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Batman: The Killing Joke by Tim Sale, Alan Moore, Brian Bolland

yaakovakiva's review against another edition

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5.0

What a great story, and backed up by FABULOUS artwork. If you haven't read this deluxe edition with coloring re-done by the original artist, I really think you might be missing out on one of the coolest things about this book, not to mention you get a bonus extra story at the end by Bolland (The Innocent Guy) which is pretty cool.

This was great... fantastic follow to just finishing [b:Watchmen|472331|Watchmen|Alan Moore|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1175041710s/472331.jpg|4358649], and I'm really growing to love Alan Moore's twisted inner world and how great he is at turning even an existing concept into something even better. Great book, and what an ending!

mags_stories's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

cherrypopgirlielibrary's review against another edition

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4.0

Really glad I finally read the graphic novel! I love the movie, so I'd been looking forward to reading the novel! I just missed some of the background info we got at the beginning of the film. But overall, good story and I'd recommend it to any Batman/Joker fan.

offworldcolony's review against another edition

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5.0

How is this so good? Does not overstay its welcome. Manages to be an origin story AND an ending story. It's sad, scary and lays out a story without judgement. It finishes with the best collection of panels I've ever read.

vivizinha's review against another edition

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Amazing!!!! And after this one I'm really considering reading Watchmen...

mtquandary's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark emotional tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

rymc125's review against another edition

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adventurous dark hopeful fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

trin's review against another edition

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2.0

Wasn’t terribly impressed by this, to be honest. The Joker’s backstory seemed flimsy and clichéd, and there’s frankly just not that much else to this (aside from the horrible stuff that happens to Barbara—let’s not even get into that). I liked the art, and I liked the ending. But otherwise—meh.

the_dude1951's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

skarijay's review against another edition

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4.0

One bad day can ruin a man. It was a grusome read, grim and dark, grimmer than even I expected it to be. Moore didn't pull any punches and Brian Bolland's illustrations really fit the horror of this book. I'm glad to have read it, but it's not one I'd pull out again for a "fun read".