The core narrative of The Batman Who Laughs (the terrifying Dark Multiverse hybrid of Bruce Wayne and the Joker) spans several massive DC Comics events.

The narrative usually revolves around him outsmarting the "Prime" Batman because he knows every move Bruce will make. Multiversal Chaos: He serves as the primary antagonist in the Dark Nights: Metal Death Metal Psychological Depth:

Following the events of Metal, the Batman Who Laughs is captured but quickly becomes a mastermind pulling strings from the shadows. Justice League (2018) #7 – #8

For Spanish readers, "CBR Updated" often implies a fully translated, high-fidelity Spanish-language edition, preserving the dark, gothic lettering of the original English text.

— Optional but helpful prelude setting up the discovery of the Dark Multiverse. Dark Nights: Metal #1 – #2