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Batman

the Killing Joke
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Aug 17, 2023SAPL_Teens rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Smile! Batman: The Killing Joke is a classic Batman comic, but what makes it such a popular Joker story? In this 1988 comic, to prove his point that all it takes to embrace madness is one bad day, Joker targets commissioner Jim Gordon. How…
Apr 12, 2023henryamartinson rated this title 2 out of 5 stars
This one didn’t do it for me! While I understand why this is deemed an essential part of the Batman canon, and viewed as revolutionary in its time, I struggle to buy in. The Joker’s origin story, seemingly the book’s main event, is just…
Mar 16, 2023Niqueman rated this title 2 out of 5 stars
For context they managed to tell this whole story in about 50 pages. That's not enough time to truly build a relationship with your audience and get them invested in the narrative. This is only my personal opinion, but it didn't live up to…
Nov 10, 2021Ob1Shinobi rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Well worth the small amount of time it takes to read. This story went straight up into philosophical existentislism and the psychology of trauma. Unlike most of the other commentators, I didnt much enjoy the Jokers origin story given here…
May 27, 2021jferrerosa2 rated this title 1.5 out of 5 stars
Let me first say that I am an English instructor at a community college. I absolutely love the original Batman comics, and have watched all the live-action films. I am also a fan of Moore's "V for Vendetta," which I have used in my…
Aug 19, 2020alecbussott rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Essential Batman reading. Adds depth to the Joker's character and examines a complicated hero/villain relationship.
Apr 25, 2017
may favorite villain in the DC universe has to ce the joker, hands down. hes creepy,demented, and has cheesy jokes. the best part that i loved about this book was that it showed the jokers origin! it was the best on i have heard so far! i…
Feb 21, 2017Shellie1_us rated this title 1 out of 5 stars
The Killing Joke explains how Joker became the Joker. I enjoyed the story. Sad back story that I agree humanized him a bit. I hope to see some new stories of the Joker and Harley Quinn where he is not abusive to Harley but, her mad love…
Nov 29, 2016jimg2000 rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
Read blessedOne's Oct 30, 2016 comment on its animated film and decided to fact-check the Comic book, less than 50 pages with average of about 6 panels in each. So no big time commitment. Verdict is blessedOne was right on that "It wasn't…
Nov 08, 2016KaiteS_KCMO rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
I'm not a Batman fan, but I enjoy a dastardly villain and they don't come any lower than the Joker. His backstory is a heart-tugger but it doesn't excuse him, only explains him. Alan Moore's story gives layers to familiar characters. Great…
ss1989
Sep 30, 2016ss1989 rated this title 2 out of 5 stars
over hyped. one of those stories you have to just read to get out of the way because of all the discourse around the terrible new movie and you want to have a point for reference
Aug 03, 2016gregwhitworth rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
One of the best Batman stories to date. This book really humanizes The Joker and makes you feel bad for him and understand why he does these things.
Jul 13, 2016jeprokx_ rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
This is probably the best Batman/Joker graphic novel out there. It explains how painstakingly similar both of their situations are, and builds up the hype by explaining how one is faring and how they differ from the other. There's a lot of…
Jul 11, 2016
A classic. It highlights the Batman Joker relationship from the Joker's point of view. I have been a Batman/Joker fan since I read one of their encounters. It has an honoured place in my collection.
Jul 09, 2016
I like this book
Jun 28, 2016redwig rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
The ending is fabulous. If you begin "The Killing Joke," please stick around for the, ahem, "punch-line." The best explanation of the Batman/Joker, yin/yang relationship ever penned. Formed the basis of the CHAOS (Joker) versus ORDER…
May 05, 2016RosyHorror rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
A great story that gives lots of insight into Batman's and the Joker's characters, and Alan Moore leaves just enough open to interpretation that you'll be thinking about this book for a while after you finish it.
Mar 22, 2016vancouver54 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I loved the artwork in this story. I meditated on each panel and studied what was being shown. I also enjoyed the story. Great novel despite being very short.
Feb 11, 2016StarLord21 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
A great origin story for the Joker. Alan Moore never fails.
Dec 15, 2015Steven387 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
A great book, for a great character in my opinion. Joker is one of my favorite DC characters
Aug 11, 2015Ivy_Quinn_ rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
Excellent insight into the Joker's mindset and how he became what he is today. However, I do wish that the story had been a little longer so that I could have gotten an even more in depth story. Bonus: the art work is right on, it…
JainaS
Aug 15, 2014JainaS rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I loved this story!! This is totally one of the most unforgetable Joker stories in the history of comics. I loved Alan Moore's take on the origin of Joker, and I must say, it is the most probable. And it's also the origin story most fans…
May 30, 2014MissMimi rated this title 2.5 out of 5 stars
Definitely one of the most important stories in the current Batman mythos, however, I feel that Alan Moore's prodigious writing skills are show to much greater effect in Watchmen and V for Vendetta.
May 04, 2014KateHillier rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I would argue this as the definitive Joker origin story as well as the definitive Joker story. This story is notorious for the vicious attack on Barbara and Jim Gordon - and that attack is vicious and haunting but oh so good - but this is…
jingfei570
Mar 25, 2014jingfei570 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I really loved the way the Joker was portrayed in this story. It's so deep, and especially with the origin story. The Joker is truly one of those villains you can not hate.