Batman: The Killing Joke

TitleBatman: The Killing Joke
IssueGraphic Novel
PublisherDC Comics
Flagship ArtistBrian Bolland
Story Rating⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Cover Rating⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
GenreSuperhero
LinksThe Grand Comics Database

Batman visits the Joker in Arkham Asylum only to discover he has been replaced by a double. As Batman attempts to track the villain down, the Joker shows up at the house of Commissioner Gordon where he promptly shoots Barbara and captures her father. The Joker takes Jim to a modified carnival where he tries to drive him mad. Batman arrives and starts beating on the Joker who attempts to reason with him in his own insane fashion. As things wrap up and the police arrive, the Joker finally tells Batman a joke that he gets.