Batman: The Killing Joke Complete Edition (ShoPro Books)

The Joker's origin story, illustrated by the genius behind "Watchmen," Alan Moore! Finally back in print with a fully recolored edition!

The late Heath Ledger's portrayal of the insane character "The Joker" brought him back into the spotlight in the blockbuster film "The Dark Knight." How did he come to be? A must-read for Batman fans!

All pages have been recolored, achieving the exact colors that illustrator Brian Bolland originally envisioned. Also included in the Japanese edition is Brian Bolland's short story "The Innocent Citizen," as well as a collection of Brian Bolland cover art.

Synopsis Gotham's most fearsome crime lord, the Joker, has vanished from Arkham Asylum. After successfully escaping, the Joker kidnaps Gotham City Police Commissioner Gordon and then puts his daughter, Barbara, to the sword. A nightmarish feast unfolds at an amusement park where freaks gather... What is it about the Joker's past that drives him to madness? The worst day of his life begins...