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Batman: The Killing Joke (1988)

Batman: The Killing Joke (1988)

Name:
Batman: The Killing Joke
Start year:
1988
Publisher:
DC Comics
Aliases:
First issue:
Batman: The Killing Joke #1
Last issue:
Batman: The Killing Joke #1
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One shot Graphic novel from the British team-up of writer Alan Moore and artist Brian Bolland.

In the story, 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.

The book became one of the most famous and popular Batman tales of the revisionist 1980's era and remains so to this day.There exist over 14 different printings of this edition with various small changes to the cover.

In 2008, DC released Batman: The Killing Joke Deluxe Edition featuring new coloring from Brian Bolland.

Collected Editions:

  • DC Universe: The Stories of Alan Moore (2006)

Issues

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#1 July 1st, 1988

Characters in volume

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Ace the Bat-Hound Appeared in 1 issue(s)
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Alfred Pennyworth Appeared in 1 issue(s)
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Barbara Gordon Appeared in 1 issue(s)
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Barbara Kean Appeared in 1 issue(s)
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Batman Appeared in 1 issue(s)
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Bat-Mite Appeared in 1 issue(s)
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Bette Kane Appeared in 1 issue(s)
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Danny Weaver Appeared in 1 issue(s)
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Dick Grayson Appeared in 1 issue(s)
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Fox Appeared in 1 issue(s)
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Harvey Bullock Appeared in 1 issue(s)
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James Gordon Appeared in 1 issue(s)
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Jeannie Appeared in 1 issue(s)
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John Paul II Appeared in 1 issue(s)
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Joker Appeared in 1 issue(s)
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Kathy Kane Appeared in 1 issue(s)
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Mrs. Burkiss Appeared in 1 issue(s)
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Penguin Appeared in 1 issue(s)
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Poison Ivy Appeared in 1 issue(s)
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Shark Appeared in 1 issue(s)
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The Innocent Guy Appeared in 1 issue(s)
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Two-Face Appeared in 1 issue(s)
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Vulture Appeared in 1 issue(s)

Concepts in volume

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100 Best Single Issue Comics Since You Were Born Appeared in 1 issue(s)
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Amusement Park Appeared in 1 issue(s)
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Card Games Appeared in 1 issue(s)
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Deathtrap Appeared in 1 issue(s)
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Detective Appeared in 1 issue(s)
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Flashback Appeared in 1 issue(s)
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Giant Props Appeared in 1 issue(s)
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Henchmen Appeared in 1 issue(s)
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Imprisonment Appeared in 1 issue(s)
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Law Enforcement Appeared in 1 issue(s)
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Modern Age of Comics Appeared in 1 issue(s)
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Nudity Appeared in 1 issue(s)
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Organized Crime Appeared in 1 issue(s)
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Origin Story Appeared in 1 issue(s)
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Torture Appeared in 1 issue(s)
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Women in Refrigerators Appeared in 1 issue(s)

Locations in volume

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Ace Chemical Processing Plant Appeared in 1 issue(s)
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Arkham Asylum Appeared in 1 issue(s)
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Batcave Appeared in 1 issue(s)
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Gotham City Appeared in 1 issue(s)
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Monarch Playing Card Company Appeared in 1 issue(s)

Objects in volume

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BANG! Flag Gun Appeared in 1 issue(s)
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Batarang Appeared in 1 issue(s)
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Batcomputer Appeared in 1 issue(s)
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Batmobile Appeared in 1 issue(s)
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Bat-Signal Appeared in 1 issue(s)
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Bat-Suit Appeared in 1 issue(s)
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Cigar Appeared in 1 issue(s)
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Coffee Appeared in 1 issue(s)
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Giant Penny Appeared in 1 issue(s)
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Gotham Examiner Appeared in 1 issue(s)
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Jason Todd's Robin Uniform Appeared in 1 issue(s)
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Joker Venom Appeared in 1 issue(s)
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Penguin's Umbrella Appeared in 1 issue(s)
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Revolver Appeared in 1 issue(s)
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Rexie Appeared in 1 issue(s)
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Utility Belt Appeared in 1 issue(s)

Authors in volume

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Alan Moore Appeared in 1 issue(s)
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Bob Harras Appeared in 1 issue(s)
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Brian Bolland Appeared in 1 issue(s)
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Dan Raspler Appeared in 1 issue(s)
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Dennis O'Neil Appeared in 1 issue(s)
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Ellie De Ville Appeared in 1 issue(s)
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John Higgins Appeared in 1 issue(s)
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Mark Chiarello Appeared in 1 issue(s)
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Richard Starkings Appeared in 1 issue(s)

Story arcs in volume

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"Batman: The Killing Joke" The Killing Joke

Teams in volume

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Arkham Asylum Inmates Appeared in 1 issue(s)
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Arkham Asylum Staff Appeared in 1 issue(s)
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Gotham City Police Department Appeared in 1 issue(s)
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Red Hood Gang Appeared in 1 issue(s)
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Terrible Trio Appeared in 1 issue(s)

Characters first appearance

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Danny Weaver In issue #1
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Jeannie In issue #1
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Mrs. Burkiss In issue #1
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The Innocent Guy In issue #1

Objects first appearance

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Gotham Examiner In issue #1
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Jason Todd's Robin Uniform In issue #1

Teams first appearance

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Red Hood Gang In issue #1