Batman: The Killing Joke by Tim Sale, Alan Moore, Brian Bolland

Batman: The Killing Joke

Batman: One-Shots

Tim Sale, Alan Moore, Brian Bolland

50 pages • first pub 1988 (editions)

fiction comics dark fast-paced

Description

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 shooti...

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Community Reviews Summary of 5,826 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
tense 57%
emotional 26%
mysterious 21%
sad 19%
adventurous 18%
reflective 10%
challenging 7%
funny 6%
hopeful 1%
inspiring 1%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

fast 89%
medium 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 45% | A mix: 35% | Plot: 20%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 35% | No: 28% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 42% | No: 40% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 61% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 76% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 8%

Average rating

4.15

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