A DC writer has responded to the controversy surrounding Joker’s recent pregnancy in the comics.

The writer behind a recentDCComics story that seemingly saw theJokerbecome pregnant has responded to the controversy surrounding the twist.

The mother of the child?

Joker pregnant in comics

Well, not everyone seems to think so.

Just weeks after publishing, the writer behind that storyline has offered his response.

“Unlike said main story, these backup tales are only intended as"silly gag strips.”

Joker Pregnant

In each issue the events of the previous issue arent discussed or acknowledged."

Rosenberg was quick to clarify that"this isnt an allegory, a metaphor, or social commentary.

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The Joker: The Man Who Stopped Laughingis available up to the fourth issue now from comic retailers.

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