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Batman: The Killing Joke

Alan Moore · 1988 · Comic Book

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It provided a definitive, albeit controversial, origin story for the Joker and profoundly influenced the portrayal of Batman's rogues' gallery as psychologically complex figures.

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This graphic novel explores a possible origin for the Joker and his attempt to drive Commissioner Gordon insane, while also delving into Batman's own psyche. It is a dark examination of the hero-villain dynamic and the nature of madness.

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