Batman Noir: The Killing Joke #[nn]

Oct 2016 · DC · 24.99 USD; 29.99 CAD

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“The Killing Joke”

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This deluxe edition collects the classic Batman: The Killing Joke, presented in a black-and-white format from the Batman Noir series. The story, written by Alan Moore with art by Brian Bolland, explores the Joker's origin and his attempt to drive Commissioner Gordon mad by shooting and paralyzing Barbara Gordon. This volume features the complete graphic novel in high-contrast black-and-white artwork, emphasizing Bolland's detailed linework and shadows.

In this chilling chapter of Batman Noir: The Killing Joke, Batman confronts a twisted game of identity when he finds the Joker’s cell in Arkham occupied by a doppelgänger. As the real Joker turns his attention to Commissioner Gordon’s family, Batman races to stop him—only to face a nightmare at a warped carnival where madness and violence collide. Written by Alan Moore and illustrated with haunting precision by Brian Bolland, the cover by Brian Bolland captures the story’s grim, fever-dream intensity.

writer Alan Moore · artist, inker Brian Bolland · letterer Richard Starkings · cover Brian Bolland

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writer Alan Moore

artist, inker Brian Bolland

letterer Richard Starkings

cover pencils, inks Brian Bolland

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Batman visits the Joker in Arkham Asylum only to discover he has been replaced by a double.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.

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