Absolute Batman

The Killing Joke (GN) (30th Anniversary Edition)

Alan Moore, Brian Bolland

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DC Comics
11 September 2018

Graphic novels; Fiction-related items; Superheroes; Batman; DC Universe; Graphic Novel; DC Comics; Supervillains; Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards

One bad day. Freed once again from the confines of Arkham Asylum, The Joker is out to prove a deranged point. And he's going to use Gotham City's top cop, commissioner Jim Gordon, and his brilliant daughter Barbara (a.k.a. Batgirl) to do it. Now Batman must race to stop his archnemesis before his reign of terror claims two of the Dark Knight's closest friends.

One bad day. Freed once again from the confines of Arkham Asylum, The Joker is out to prove a deranged point. And he's going to use Gotham City's top cop, commissioner Jim Gordon, and his brilliant daughter Barbara (a.k.a. Batgirl) to do it. Now Batman must race to stop his archnemesis before his reign of terror claims two of the Dark Knight's closest friends.

Critically acclaimed author Alan Moore redefined graphic novel story-telling with Watchmen and V for Vendetta. In Batman- The Killing Joke, he takes on the origin of comics' greatest super-villain, The Joker, and changes Batman's world forever.

Absolute Batman- The Killing Joke (30th Anniversary Edition) includes both the recolored art by artist Brian Bolland and the original colors by John Higgins, along with the never-before-published scripts, and numerous Batman and Joker sketches and stories by Bolland.

Collects Batman- Black and White #4; Batman- The Killing Joke; Countdown #31; Cover Story- The DC Comics Art of Brian Bolland; Joker- Last Laugh #1, #6; Joker's Greatest Stories Ever Told; Who's Who in the DC Universe #13 and Wonder Woman #96.

By: Alan Moore
Illustrated by: Brian Bolland
Imprint: DC Comics
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: 30th Anniversary Edition
Dimensions: Height: 311mm, Width: 206mm,
ISBN: 9781401284121
ISBN 10: 1401284124
Pages: 152
Publication Date: 11 September 2018
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Alan Moore is perhaps the most acclaimed writer in the graphic story medium, having garnered countless awards for works such as Watchmen, V for Vendetta, From Hell, Miracleman and Swamp Thing. He is also the mastermind behind the America's Best Comics line, through which he has created (along with many talented illustrators) The League Of Extraordinary Gentlemen, Promethea, Tom Strong, Tomorrow Stories and Top 10. As one of the medium's most important innovators since the early 1980s, Moore has influenced an entire generation of comics creators, and his work continues to inspire an ever-growing audience. Moore resides in central England.

Reviews for Absolute Batman: The Killing Joke (GN) (30th Anniversary Edition)

.. .a genuinely chilling portrayal of Batman's greatest foe. --Booklist Easily the greatest Joker story ever told, Batman: The Killing Joke is also one of Alan Moore's finest works. --IGN I loved The Killing Joke...It's my favorite. It's the first comic I've ever loved. --Tim Burton