In the forthcoming "Absolute Batman" issue #15, writer Scott Snyder and guest artist Jock will reveal the origin of the series' overarching villain: who else but the Joker, baby! As part of "Absolute Batman" flipping our preconceptions of Bruce Wayne and Bat-lore , this Joker is not a clown-themed criminal mastermind. He's a sinister, scowling billionaire exerting his power to keep the world a cruel and hopeless place.

Since the "Absolute" Joker *looks* normal, does that mean he's less monstrous? Not at all! Based on a previously leaked character sheet of the Joker from "Absolute Batman" artist Nick Dragotta, the "Absolute" Joker can transform into an enormous and demonic monster. In his human form, the "Absolute" Joker is drawn to look like classical depictions of Bruce Wayne. His

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