Punchline
Creation & Design
Punchline was created by James Tynion IV and Guillem March, introduced as a new villain in the Batman series, serving as a counterpart to Harley Quinn.Early Years
Initially, Punchline was a college student who became enamored with the Joker's philosophy, leading her to become his accomplice and a significant player in Gotham's criminal underworld.Character Development
Punchline has evolved from a mere sidekick to a formidable villain in her own right, showcasing her intelligence and strategic mind while also exploring her complex relationship with the Joker.Cultural Reception
Punchline has received a mixed reception, with some praising her as a fresh take on the female villain archetype, while others see her as a derivative character.Character Details
Real Name:
Alexis Kaye
Aliases:
Punchline
Species:
Human
Gender:
Female
Affiliations:
Joker War, Injustice Gang
Abilities:
Expert combatant, Genius-level intellect, Manipulation
Equipment:
Joker-themed weaponry, Gadgets
Weight:
120lbs
Height:
5' 3"
Eye Color:
blue
Hair Color:
black
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Variant cover art by Matthew Weldon
Batman #89
DC
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2020
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Vol. 3
1st cameo appearance of Punchline
1st cameo appearance of the Designer
1st cameo appearance of Punchline
1st cameo appearance of the Designer
Year of the Villain: Hell Arisen #3
DC
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2020
•
Vol. 1
1st full appearance of Punchline, an ally of the Joker
Batman #92
DC
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2020
•
Vol. 3
2nd full appearance of Punchline
1st cover appearance of Punchline - Joker 80th Anniversary Special #1 InHyuk Lee store exclusive also featured Punchline on the cover and went on sale the same day as this issue
1st appearance of the Underbroker, the finance manager in the Designer's inner circle
First meeting of Punchline and Harley Quinn
2nd full appearance of Punchline
1st cover appearance of Punchline - Joker 80th Anniversary Special #1 InHyuk Lee store exclusive also featured Punchline on the cover and went on sale the same day as this issue
1st appearance of the Underbroker, the finance manager in the Designer's inner circle
First meeting of Punchline and Harley Quinn
Joker 80th Anniversary, The #1
DC
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2020
•
Vol. 1
First solo story featuring Punchline
Batman: Secret Files #3
DC
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2020
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Origin of Mr. Teeth, Gunsmith and Deathstroke's mercenary group's formation
Punchline appearance
Origin of Mr. Teeth, Gunsmith and Deathstroke's mercenary group's formation
Punchline appearance
1st cover appearance of Punchline, tied with Batman #92, released on the same day
Variant cover art by InHyuk Lee
Store exclusive
1st cover appearance of Punchline, tied with Batman #92, released on the same day
Variant cover art by InHyuk Lee
Store exclusive
Variant virgin cover art by Artgerm
Store exclusive
Batman #93
DC
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2020
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Vol. 3
First battle of Harley Quinn vs Punchline
Batman #94
DC
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2020
•
Vol. 3
Non-Key
Battle of Harley Quinn versus Punchline
Nightwing #72
DC
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2020
•
Vol. 4
Non-Key
Punchline appearance
Joker War tie-in (three of six)
Variant cover art by Jorge Jimenez, one per store
Variant virgin cover art by Natali Sanders
Variant cover art by Natali Sanders
Store exclusive
Variant cover art by David Nakayama
Unknown Comics edition
Variant cover art by Greg Horn
Punchline #1
DC
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2020
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Comics Elite
Trade Dress
Limited: 3,000
Variant cover art by Nathan Szerdy
Comics Elite edition
Punchline #1
DC
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2020
•
Vol. 1
Origin of Punchline
Variant design cover art by Jorge Jimenez
Variant cover art by Kael Ngu
Variant cover art by Derrick Chew
Punchline #1
DC
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2020
•
Vol. 1
Non-Key
Gotham City
Trade Dress
Limited: 3,000
Variant cover art by Raymond Gay and the artist's first work for DC Comics
Gotham City Comics exclusive
Originally available for $19.99 at batcavecomic.com
Variant cover art by Raymond Gay and the artist's first work for DC Comics
Gotham City Comics exclusive
Originally available for $19.99 at batcavecomic.com
Variant cover art by Simon DiMeo
Connecting cover with standard cover
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