It is time for episode 8 of Mandatory Marvel & DC, a new show for the Comics In Motion network that looks back at the very biggest and best stories from the annals of the Big 2 - Marvel and DC!

Each episode, Max Byrne will be joined by a special guest to enjoy a chat about that week's subject matter, talking about what we love about these top tier titles!

For this eighth instalment, we look back at the 1988 classic The Killing Joke from DC Comics. One of the most significant and influential comic book titles of all time, straight from the genius minds of Alan Moore and Brian Bolland, this is truly one of the all time great books and its influence has permeated popular culture in a huge way.

This week, Max is joined by the amazing Mike Burton, host of the incredible Star Wars - Comics In Canon Podcast, right here on the Comics in Motion network. Mike is also the host of Genuine Chit-Chat, a great podcast that covers a huge variety of subjects with interesting guests from all walks of life.

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