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. ONE BAD DAY. According to the
grinning engine of madness and mayhem known as the Joker that's all that separates the sane
from the psychotic. Freed once again from the confines of Arkham Asylum he's out to prove his
deranged point. And he's going to use Gotham City's top cop Commissioner Jim Gordon and his
brilliant and beautiful daughter Barbara 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. Can he finally put
an end to the cycle of bloodlust and lunacy that links these two iconic foes before it leads to
its fatal conclusion? And as the horrifying origin of the Clown Prince of Crime is finally
revealed will the thin line that separates Batman's nobility and the Joker's insanity snap
once and for all? Legendary writer Alan Moore redefined the superhero 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. Stunningly illustrated Batman: The Killing Joke
The Deluxe Edition has been lushly recolored by artist Brian Bolland presenting his original
vision of this modern classic. This new edition includes Batman: The Killing Joke and stories
from Batman: Black and White #4 and Countdown #31 along with numerous Batman and Joker covers
and sketches by Brian Bolland including artwork only previously published in the Absolute
edition!
