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Batman: The Killing Joke (2016) Movie vs Book
Film · 2016 · Directed by Sam Liu · Starring Kevin Conroy, Mark Hamill, Tara Strong
Batman: The Killing Joke (2016) Movie: Cast and Details
The Joker tries to prove that one bad day can drive anyone mad.
Book vs Movie: How Close Is It?
Close to the bookThe animated film follows the graphic novel, with a new prologue.
Read or watch first?
Read the graphic novel first. The film is for older viewers.
What the book gives you
Batman: The Killing Joke by Alan Moore
A landmark Batman story, though its treatment of one character has been criticized.
Who will like it: Adult comic readers.