Killing Joke page 37 by Brian Bolland
Artist: Brian Bolland (All)
73 Comments - 4,002 Views - 36 Likes
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DescriptionThe realization of a VERY long search. It was almost a perfect storm of perfection for me--my favorite characters drawn by one of my favorite artists and written by the master, Alan Moore. The story, the visuals and the question at the end all served to make a truly great graphic novel that stands the test of time. I could gush on an on about what a beauty this page is, the line work, the inking but the art speaks for itself. This page isn't the best one in the book...but it is one of only 8 with both Batman and Joker. It is the only one with everything though, Joker using his acid gag to get away, Batman using his utility belt to counter-act the acid, the fun house door and Jim Gordon being saved. Was it pricey...OFF THE CHARTS but was it worth it...YES!!!.I am so pleased to share this. Big thank you to my wonderful wife for understanding I am insane and my friends Joe(s), Ron, and Chris for sharing my insanity. Social/Sharing |
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Malvin V 
Member Since 2004
Posted on 7/17/2017
Congrats, these pages are rarer than a hen's teeth, and far more spectacular!
Vik V
Member Since 2016
Posted on 7/17/2017
Best comic EVER!!! You're just a kind of insane! Congrats!
Charles Dahan
Member Since 2005
Posted on 7/17/2017
Oh my....... How nice is this??? A page like this just leaps off the computer screen and knocks you out!
Canadian Collector
Member Since 2015
Posted on 7/17/2017
Very nice! Glad you finally got it in hand. A very big congrats!
Davide G.
Member Since 2009
Posted on 7/17/2017
If you're insane, you're in good company :) Congrats on this stellar addition and thanks for sharing!
Dino Mauricio
Member Since 2009
Posted on 7/17/2017
Truly magnificent...the Mount Everest of comic art!
Kyle K
Member Since 2012
Posted on 7/17/2017
Um, wow. What more could you want from a Killing Joke page? Congrats.
J. Sid
Member Since 2004
Posted on 7/18/2017
Great page! Seems like these things are harder than ever to track down.
Timothy Finney
Member Since 2006
Posted on 7/18/2017
I go back and forth on the story itself, but the art is impeccable.
Oystein Sorensen
Member Since 2005
Posted on 7/18/2017
A fabulous page. Among the many highlights: The inking, the composition, the dynamics. Well worth the price, I am sure.
Jason Harris
Member Since 2005
Posted on 7/18/2017
Congratulations on tracking it down, just an awesome page
Steve Gumm
Member Since 2004
Posted on 7/18/2017
What a milestone comic story and a milestone page for a collection! It's a stunner and you have every right to be over the moon. Man can Bolland draw!!!
Sewer Lid Collectibles
Member Since 2007
Posted on 7/18/2017
Spectacular!! Congrats on acquiring such an amazing bit of comics history! What a terrific page.
Dewey Cassell
Member Since 2004
Posted on 7/18/2017
A truly outstanding page from this iconic story. Congratulations!
Phil H
Member Since 2010
Posted on 7/18/2017
It is one of my art collecting goal to see a killing joke page in person. Congrats!
Chris C
Member Since 2004
Posted on 7/18/2017
Brilliant Page!! One of the very best pages from the book!! Congratulations. Very very happy for you.
Ron S
Member Since 2007
Posted on 7/18/2017
That's just a great, great page. Congrats!! Could not have ended up in better hands.
comicinkking. com
Member Since 2004
Posted on 7/18/2017
You're being too modest - this is one of the best pages in the book!! I love it! Congrats!!
Daryl R
Member Since 2015
Posted on 7/18/2017
Fantastic!!!! Grail page for sure!!!! Huge congrats!!!
J P
Member Since 2012
Posted on 7/18/2017
It's one of those rare pages that sort of unites collectors. It's a singular page everyone remembers but that also fully defines one of the most important comics of all time. This is something special, congratulations on getting this.
colin L
Member Since 2008
Posted on 7/18/2017
How on earth does one find a page like this? To achieve the impossible? Lucky or blessed idk but a hearty congratulation on your legendary score.
Jeremy Radisich
Member Since 2004
Posted on 7/18/2017
This has to be one of the best pages in the book! Congrats on acquiring a true grail.
Thomas V
Member Since 2008
Posted on 7/18/2017
The killing joke is as close to perfect example of modern sequential art that I can imagine. Alan Moore has written many great albums of course, but none have been executed as perfectly as Bolland's Killing Joke. Not only is the drawing exquisite but the way Brian moves the camera around is still unlike anything I've ever seen. He's a master visual storyteller. No artist could have visualized this script as Brian did. This page is a modern masterwork. congrats and thanks for sharing, it's great to see the original. Bolland's brush work is second to none
Phill R
Member Since 2010
Posted on 7/18/2017
Congrats on getting a part of this! An intimate page for sure.
Duane Murray
Member Since 2005
Posted on 7/20/2017
Big, big, BIG page. That top left and bottom right panels are iconic for me.
Mark Tomlinson
Member Since 2004
Posted on 7/21/2017
Great example from Bolland's best work. Can't ask for more than having both Batman and the Joker on the same page. Congrats Jared!
Dave Kopecki
Member Since 2008
Posted on 7/22/2017
Outstanding page! A truly epic pick up from one of the best Batman graphic novels! Congrats!
J L
Member Since 2005
Posted on 7/23/2017
Jared-- this is as good as it gets for Bolland artwork. Congrats to you for taking down a great page. Your collection is awesome!!!! 8 )
Greg Gross
Member Since 2006
Posted on 8/3/2017
A comic and page that almost every fan can agree upon! Historic piece of comic book history....and we all wish it were ours! Congrats!
Michael Kenyon
Member Since 2008
Posted on 8/11/2017
Every serious collector yearns for a page like this.It's all been said so I'll simply say well done and congrats.Epic addition to your fine collection.
Dave W
Member Since 2006
Posted on 8/15/2017
The chips don't get any bluer than this! Historic! Iconic! A visual feast for the eyes! Congrats!
Doc R
Member Since 2010
Posted on 11/22/2018
Congrats Jared on an amazing historic page. I can't belive i missed this earlier. Great job with the pickup.
Gary Martin
Member Since 2010
Posted on 5/22/2019
Magnificant! (Any chance of posting a higher res scan so we can see it better?)
Bill J
Member Since 2009
Posted on 3/24/2020
Insanely great! This is, very simply, a killer page from one of the best graphic novels ever! Congrats x 1000!
Peter Sullivan
Member Since 2006
Posted on 9/12/2020
If I call myself Fort Knox and offer monopoly money, perhaps you might be tempted to sell? Only joking. Keep this, as I only have monopoly money at the moment. Congratulations.
Chris K.
Member Since 2008
Posted on 9/23/2020
I don't know how I have not commented on this page...shame on me. It's stunning!
Steve C
Member Since 2021
Posted on 9/4/2021
oooooh man that is so sweet! - Bolland is always impressive!
ilia georgiev
Member Since 2006
Posted on 12/10/2023
Holy Bolland, Batman. Paul, you got a key page from the story. Whew!
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