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Batman.: The killing joke
(Graphic Novel)

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Published:
New York : DC Comics, c2008.
Format:
Graphic Novel
Edition:
Deluxe edition
Physical Desc:
1 volumes (unpaged) : chiefly color illustrations ; 29 cm.
Status:
3 copies, 2 people are on the wait list.
Glen Burnie Library - Adult Graphic Novels
FICTION (B)
Description

"One bad day. According to the grinning engine of madness and mayhem known as The Joker, that's all that separates the sane from the psychotic. Freed once again from the confines of Arkham Asylum, he's out to prove his deranged point. And he's going to use Gotham's top cop, Commissioner Jim Gordon, and his brilliant and beautiful daughter Barbara to do it. Now Batman must race to stop his archnemesis before his reign of terror claims two of the Dark Knight's closest friends. Can he finally put an end to the cycle of bloodlust and lunacy that links thes two iconic foes before it leads to a fatal conclusion? And as the horrifying origin of the Clown Prince of Crime is finally revealed, will the thin line that separates Batman's nobility and The Joker's insanity snap once and for all? '' -- dust jacket.

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Location
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Status
Brooklyn Park Library - Adult Graphic Novels
FICTION (B)
Checked Out
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FICTION (B)
On Shelf
Severn Library - Adult Graphic Novels
FICTION (B)
On Hold
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Street Date:
0907
Language:
English
ISBN:
1401216676 (hdc.) :, 9781401216672 (hdc.) :

Notes

General Note
Originally published in Batman: the killing joke, Batman black and white 4.
General Note
"Batman created by Bob Kane."
Description
"One bad day. According to the grinning engine of madness and mayhem known as The Joker, that's all that separates the sane from the psychotic. Freed once again from the confines of Arkham Asylum, he's out to prove his deranged point. And he's going to use Gotham's top cop, Commissioner Jim Gordon, and his brilliant and beautiful daughter Barbara to do it. Now Batman must race to stop his archnemesis before his reign of terror claims two of the Dark Knight's closest friends. Can he finally put an end to the cycle of bloodlust and lunacy that links thes two iconic foes before it leads to a fatal conclusion? And as the horrifying origin of the Clown Prince of Crime is finally revealed, will the thin line that separates Batman's nobility and The Joker's insanity snap once and for all? '' -- dust jacket.
Local note
5 std
Citations
APA Citation (style guide)

Moore, A., Bolland, B., & Starkings, R. (2008). Batman. Deluxe edition New York, DC Comics.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)

Moore, Alan, 1953-, Brian. Bolland and Richard. Starkings. 2008. Batman. New York, DC Comics.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)

Moore, Alan, 1953-, Brian. Bolland and Richard. Starkings, Batman. New York, DC Comics, 2008.

MLA Citation (style guide)

Moore, Alan, et al. Batman. Deluxe edition New York, DC Comics, 2008.

Note! Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2022. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy.
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