Research Catalog

Title

Batman noir : the killing joke / Alan Moore, writer ; Brian Bolland, artist.

Author

Moore, Alan, 1953-

Publication

• Burbank, CA : DC Comics, [2016]
• ©2016

Items in the Library & Off-site

Details

Additional Authors

Bolland, Brian

Description

1 volume (unpaged) : chiefly illustrations; 30 cm

Summary

"Alan Moore takes on some of DC's most classic characters, offering his unforgettable version of the disturbing relationship between the Dark Knight and his greatest foe, the Joker. In this groundbreaking work, Moore creates a twisted tale of insanity and human perseverance. Looking to prove that any man can be pushed past his breaking point to madness, the Joker attempts to drive Commissioner Gordon insane. Refusing to give up, Gordon struggles to maintain his sanity with the help of Batman in a desperate effort to best the madman. This new edition presents the exquisite artwork of Brian Bolland in black and white for the first time. Collects BATMAN: THE KILLING JOKE #1 and a story from BATMAN BLACK AND WHITE"--

Subjects

• Graphic novels
• Superheroes > Comic books, strips, etc
• Comics (Graphic works)
• Good and evil > Comic books, strips, etc
• Superhero comics
• Batman (Fictitious character) > Comic books, strips, etc
• Joker (Fictitious character) > Comic books, strips, etc

Genre/Form

• Superhero comics.
• Graphic novels.
• Comics (Graphic works)

Contents

Batman noir: the killing joke -- The origin of the joker / writer, Mark Waid ; artist, Brian Bollard -- Batman noir: an innocent guy / Brian Bolland, writer & illustrator.

Call Number

JFG 16-339

ISBN

• 9781401263645
• 140126364X

LCCN

2016017528

OCLC

932001501

Author

Moore, Alan, 1953- author.

Title

Batman noir : the killing joke / Alan Moore, writer ; Brian Bolland, artist.

Publisher

Burbank, CA : DC Comics, [2016]

Copyright Date

©2016

Type of Content

text

still image

Type of Medium

unmediated

Type of Carrier

volume

Added Author

Bolland, Brian, illustrator.

Research Call Number

JFG 16-339