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Expert chemist. Uses weaponized props and toxins. 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.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
- 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...
Feb 5, 2024 · The closest fans have ever gotten to a definitive origin for the Joker came from The Killing Joke, a story that presented the villain as a failed stand-up comedian who, after a series of tragic events, ultimately snaps and becomes the Harlequin of Hate.
- Justin Epps
Dec 16, 2019 · During this transitional period in the character’s history, Bill Finger devised his most frequently cited origin story. Published in 1951, Detective Comics #168 revealed that the Joker was...
Oct 2, 2019 · This issue, penned by the character’s co-creator Bill Finger, was the first to demystify the Joker’s origins. According to Finger, the Joker was already committing crimes under a different...
- Rebecca Alter
- Staff Writer
Oct 15, 2020 · While his origins are a source of debate, it is agreed that the villain was inspired by the look and performance of a forgotten film star, Germany's Conrad Veidt, in a 1928 film adaptation...
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The Joker is a supervillain and the archenemy of Batman. First introduced in Batman #1 (Spring 1940), he was originally a criminal mastermind with a devious sense of humor.
