The most unique Batman title of 2018, a brilliant title that redefines Batman and Joker's relationship, as well as Batman's impact on Gotham city and those closest to him. A thrilling read for beginning to end, it will leave you wanting more. Jack Napier is a wonderful extension of the Joker and hopefully one that will be around for years to come.

I read a lot of graphic novels but not a lot of Super Hero stories but I always enjoyed the character of Batman and the different incarnations of his story that have been told over the years.
This is a really strong start to what looks to be an interesting story. The artwork is amazing and seems to be a perfect blend of old school Batman with a new, modern way of envisioning the characters. The colors chosen worked well with the dark theme of the issue and the drawings were easy to follow and understand.
I really enjoyed the idea of The Joker being the good guy and Batman being the villain (at least in the eyes of some in Gotham) and I thought the authors did a good job in making The Joker’s reasoning understandable. Everything he says about Batman makes sense! I won’t go as far as saying I am now rooting for The Joker but the idea behind this story is interesting and makes me want to continue this series

Easily the best Batman story I've read in a while. Excellent writing of all the characters, main characters and secondary. History has shown that they will eventually do a sequel. I hope they don't.

Thank you to DC Entertainment and DC Black Label and NetGalley for the Advance copy! A very interesting take on the relationship between Batman and The Joker. I will not go too much into the plot, I feel it takes away from the story as a whole. This story deals more with themes of who Batman is and his effect on the Gotham and the residents. This book holds up a mirror and really hammers Batman’s personal flaws. We have all read about the Joker and Batman, and sometimes it seems there is nothing else to be told. That is why I enjoyed this book, we come to the relationship from a different perspective. Definitely check it out if you are a fan of these characters, who are kidding, we all are! Even if you do not care for the story, you will be blown away by Sean Murphy’s artwork! Something for everyone in this book, please check it out! The pub date is on October 9th, 2018! Thanks for reading! #ba0tmanwhiteknight #netgalley

ARC from Netgalley.
There are many excellent comics.
There are many excellent Batman stories.
Then there are some Batman stories (Death of the Family, Killing Joke, Hush, etc) that should be required reading for any Batman fan.
THIS IS ONE OF THEM.

I'll not spoil much, but merely provide some background. White Knight is not part of the main Batman continuity, and is instead part of DC Black Label, which is a fancy way of saying "DC comic, but able to do a bunch of crazy stuff that doesn't affect the main universe AND being able to use adult language AND (almost) nudity". Here, it provides a way for Batman to truly be the DARK Knight.
The premise is this: Joker (here real name is Jack Napier) takes a bunch of pills and becomes sane and rational, giving up his life of crime, trying to clean up his act and the city of Gotham. He's decided that the real enemy of Gotham is Batman, and some of the people agree with him.
Is he really reformed?
Have we been looking at Batman as the hero wrongly this whole time?

Surprises, twists, and straight-out shocking turns make this story EPIC and OUTSTANDING.

READ THIS STORY.

High Recommend.

This is an interesting book.

I've been a fan of Murphy since his Hellblazer work, which I picked up mostly because I had been a fan of Si Spencer's work on Books of Magick (before it was cancelled), so I've been reading his stuff for the better part of a decade now, but his 2-issue work on the Batman-Scarecrow book was so brief that I honestly didn't remember reading it until Wikipedia told me about it, so... I wasn't entirely sure what to expect from Murphy on a superhero book.

Turns out, I shouldn't have been worried because White Knight is really spectacular! The art is really eye-popping and well done from the outset, but I was completely taken by the story: in previous decades this may have been considered "Elseworlds" or something similar, but it doesn't get that distinction here. In fact... I could be totally wrong about it being outside of canon, but if it isn't... well, someone's going to have to have a Crisis in the future to clean it up.

Anyhow... if the idea of the Joker going straight and fighting against a slowly more-and-more-villainous Batman really lights your fire... check the book out. Murphy really brings the goods!

I consider myself a huge Batman fan I cannot praise this book highly enough. For once, readers got to see another side to our most beloved characters. The Joker as the white knight. Harley Quinn as the voice of reason. Batman as the savage criminal. It was breathtaking.

The Joker considers himself Batman’s greatest villain only because, at heart, he is truly Batman’s biggest fan. He has worked with Batman to create a Gotham that Batman can thrive in- Batman as the praised hero and the Joker as the villain they all fear- but what happens when a fanatic gives their object of obsession the world and receives nothing in return? This is where the story of Batman: White Knight takes us.

For once readers are given a Gotham that is unlike anything they have ever seen. We see a Batman who begin to cross the lines in a way that those in Gotham cannot forgive, even those he holds close. What is most shocking is that it is the Joker, or rather Jack Napier, who shines the light on Batman and his villainous actions. This is where Jokers super sanity is really brought to light, for the man with all the jokes is now the voice of reason.

For once readers will see a side to Joker that has been hidden by insanity. They will also see the truth at the core of the Batman-Joker, Joker-Harley, and Batman-Harley relationships. If you want your typical Batman story then this tale may not be for you, but if you have a desire to see what underlies these larger than life characters then you have come to the right place. Enjoy the excellence and sharpness of Sean Murphy’s art and make sure you have time because you won’t want to put this one down.

I really enjoyed this graphic novel. It poses an interesting question. What if Batman isn’t as noble as we think? What if the Joker has the potential to create positive change? The novel did an excellent job exploring those questions and the art was full of references to the films and cartoons. I loved seeing all of Batman’s “wonderful toys” in action. Shoutout to the Michael Keaton Batmobile!

I'm always looking for books that are engaging or educating or hopefully both for YA students. Call this one "engaging."

This is an interesting "what if" scenario. It's a cool take on the relationship between Batman and the Joker, switching their roles up a bit with the Joker's descent into... sanity. What I liked was the psychoanalysis of Batman's dependency on the Joker and the "withdrawals", if you will, he experienced when he no longer had that to fall back on. All in all, a pretty interesting story.

I think I'm in the minority here, but this was a lot of fun, and read almost like an old Elseworlds book: how would Batman respond, as well as the rest of Gotham City, if the Joker was cured of his insanity.

I read this expecting this to be another insane plan by the Joker and the other super-criminals, looking for the hidden secrets showing that I was right. I was surprised at how it played out.

Good artwork and good writing.

Thank you for the galley NetGalley and DC! Honestly, I've found the Batman comic franchise to be pretty hit or miss these days. But man, this title is one that could lure me back into the franchise. Joker gets force feed some new pills and they pretty much cure him of his insanity. Joker becomes Jack Napier again but still sets his sights on Batman and making Gotham a better place for everyone, not just the elite. The plot and storyline was compelling and I really believed the transformation of the Joker. I also appreciated the idea that Joker's original motivation comes from a love of Gotham and his unspoken bond with the Batman on many levels. Great artwork, fascinating characterization and a real exploration of whether Batman is good or bad for Gotham makes for one of the better Batman books I've read.

Batman: White Knight is an interesting alternative universe examination of Batman and Joker's relationship. Joker's newfound rational behavior, the plea of SJWs, and a Batman that becomes unhinged was worth the read. I did have a few issues with some parts, but I can see why the images or commentary was included. If you like alternative Batman stories, I would say you may want to give this one a read.
I also enjoyed most of the art and color.

I received an electronic ARC from NetGalley and the Publisher in exchange for an honest review.

A fantastic book that demonstrates how the ongoing battle between Batman and Joker can be read as a destructive love affair that damages both men, their associates as well as the people of Gotham City.

I was not expecting such a great story. The Joker is sane, and Batman has to face is own obsession with hunting the Clown Prince of Gotham. And Harley? Her role in the story in this book is...brilliant.

I love angry Batman. Murphy’s writing + drawing style = an excellent angry Batman story. I really enjoyed the way Murphy portrayed Harley and Jack’s relationship. However, because this storyline occurs outside of the current Rebirthed run readers new to/unfamiliar with the (lack of?) continuity of the DC Universe might be real confused.

This was an outstanding graphic novel. There was a great deal of action and fighting, because Batman comic. More important however, it was an intense character study: the interplay between Batman and the Joker, the dynamics of their relationship. For so long they have been opposite sides of a similar coin. But what if the dynamic changed? This was explored at length. And in a very entertaining fashion. And not just the relationship between Batman and the Joker, but also between those two and the people closest to them in their lives. It was layered and multifaceted. The artwork helped to enhance the mood of the story. Well done.

Really interesting story and exceptionally relevant for the current time with law enforcement brutally and viral videos of such.

Much has been written about the symbiotic relationship between Batman and Joker. Yet, we must always ask, is it a mutualistic relationship or parasitic? Who benefits? The Joker? Batman? What do the people of Gotham get from their super criminal and masked crusader? Are they really protected? Sean Murphy's Batman: White Knight poses these questions and more in an engaging and artistic way.

The graphic novel opens with Batman's violent apprehension of the Joker. Batman's rage boils over and he force-feeds Jack Napier (The Joker's real name) a handful of pills. Unbeknownst to all, this medicine has the power to transform The Joker into a normal human being, one who now wants to fight back against Batman's corrupt, vigilante ways. Jack has the people on his side as he brands himself the White Knight of Gotham, the savior who will expose the dishonest ways of the GPD and City Hall. But is there still a Joker inside Jack Napier? 

Murphy's storytelling has great depth and the artwork is impressive. Themes of loyalty, class warfare, and buried secrets pervade the narrative and create a lasting tension throughout. Two places highlighted the impressive artwork for me: the character of Mr. Freeze and the car chase scenes. A side plot involves the reworking of Freeze's ice technology for the benefit of several of the characters. And the rendering of Freeze in these panels is unexpected, but creative. And the car chases involving multiple Batmobiles are just awesome. 

Batman: White Knight is a novel that tests the relationship between Batman and his city, but more importantly, Batman and his arch-enemy. While this thread is solid, there are some side plots that branch away and never seem to be concluded. Yet, the dialogue, varied cast of characters, and a churning central conflict make this one a safe bet. Recommended.

Thank you to NetGalley, DC Comics, and Sean Murphy for the advanced copy for review.

Batman: White Knight is a unique take on the classic Batman/Joker dynamic, with writer/artist Sean Murphy flipping the script, and by medicating the Joker, turning Jack Napier into a voice of the people. Murphy approaches growing concerns about the character of Batman, similar to DC's Young Animal title Mother Panic, and opens a dialogue about Batman as an entitled billionaire who makes no qualms about assaulting the poor and disenfranchised, and destroying public property, with little to no accountability, while the Gotham PD looks away. This book should please any reader of Batman who feels conflicted about their fandom. Murphy has created a distinct Batman story that will leave readers questioning their allegiance to the Caped Crusader.