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Member Since December 2005
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Killing Joke page 42 by Brian Bolland and Alan Moore

Location: Brian Bolland
Artists: Brian Bolland (Penciller) ,  Alan Moore (Writer)

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Killing Joke page 42 by Brian Bolland and Alan Moore
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Location: Brian Bolland
Title: Killing Joke page 42 by Brian Bolland and Alan Moore*
Artist:  Brian Bolland (Penciller) ,  Alan Moore (Writer)
Media Type: Pen and Ink
Art Type: Interior Page
For Sale Status: The outlook is not good.
Views: 8560
Likes on CAF: 20
Favorited on CAF: 8
Comments: 60
Added to Site: 1/13/2013

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One of my favourite pages from Killing Joke. When I first read KJ it resonated with me that in a serious skirmish against a costumed super hero of course the villain would get down and dirty to gain the upper hand. In this case using the shortcomings of Batman's cowl against him and blinding him with his own mask. And then comes the bone crunching impact of being smacked over the head with a plank.


I really went above and beyond in order to get this deal done, much to the amusement/disgust of bystanders. A lot of time, energy and travel miles which earned me the derision of my so called friends who thought it a fool's errand which would end in tears. To you I now say - How d'you like them apples?! ;o)


I'd like to say never again but hey I'm an art junky!

A shout out to Joe and Chris K for their logistic and financial assistance. You can visit anytime.

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Member Since: December 2005
Last Login: July 2026
Website: http://WWW.BRITCOMICSART.COM/
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William T. Member Since 2009
Posted On 1/13/2013

So great Joseph ... Very Jealous! You killing me ;-)
frank x townsondecker Member Since 2006
Posted On 1/13/2013

WOW!!!!
Horacio Alvarez Member Since 2008
Posted On 1/13/2013

OH MY GOD ¡¡¡¡¡
Davide G. Member Since 2009
Posted On 1/13/2013

Congrats on finally have grabbed your grail page and thanks for sharing this gem!
C . Member Since 2008
Posted On 1/13/2013

Woo....and again wow!!!!!!
Ken R Member Since 2006
Posted On 1/13/2013

You're the MAN Joe! Did you have to wear your disguise when you picked this one up? LoL!
comicinkking. com Member Since 2004
Posted On 1/13/2013

Really beautiful example - congrats Joseph!!
Simon M. Member Since 2003
Posted On 1/13/2013

Love the trademark Moore dialogue in the last panel - it's a winner!
George 1 Member Since 2011
Posted On 1/13/2013

This is also one of my personal favorite pages.
Chris K. Member Since 2008
Posted On 1/13/2013

My deepest sympathies to you, Mr. Melchior, for having to settle for this page. While Moore & Bolland were typically able to avoid the cluttering of Killing Joke pages with epic battle scenes between the Joker & Batman, they lose their mojo here with panel after panel of the Caped Crusader in gritty hand-to-hand combat with his arch nemesis. I mean, how many great panels of Bolland's other-wordly line work can you cram into one page? It's just too much - but I'm sure you will get over it!!! Knowing what effort went into taking this one down, all I can say is 'you deserve it'! Way to get it done.
Dan P Member Since 2009
Posted On 1/13/2013

I know how much you had to suffer to get this one. Congrats again, and thanks for posting this gem!
John Bamber Member Since 2004
Posted On 1/13/2013

Fantastic Joseph, just fantastic.....
Brian Jones Member Since 2005
Posted On 1/13/2013

Awesome addittion! Congrats!!!
Malcolm Bourne Member Since 2005
Posted On 1/13/2013

I am officially jealous....and I know where you live...ha ha ha ha....
bob fish Member Since 2011
Posted On 1/13/2013

killed i'm am....another museum page ! congrats
Marvel Two-in-One Guy Member Since 2003
Posted On 1/13/2013

Wow!
Crees Tyler Member Since 2008
Posted On 1/13/2013

My fav page ! And maybe the best one ! Congrats Joseph ;)
Eric Seffinga Member Since 2005
Posted On 1/13/2013

Neat.
J L Member Since 2005
Posted On 1/13/2013

Love this page!!!! Congrats joseph!!!! 8 )
Michael One Minute Later Member Since 2005
Posted On 1/13/2013

nice one
Raymond Bryan Member Since 2011
Posted On 1/13/2013

Great addition and CONGRATS!!!! Just excellent!!
Alex Johnson Member Since 2006
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Posted On 1/13/2013

Not bad, not bad at all. Congratulations!
I D Member Since 2004
Posted On 1/13/2013

My highest admiration for landing a terrific page from an iconic collaboration of the highest order.
Ron S Member Since 2007
Posted On 1/13/2013

Just great! Congrats on not only finding a great page, but convincing so many others to help you bring it home!!
Mario Rhodanos Member Since 2004
Posted On 1/13/2013

woooooooooooooooooooooow
Duane Murray Member Since 2005
Posted On 1/13/2013

Them's are some incredible apples.
Oystein Sorensen Member Since 2005
Posted On 1/13/2013

Super spectacular!
Charles Dahan Member Since 2005
Posted On 1/13/2013

An astonishing page!
Chris C Member Since 2004
Posted On 1/13/2013

I guess it's ok...if you go for that sort of thing...maybe. lol If there's a page from this book that's better it's not by much I can tell you that. There are "A" examples, "A+" examples and then there are "Thanks for blowing the curve for the rest of us." Examples. This this page you've proven why so many of us hate and love you simultaneously. Congrats.
Phill R Member Since 2010
Posted On 1/13/2013

What an awesome page! I really dig that 4th panel.
Michael Kenyon Member Since 2008
Posted On 1/13/2013

Stellar addition to your collection. Best...Mr. Understatement
Dave Takahashi Member Since 2005
Posted On 1/13/2013

love dem apples! ;-)
Thomas V Member Since 2008
Posted On 1/13/2013

Congratulations on your new home Joseph! Um... I mean congrats on getting one of the best batman pages EVER! The Killing Joke is such a masterful piece of art, it's the most satisfying comic in terms of form I've ever read.
Mike D Member Since 2004
Posted On 1/13/2013

Wow....one of my favourite pages across any artist/any story. Where do you go from here? Congratulations
Thomas V Member Since 2008
Posted On 1/13/2013

Mike D wrote:
" Wow....one of my favourite pages across any artist/any story. Where do you go from here? Congratulations  "
The cover is still out there.....somewhere.
J. Sid Member Since 2004
Posted On 1/13/2013

Nice page! One of my favorites from that book!
Tom Coker Member Since 2005
Posted On 1/13/2013

Hi Joseph - I was wondering when you would post this monumental acquisition. It was fun being a witness to the triumph - both the page and the crazy road to getting it. You are the nexus!
Sean Clarke Member Since 2005
Posted On 1/14/2013

ABOVE ADEQUATE!!!!!!!
Don Raskin Member Since 2010
Posted On 1/14/2013

Great page of art from a great story. Words can't express how cool this is. Congrats on the payoff for all the effort you put in. It was definitely worth it.
Vincent Zurzolo Member Since 2005
Posted On 1/14/2013

Ummmm.... Wow!
Jim Stevenson Member Since 2008
Posted On 1/14/2013

Wow, that is a killer page!
The Comic Art Agency  Alex Member Since 2005
Posted On 1/14/2013

Major Leagues stuff! Congrats!
Wednesday's Heroes Member Since 2007
Posted On 1/14/2013

A perfect page. Congrats.
Joe Shaffer Member Since 2010
Posted On 1/14/2013

Nice work Joe
Will Tervay Member Since 2005
Posted On 1/14/2013

Major kudos to you for acquiring a iconic example such as this. Thanks for sharing!
aric shapiro Member Since 2006
Posted On 1/15/2013

oh my lord
G. C. Member Since 2006
Posted On 1/15/2013

I'll probably never have the chance to get a page like that, so thanks for sharing with us this piece of comicart history Joseph !!
Alan N Member Since 2004
Posted On 1/19/2013

Congrats! So this is the one!
S Wallace Member Since 2010
Posted On 1/27/2013

Congrats on getting this page. I understand your plight and I am very glad to see you were able to overcome some obstacles to get what you want.
Jonathan H Member Since 2005
Posted On 12/26/2013

I've never left a comment on this brilliant and grail level page? For shame. Congrats!
Joseph Serpico Member Since 2009
Posted On 1/18/2014

I'm sure 1 year later the thrill is reverberating...
colin  L Member Since 2008
Posted On 2/4/2016

Holy Smokes, You finally did it. A similar achievement would be climbing mount Everest in a Storm. Congratulations Joe!
Gene Park Member Since 2004
Posted On 8/21/2018

"For Sale Status:  The outlook is not good."  Soooo...you're saying there's a chance?!!  :-)  I kid, I kid...beautiful page!

 Antonio DB Member Since 2013
Posted On 11/9/2018

WOW, no, really, W O W ! What a grail add to your gallery, Joseph.

 Bill J Member Since 2009
Posted On 11/18/2018

Now THAT'S a great Bolland page! Congrats!

 E DLS Member Since 2005
Posted On 11/21/2020

C'mon man, you gotta do it with the accent.  "How ya like DEM apples?"

 Jason Harris Member Since 2005
Posted On 2/24/2021

Still not talking to you on this one. Of course, if you were to adopt me and leave it in your will.....That then incurs other problems with the forensic cover up post patricide

 Phill R Member Since 2010
Posted On 10/17/2024

I think it's been long enough since I've left a comment on this. Incredible story on the pickup, and an incredible page! Love being able to pop onto CAF and see gems like this.

 Steven Dilworth Member Since 2012
Posted On 11/23/2024

Do you want to know what the greatest thing is about this classic page?  The way Bolland depicted Batman's ignominy in the last three panels.  That is as perfectly done as it gets!

 Peter Sullivan Member Since 2006
Posted On 9/8/2025

Proof The Joker is insane. He could have poked in Batmans eyes and won the fight, indeed never need to have fought him again. Frank Miller had it right in DKR where Batman blinds one of Jokers eyes and likely would have went on to finish the job if Frank had not chickened out and made him kill himself. I always thought villains in comics are masochists who like getting beaten up by the 'heroes'. Must have a bit of Pat Mills in me. Lol.

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