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Batman: The Killing Joke: The Deluxe Edition #[nn]
"Batman: The Killing Joke" is a landmark issue written by Alan Moore and illustrated by Brian Bolland, whose distinctive art defines the story’s chilling tone. In this definitive tale, Batman confronts a twisted version of the Joker in Arkham Asylum, only to find himself chasing a maniacal copycat who targets Commissioner Gordon and his daughter Barbara. The cover by Brian Bolland captures the story’s eerie, grotesque elegance, making this Deluxe Edition a must-have for fans of noir-tinged superhero drama.
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Batman visits the Joker in Arkham Asylum only to discover he has been replaced by a double.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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