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Batman: The Man Who Laughs

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Comics & Graphic Novels Comics & Graphic Novels Fiction Mystery & Thriller Fantasy

by Ed Brubaker, Doug Mahnke, Patrick Zircher, Aaron Sowd, Steve Bird

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4.09 (16.9K ratings)
calendar_today 2005
description 144 pages

Batman: The Man Who Laughs by Ed Brubaker, Doug Mahnke, Patrick Zircher, Aaron Sowd, Steve Bird holds a highly rated rating of 4.09 out of 5, based on 16.9K reader ratings. First published in 2005. The book spans 144 pages.

About Batman: The Man Who Laughs

Written by Ed Brubaker Art by Doug Mahnke, Patrick Zircher, Aaron Sowd and Steve Bird Cover by Mahnke Witness Batman's first encounter with The Joker in this hardcover volume collecting the graphic novel BATMAN: THE MAN WHO LAUGHS, by Ed Brubaker and Doug Mahnke! This collection also includes DETECTIVE COMICS #784-786, a murder-mystery tale guest-starring Green Lantern Alan Scott!

Detail Value
Author Ed Brubaker, Doug Mahnke, Patrick Zircher, Aaron Sowd, Steve Bird
Published 2005
Pages 144
Genres Comics & Graphic Novels, Comics & Graphic Novels, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Fantasy
Average Rating 4.09 / 5.00
Total Ratings 16,933

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

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16.9K ratings
With a rating of 4.09, Batman: The Man Who Laughs is rated near the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 4.20, it performs below the genre benchmark.

How It Compares

4.09
This Book
4.20
Fantasy Average
4.17
Global Average

Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is Batman: The Man Who Laughs?

Batman: The Man Who Laughs is categorized as Comics & Graphic Novels, Comics & Graphic Novels, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.

Is Batman: The Man Who Laughs worth reading?

Based on 16.9K reader ratings, Batman: The Man Who Laughs has an average score of 4.09 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."

How many pages is Batman: The Man Who Laughs?

Batman: The Man Who Laughs has 144 pages. It is a relatively quick read.

Who wrote Batman: The Man Who Laughs?

Batman: The Man Who Laughs was written by Ed Brubaker, Doug Mahnke, Patrick Zircher, Aaron Sowd, Steve Bird. It was first published in 2005.

What is the ISBN for Batman: The Man Who Laughs?

The ISBN-13 for Batman: The Man Who Laughs is 9781401216220.0.

Data sourced from community book ratings and reviews. Last updated: April 15, 2026