Fringes of Horror: Batman: The Killing Joke

The Rating System

All opinions are my own. We are all different. What I may think is great, you may this terrible. Don't let my opinios stop you from exploring the vast world of horror in all media.

~Mind Blowing: Search for this movie immediately. It can only be described as pure greatness and possible an instant classic.

~So Good: Highly recommended because for one reason or another it stands out above the usual fair. Put the movie on your radar as it wont disappoint.

~In the Middle: The movie is a nothing special, average affair. It may entertain in the short term but it will be easily forgettable in the long haul.

~Warning: This movie is a cliched driven slop of familiar territory. Only watch if you're really of fan of this type of material.

~Steaming Pile: The movie is absolute garbage, a complete bore, and not worth the time or effort.

Thursday, September 8, 2011

Batman: The Killing Joke

Author: Alan Moore

Synopsis:
The Joker escapes from the asylum once again. He kidnaps Commissioner Gordon and performs a nasty act of violence on his daughter. Now Batman is bent on stopping the mad man. Also reveals the origin of the Joker and why how he became mental.

My Take:
This story has the Joker in an all new, more violent mentality and he is really the focus of the story. Alan Moore seemed to be a head of his time with the all new direction for the character. Remember this came out in 1988. A terrific story and awesome artwork.

Rating: Instant Classic