Batgirl: The Killing Joke

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf graphic novel
gptkbp:adaptation Batman: The Killing Joke (2016 film)
gptkbp:adaptedInto animated film
gptkbp:author gptkb:Alan_Moore
gptkbp:awards Eisner Award
gptkbp:character gptkb:Batman
gptkb:Commissioner_Gordon
gptkb:Barbara_Gordon
gptkb:Harley_Quinn
gptkb:Alfred_Pennyworth
gptkb:James_Gordon
gptkbp:characterDevelopment Joker's character arc
Batgirl's_character_arc
gptkbp:criticalReception mixed reviews
gptkbp:culturalImpact influenced other media
gptkbp:genre drama
crime
superhero
gptkbp:illustrator gptkb:Brian_Bolland
gptkbp:influenced Joker character in comics
Batgirl_character_in_comics
gptkbp:influencedBy gptkb:The_Dark_Knight_Returns
Watchmen
The Killing Joke
Batman: The Killing Joke
gptkbp:ISBN 978-1-4012-4040-8
gptkbp:language English
gptkbp:mainCharacter Batgirl
Joker
gptkbp:narrativeStyle flashbacks
non-linear
gptkbp:notableFor controversial themes
depicting_the_origin_of_the_Joker
exploring_the_relationship_between_Batman_and_Joker
gptkbp:pageCount 64
gptkbp:publishedBy gptkb:DC_Comics
gptkbp:releaseDate 1988
gptkbp:sequel Batman: The Killing Joke
Batgirl: Year One
gptkbp:series gptkb:Batman
gptkbp:setting gptkb:Gotham_City
gptkbp:style realistic
detailed
gptkbp:targetAudience mature readers
gptkbp:theme trauma
identity
morality
violence
insanity