Batman: The Killing Joke cover
Featured pick
5.0 / 5
Year

1988

Publisher

DC Comics

ISBN

978-1401216672

Comics Core shelf

Batman: The Killing Joke

by Alan Moore, Brian Bolland

A dark exploration of the relationship between Batman and the Joker. Moore's psychological thriller is both disturbing and profound.

Geek’s cut

A tight, nasty little thought experiment about one bad day, sanity as a coin flip, and why Batman refuses to laugh even when the joke lands. It’s the book that makes you uncomfortable about how much you relate to both of them.

Deeper dive

Alan Moore's psychological exploration of the Batman-Joker relationship. This graphic novel delves into the nature of madness and the thin line between hero and villain.