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Batman the Killing Joke: The Deluxe Edition

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Critically acclaimed author Alan Moore redefined graphic novel story-telling with Watchmen and V for Vendetta. In Batman: The Killing Joke, he takes on the origin of comics' greatest super-villain, The Joker, and changes Batman's world forever.

ONE BAD DAY.

According to the grinning engine of madness and mayhem known as the Joker, that's all that separates the sane from the psychotic. Freed once again from the confines of Arkham Asylum, he's out to prove his deranged point. And he's going to use Gotham City's top cop, Commissioner Jim Gordon, and his brilliant and beautiful daughter Barbara to do it.

Now Batman must race to stop his archnemesis before his reign of terror claims two of the Dark Knight's closest friends. Can he finally put an end to the cycle of bloodlust and lunacy that links these two iconic foes before it leads to its fatal conclusion? And as the horrifying origin of the Clown Prince of Crime is finally revealed, will the thin line that separates Batman's nobility and the Joker's insanity snap once and for all?

Legendary writer Alan Moore redefined the superhero with
Watchmen and V For Vendetta. In Batman: The Killing Joke, he takes on the origin of comics' greatest super-villain, the Joker--and changes Batman's world forever.

Stunningly illustrated,
Batman: The Killing Joke The Deluxe Edition has been lushly recolored by artist Brian Bolland, presenting his original vision of this modern classic.

This new edition includes
Batman: The Killing Joke and stories from Batman: Black and White #4 and Countdown #31, along with numerous Batman and Joker covers and sketches by Brian Bolland, including artwork only previously published in the Absolute edition!

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About the Author

Alan Moore is perhaps the most acclaimed writer in the graphic story medium, having garnered countless awards for works such as Watchmen, V for Vendetta, Swamp Thing and Miracleman. He is also the mastermind behind the America's Best Comics line, through which he has created (along with many talented illustrators) The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, Promethea, Tom Strong, Tomorrow Stories and Top Ten.

After making his professional debut in 1975,
Brian Bolland perfected his clean-line style and meticulous attention to detail on a series of popular strips for the British comics magazine 2000 AD, most notably its signature feature Judge Dredd. He went on to illustrate the 12-issue maxiseries Camelot 3000 and Batman: The Killing Joke for DC before shifting his focus to work almost exclusively on cover illustrations. Since then, he has earned a reputation as one of the best cover artists in the industry, and his elegantly composed and beautifully rendered pieces have graced a host of titles, including Animal Man, Batman, The Flash, The Invisibles, Wonder Woman, and many more.

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4.9 out of 5

98.46% of customers are satisfied

5.0 out of 5 stars Justo como se describe

C.S. · May 21, 2025

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Have for any Batman Fan's Graphic Novella Collection (Spoilers Further Down)

W.J. · October 31, 2022

I first was exposed to the story of the Killing Joke indirectly through the TV series Gotham that ran on Fox Network that ran from 2014 to 2019, bits of pieces of the Killing Joke's storyline were sprinkled throughout the final season.Later I experienced bits and pieces of the story through the Batman Arkham games.These references and easter eggs were very well done, but it wasn't until I took out the Killing Joke Graphic Novel from my local library that I realized just how well done those easter eggs were.This story, is perhaps one of the most important Batman, Batgirl, and Joker stories, it defined much of Barbara Gordon's more recent comic book history, as well as the more recent story "Three Jokers".Written by Alan Moore, this story was more grounded, gritty, and serious, in contrast to other Batman stories at the time it was written, while I was not yet born in the era that the Killing Joke was written, it defined almost everything that led me to fall in love with Batman's mythos and characters.The dark, gothic, brooding hero of Tim Burton's 1989 Batman film may never have existed were it not for Alan Moore's Masterpiece.While more recently Mr. Moore himself has, discredited much of his comic book work, due to his unpopular belief that titles such as the Killing Joke were a mistake to have written, I can say that, this is the definitive Batman Joker story.The atmosphere and artwork are extremely well done, and if I am being honest, I did not pay attention to the fact it is a hardcover, a hardcover graphic novel for this reasonable a price in today's economy, no less one of the most important Batman stories ever put to paper, is astounding to me.If you love more mature and serious Batman stories, especially ones along the lines of Matt Reeves' The Batman (2022) and both Tim Burton's Batman (1989) and Batman Returns (1992), then this story is for you.In times such as these in 2022 as I write this review, our safe spaces are incredibly important, and the mental guardian of my safe space, is, and always will be, the Dark Knight of Gotham.Even with a story as dark as this, I find comfort in Batman's light, and like Bruce Wayne, imagine a world, that is safer, and healthier, than the one we live in today, where people respect one another, and help each other through hard times, it is ultimately up to us all, to make that imagination, a reality, to help each other the way Bruce Wayne helps his ailing city, anyways, that is enough rambling, I just wanted to, ramble enough to ensure the spoilers aren't visible by someone just scrolling on through reviews.(SPOILERS AHEAD)The origins of Joker shown in this graphic novel is the generally accepted story, being the tragic downfall of a man who lost everything that mattered to him, except his sense of humor, the only shred of his former self he could clutch onto as he lost his mind. (My own personal interpretation of Joker)And as I noted before, this story defines the story of the Barbara Gordon Batgirl, her paralysis which would only make her stronger, alot of people at the time were understandably upset with the brutality of what happened to Barbara, but in 2022, I think it's safe to say the follow up stories show that Barbara overcame her trauma, her disability, in my personal opinion she always will be one of the best and most important members of the Bat-Family, second only to Alfred Pennyworth and Tim Drake, and equal to Dick Grayson and Jason Todd.As far as the ending goes, you can make the conclusion yourself, personally, I take it as the Killing Joker is apart of Batman canon, and Batman did not kill Joker at the end, but one could say that Batman did loose himself by the end of it and Joker won.

5.0 out of 5 stars would recommend for batman fans and dc fans

K. · April 30, 2025

i like this novel i like the illustrations and deluge and it shows the jokers origin story very well

5.0 out of 5 stars 100%.

L.T.O. · May 12, 2025

Perfect Condition, 100%.

5.0 out of 5 stars Deranged and disturbing

J.L. · April 6, 2025

Deranged and disturbing, The Joker is the star of this graphic novel and I think is the first time we see his backstory in such detail - the story of how a petty criminal became an (insane) crime lord and Batman's most fearsome opponent. The art is magnificent and the joke at the end is killer.

4.0 out of 5 stars cool

D. · June 3, 2024

it was cool but not too cool…..the killing joke was very pleasant. da da da….da da da …..da da da…

5.0 out of 5 stars One bad day

A.A. · February 21, 2025

What a great story it is one for Batman fans to add to their collection. This is one story that is not to be missed. See how the joker takes it to the next level how Batman deals with the joker through this madness!

5.0 out of 5 stars Must have for collection

G. · January 4, 2025

This is a must have for any batman or joker collector, the artwork and story is truly great. I would rank it in the top 3 with batman year one taking the #1 slot. This arrived in vacuum sealed plastic wrap also which was a pleasant surprise, and in excellent condition. I highly recommend it.

Buen regalo, mejor novela

B.G. · May 1, 2025

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Best of the best!

G. · April 19, 2025

Le meilleur Batman jamais publié par deux grands artistes anglais. Un indispensable pour tous amateurs de comics.

Another very dark moment for Batman

E. · March 3, 2025

A tight gripping movie moment for Batman. Alan Moore is a master story teller!

pretty good

J.S. · April 8, 2024

It's pretty good

Quality as good as I hoped.

d.g. · February 25, 2023

As advertised. With the new Bolland Brown colouring.

Batman the Killing Joke: The Deluxe Edition

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