{"product_id":"batman-the-killing-joke-deluxe-new-edition-hardcover","title":"Batman: The Killing Joke Deluxe (New Edition) - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAlan Moore\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eBrian Bolland\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCritically acclaimed author Alan Moore redefined graphic novel story-telling with \u003ci\u003eWatchmen\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eV for Vendetta\u003c\/i\u003e. In \u003ci\u003eBatman: The Killing Joke\u003c\/i\u003e, he takes on the origin of comics' greatest super-villain, The Joker, and changes Batman's world forever.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eONE BAD DAY. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAccording 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNow 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? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eLegendary writer Alan Moore redefined the superhero with \u003ci\u003eWatchmen\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eV For Vendetta\u003c\/i\u003e. In \u003ci\u003eBatman: The Killing Joke\u003c\/i\u003e, he takes on the origin of comics' greatest super-villain, the Joker--and changes Batman's world forever. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eStunningly illustrated, \u003ci\u003eBatman: The Killing Joke The Deluxe Edition \u003c\/i\u003ehas been lushly recolored by artist Brian Bolland, presenting his original vision of this modern classic. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis new edition includes \u003ci\u003eBatman: The Killing Joke\u003c\/i\u003e and stories from \u003ci\u003eBatman: Black and White #4\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eCountdown #31\u003c\/i\u003e, along with numerous Batman and Joker covers and sketches by Brian Bolland, including artwork only previously published in the Absolute edition\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlan Moore\u003c\/b\u003e is perhaps the most acclaimed writer in the graphic story medium, having garnered countless awards for works such as \u003ci\u003eWatchmen, V for Vendetta, Swamp Thing\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eMiracleman\u003c\/i\u003e. He is also the mastermind behind the America's Best Comics line, through which he has created (along with many talented illustrators) \u003ci\u003eThe League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, Promethea, Tom Strong, Tomorrow Stories\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eTop Ten\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAfter making his professional debut in 1975, \u003cb\u003eBrian Bolland\u003c\/b\u003e perfected his clean-line style and meticulous attention to detail on a series of popular strips for the British comics magazine \u003ci\u003e2000 AD\u003c\/i\u003e, most notably its signature feature Judge Dredd. He went on to illustrate the 12-issue maxiseries \u003ci\u003eCamelot 3000\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eBatman: The Killing Joke\u003c\/i\u003e for DC before shifting his focus to work almost exclusively on cover illustrations. Since then, he has earned a reputation as one of the best cover artists in the industry, and his elegantly composed and beautifully rendered pieces have graced a host of titles, including \u003ci\u003eAnimal Man, Batman, The Flash, The Invisibles, Wonder Woman, \u003c\/i\u003e and many more.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 96\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 11.1 x 7.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 17, 2019\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47368771961010,"sku":"9781401294052","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/cWhtL283cEtlVEMvaFpZa3VuSGxXQT09.webp?v=1777582663","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/batman-the-killing-joke-deluxe-new-edition-hardcover","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}