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title: "Absolute Batman: The Killing Joke: 30th Anniversary Edition"
price: "C$7075"
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# Dual Color Versions by Brian Bolland & John Higgins 30th Anniversary Deluxe Hardcover Includes Alan Moore’s Original Script Absolute Batman: The Killing Joke: 30th Anniversary Edition

**Price:** C$7075
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🦇 Own the legend: The Killing Joke like never before!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Absolute Batman: The Killing Joke: 30th Anniversary Edition
- **How much does it cost?** C$7075 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Why This Product

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## Key Features

- • **Dual Artistic Mastery:** Enjoy both the original vintage colors and the updated palette for a richer visual journey.
- • **Exclusive Behind-the-Scenes:** Dive deep with Alan Moore’s complete original script detailing every panel.
- • **Larger Format, Bigger Impact:** Oversized pages enhance readability and showcase the iconic 9-panel grid layout.
- • **Premium Quality & Presentation:** A must-have for discerning fans craving the most luxurious graphic novel experience.
- • **Definitive Collector’s Edition:** Experience the ultimate hardcover slipcase edition that elevates your Batman collection.

## Overview

Celebrate 30 years of Batman’s most iconic graphic novel with this Absolute Edition featuring a deluxe hardcover slipcase, dual color versions by Brian Bolland and John Higgins, and Alan Moore’s original script. Perfect for collectors and fans seeking the definitive, premium reading experience.

## Description

Critically acclaimed writer Alan Moore's unforgettable meditation on sanity, heroism, and villainy in the 30th anniversary hardcover edition of the classic graphic novel.

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 | 284,898 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 3,020 in Crime & Mystery Graphic Novels 3,998 in Super-Hero Graphic Novels |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 1,107 Reviews |

## Images

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## 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. Recommended.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Absolute Batman: The Killing Joke
- Absolute Batman Year One
- Absolute the Dark Knight

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*Last updated: 2026-01-24*