The trailer doesn't totally match the original art, as its obviously digital origin gives it a much cleaner look than its analogue source material. It is remarkably close, however, and shows that mimicking the original art style would have been possible had the filmmakers decided to do so. For fans of the graphic novel who are turned off by the style of the movie adaptation, it may only add fuel to the fire of their disappointment. The differences between the comic and movie don't end with the art style, though.

One of the major changes to the movie is some additional story for Barbara Gordon, a.k.a. Batgirl. A major criticism of the graphic novel has been that Gordon only appeared as a prop to be victimized by The Joker, and her expanded role in the movie may help address that complaint. No doubt what ultimately happens to her during the course of the movie will be as shocking and violent as it was in the comic, though, which is part of why it earned an R-rating. Audiences can find out for themselves what else led to that R-rating when the movie hits home video and select theaters later this month.

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Batman: The Killing Joke will be premiere at San Diego Comic-Con, then release on Digital HD July 23, and on DVD and Blu-ray on August 2. The film will also screen in select theaters nationwide for one night only on Monday, July 25, 2016.

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