Created by jerry robinson, bill finger, and bob kane. It did nothing to damage the characters popularity among both comic and. The joker is a supervillain created by bill finger, bob kane, and jerry robinson who first. Batman dark joker the wild gn 1994 titan edition batman dark joker the wild hc 1993 dc batman dark joker the wild hc 1993 limited signed edition batman death of the family book and joker mask set hc 2014 dc comics the new 52 batman diecast metal joker van 1989 ertl. A new year has arrived, and that means a whole new wave of great comic books is on the way. The joker is a comic book supervillain owned by dc comics, who primarily appears as a member of batman s rogues gallery. Joker doesnt contradict the characters comic history. Safe to say, his appearance is already creepier, more deranged and unhinged than other comic book adaptations of the c. The jokers new face is revealed in comic art is part of the jokers new face.
In the case of the clown prince of crime, that includes the likes of brian azzarello and lee bermejo the creative team. If one forgets the tattoos, jareds joker partially looks like one from the killing joke oneshot graphic novel and partially as the said villain from batman. When a new criminal breaks twoface out of arkham asylum, claiming that he has need of a truly master criminal, the joker is incensed. Deeper, darker and more disturbing than any other comic book movie to date more character study than comic book movie, and anchored by an oscarworthy joaquin phoenix, joker is a. Whether by way of awardwinning films like the dark knight, emmywinning animated programs like batman. Dc comics chief creative officer jim lee assures fans todd phillips joker does not contradict the characters comic book history. The supervillain first appeared in the debut issue of batman way back in 1940, and since then the joker has become one of the most iconic figures in all pop culture. The comic series was announced today as part of dc black label, the comic publishers newest imprint reserved for allstar creators and characters. The film, based on dc comics characters, stars joaquin phoenix as the joker and provides a possible origin story for the character. The joker is one of the most iconic characters in comic book history. Through voice acting, he has played the character more than any other actor.
The most lasting comicbook attempt at crafting a joker origin came from. The joker, clown prince of crime, is batmans archnemesis. Joaquin phoenix as arthur fleck, a failed standup comic who becomes the iconic comic book villain the joker in todd phillips new film joker. His origin, name, and true motivations remain a mystery. The jokers first major storyline in the new 52, dc comics 2011 reboot of story. Joker was an ongoing comic book series published from 1975 until 1976. A unique comic book movie, not worth the controversy. The comic that explains where joker went wrong the.
Even though batman never officially appeared in any of the strips, he makes cameos in. The most lasting comic book attempt at crafting a joker origin came from one of the most acclaimed names in the medium, alan moore, who wrote the 1988 graphic novel batman. The complete history of the joker, from comic books to the big. However, its still a question of which comic book joker he resembles. The process of joker going from comic book supervillain to all around cultural icon was of. An agent of chaos known for his malicious plots, wacky gadgets and insidious smile, he has caused batman more suffering than any other villain he has ever faced. Now, as writer james tynion iv steps in, batman is setting itself up for big things in 2020 with the upcoming joker war arc and now tynion is teasing one of the new batman villains thatll be. Thereafter a lot of the book focuses on all the other characters being beaten and taken hostage by the joker. Nicholson is closer to the comics in a lot of instancesstyle of humor, using gags as lethal weapons, costume design, and how he became the joker after he fell into a vat of chemicals during an encounter with batman. An agent of chaos known for his malicious plots, wacky gadgets and insidious smile, he has caused batman more suffering than any other. The joker is a fictional character, a comic book supervillain published by dc comics. Although he eluded the authorities for a while, the joker eventually started a new killing streak to once again get the attention of the batman. If youre looking to buy comics, check out our new arrivals today. Comic villains, comic book characters, comic books art, book art, comic art, joker dc comics, joker comic, dc comics art, bat joker.
He was also ranked eighth on the greatest comic book character of all time list. Joker now boasts the fourth biggest opening for an rrated film in history. He was created by bob kane, bill finger and jerry robinson. Dc comics announced plans for upcoming graphic novels about the teen titans, harley quinn, and the joker at bookcon in new york. The comic that explains where joker went wrong the atlantic. Kane and robinson claimed responsibility for the joker s design while acknowledging fingers writing contribution.
The joker, initially portrayed as a smalltime crook, was disfigured and driven insane by an accident with toxic chemicals. Dc is home to the worlds greatest super heroes, including superman, batman. Lets explore the joker evolution in film, tv, and comic book form to understand. The dark knight has had his hands full with the joker in a number of incarnations, from his beginnings in detective comics, to the film the dark knight, with heath ledger as the joker. The batfamily legacy is once again threatened by a deeply disparaging mystery that forces the dark knight to examine the deeply disturbing origins of his greatest adversary in the highly anticipated 3issue batman. In his comic book appearances, the joker is portrayed as a criminal.
However, most other characters ignore this, believing it to be a manifestation of his insanity. That might be why todd phillipss new film, joker, which presents the title. Three jokers coming soon acclaimed comic book writer geoff johns, who has been busy setting the wheels of the dc universe on track since launching the rebirth story arc. In my opinion, the one from death of the family takes the cake. We finally know the jokers real name and its fantastic. Dennis oneil, who wrote the first issue of the series, recounted that i stopped by. The joker, comicbook character and archnemesis of dc comics superhero.
Because white knight takes place in an alternate universe where batman has become the ultimate evil plaguing gotham and the joker is the one hero fit to stop him, this new ish identity for the. Although it only lasted nine issues, the series is distinctive in that the eponymous title character the joker is the first classic batman villain to receive his own ongoing series. The most lasting comic book attempt at crafting a joker origin came from one of the most acclaimed names in the medium, alan moore, who wrote the. Kotobukiyas lineup of statues based on the superheroes and villains of dc comics continues to the grow with the addition of one of the greatest comic book villains ever, the joker.
Comicbook panel of the grinning joker joker comic, batman comic books. Dc is home to the worlds greatest super heroes, including superman, batman, wonder woman, green lantern, the flash, aquaman and more. Capturing the character s iconic look from the new 52, joker arrives to torment the previously released series of batman family heroes like batman, batgirl. The series however was short lived and only ran for nine issues. The joker is a comic book series published by dc comics starring the supervillain the joker. Batman is introducing a brandnew villain comic book. The joker, comicbook character and archnemesis of dc comics superhero batman. Arkham asylum, or the countless comics stacking comic book shelves and digital libraries, the joker stands unquestionably as the most recognizable and. In 1975, batmans greatest foe, the joker had a comic strip of his own which featured him as the main protagonist. The chapter about the teen titans bored me stiff and i. The joker is noted for his clownlike appearance and sick humour. In addition to the character design sheets, which show off the three different jokers looks and make perfectly clear which era each is from original joker, killing joke. Which movie portrayal of joker is the most comic accurate. Before todd phillips and joaquin phoenix unsettle audiences with joker this friday, we lay out the various origin stories throughout the character s history, dating back to the comics in 1940.
Set in 1981, it follows arthur fleck, a failed standup comedian whose descent into insanity and nihilism inspires a violent. The complete history of the joker, from comic books to the. The joker is noted for his clownlike appearance and sick humor and is the. You forgot the ultimate one the new adventures of batman season 2 episode 10 when the joker accidently creates the mad superhero beware. What is the scariest version of the joker in comic books. And its strong showing suggests more gritty standalone movies about comic book villains are likely to loom in the future. The joker also has the tendency to break the fourth wall and seems to have a heightened sense of awareness that he is a comic book character. The joker is a comic book supervillain owned by dc comics, who primarily. Joker is a 2019 american psychological thriller film directed and produced by todd phillips, who cowrote the screenplay with scott silver. The animated series, video game appearances such as the recordbreaking batman. Joker, written by phillips and scott silver, doesnt open with a dc comics logo or even a title card suggesting the character s comic book background, something every audience member innately is. But even at the characters softest, there was rarely any effort to inject any. The second adversary to receive his own title was manbat, however his series only lasted two issues before cancellation in early 1976.
Throughout his comic book appearances, the joker is portrayed as a master criminal whose characterization has varied from that of a violent psychopath to a goofy trickster. He then embarks on a downward spiral of revolution and bloody crime. The joker is a supervillain created by bill finger, bob kane, and jerry robinson who first appeared in the debut issue of the comic book batman april 25, 1940, published by dc comics. The writer, along with artist jason fabok, shared some new looks at whats in store for readers when their dc black label series batman. But still, details as teeth lined in steel and tattoos seem to be jared. The fourth entry in this new joker canon and namesake of the. The joker has, at times, shown to be fully aware of being a comic book character, even directly talking to the reader. It ran nine issues from mayjune 1975 to septemberoctober 1976. During the return of new villain hush to gotham city, the riddler hires the. Soon, the clown prince of crime stages his own breakout and tracks down twoface, determined to show just who gothams numberone. In gotham city, mentally troubled comedian arthur fleck is disregarded and mistreated by society.
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