The Joker is heading back to manga, but this time he's trading Gotham City for a trip around Japan.
Kodansha has announced a new manga titled Machibura JOKER (Joker Walking Around Town), which is set to begin serialization in Morning magazine on 2 July, 2026.
Illustrated by Masa Ichikawa, the series follows an unusual premise where the Joker grows frustrated with rising prices in America and decides to search for a new base of operations in Japan. Before settling down, however, he takes the opportunity to explore the country, leading to a travel-themed comedy featuring one of DC's most iconic villains.
Machibura JOKER (Joker Walking Around Town)
Release date: 2 July, 2026
Publisher: Kodansha
Magazine: Morning
What is “Machibura JOKER” about?
According to the synopsis, Gotham City's Clown Prince of Crime has had enough of life in America because of how expensive it has become, and sets his sights on Japan instead. As he travels around the country looking for a new place to call home, the manga follows his encounters and adventures across the country.
Machibura JOKER is the latest entry in Kodansha and DC Comics' ongoing manga collaboration, which previously produced titles such as:
- Batman: Justice Buster
- Joker: The One-Man Operation
- Superman vs. Food
All three manga were later released in English by DC Comics.