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Absolute Batman: The Killing Joke The 30th Anniversary Edition #[nn]
A landmark in comic history, *The Killing Joke* returns in its 30th anniversary edition, faithfully reprinted with original art by Brian Bolland and colors by John Higgins and Bolland. Written by Alan Moore, the story follows Batman as he confronts the Joker in Arkham Asylum—only to find a doppelgänger in his place—leading to a harrowing chase that culminates in a twisted psychological showdown at a carnival-like trap set by the Joker for Commissioner Gordon. The cover, a striking piece by Brian Bolland, captures the story’s chilling tone.
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Batman visits the Joker in Arkham Asylum only to discover he has been replaced by a double. As Batman attempts to track the villain down, the Joker shows up at the house of Commissioner Gordon where he promptly shoots Barbara and captures her father. The Joker takes Jim to a modified carnival where he tries to drive him mad (partially by showing him pictures of his naked and bleeding daughter). Batman arrives and starts beating on the Joker who attempts to reason with him in his own insane fashion. As things wrap up and the police arrive, the Joker finally tells Batman a joke that he gets.
Plot details indexed by the Grand Comics Database (CC BY-SA).