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50 Darkest Batman Comics On DC Universe Infinite, Ranked

Batman has a dense catalog of epic stories, and there's no shortage of dark, thrilling comics to read on the DC Universe Infinite digital app.

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The Best Graphic Novels of All Time

Although some people only gravitate to the superhero genre, comics have something for everyone, which is well-demonstrated by graphic novels.

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10 DC Comics Everyone Seems To Love Or Despise

DC Comics has published both amazing and disappointing comics, but there is also a category of polarizing books that fans either love or hate.

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Alan Moore Famously Regretted Creating The Killing Joke and Watchmen - And He Was Right
Alan Moore Famously Regretted Creating The Killing Joke and Watchmen - And He Was Right

One of the defining writers of the comic book industry helped pioneer the deconstruction trope - and has since gone on to regret its impact.

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10 Most Controversial Batman Comics

Batman's long comic book history has several instances in which the hero's stories caused controversy.

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The 10 Best Comics You'll Never Want To Reread

These comics are undeniably popular and well-regarded, but there's a reason why they're not mainstream favorites.

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10 Best Versions Of The Joker From The Comics, Ranked

Creative teams have explored many iterations of the Joker, both in the main DC continuity and stories set in alternate worlds.

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10 Batman Comics You Shouldn't Let Your Kids Read

These Batman comics are great choices for adults looking for a gripping plot with solid characters, but they're the stuff of childhood nightmares.

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The Batman: 10 Things You Didn't Know About The Riddler

The Batman's new portrayal of the Riddler establishes an alluring and mysterious element to Batman's familiar enemy.

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10 Times Batman Was Too Dark For His Own Good

When it comes to superhero stories, Batman has some of the darkest tales of all.

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10 DC Comics You Wouldn't Want Your Parents To Find

Dc has a reputation for being more mature, and while this is only partially true, there are certainly plenty of comics that aren't family-friendly.

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The Killing Joke & 9 Others Stories To Read Before The New Joker Series

The Joker is not only a top rogue for Batman but he was also granted a new series as part of DC's "Infinite Frontier" initiative.

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Upcoming Batgirl Arc Will Reopen Killing Joke Wounds

Batgirl will find herself paralyzed once again in an upcoming story arc by Mairghread Scott and Paul Pelletier.

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Fan-Made "Killing Joke" Radio Play Sticks To The Script

This radio-play version of the classic Batman tale stays true to the Alan Moore/Brian Bolland comic.

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"The Killing Joke" Revisited: How the Graphic Novel Stands Up 28 Years Later

The flaws in "Batman: The Killing Joke" stand out more than ever a generation later, but so does its emotional impact in a changing social climate.

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"Batman: The Killing Joke" Cast Bring 'Really Dark' Adaptation to Life

"Batman: The Killing Joke" voice actors Kevin Conroy, Tara Strong and Ray Wise talk to CBR about the "really dark" animated adaptation.

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Joker Delivers Chilling Monologue in Exclusive "Batman: The Killing Joke" Clip

CBR has an exclusive clip from "Batman: The Killing Joke" that features the Joker and Commissioner Gordon in a key confrontation.

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REVIEW: Otherwise Solid "Batman: The Killing Joke" Falls Apart in Handling of Batgirl

"The Killing Joke" attempts to retell a classic story for a modern audience, and while its intentions are laudable, it doesn't quite stick the landing.

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SDCC: "Batman: The Killing Joke" Screenwriter Explains Controversial Sex Scene

Brian Azzarello and director Sam Liu reveal why the decision was made to take the iconic DC Comics characters' relationship into new territory.

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"Batgirl and the Birds of Prey" Solidifies "Killing Joke" In Rebirth Continuity

The band gets back together, as the Rebirth one-shot establishes how, exactly, Batgirl/Oracle, Black Canary and Huntress coalesce as a team.

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