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Admittedly, I'm not the biggest Batman/Joker fan. Not even in the context of the DC Universe alone. That being said, I borrowed the deluxe edition of this from the library based on a rec from a coworker. I have to say that it definitely lived up to the hype that the introduction. The writer of that lead-in promised a visceral experience and that's definitely what it was. The illustrations and color don't simply catch they eye but they paint this world of Gotham and set a tone for everything that happens. The evolution of the Joker is so subtle and balanced but explosive at the same time. Really, I think anyone, fan or not, would be hard-pressed not to like this.

pilitoiz's review against another edition

4.0

fast-paced

adimaria129's review against another edition

4.5

dark sad fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

johnawickline's review against another edition

3.5

dark sad tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

julie_kcwbc's review against another edition

2.5

dark tense fast-paced

crowyhead's review against another edition

3.0

This is a really great Batman story. Moore's writing is excellent -- he thankfully doesn't get esoteric and mystical, as has been his wont as of late, he just writes a good Batman story. The story itself, I give four stars.

I'm not happy, though, with the decision to let Brian Bolland re-color the entire comic for this "deluxe" edition. While some of his coloring choices are effective, such as the decision to make the flashbacks to The Joker's (possible) origins a sort of greyscale, barring certain details picked out in red. However, he has completely muted John Higgins's color palette throughout, which is particularly jarring in the carnival scenes. No longer is this a psychedelic, horrifyingly trippy experience: it's dingy, and not nearly as frightening or threatening. Bolland seems to have missed the point, and has given us something that looks no different from any other Batman comic on the market. Very disappointing. If they really wanted to let him re-color it, I wish the publishers would have at least included both editions.