| ISBN |
9781401216672 |
| 1401216676 |
| Author |
Moore, Alan, 1953- |
| Title |
Batman : the killing joke / writer, Alan Moore ; art and colors, Brian Bolland ; Batman created by Bob Kane. |
| Edition |
Deluxe ed. |
| Published |
New York : DC Comics, 2008. |
| Physical description |
1 v. (unpaged) : chiefly col. ill. ; 29 cm. |
| Series |
Batman |
| General note |
Originally published in Batman: the killing joke, Batman black and white 4. |
| "Batman created by Bob Kane." |
| Summary |
Graphic Novel. For the first time the Joker's origin is revealed in this tale of insanity and human perseverance. Looking to prove that any man can be pushed past his breaking point and go mad, the Joker attempts to drive Commissioner Gordon insane. After shooting and permanently paralyzing his daughter Barbara (a.k.a. Batgirl), the Joker kidnaps the commissioner and attacks his mind in hopes of breaking the man. But refusing to give up, Gordon maintains his sanity with the help of Batman in an effort to best the madman. Regarded by some as the ultimate Joker tale, others may find it potentially offensive because of the treatment of Barbara Gordon. |
| Subject |
Batman (Fictitious character) -- Comic books, strips, etc. -- United States |
| Joker (Fictitious character) -- Comic books, strips, etc. |
| Mentally ill offenders -- Comic books, strips, etc |
| Violent offenders -- Comic books, strips, etc |
| Comic books, strips, etc. -- United States |
| Good and evil -- Comic books, strips, etc |
| Superhero comic books, strips, etc |
| Graphic novels |
| Additional author |
Bolland, Brian |
| Kane, Bob |
| Added title |
Batman (Comic strip) |
| URL |
http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy1318/2012372956-b.html |
| http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy1318/2012372956-d.html |
| Internet Site |
http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy1318/2012372956-b.html |
| See Also |
http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy1318/2012372956-d.html |
