--- product_id: 601018700 title: "Joker: DC Compact Comics Edition" price: "R419" currency: ZAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 3 url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/601018700-joker-dc-compact-comics-edition store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # Compact 13.92x21.49 cm size 136 pages of immersive storytelling Dark, atmospheric art style Joker: DC Compact Comics Edition **Price:** R419 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🃏 Unleash the dark side of comics with Joker’s compact brilliance! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Joker: DC Compact Comics Edition - **How much does it cost?** R419 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/601018700-joker-dc-compact-comics-edition) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Perfectly Portable:** Compact dimensions make it ideal for on-the-go reading or stylish shelf display. - • **Highly Rated & Trending:** Join thousands of fans with a solid 4.2-star rating and climbing bestseller status in graphic novels. - • **Immersive Dark Narrative:** Dive into a sinister, street-level Joker story that redefines classic villainy with gritty realism. - • **Stunning Art Noire Style:** Experience moody, cinematic visuals that blend graphic novel tradition with modern noir aesthetics. - • **Collector’s First Edition:** Own the 1st edition of this DC Compact Comics gem, fresh from the publisher with pristine quality. ## Overview Joker: DC Compact Comics Edition is a 136-page, first edition graphic novel published by DC Comics in September 2024. Measuring a sleek 13.92 x 21.49 cm and weighing just 164g, it offers a portable yet immersive reading experience. Praised for its dark, atmospheric art and compelling street-level narrative, this edition ranks among the top 900 in both Super-Hero and Crime & Mystery graphic novels, boasting a strong 4.2-star customer rating. ## Description Buy Joker: DC Compact Comics Edition 1 by Azzarello, Brian, Bermejo, Lee (ISBN: 9781779527318) from desertcart's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Review: Compact brilliance.... Love these books! - I really do love these compact graphic novels. Great size, not to big and not to small. Already bought three different ones and at this rate I'll be buying more. I've always loved the joker so it's always going to be a 5 out of 5.... Great art Great story Great book Review: Wonderfully Dark and Compelling - I go through fads with graphic novels. I might read a couple on the bounce and then move on for a few months. Perhaps read a few #novels, etc. Then it becomes the old cliché; What goes around, comes around. What I like about some of the modern-day artwork in these graphic novels, is the atmospheric feel and colouring. Shadows creating a certain ambience to some of the dark styled #comic art. Also, the concept's slightly twisted way from the old norm, where past time characters are concerned. Everything becomes abstract to the way the old twee style used to be. The camp outrageously over the top stories of old become toned down. Replaced with a new sinister, yet more darkened, over the top perception. Yesterday, I spoke of a graphic novel simply titled, Joker. Last night I sat down and read it. This probably took about an hour while taking a good look at the moody art. Personally, I can’t do drawing or painting to save my life, but I do enjoy looking at other people’s abilities. The story was written very imaginatively, and the artist seemed to be in tune with the written story. We see the dark and sinister world of criminality through a two-bit, down on his luck, criminal Johnny Frost. He is a driver among other things. One night he picks up the Joker being released from Arkham Asylum. Our Johnny Frost goes on a journey as the super villain’s side kick driver. What I liked about the story was the way that the regular villains of the past are made to look a little more street normalised. Horrid and ugly on a different level. Obviously with the exception of our star, the Joker. We are in a constant seedy night-time world where these violent villains are doing their crooked things. Other regular bad guys of the comic genre are there too. All having little cameo scenes. I could not help imagining a film of this graphic novel being made. The way films like #SinCity or #300 were done. Real people actors inside a colour comic style moving presentation. I think it might be called ‘Art Noire.’ I’m not sure. If I am wrong, please say in the comments. Anyways, this little graphic or comic book was a peach of escapism. From the written perspective and the splendid artwork. I enjoyed it way more than I was expecting to. ## Features - New Store Stock ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 54,809 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 843 in Super-Hero Graphic Novels 872 in Crime & Mystery Graphic Novels | | Customer reviews | 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (91) | | Dimensions | 13.92 x 0.86 x 21.49 cm | | Edition | 1st | | ISBN-10 | 1779527314 | | ISBN-13 | 978-1779527318 | | Item weight | 164 g | | Language | English | | Part of series | DC COMPACT COMICS | | Print length | 136 pages | | Publication date | 3 Sept. 2024 | | Publisher | Dc Comics | ## Images ![Joker: DC Compact Comics Edition - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81L4z5ZRKdL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Compact brilliance.... Love these books! *by M***Y on 21 July 2025* I really do love these compact graphic novels. Great size, not to big and not to small. Already bought three different ones and at this rate I'll be buying more. I've always loved the joker so it's always going to be a 5 out of 5.... Great art Great story Great book ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wonderfully Dark and Compelling *by R***T on 15 February 2025* I go through fads with graphic novels. I might read a couple on the bounce and then move on for a few months. Perhaps read a few #novels, etc. Then it becomes the old cliché; What goes around, comes around. What I like about some of the modern-day artwork in these graphic novels, is the atmospheric feel and colouring. Shadows creating a certain ambience to some of the dark styled #comic art. Also, the concept's slightly twisted way from the old norm, where past time characters are concerned. Everything becomes abstract to the way the old twee style used to be. The camp outrageously over the top stories of old become toned down. Replaced with a new sinister, yet more darkened, over the top perception. Yesterday, I spoke of a graphic novel simply titled, Joker. Last night I sat down and read it. This probably took about an hour while taking a good look at the moody art. Personally, I can’t do drawing or painting to save my life, but I do enjoy looking at other people’s abilities. The story was written very imaginatively, and the artist seemed to be in tune with the written story. We see the dark and sinister world of criminality through a two-bit, down on his luck, criminal Johnny Frost. He is a driver among other things. One night he picks up the Joker being released from Arkham Asylum. Our Johnny Frost goes on a journey as the super villain’s side kick driver. What I liked about the story was the way that the regular villains of the past are made to look a little more street normalised. Horrid and ugly on a different level. Obviously with the exception of our star, the Joker. We are in a constant seedy night-time world where these violent villains are doing their crooked things. Other regular bad guys of the comic genre are there too. All having little cameo scenes. I could not help imagining a film of this graphic novel being made. The way films like #SinCity or #300 were done. Real people actors inside a colour comic style moving presentation. I think it might be called ‘Art Noire.’ I’m not sure. If I am wrong, please say in the comments. Anyways, this little graphic or comic book was a peach of escapism. From the written perspective and the splendid artwork. I enjoyed it way more than I was expecting to. ### ⭐ Nice book, terrible copy *by R***D on 21 October 2025* Nice book but it arrived in a damaged state, with the cover separated from the pages, so I returned it. The replacement came and was also damaged, with a heavy crease spoiling the cover. Apparently, the same item cannot be returned twice so that’s it. Not a good buying experience from this seller --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/601018700-joker-dc-compact-comics-edition](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/601018700-joker-dc-compact-comics-edition) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Africa* *Store origin: ZA* *Last updated: 2026-06-01*