"The War of Jokes and Riddles" is by far the longest story arc writer Tom King has attempted on this series. Given that and the flashback-heavy nature of the story, it's especially important that King and artist Mikel Janin nail the ending. Can they ultimately justify this lengthy story detour? Does Batman's dark, terrible secret live up to the hype? Will readers get the closure they've been waiting for regarding Batman's marriage proposal. For the most part, this final chapter does wrap up this arc on the right note and provide the answers fans are craving.
There's been an odd but appealing blend of camp and tragedy throughout this arc, and that juxtaposition is in full force in this issue. The early pages set a somber mood as the present-day Bruce brood and steels himself before revealing his darkest secret to Selina. But that transitions into a boisterous fight scene involving Batman, Riddler and Joker, one that pays clear homage to the 1966 TV series with its choreography and use of flashy onomatopoeia effects. And just as suddenly, the tone shifts from camp back to dark drama as the true fallout of Batman and Riddler's short-lived alliance is revealed. Few creative teams could really pull off these transitions without the issue losing all sense of cohesion, but King and Janin continue to work wonderfully in-sync.
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