The magazine cover features the Joker sitting behind prison bars, conveying that he is the villain of the new Batman film. Red coloring and use of the Batman logo signal that the focus is on the upcoming superhero blockbuster. Clippings of newspaper letters and spray paint allusions suggest themes of criminal activity and kidnapping that will be portrayed in the movie.

1. Big, bold masterhead Unique, ironic puff used Sell lines used to inform readers of other films to be released soon. Red – strong colour, royalty = empire Use of the batman logo, immediately the audience know what the main focus of the magazine is. Use of spray paint, is a connotation to criminal activity (graffiti) Use of a posed image, shows the joker the way he is sitting and staring as a bit of a mad man. The use of prison bars shows him to be the villain of the film Strap line of the magazine, showing the main focus of the magazine. Use of cuttings out of news paper letters, connotation to ransom letters and kidnapping

2. Sell lines used to inform readers of other films to be released soon. Strap line of the magazine, showing the main focus of the magazine. Use of a cartoon image, showing the main character and what he thinks in acceptable behaviour, also possibly showing some of his attitudes and beliefs. Use of spray paint, shows his and other characters possible delinquent behaviour (graffiti) White – association with white lies and also makes the title stand out even though the font is quite small