Batman Noir: The Killing Joke

by Alan Moore

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"Alan Moore takes on some of DC's most classic characters, offering his unforgettable version of the disturbing relationship between the Dark Knight and his greatest foe, the Joker. In this groundbreaking work, Moore creates a twisted tale of insanity and human perseverance. Looking to prove that any man can be pushed past his breaking point to madness, the Joker attempts to drive Commissioner Gordon insane. Refusing to give up, Gordon struggles to maintain his sanity with the help of Batman in a desperate effort to best the madman. This new edition presents the exquisite artwork of Brian Bolland in black and white for the first time. Collects BATMAN: THE KILLING JOKE #1 and a story from BATMAN BLACK AND WHITE"--… (more)

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One of the best 'Batman' stories I've read. Moore explores two reactions to a cataclysmic event - one results in criminal psychopathy and the other results in vigilantism. How different are they? That is the question that drives this story as Batman takes on the Joker again, but this time with a twist. The pencils are very good and the story is excellent. If you are a Batman fan, this is a must read. (

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2016-08-03

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This is the Batman Noir expanded version of The Killing Joke, including some other short related works. Do not combine with the original 1988 The Killing Joke work, or the animated film of the same name.

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"Alan Moore takes on some of DC's most classic characters, offering his unforgettable version of the disturbing relationship between the Dark Knight and his greatest foe, the Joker. In this groundbreaking work, Moore creates a twisted tale of insanity and human perseverance. Looking to prove that any man can be pushed past his breaking point to madness, the Joker attempts to drive Commissioner Gordon insane. Refusing to give up, Gordon struggles to maintain his sanity with the help of Batman in a desperate effort to best the madman. This new edition presents the exquisite artwork of Brian Bolland in black and white for the first time. Collects BATMAN: THE KILLING JOKE #1 and a story from BATMAN BLACK AND WHITE"--

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Ink-only versions of Batman: The Killing Joke, the short works The Origin of The Joker and An Innocent Guy, plus other artwork.

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