{"product_id":"dc-comics-novels-batman-the-killing-joke","title":"DC Comics novels - Batman: The Killing Joke","description":"Adapting what may be the most popular of graphic novels, by the edgy Hard Case Crime author, adding layers and exploring the nature of morality.\n\nFaced with overwhelming poverty and a pregnant wife, a tragic, struggling comedian is forced to turn to crime. In his first heist, he is immersed in toxic chemicals that disfigure him bizarrely, driving him mad and thus giving birth to The Joker.\n\nFor years, the Clown Prince of Crime has been caught in a dance of violence with his greatest nemesis, the Batman. Escaping Arkham Asylum, he plots his most lethal caper. This will be the ultimate punch line... his KILLING JOKE.\n\nIn their mission to protect Gotham City, Batman and Batgirl (Barbara Gordon) pursue ruthless criminals such as the grandiose Maxie Zeus and Antonio \"Python\" Palmares. Simultaneously, Commissioner James Gordon and Detective Harvey Bullock take on a cartel distributing the latest designer drug--\"giggle sniff,\" derived from a venom created by The Joker.\n\nThis rapid-fire sequence of events spirals together to threaten Batman's closest friends and allies, and locks the two eternal foes in their ultimate death match.\n\nCopyright © 2017 DC Comics. BATMAN, THE JOKER, THE KILLING JOKE and all related characters and elements © \u0026amp; TM DC Comics and Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 1785658107\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: PKV.1785658107.VG\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Very Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Phillips, Gary|Faust, Christa\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: Excellent condition with just a hint of character. Minor signs of love, but the pages are still clean and ready for adventure.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Aspen Book Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52684940116255,"sku":"PKV.1785658107.VG","price":10.94,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0894\/0470\/3007\/files\/1785658107-0.jpg?v=1784221478","url":"https:\/\/www.aspenbookco.com\/products\/dc-comics-novels-batman-the-killing-joke","provider":"Aspen Book Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}