Batman: The Killing Joke Novel by Christina Faust & Gary PhillipsPremium Off White Cream Pages Stitched Binding Matte Cover Local Premium Copy Language English Dimensions 5. 5 x 8. 26 inches Pages Amount 236 Summary The novel is an adaptation of the seminal 1988 graphic novel originally written by Alan Moore and illustrated by Brian Bolland. Faust and Phillips expand on the original story, adding depth and new subplots while maintaining the core narrative and dark tone.