Batman: The Killing Joke remains one of the most influential runs in the Dark Knight’s history . Written by Alan Moore and drawn by Brian Bolland, it is a twisty odyssey into a legendary rivalry. Testing Batman’s fortitude and unleashing an outright vicious vision for the once corny clown prince of crime. It’s still a high point for fans, with obvious influences on the broader Batman legacy. One boutique publisher wants to test how high a price they can get for it, as the new “Avant-Garde” edition will run collectors $17 grand . Based out of Croatia, Argent Comics “re-engineers DC’s iconic narratives into fine art artefacts.” Their first outing with this pitch is Batman: The Killing Joke Avant-Garde Edition . Packaged in a replica of the camera the Joker used on Barbara Gordon’s violated body, this version of the comic is giclée-printed, bound between aluminum boards and lined with goatskin leather.…