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🦇 Own the Dark Knight’s defining moment — don’t miss the Joker’s twisted origin!
Batman: The Killing Joke Deluxe Edition is a critically acclaimed graphic novel by Alan Moore, featuring Brian Bolland’s recolored artwork and exclusive bonus content. This edition explores the Joker’s origin story in depth, reshaping the Batman mythos with a dark, unforgettable narrative. Highly rated and ranked among top superhero comics, it’s a definitive collector’s piece for fans and newcomers alike.



| Best Sellers Rank | #9,085 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #89 in Superhero Comics & Graphic Novels #164 in Graphic Novels with Media Tie-Ins #388 in Comics & Graphic Novels for Young Adults |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 5,815 Reviews |
P**A
the story is really good and it comes with a poster
the story is really good and it comes with a poster
F**.
Too dark but good
The story was amazing the art was amazing and the jokers backstory made me cry hundreds of times but my problem was it was too dark but it was still amazing
M**A
Love Love Love it
Absolutely love the cover design and overall quality... I decided to by it after watching the hr animation which I fell in love with so had to have the original and I'm more in love now
C**R
Comic book
Fantastic
L**X
A chilling origin tale and psychological showdown
Batman: The Killing Joke Deluxe: DC Black Label Edition presents Alan Moore and Brian Bolland’s seminal 1988 graphic novel in a refined format, complete with recolored artwork, bonus content, and a haunting afterword from Bolland himself. The story explores the Joker’s origin—“one bad day” that turned a failed comedian into Gotham’s most terrifying villain—and his attempt to prove that anyone, even Commissioner Gordon, can be driven mad under the right circumstances. Moore’s writing is taut and philosophical, while Bolland’s crisp, expressive linework heightens the emotional and psychological tension throughout. This edition includes a recoloring that shifts away from the original’s surreal palette to a more subdued, realistic tone, which some fans find deepens the story’s psychological impact. The infamous scene involving Barbara Gordon remains a point of debate, raising questions about narrative agency and the use of trauma in storytelling. Despite its controversy, The Killing Joke is widely regarded as a defining moment in Batman lore—an intense meditation on madness, morality, and the blurred line between hero and villain. The deluxe format adds value for collectors and longtime fans, offering a polished presentation of a graphic novel that continues to provoke and resonate
M**T
Una joya imprescindible para cualquier fan de Batman
Esta edición de Batman: The Killing Joke es sencillamente espectacular. El guion de Alan Moore y el arte de Brian Bolland siguen siendo una combinación perfecta, con una historia oscura, intensa y psicológicamente brillante que profundiza como pocas en la relación entre Batman y el Joker. La edición deluxe está muy bien cuidada: tapa dura, excelente calidad de impresión y colores que realzan cada viñeta. Leerla en inglés permite disfrutar del tono original de los diálogos, que es una delicia para los fans del cómic. Sin duda, una pieza imprescindible en cualquier colección de DC Black Label o del universo Batman.
F**O
Pasta dura, papel de gran calidad
Pasta dura y resistente
E**N
Fantastic for Batman and joker fans
I'm new to comic books and so far only have three which are Joker, The Three Jokers and Killing Joke. And out of the three this is def my favourite and honestly I reckon he's going to be my fav joker and joker story when I go read more in the future!! Next I'm planning on getting The man who Laughs, A death in the family, Under the red hood and Batman: Year One and honestly I reckon even after reading all of those this is still going to be my favourite book!
E**G
Another very dark moment for Batman
A tight gripping movie moment for Batman. Alan Moore is a master story teller!
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