Joker’s New “Best Friend Forever” Is Even More Horrifyingly Twisted Than Him

WARNING: Potential Spoilers For Batman / Dylan Dog #2!

Throughout the years, Joker has had a range of partners, from Harley Quinn to Punchline, but DC has never officially bestowed upon the Clown Prince of Crime a “best friend forever.” However, it seems that is all about to change, as Joker has proclaimed his BFF and is prepared to go to any lengths to reunite with them.

In Batman / Dylan Dog #1, by Roberto Recchioni, Werther Dell’Edera, Gigi Cavenago, and Giovanna Niro, Catwoman and Dylan Dog’s sidekick, Groucho, found themselves abducted and subjected to experiments by Joker and his newfound mentor and close confidant, Doctor Xabaras.

In issue #2, Batman and Dylan Dog manage to rescue Selina and Groucho and administer the treatment to reverse the effects of Joker and Xabaras’ experiments. Yet, upon his reawakening, Groucho bears unsettling news: Joker’s recent alliance with Xabaras stems from his ambition to resurrect his self-proclaimed best friend, Christopher Killex.

Joker’s Newfound “Best Friend Forever” Is Dylan Dog Villain Christopher Killex

While recovering from his previous Jokerization, Groucho unveils the truth behind Joker’s intentions, disclosing that the clown is on the hunt “for a kindred spirit, someone like-minded, someone he can play with.“ However, Joker hits a snag in his quest for a best friend forever, as his chosen candidate, Christopher Killex, is dead. Consequently, Joker seeks the aid of his former mentor and friend, Xabaras, whose expertise lies in resurrecting the dead, to assist him in bringing Killex back to life.

Killex was once one of England’s greatest neurosurgeons, before becoming a deranged serial killer who was infamous for skinning and dismembering his victims in search of the physical equivalent of the “human soul.” He held firm to the belief that this essence resided within obscure glands, unnoticed capillaries, or even individual cells. Dylan Dog brought an end to Killex’s reign of terror by killing him. Upon Killex’s demise, his soul found its place among the heretics in Hell. However, Batman and Dog now suspect that Joker, aided by Xabaras, has resurrected him from his infernal imprisonment.

Joker and Christopher Killex Are DC’s Most Dangerous Duo Yet

Assisted by John Constantine, Dylan Dog journeyed into Hell and verified that Joker and Xabaras had indeed succeeded in retrieving Killex from the depths. Consequently, it seems only a matter of time before Joker and Killex emerge as DC’s latest deadly duo. Both villains are perhaps among the most sadistic characters in the Batman and Dylan Dog universes, suggesting that chaos and terror loom on the horizon. However, it remains to be seen whether Killex is willing to embrace the role of Joker’s BFF.

Batman / Dylan Dog #2 is available now from DC Comics!