Questions tagged [the-killing-joke-2016]

For questions about the 2016 animated feature, Batman: The Killing Joke, based on the 1988 graphic novel of the same name.

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Batgirl - Robin - Batman love triangle

It's known that Batgirl (Barbara Gordon) and Robin (Dick Grayson) have an on-off relationship. But in the animated movie, The Killing Joke, Batgirl sleeps with Batman. This may seem like a stupid ...
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Who is responsible for the scene involving Bruce and Barbara in 2016 "The Killing Joke"?

I was very surprised to see a given that it was the genius Bruce Timm directing the movie, with legends such as Mark Hamill and Kevin Conroy reprising their parts. The scene seemed a bit off from ...
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Are there any other examples of a Batman - Batgirl relationship besides the one given in "The Killing Joke Movie"

In the recently released Batman movie "The Killing Joke", the writers shocked viewers while attempting to add romantic depth to Bruce and Barbara's relationship. The scene that people found most ...
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What chemicals did The Joker fall into?

After watching The Killing Joke over the weekend, it dawned on me I have no idea what chemicals The Joker fell into. Do we know what chemicals were in that vat? And for bonus points, has anyone in ...
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Why couldn't they omit the Batgirl narratives and scene in The Killing Joke movie?

I loved the comic book. I've read it multiple times. And given that the purpose of the book and consequently, the movie, was Why would they need to have us, as viewers, bond with Batgirl emotionally ...
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