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Binding: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 741.5973
EAN: 9781401216672
ISBN: 1401216676
Label: DC Comics
Manufacturer: DC Comics
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 64
Publication Date: March 19, 2008
Publisher: DC Comics
Release Date: March 19, 2008
Sales Rank: 286
Studio: DC Comics
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Product Description:
One of the most famous Batman stories of all time is offered for the first time in hardcover in this special twentieth-anniversary edition.
This is the unforgettable that forever changed Batman's world, adding a new element of darkness with its unflinching portrayal ofThe Joker's twisted psyche.
Writer Alan Moore, acclaimed author of WATCHMEN and V FOR VENDETTA, offers his take on the disturbing relationship between The Dark Knight and his greatest foe.The Clown Prince of Crime has never been more ruthless than in this brutal tale.
This special new edition also includes a story written and exquisitely illustrated by Brian Bolland.
Amazon.com Review:
The Killing Joke, one of my favorite Batman storiesever, stirred a bit of controversy because the story involves theJoker brutally, pointlessly shooting Commissioner Gordon's daughter inthe spine. This is a no-holds-barred take on a truly insane criminalmind, masterfully written by British comics writer Alan Moore. The artby Brian Bolland is so appealing that his depiction of the Jokerbecame a standard and was imitated by many artists to follow.
Customer Reviews Average Rating: 
Rating:  - It's a killer joke!
This is one of the most intriguing origins that have been created for the Clown Prince of Crime. This, along with the Jack Napier origin, is definitely a strong one. The artwork is nicely done, and the dialogue is smart and witty. The dark nature of this graphic novel is not for kids, but it is for every one who is a Batfan/Jokerfan. And the killer joke at the end is priceless, typical material from Batman's most notorious enemy.
Rating:  - This one really did nothing for me
Batman makes yet another visit to Arkham Asylum, this time he simply wants to talk with the Joker, and see if they cannot somehow come to an understanding. But, the joke's on Batman when he finds that the Joker has escaped again. It seems that while Batman would like to end their long-running feud, Joker wants to take it to a whole new level. Grabbing Commissioner Gordon, he sets out to teach him, and Batman, a lesson in madness.
I am a huge comic book/graphic novel fan, but this one ... Read More
Rating: - Great update to a classic.
Beautifully colored and inked. The story is short, but a great insight into the Joker. It can be disturbing, but that is the very charm that makes this story a great read again and again.
Rating: - Essential to the Batman Canon
You don't need a review. Everyone says this is the greatest Joker story of all, so if you like Batman or Alan Moore then you will probably like this.
Not as long as other Alan Moore works but still great.
Rating:  - good, not compelling
this was recommended to me after seeing the dark knight. the story is somewhat exciting, but not incredibly compelling. The artwork is great however.
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