Batman - The Killing Joke #[nn]

Aug 2008 · Panini Deutschland · 12,95 EUR

🌐 German edition · synopsis shown in English

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About this Collection

This collected edition presents Alan Moore and Brian Bolland's seminal 1988 graphic novel, a dark exploration of the Joker's possible origin and his attempt to drive Commissioner Gordon insane. The story is a standalone Batman tale that delves into the twisted psychology of the Clown Prince of Crime, featuring iconic artwork by Bolland. Published by Panini Deutschland, this volume collects the complete story that has become a cornerstone of Batman lore.

"Batman: The Killing Joke" is a landmark issue from 1988, written by Alan Moore and illustrated with chilling precision by Brian Bolland, whose cover pencils and inks define the era’s most iconic image of the Joker. In this harrowing tale, Batman confronts a twisted double of the Joker at Arkham Asylum, only to find the real criminal already at work—targeting Commissioner Gordon and his daughter Barbara in a nightmarish game designed to break the line between sanity and chaos. The story unfolds with a tense, psychological edge, as the Joker pushes Gordon to his breaking point in a surreal, carnival-like setting, culminating in a final, haunting exchange between the Dark Knight and his most enduring foe.

writer Alan Moore · artist, inker, colorist Brian Bolland · cover Brian Bolland