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Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

Next week, the Joker’s on you

Dan Webster

For those who love their graphic novels brought to the big screen, Fathom Events is offering a special treat on both Monday and Tuesday, July 25-26: A special screening of DC Comics' animated feature "Batman: The Killing Joke."

The screening, which will include two "never-before-seen featurettes," will be shown twice in Spokane (7:30 and 10 p.m.) at AMC River Park Square and at Regal's NorthTown Mall, and in Coeur d'Alene at Regal's Riverstone Stadium.

Coproduced by DC Comics, Warner Bros. and Fathom Events, the film reunites filmmakers involved with the popular "Batman: The Animated Series," and includes both cast members: Kevin Conroy as The Batman and Mark Hamill as The Joker.

The basic plot, which focuses on The Joker's rise as a villain, is as follows: "Now escaped from Arkham Asylum, The Joker devises a plan to prove that one bad day can make anyone as insane as he is — setting his sights on Commissioner Gordon. It's up to the Dark Knight to put a stop to The Joker's latest scheme and save one of Gotham City's finest."

One of the special features involves actor Hamill (better known as Luke Skywalker) explaining how he was cast in the project. The other is a behind-the-scenes look at how The Joker's dance scene was choreographed.

Make sure not to laugh.