As the title states, however I only recommend that you read it if you can also get your hands on a copy of the other issues that are linked to this particular story arc.

The Joker's thugs dressing up as classic or vintage horror film monsters and villains as one of the many amusing features in this story, this chapter of the Joker's film-making plan is a recommend read.

It will make absolutely no sense whatsoever if you have not read the other Detective Comics (in this Knightquest sub-plot) issues.

Not very hard to find, worth the hunt if you plan to complete the small collection; I recommend this issue to all vintage Batman/Detective Comics readers!

I own an original issue of this comic, and I have to say; it's another classic Villains story that's a must read!

A particularly lengthy issue, the story deals with The Penguin forming a gang with his fellow villains on the idea that The Penguin has been receiving special, confidential information regarding a possible future murder of the Batman by various criminals and thugs!

The gang decide to protect the Batman's life from 'behind the curtain', as it were, without letting the caped crusader know of their mission.

The ending has a fantastic twist; which I won't mention since it'll ruin the story!

A very good, classic story about The Joker!

One of the top Joker stories that is simply a must read- I cannot describe this comic without giving away the ending, or massive spoilers.

The story is pretty much what the comic's title is: The Joker decides to become the Batman's 'equal' by obtaining his own utility belt, but Jokerized with flower pellets, a cork (the most important tool), rubber snakes, jumping beans, etc.

You can read this story in various trade paperbacks; notably The Greatest Joker Stories Ever Told if you cannot get your hands on an original issue.

Clearly a pivotal point in The Joker's comic continuity.

There's two ways you can approach this particular comic for an honest, unbiased review.

On one hand: it's certainly got an original storyline and a unique twist to the ending, but on the other hand it's a mediocre (and flawed in some areas) comic.

Firstly: it's designed as a novel. The story is not illustrated like any comic book, with art work plus the narration and the characters' dialogue. The Clown at Midnight is the complete opposite! Text, with some Photoshop/3D art work to accentuate the pages. It may become a nuisance to some readers since the background of the pages is a dark grunge background, so it distracts from the text as well as simply making it hard to read since the small font is black. The cover has absolutely no relevance to this comic regarding art or any illustrations at all.

Secondly: Grant Morrison's writing is hilarious, if not atrocious. Apparently he has a fetish for over-the-top purple prose.'The alarms at Arkham went off like a pack of wolves in heat', anyone?

Thirdly: The penultimate point of the main story is flawed. I cannot describe it here, otherwise it would be an absolutely massive spoiler! You'll know the moment when you read it.

I can't help but feel that at the end, Batman's dialogue and way of words/thinking became very out-of-character, and off-track.

It was a good read if you wish to ignore the run-on sentences, purple prose, an abusive use of similes. His writing for Harley Quinn was brilliant; but if you love good writing skills and an actual 'serious' plot, look elsewhere.