The threat to Batman and his allies is at an all-time high as the creative team of James Tynion IV and Jorge Jimenez resume their epic run on BATMAN: THE JOKER WAR with Gotham City on the verge of a catastrophic evolutionary path! The mayor has given the magistrate full authority to manage high-level law enforcement in Gotham and has designated the Dark Knight as his number one public enemy. Batman also has to deal with the Scarecrow's return, who has his own horrific goals and is using this chaotic situation to unleash his FEAR STATE.