10 MUST READ Batman Stories!
7. The Killing Joke
As most Batman fans know, the Joker’s origin has always been shrouded in mystery. However, the timeless masterpiece that is The Killing Joke is widely regarded as the most definitive answer. What starts as an age-old Joker escape story from Arkham Asylum, turns into a bleak and gritty flashback to the “One Bad Day” that created him.
The Killing Joke’s author, Alan Moore, hits it out of the park with a three for three hat trick off the back of both V for Vendetta and Watchmen in the previous years. With an airtight story and flawless artwork by Brian Bolland, this amazing book is cemented in comic book lore as one of the greats.
Furthermore, it has one of the most debated endings in all of comic book history, but no more spoilers here! Find out for yourself!
Better still, The Killing Joke has gone on to inspire countless pieces of popular culture, including 2019’s Oscar-winning movie Joker.