Absolute Batman The Killing Joke Hardcover writer-Gilbert Shelton Having witnessed his parents' brutal

Having witnessed his parents' brutal murder as a child

and forbidden love—the Greek tale of Hades and Persephone gets a romantic modern update in the gorgeously illustrated

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There’s no rest for the wicked

Absolute Batman The Killing Joke Hardcover writer-Gilbert Shelton Having witnessed his parents' brutalOne of the most popular graphic novels of all time, this twisted tale of insanity and perseverance is presented as an Absolute Edition for the first time. Looking to prove that any man can be pushed past his breaking point to madness, the Joker attempts to drive Commissioner Gordon insane. Refusing to give up, Gordon struggles to maintain his sanity with the help of Batman in a desperate effort to best the madman. This edition collects BATMAN: THE