiped with the Joker.

Web page from Nightwing #72

However she was too late, and Grayson was already underneath the Joker affect, with Punchline on his facet, and so Gordon was dealt a critical harm by Punchline’s knives.

Web page from Nightwing #72

And letting the pair take Batgirl down, in tribute to their grasp.

Web page from Nightwing #72

Who turns up in Killing Joke model, to take an image of her inclined physique and his model new pals.

Web page from Nightwing #72

To be continued, after all. However the query is requested did this occur earlier than or after Batgirl #47? A comic book guide that sees Barbara Gordon coming residence to her condominium to seek out the Joker ready for her. She will get the higher hand on him as a result of, effectively, she’s Batgirl however then he cheats.

Web page from Batgirl #47.

He turns off her legs. The implant that lets her stroll, and be Batgirl, and was solely a necessity as a result of in The Killing Joker he shot her within the backbone, now turns into his distant management. And he talks.

Web page from Batgirl #47.

No point out of her scene with Nightwing and Punchline on the roof, and he or she reveals no signal of the harm she obtained from Punchline. Might this be set after that? Nicely most likely not as a result of to cease the Joker gaining access to her implant, she does the unthinkable.

Web page from Batgirl #47.

Stabs herself proper within the implant, taking away hr legs but additionally the Joker’s management. After which goals effectively…

Web page from Batgirl #47.

So this all has to occur after Nightwing, proper?

Web page from Batgirl #47.

Oh and James Tynion IV isn’t any assist. He tweets “At this level within the story, the precise studying order is much less essential, however there are beats afterward the place it’s best to learn in a sure order. However sure, the beats in Batgirl and Detective come earlier than Batman 95.” when the Batgirl editor says that Batgirl #47 takes place after Batman #95. Concerning Nightwing and Batgirl, can both occur earlier than or after one another in such a brief body of time? As a result of, additionally, in Batman #100 Barbara seems to be again as Oracle, within the chair. However which manner did the Joker get her there?

Barbara Gordon as Oracle in 4 Pages From Batman #100 (Preview)Barbara Gordon as Oracle in 4 Pages From Batman #100 (Preview)Barbara Gordon as Oracle in 4 Pages From Batman #100 (Preview)

BATMAN #100 JOKER WAR
DC COMICS
AUG202576
(W) James Tynion IV (A) Guillem March (CA) Tony S. Daniel
“The Joker Warfare” involves a city-shattering conclusion as Batman battles The Joker in a brutal, no-holds-barred duel! This can be a battle 80 years within the making, and its end result will not simply change Batman’s life-it will change Gotham Metropolis for years to return! Plus, catch the primary glimpse of the brand new villain often called Ghost-Maker! And after the senses-shattering conclusion of “The Joker Warfare” come a pair of brief tales that can chart what’s to return in Gotham Metropolis and Batman. Do not miss the primary showdown between Batman and Clownhunter! In Retailers: Oct 07, 2020 SRP: $6.99

BATGIRL #47 JOKER WAR
DC COMICS
MAR200519
(W) Cecil Castellucci (A) Robbi Rodriguez (CA) Giuseppe Camuncoli
Knock knock!
Who’s there?
The Joker.
The Joker who?
The Joker who’s right here to have a pleasant chat with Barbara Gordon!
Do not miss this devastating tie-in to “Joker Warfare”!In Retailers: Could 27, 2020
SRP: $3.99

NIGHTWING #72
DC COMICS
MAR200560
(W) Dan Jurgens (A) Ronan Cliquet (CA) Travis Moore
Dick Grayson has discovered the reality: that “fixing” his identification lies with none aside from Barbara Gordon. He should go to Gotham to seek out Batgirl-and runs into The Joker’s new henchperson, Punchline. Not like Harley Quinn, Punchline’s deadpan black humor matches the lethal knives she makes use of on her victims…and for her subsequent joke, Ric Grayson is the punchline.In Retailers: Could 20, 2020
SRP: $3.99

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