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The Joker is a supervillain who appears in American comic books published by DC Comics. He was created by Bill Finger , Bob Kane , and Jerry Robinson , and first appeared in the debut issue of the comic book Batman on April 25, 1940.
Oct 13, 2024 · The Joker, comic-book villain created for DC Comics in 1940 by writer Bill Finger and illustrator Bob Kane; their collaborator Jerry Robinson also claimed credit for the character’s inspiration. The Joker is noted for his clownlike appearance and sick humor and is the archnemesis of Batman.
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- The Joker was created in 1940 by illustrator Bob Kane and writer Bill Finger. Their collaborator Jerry Robinson also claimed credit for the charact...
- The Joker has appeared in many media incarnations of Batman. Notable actors who portrayed him are Cesar Romero in the 1960s television series, Jack...
- The Joker is the archnemesis of DC Comics’ superhero Batman. Some stories have explored the Joker's relationship with Batman, suggesting that the t...
May 4, 2023 · The Joker is one of the oldest, most recognized supervillains — not only in comic book history but in American popular culture. In his nearly eighty years of existence, the character of the Joker has been portrayed in many different ways.
Several actors have portrayed the Joker in various adaptations, each bringing their unique interpretation to the character. Notable portrayals include Jack Nicholson in Tim Burton's "Batman" (1989), Heath Ledger in Christopher Nolan's "The Dark Knight" (2008), and Joaquin Phoenix in "Joker" (2019).
Dec 16, 2019 · The pair portrayed the Joker as a nearly mythical avatar of mayhem in a story that saw Batman infiltrate the home of his worst enemies, nearly going mad in the process.
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-thief.
He was portrayed by veteran actor Cesar Romero, who refused to shave his mustache and as such was noticeable under the clown make-up when used.
