The Clown Prince of Crime is having the time of his life this year.

Studio’sBig Trouble in Little China: Old Man Jackminiseries.

But now they’re making their DC debut with the greatest supervillain in the publisher’s stable.

John Carpenter

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“The Joker is the greatest villain in comics,” Carpenter said in a statement.

“I’m proud to be reunited with Anthony on this project.”

This time, the Joker’s determined to prove he’s still the greatest villain of them all.

The Joker: Year of the Villainis a 40-page one-shot featuring art by Philip Tan and Marc Deering.

It will hit stores Oct. 9, just five days after Phoenix’sJokermovie hits theaters.