Punchline #1 2020 DC Kael Ngu Variant Cover; Punchline Origin

Cover Date: December 2020
Publisher: DC Comics
Writer: James Tynion IV, Sam Johns
Artist: Mirka Andolfo
Colorist: Romulo Fajardo Jr.
Letterer: Steve Wands 

Storyline: This issue is a one-shot special focusing on the character Punchline, the new accomplice of the Joker. It delves into her background, motivations, and her growing influence within Gotham City's criminal underworld. The story explores her perspective on the events unfolding in Gotham, particularly in relation to the Joker and Harley Quinn. It provides further insight into her character and her role in the DC Universe.

Additional Information:

• This is the first solo titled issue for the character Punchline, who made her debut in Batman #89 and quickly gained popularity.
• The character was created by James Tynion IV and Jorge Jiménez.
• This one-shot helps to establish Punchline as a significant character in the Batman mythos, independent of the Joker to some extent.
• The popularity of the character, driven by her intriguing persona and connection to the Joker, contributes to the value of this issue.
• Variant covers for this issue, especially those by popular artists, can command higher prices in the collector's market.
• This comic falls within the Modern Age of comics.