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A one-shot graphic novel about Batman, the Joker and a possible origin for the villain
1988Fast paceDark
What it is about
The Joker tries to prove that anyone can be driven to madness with one bad day. The story alternates between the present and flashbacks to a possible origin of the Joker. It was drawn by Brian Bolland. The book has mature themes and violence.
Who will enjoy it
Adult comic readers.
What you will get
A landmark Batman story, though its treatment of one character has been criticized.
Batman: The Killing Joke Facts: Pages, Genre and Setting
Genre
Mystery & Thriller · Graphic novel · Batman · Joker
Length
48 pages · ≈ 1 h
More about this book
Characters
Batman, the Joker and Commissioner Gordon.
Setting
Gotham City.
What makes it different
A famous one-shot with a darkly psychological tone.
Feel
Dark, tense and unsettling.
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