Adapting what may be the most popular of graphic novels, by the edgy Hard Case Crime author, adding layers and exploring the nature of morality.
Faced with overwhelming poverty and a pregnant wife, a tragic, struggling comedian is forced to turn to crime. In his first heist, he is immersed in toxic chemicals that disfigure him bizarrely, driving him mad and thus giving birth to The Joker.
For years, the Clown Prince of Crime has been caught in a dance of violence with his greatest nemesis, the Batman. Escaping Arkham Asylum, he plots his most lethal caper. This will be the ultimate punch line... his KILLING JOKE.
In their mission to protect Gotham City, Batman and Batgirl (Barbara Gordon) pursue ruthless criminals such as the grandiose Maxie Zeus and Antonio "Python" Palmares. Simultaneously, Commissioner James Gordon and Detective Harvey Bullock take on a cartel distributing the latest designer drug--"giggle sniff," derived from a venom created by The Joker.
This rapid-fire sequence of events spirals together to threaten Batman's closest friends and allies, and locks the two eternal foes in their ultimate death match.
“an outstanding expansion of the graphic novel...Think of it as an intimate literary offering akin to novelizations of feature films wherein we're gifted with added layers of detail and emotional depth” - SyFy
“a good read...the well-written prose provides another venue for fans of DC Comics to get their fix for their favorite characters. - Borg.com
"A very engaging book from start to finish that not only explores the world of Batman but is a successful re-imagining of a classic Dark Knight story that doesn’t stray too far from the primary themes but rather, pays homage and builds upon this." - Impulse Gamer
Christa Faust is an American author who writes original novels, as well as novelizations and media tie-ins (including Fringe, Snakes on a Plane, and Final Destination). Faust won the 2009 Crimespree Award (Best Original Paperback) for her hardboiled novel Money Shot. Growing up in New York City, Christa spent her post-school years working in the Times Square peep booths and later as a professional dominatrix before breaking into the writing world.
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Adapting what may be the most popular of graphic novels, by the edgy Hard Case Crime author, adding layers and exploring the nature of morality.
Faced with overwhelming poverty and a pregnant wife, a tragic, struggling comedian is forced to turn to crime. In his first heist, he is immersed in toxic chemicals that disfigure him bizarrely, driving him mad and thus giving birth to The Joker.
For years, the Clown Prince of Crime has been caught in a dance of violence with his greatest nemesis, the Batman. Escaping Arkham Asylum, he plots his most lethal caper. This will be the ultimate punch line... his KILLING JOKE.
In their mission to protect Gotham City, Batman and Batgirl (Barbara Gordon) pursue ruthless criminals such as the grandiose Maxie Zeus and Antonio "Python" Palmares. Simultaneously, Commissioner James Gordon and Detective Harvey Bullock take on a cartel distributing the latest designer drug--"giggle sniff," derived from a venom created by The Joker.
This rapid-fire sequence of events spirals together to threaten Batman's closest friends and allies, and locks the two eternal foes in their ultimate death match.
“an outstanding expansion of the graphic novel...Think of it as an intimate literary offering akin to novelizations of feature films wherein we're gifted with added layers of detail and emotional depth” - SyFy
“a good read...the well-written prose provides another venue for fans of DC Comics to get their fix for their favorite characters. - Borg.com
"A very engaging book from start to finish that not only explores the world of Batman but is a successful re-imagining of a classic Dark Knight story that doesn’t stray too far from the primary themes but rather, pays homage and builds upon this." - Impulse Gamer
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Christa Faust is an American author who writes original novels, as well as novelizations and media tie-ins (including Fringe, Snakes on a Plane, and Final Destination). Faust won the 2009 Crimespree Award (Best Original Paperback) for her hardboiled novel Money Shot. Growing up in New York City, Christa spent her post-school years working in the Times Square peep booths and later as a professional dominatrix before breaking into the writing world.
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