--- product_id: 65475436 title: "Absolute Batman: The Killing Joke: 30th Anniversary Edition" price: "₱6830" currency: PHP in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.ph/products/65475436-absolute-batman-the-killing-joke-30th-anniversary-edition store_origin: PH region: Philippines --- # Dual recolored & original art 30th Anniversary Edition Includes original Alan Moore script Absolute Batman: The Killing Joke: 30th Anniversary Edition **Price:** ₱6830 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🦇 Own the ultimate Batman classic – where art, story, and legacy collide! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Absolute Batman: The Killing Joke: 30th Anniversary Edition - **How much does it cost?** ₱6830 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ph](https://www.desertcart.ph/products/65475436-absolute-batman-the-killing-joke-30th-anniversary-edition) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Dual Art Presentation:** Showcases both Brian Bolland’s recolored and John Higgins’ original colors, highlighting artistic evolution. - • **Highly Rated & Coveted:** 4.8-star average from over 1,100 reviews, ranking top in Super-Hero Graphic Novels and Crime & Mystery categories. - • **Legendary Storytelling:** Alan Moore’s iconic narrative redefines the Joker’s origin and reshapes Batman’s universe. - • **Definitive Collector's Edition:** Hardcover slipcase with premium large-format design for an immersive reading experience. - • **Exclusive Behind-the-Scenes Content:** Includes never-before-published scripts, sketches, and bonus stories for true fans and collectors. ## Overview Absolute Batman: The Killing Joke 30th Anniversary Edition is a premium hardcover graphic novel featuring both the original and recolored artwork, the complete original script by Alan Moore, and exclusive bonus content. Celebrated for its profound impact on Batman lore and storytelling, this edition offers fans a deluxe, immersive experience with a large-format design and collectible slipcase. Highly rated and ranked among the top graphic novels, it’s a must-have for discerning collectors and fans alike. ## Description One bad day. Freed once again from the confines of Arkham Asylum, The Joker is out to prove a deranged point. And he's going to use Gotham City's top cop, commissioner Jim Gordon, and his brilliant daughter Barbara (a.k.a. Batgirl) 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. Critically acclaimed author Alan Moore redefined graphic novel story-telling with Watchmen and V for Vendetta. In Batman: The Killing Joke , he takes on the origin of comics' greatest super-villain, The Joker, and changes Batman's world forever. Absolute Batman: The Killing Joke (30th Anniversary Edition) includes both the recolored art by artist Brian Bolland and the original colors by John Higgins, along with the never-before-published scripts, and numerous Batman and Joker sketches and stories by Bolland. Collects Batman: Black and White #4; Batman: The Killing Joke ; Countdown #31; Cover Story: The DC Comics Art of Brian Bolland ; Joker: Last Laugh #1, #6; Joker's Greatest Stories Ever Told ; Who's Who in the DC Universe #13 and Wonder Woman #96. Review: Absolutely the best reading experience for such a classic. - Batman the Killing Joke is a staple in the history of Batman and anyone would agree and say that it is a comic that should be read. Written by the legendary Alan Moore with artwork from Brian Bolland with the original colour coming from John Higgins but the updated from Brian Bolland. It's a short and powerful story, simply focusing on what one bad day can do to a person, how it can drive them crazy and it does an excellent job. So why should you go for the absolute instead of the deluxe edition? Because this is the definitive version to own, especially considering the price, so for the extra money you get a hardcover slipcase, a larger format, the deluxe edition version of The Killing Joke as well as the original which even uses a more vintage paper and the colours are completely different between the two, and best of all, the original script which is the bulk of this absolute. So if you are a fan of the Killing Joke and are considering the upgrade, just buy it, it is well worth it. This is easily the most premium version you can opt for and because of this quality I am considering getting absolutes of some of my favourite DC comics like The Long Halloween and Dark Victory. If you have never read the Killing Joke, I urge you to pick up this premium format, the only downside is that it is very large so it may not fit on your bookshelf but the extra size is much appreciated when reading. To give an idea of the size I've taken a picture with another of Alan Moore's works Watchmen as it uses the same 9 panel grid as well as a trade paperback and hardcover. Hopefully you found this review helpful and happy reading. Review: Stunning presentation - What can I say - a classic piece of graphic storytelling given a wonderful Absolute edition. A must have for fans of this particular set of creators. Lots of great process material included as supplemental materials, including Alan Moore’s complete script that describes each panel in the most granular of detail. Great value. ## Features - New Store Stock ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 58,429 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 948 in Super-Hero Graphic Novels 1,002 in Crime & Mystery Graphic Novels | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 1,135 Reviews | ## Images ![Absolute Batman: The Killing Joke: 30th Anniversary Edition - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/910jrTyIlZL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Absolutely the best reading experience for such a classic. *by A***. on 13 July 2020* Batman the Killing Joke is a staple in the history of Batman and anyone would agree and say that it is a comic that should be read. Written by the legendary Alan Moore with artwork from Brian Bolland with the original colour coming from John Higgins but the updated from Brian Bolland. It's a short and powerful story, simply focusing on what one bad day can do to a person, how it can drive them crazy and it does an excellent job. So why should you go for the absolute instead of the deluxe edition? Because this is the definitive version to own, especially considering the price, so for the extra money you get a hardcover slipcase, a larger format, the deluxe edition version of The Killing Joke as well as the original which even uses a more vintage paper and the colours are completely different between the two, and best of all, the original script which is the bulk of this absolute. So if you are a fan of the Killing Joke and are considering the upgrade, just buy it, it is well worth it. This is easily the most premium version you can opt for and because of this quality I am considering getting absolutes of some of my favourite DC comics like The Long Halloween and Dark Victory. If you have never read the Killing Joke, I urge you to pick up this premium format, the only downside is that it is very large so it may not fit on your bookshelf but the extra size is much appreciated when reading. To give an idea of the size I've taken a picture with another of Alan Moore's works Watchmen as it uses the same 9 panel grid as well as a trade paperback and hardcover. Hopefully you found this review helpful and happy reading. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Stunning presentation *by A***R on 9 March 2023* What can I say - a classic piece of graphic storytelling given a wonderful Absolute edition. A must have for fans of this particular set of creators. Lots of great process material included as supplemental materials, including Alan Moore’s complete script that describes each panel in the most granular of detail. Great value. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Definitive version of a classic. *by E***S on 2 February 2024* Good presentation. Would be great if every publication had the nuts and bolts as this book does. In my mind the process is as interesting as the end product. Has both versions of Killing Joke. Both have their strengths. I prefer Higgins original 'gaudy' colours as they've been called. 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