Batman: The Killing Joke by Alan Moore

Batman: The Killing Joke

Batman: One Bad Day #0.5

Alan Moore with Brian Bolland, Tim Sale

50 pages • first pub 1988 (editions)

fiction comics dark fast-paced
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For the first time the Joker's origin is revealed in this tale of insanity and human perseverance. Looking to prove that any man can be pushed past his breaking point and go mad, the Joker attempts to drive Commissioner Gordon insane. After shooti...

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Community Reviews Summary of 10,559 reviews

Moods

dark 99%
tense 62%
emotional 27%
mysterious 25%
sad 24%
adventurous 17%
challenging 16%
reflective 12%
funny 7%

Pace

fast 85%
medium 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 51% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 15%

Strong character development?

Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 24%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 44% | No: 35% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 63% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 5%

Average rating

4.16

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