Comic books and their characters often inspire artists of different mediums to re-interpret the scenes and characters they see in their favorite stories. We recently came across two examples of how Alan Moore and Brian Bolland's 'The Killing Joke' inspired Batman fans to re-imagine scenes from the classic graphic novel and interpret the story in a whole new way.

The first video depicts the Joker's monologue in 'The Killing Joke' in which he dissects Batman, questioning whether or not Batman had some tragic experience that led him to lead the life he lives. The monologue is presented by voice actor Patrick Girtz, whose Joker voice is spot on. He's so good that he could probably replace Mark Hamill as the voice of the Joker now that the actor has stated he's officially retired from performing the role. Check out the video below.

"What made you what you are? Girlfriend killed by the mob, maybe? Brother carved up by some mugger? Something like that I bet...Something like that happened to me, I'm not exactly sure what it was. Sometimes I remember it one way, sometimes the other...My point is I went crazy...I admit it, why can't you?"

The second reenactment of 'The Killing Joke' is in Spanish, so for those of you that don't speak the language it may be difficult to understand. However, even though you may not understand espanol, you can still appreciate the beautiful puppetry efforts of the 'Teatro de Sombras.' Below is the graphic novel adaptation of 'The Killing Joke' for you to enjoy.

It's interesting to see the frames change colors with the change of scenes, or when there is a climax in the story. Being that there are no actors, the puppeteers change the color of the frame to demonstrate a shift in emotion. A really great example of this is when Barbara Gordon is shot at around 2:41. There is a climax and a moment of suspense, and the color change helps relay that idea. At around 5:40 you can actually see what appears to be panels from the graphic novel used as the backdrop for the scene.

Stories we've seen in comics are adapted in different mediums and re-told in vastly different ways; which is your favorite? Have you come across some really impressive fan made film or awesome fan art? If so, share it below!

Source: Comics Alliance and Comic Book Movie

Patrick Girtz brought his A-Game.

Patrick Girtz its pretty good but I would have to hear an out an out cackle before I could make my mind up

Eh. Don't get me wrong, the voice is pretty great, but there's something not quite right about it. It sounds like he's trying too hard to BE Mark Hamill. It sounds like an attempt to be Mark Hamil, which is impossible for anybody but Mark Hamill, because anyone who's not Mark Hamill ISN'T Mark Hamill. It would probably be better if he was trying to be a little more original with the voice.

We need to hear the laugh to be sure. You would think they have Mark Hamil saying enough words now that they could play the part without him hahah.

Babs, Hamill actually stated after those rumors started that he isn't retiring from the role. Just thought I'd put it out there.

Ok I'm not gonna lie, that was pretty creepy...

Girtz pulled that off...beautifully. I understood the Spanish one easily since I speak Spanish somewhat but I just didn't feel as good as Girtz's performance. I enjoyed that immensely!

Now if I can just get this guy to voice all of the comics when I am ready to read them....it would make it so much more immersive ......good voice acting!

Patrick Gritz is an @$$#013. I got him on a project to do the entire GN and he just dropped out right in the middle without any kind of warning.

hehehe i talk español :D

the video is very good

GREAT MONOLOGUE

That first one was intense for legos

1. I'm learning ENGLISH (yeah I talk spanish... and read and all that things)
2. That guy laugh is weird :S
3. Looks like is Colombian spanish or what do you think? Mexican of course not... or unless non one I have heard
4. Cool Bat-mobile ;)
5. Bad Batman's voice (little worse than Nolan's :S)

Nah Es algo rustico para mi gusto pero esta bien... para ser teatro de sombras oh si sorry = is kinda rustic of my like but is alright... of be a "shadow theater" (I have seen really worst things)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NC16orUje4M

I like this version of the Joker's monologue better

The killing joke was really cool. It was the best comic i ever read. It was one of the comics that told Joker's secret.

1# most over rated comic of all time

Woah! Loved it actually! Both! And I don't even know spanish :P

I'm a fan of Batman (well a new fan as I've just started comic collecting). Should I get the comic "Batman The Killing Joke"? I'm new so hopefully you guys can put up with my random noob questions, but is that comic book pretty much a classic?

"Teatro de Sombras" Theater of Shadows.... Nicely done in Spanish!

Are you Spanish, Babs?

That lego thing was amazing! What a great job.

That guy from the lego thing's voice was SPOT ON

No one can replace Mark Hamill in my heart. But They can do a very good job that I hope they do it more often.