Batman: The Man Who Laughs (2005)

Plot

Acclaimed writer Ed Brubaker joins forces with fan-favorite artist Doug Mahnke for a Prestige Format Special that tells the tale of the Dark Knight's first battle against his eventual archnemesis: The Joker! A mysterious homicidal maniac is killing prominent citizens of Gotham City, each time leaving an unusual calling card: a ghastly rictus grin plastered on the victims' lifeless faces. The Dark Knight Detective is on the case, and before long finds himself taking on the Clown Prince of Crime!