The award-winning masterpiece by Alan Moore and Brian Bolland. Batman's arch-nemesis, the Joker, is on the loose. The crime he has planned this time is a cruel joke, with a biting punchline that will shake the Dark Knight to his core. The victims are Batman's old friend Commissioner James Gordon and his daughter Barbara. A horrific nightmare begins to unfold. "The Killing Joke" is one of the most influential Batman stories and redefined the character of the mad Batman adversary at the time. Written by comic icon Alan Moore and illustrated by Brian Bolland, who immortalized himself with this volume. This edition includes a newly colored version of the comic classic as well as an extensive Batman cover gallery by Brian Bolland. The translation has been completely revised.