description: In one of the most powerful Batman stories ever told, the Joker exacts brutal revenge against Batman through some of his closest friends. Along the way, the Joker's origin is revealed
language: English
title: Batman: The Killing Joke
titlecomplete: Batman: The Killing Joke
characters: Barbara Gordon, Bruce Wayne, Joker, James Gordon
genres: Graphic Novels Comics, Batman, Fiction, Superheroes, Comic Book, Dc Comics, Comics, Crime, Graphic Novels, Fantasy
ratings_count: 209389
places: Gotham City
series: Batman: The Modern Age, Batman, Batman: One-Shots
awards: awardedAt: 599644800000
name: Harvey Awards
category: Best Graphic Album, Best Single Issue or Story, Best Artist or Penciller (for Brian Bolland) & Best Colorist (for John Higgins) AND nominated for Special Award for Excellence in Presentation (for Richard Bruning), awardedAt: 599644800000
name: Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards
category: Best Graphic Album, Best Writer (for Alan Moore), Best Artist (for Brian Bolland)
publisher: DC Comics