DC Batman Post-Crisis #45 : Batman: The Killing Joke Deluxe | Hardcover

Batman Post-Crisis #45 : Batman: The Killing Joke Deluxe

Format : Hardcover
Pages : 82
Date of Release : 17 September 2019

Literary awards : Harvey Awards for Best Graphic Album, Best Single Issue or Story, Best Artist or Penciller (for Brian Bolland) & Best Colorist (for John Higgins) AND nominated for Special Award for Excellence in Presentation (for Richard Bruning) (1989), Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards for Best Graphic Album, Best Writer (for Alan Moore), Best Artist (for Brian Bolland) (1989)

From legendary writer Alan Moore and acclaimed illustrator Brian Bolland, Batman: The Killing Joke Deluxe Edition is a groundbreaking and chilling exploration of one of comics’ most iconic rivalries—Batman and Joker.

“One bad day.” That’s all it takes, according to the Joker, to push a person into madness—and he’s determined to prove it.

After escaping from Arkham Asylum, the Joker sets out on a terrifying mission to break Commissioner Jim Gordon and his daughter Barbara Gordon, using them as pawns in his psychological experiment.

At the heart of this story is one defining idea:
The line between sanity and madness is thinner than we dare to believe.

As chaos unfolds across Gotham City, Batman races against time to stop his greatest enemy—while confronting the unsettling possibility that they are more alike than different.

This deluxe edition delivers:
A haunting origin story of the Joker
Intense psychological conflict between hero and villain
Stunning, fully recolored artwork by Brian Bolland
Additional content including stories, covers, and rare sketches

The narrative is dark, gripping, and deeply introspective—offering a profound look into trauma, identity, and the nature of evil.

Themes explored include madness and morality, trauma and transformation, duality of human nature, and the fragile boundary between order and chaos.

Widely regarded as one of the most influential Batman stories ever told, this modern classic reshaped how readers view both the Dark Knight and his greatest adversary.

Perfect for fans of graphic novels, DC Comics, and intense psychological storytelling, Batman: The Killing Joke Deluxe Edition is an essential addition to any collection.

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