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What can one say but Alan Moore has an incredible gift for storytelling? And Brian Bolland is one of my Top 5 Batman illustrators. This story shows — like no other Batman story — how the Joker and the Batman are two sides of the same coin. Tragedy struck them both but their madness took them different routes — one the road of the madman villain and the other the path of the obsessive vigilante.

Brian Bolland—he definitely drew my favorite Joker.

The incredible art of Brian Bolland.

Let‘s do a Alan-Moore-Frank-Miller/Batman Double with “The Killing Joke” and “The Dark Knight Returns”.

Must read for Batman/Joker fans. Moore pretty much creates the Joker origin story here, although the end of this story, which I find fascinating, has not found its way into any of the movies (at least I don‘t think so). That is a shame. https://cannonballread.com/2022/10/batman-the-killing-joke-elcicco/

This was a very short but enjoyable read. 🦇

The artwork is stunnjng and the story line (which is a Joker origin story) makes you unable to put it down because it's fast paced and a lot happens in those 64 pages.

I chose this for a easy read as my other half is in labor and we're just waiting in the ward, they think he'll make an entrance tonight! ❤

...well that was creepy. This was the start of my graphic novel fix as it‘s highly recommended in all graphic novel lists. Graphic is certainly the word! I did respect the theme that insanity is an escape from the horrors of reality and turning rationality on its head. Sad origin story of course. The ending is so ambiguous though.

#OctoberWrapUp
*tagged book was my favourite*
I kinda took a break from reading the last 2 weeks of October and indulged in a bit of gaming.
(I'm almost done with Assassin's Creed Odyssey; again)

November I'm gonna try and push my reading again.

This was absolutely fantastic!
This is such a perfect origin story for the Joker.
"MADNESS IS THE EMERGENCY EXIT"

I just loved everything about it. The story and obviously the characters. O, and the art is exquisite. I couldn't get enough of the flamboyant style and vibrant colours.

Definitely a favourite!

Read this classic comic this evening both inspired by watching Joker last night and #stillbuffering and their latest podcast. I read comics in this style so infrequently. I thought it was well written and I will need to read it again to ponder it more.

I don't remember if movies still count. If they do... Is the Joker consider a Halloween movie? Just came back from the cinema....
#TeamSlaughter
#scarathon

Let's just say the new Joker movie is frickin' awesome!
I'm gonna have to invest in some more comics...
#DC #Joker #Comics #Cinema #Movie #Geek

Cant wait to go see the new Joker movie tonight!
#DC #Joker #Comic #Dark #Cinema

#comiccovercrush #7days7covers
Day Two
Tagging @TK421

I‘ve been on a bit of a graphic novel kick lately so when my boyfriend picked this up over the weekend and told me how great it is I had to read it.
I didn‘t expect to love it as much as I did but it was SO GOOD!
Alan Moore created a great origin story for the Joker and the artwork was phenomenal. It was interesting getting a glimpse into Jokers past but considering how crazy he is, it left me wondering if that was truly what happened.

1. Joker
2. Hannibal Lector
3. Pennywise/IT
4. Jaws

#sundayfunday @sebrittain

My friend found out that I love Batman but haven‘t really read any comics so he let me borrow this one today. It was darker than expected but I love this story! Quick and the ending is so ahhhhhhahahahahahahahaha....

#EveryLetter

K- Killing Joke, The
E- Ender's Game
N- Needful Things
N- Nightflyers
E- Eragon
T- Thinner
H- Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

O- Of Mice and Men
N- Norse Mythology
E- Eyes of The Dragon
A- American Psycho
L- Lost World

T- Time to Kill, A
O- Outsider, The
L- Lord of The Rings
E- Emma
S- Salem's Lot

J- James and the Giant Peach
R- Rainmaker, The

@LibrarianRyan

I honestly didn't think the would ever share the story of how The Joker became so mad.... didn't expect it, but thoroughly it. ❤️ The story was quick, and to the point. The illustrations were, as always, bloody phenomenal. I loved the selective use in colour. If you haven't read this, and you're a fan of batman GO READ THIS IMMEDIATELY. Love it. Loved every single frame of it.

#graphicnovels #illustrated #artwork #comic #gn #graphic #librarybooks #libraryloans #ilovemylibrary #weekendreading #novemberreads #thejoker #batman

Comic Book Question!

Who is your favourite Batman Villain?

Mine is The Penguin ????
Especially in the 90s, when there was all the great puns. "Something smells fishy around here" ?

#graphicnovels #illustrated #artwork #comic #gn #graphic #librarybooks #libraryloans #ilovemylibrary #weekendreading #novemberreads #thejoker #batman

All it takes is one bad day to reduce the sanest man alive to lunacy 🤡🤡🤡

In just 46 pages, "The Killing Joke" packs a goddamn wallop. The only disappointing thing is that Babs is basically nothing more than a prop; the animated film gives her a little more of a presence, but still. (Though it is, at heart, a story about Batman and the Joker, I'm a Babs girl through and through, and always want more.) Definitely worth the read. #batman #thekillingjoke #dccomics

Batman has always been a favorite (I'll fight anyone who tries to argue that B:TAS isn't the best Batman screen adaptation of all), and a few months ago, I watched the animated adaptation of "The Killing Joke"; they did a terrific job translating page to screen. I maybe shouldn't be reading this right before I go to sleep, but here we are. #batman #thekillingjoke #joker #dccomics

This is so dark and twisted. I'm kinda loving it. 😆

My lovely friend lent me this book the other day when we were chatting and I mentioned that, as much as I like comics and graphic novels, I've never read a DC Comic before. She's a HUGE DC fan, especially all things Batman and Joker, so this was just unacceptable to her! Haha! I'm going to start this one tonight, and I've promised to text her along the way. 😊 #GraphicNovel #Comics

Since I don't really read or own any #comics this is a picture of 2 that my boyfriend has on my bookshelves. #riotgrams @bookriot

#riotgrams Day 4?
I lost count.

#favoritevillain

This was not an easy call to make. It did, however, come down to two CLOWNS. End the end, I hold a biased opinion. You've never seen Batman and me in the same room at the same time. So this time, Pennywise loses to the Joker.

It's like he's taking a picture of your soul, isn't it?

Day 4 of the #Riotgrams book challenge....and the Joker would be my favorite villain! Even more so after Heath Ledger played him in The Dark Knight 😇

I hope that the fact I am super late with this #Bookface for my #ReadJanuary doesn't matter because, honestly, this probably the best.

-Also I got a visit from the superintendent this week and I was way too busy thinking about "accountability"#SadbutTrue I just really wanted to take this photo.
#Batman #TheJoker #Comics

Everyone else is doing it! Also, stickers. I always like more stats so I enjoyed perusing this. I don't like long books so it doesn't surprise me that my longest is just 548 pages. Hopefully I will hit 85 maybe 90 before December 31! #allthebooks #goodreads

A great disturbing Joker, A Batman that holds nothing back. A great great read. One of the better Batman graphic novels out there. A must read if your into Batman or Graphic Novels.

Excellent Batman comic looking at the back story of The Joker. This book has been out for a very long time, but has been reissued in colour.

What a creepy read! Love Batman and this story is about Batman and the Jokers relationship. It also shows a glimpse of how the joker becomes the joker. Love the writing and art in this book.

I've only recently gotten into graphic novels and started exploring the superhero world so this perspective may be a bit naive. I went into it expecting a cartoon of spooky cliche with some good vs evil. Sure, it was a bit good vs evil but I love that it explored WHY is there even a battle. Batman was quick to self evaluate and I loved that about this Bat tale.

Probably my favorite ever graphic novel. Definitely not touchy feely. It's dark, sinister, and asks questions for which there are no easy answers. Rereading this ahead of watching the new film adaptation.

This one is dark y'all. Not for kids. So good. Twisted and certain panels actually gave me the heebie jeebies. This has warmed me up more to Batman, as today I realized I don't really think I find his character that interesting. Loving this adventure into DC. I would tag Chad but he hasn't gotten the app yet 🔫

Overhyped, underwhelming and pretty disappointing - full review on my blog (link in bio)

I love the dark world created by Moore and Bolland, and the Joker's back story is fantastic. Also, get a load of this panel. For something printed in '88, the commentary on ordinary man seems pretty current.

Always wondered what made the Joker so crazy? The Killing Joke will tell you, and much more. If you are looking to be introduced to the world of comics then this should be one of your firsts. #hahahahahaha

Starting this tonight--took the dust jacket off and ooooooooh pretty

This graphic novel was awesome. It had all of the elements needed to make a true Joker story: darkness, silliness, twisted chaos, gore, and death. It really is a masterpiece, in what we can all safely and securely call the DarkKnight Comics Universe (DC Universe).

Now that the movie is coming up, EVERYONE who loves super heroes needs to read this. It's got flaws, sure, but still an amazing Joker story.

"I've been thinking lately...about you...about me. About what's going to happen to us, in the end. We're going to kill each other, aren't we? Perhaps you'll kill me...perhaps I'll kill you. Perhaps sooner...perhaps later." Just reread, and love how this quote bookends the story.

Alan Moore's brilliant writing in this story takes Batman to the very edge of becoming who he swears not to be. His "relationship" with the Joker is detailed in a manner that changes how the two perceive each other and how the reader perceives them. A truly great graphic novel.

It all started with a joke....