Batman Noir: The Killing Joke
Batman Noir: The Killing Joke
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Summary
Looking to prove that any man can be pushed past his breaking point to madness, the Joker attempts to drive Commissioner Gordon insane. Refusing to give up, Gordon struggles to maintain his sanity with the help of Batman in a desperate effort to best the madman.
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Batman Noir: The Killing Joke by Alan Moore
Alan Moore takes on some of DC's most classic characters, offering his unforgettable version of the disturbing relationship between the Dark Knight and his greatest foe, the Joker. In this groundbreaking work, Moore creates a twisted tale of insanity and human perseverance. Looking to prove that any man can be pushed past his breaking point to madness, the Joker attempts to drive Commissioner Gordon insane. Refusing to give up, Gordon struggles to maintain his sanity with the help of Batman in a desperate effort to best the madman. This new edition presents the exquisite artwork of Brian Bolland in black and white for the first time. Collects BATMAN: THE KILLING JOKE #1 and a story from BATMAN BLACK AND WHITE.
“I loved The Killing Joke…It’s my favoriteIt’s the first comic I’ve ever loved.”
—Tim Burton
“Easily the greatest Joker story ever told, Batman: The Killing Joke is also one of Alan Moore’s finest works. If you’ve read it before, go back and read it again. You owe it to yourself.”
—IGN .com
“…a genuinely chilling portrayal of Batman’s greatest foe.”
—Booklist
—Tim Burton
“Easily the greatest Joker story ever told, Batman: The Killing Joke is also one of Alan Moore’s finest works. If you’ve read it before, go back and read it again. You owe it to yourself.”
—IGN .com
“…a genuinely chilling portrayal of Batman’s greatest foe.”
—Booklist
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.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781401263645 |
| ISBN 10 | 140126364X |
| Title | Batman Noir: The Killing Joke |
| Author | Alan Moore |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Publisher | DC Comics |
| Year published | 2016-08-09 |
| Number of pages | 112 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |