Comic book characters comic books comic movies 3 jokers heath ledger i am batman batman 1966 batman stuff batman art 8,193 points 87 comments those moments when you realize christopher nolan really did his homework 9gag has the best funny pics, gifs, videos, gaming, anime, manga, movie, tv, cosplay, sport, food, memes, cute, fail, wtf. Romeros silly, slapstick joker might be far removed from his modernday incarnation as an intimidating massmurderer, but phoenixs version boasts an almost. As a fictional character and the archenemy of batman, the joker has been represented in a variety of different. 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.
Top 10 alternate versions of joker crazier than the original. Dec 08, 2008 the jokers character has gone through some significant changes in interpretation over the years he began as a homicidal foil to batman in the 1940s, then transformed into a goofy and. Instead, publishers make fcbd books specifically for that day. The jokers character has gone through some significant changes in interpretation over the years he began as a homicidal foil to batman in the 1940s, then transformed into a goofy and. They carry all of the latest titles, trade paperbacks, toys and statues. Best of all, if you dont find what you want, they can and will order for you if still available.
The joker of earth9 in the dc comics imprint tangent comics is a female hero. My personal favorite joker was the one in the killing joke. The complete history of the joker, from comic books to the. Aug 28, 2019 new joker trailer teases director todd phillips wildly different comic book movie. The film and its marketing are so heavily defining joker as being its own thing, separate from the wider dc canon even though it does take place in gotham city and the waynes are named characters. So the popcultural litigation of a comic book movie. As batmans most iconic villain, the joker has had many different incarnations in his decades of life. Including the ones mentioned in the description link and excluding crossovers as well as those from comics that are adaptations of different media subtle spoilers in square braces after the image.
An agent of chaos known for his malicious plots, wacky gadgets and insidious smile, he has caused batman more suffering than any other. The different versions of batman batman cast, batman. Batmans most iconic foe has undergone many revamps. New joker trailer teases director todd phillips wildly different comic book movie. There have been quite a few versions of the clown prince of crime. May 09, 2017 top 10 alternate versions of the joker.
How joker trailer changes the comic book origin story. This page is about the original comic book character. Joker who is actually harley quinn in the white knight comic book. The 15 craziest comic versions of the joker screenrant. But to really know the jokers story you have to study every dimension of the character, including all the different versions from alternate dimensions, shows. Batman, comic books, dc comics, geoff johns, the joker before i say anything else, i just want to say that the joker is one of my absolute favourite comic book villains. Were ranking every joker in the dc comics universe. With the two versions of the joker tied to traumas for jason todd and the gordon family identified, that leaves only the one most closely tied to batman. Where did jared letos joker in suicide squad even come. Here are 10 different versions of the clown prince of crime. The joker is one of the most enduring characters in the history of comic books, and his name is so recognizable most people can picture his grinning face whenever his name is mentioned even if theyve never read a comic in their life. Im the author of the practical guide for librarians.
One joker is clearly connected to the death in the family storyline. The joker, clown prince of crime, is batmans archnemesis. Created by artists bill finger and jerry robinson yeah, the signature reads bob kane, thats a different story he was visually based on both playing cards and the film the man who laughs. For many, the joker is the perfect adversary to the stoic, deeply moral, and ethically focused batman. Ranking the cinematic versions of the clown prince of crime. He was just a little too calm and in control of himself, acting with a plan or grand scheme in mind as opposed to being an agent of chaos driven by madness. We all know joker has many incarnations and different motives so which one was the best. Every adaptation of the joker, ranked from worst to best.
Perhaps most famously, christopher nolans the dark knight has a joker who actively lies about his origin, giving multiple contradictory versions to different people. 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 complete history of the jokers many, many incarnations. Jared letos prisontattooed version of the joker made a big splash the other day but a radically transformed joker is nothing new. He is arguably batmans most important and enduring villain, giving the worlds greatest detective an opponent who defies reason and logic. Oct 09, 2019 the joker is one of the most iconic characters in comic book history. Theyre different characters tied by a shared shtick and a likely fabricated familial bond.
Hes a character known by many names, but the joker needs no real introduction. Making his debut in the very first batman comic book, the rivalry between the joker. A poster of the porker drawn in a style resembling alex rosss version of the joker is later seen at a comic book convention on earthc. The staff is super helpful and friendly and they all work hard to. Jokers through the years by silverbuller on deviantart. Who cares one joker is bad as a million jokers that was a waste of time with the joker immtoral just another way for dc to make money because there new 52 sucked the joker is just one man not a demon from hell or a super being who lived for years this isnt stephen kings it the joker is crazy a mofo who want batman to kill him bring batman down to his level if you every read the killing. Jokern, engelska the joker, ar en fiktiv superskurk fran dc comics, framst. A darker version of the joker played by jack nicholson. This doesnt mean that all our comics are free for one day, that would just be silly.
The chair then reveals there are three variations of the joker. In 2010, he landed the role of the joker in under the red hood, an adaptation of judd winick and doug mahnkes comic book story in which batmans longdead sidekick, jason todd, returned to life. Serving as a villain and often a nemesis for batman across stories set in gotham city, the dc comics legend has never been. Dc comics joker comes in many different variations from prankster to serial killer. In endgame, a doctor in arkham tells batman a story about how the pale man joker has been there since the beginning of gotham, healing thanks to the same meteorite as vandal savage or ras al ghul. The joker is one of the most iconic characters in comic book history. I did not think i would say this but monaghans character of. Other comic book characters who were the joker include jeremiah arkham, lex. Andrew rancy took inspiration from different versions of the joker character for his costume. Over the years, weve seen many different versions of the joker. Batman dark joker the wild gn 1994 dc edition elseworlds.
Aug 05, 2016 after what feels like years of hype and disgusting stories from set, jared letos version of the joker has arrived unfortunately, even batfans have to admit letos unique take on the iconic. The staff is super helpful and friendly and they all work hard to ensure they get to know you and your interests. He is completely insane and out of his mind but in a different way for him everything is a game that has no real purpose other than careless fun. While still pretty different from the comic book joker, nicholsons version was more like the joker from the animated series, though less maniacal. Jokers at every turn at comic con, but they were on their. Also, writer geoff johns ended all speculation that the three jokers are different versions of the insane villain from alternate worlds and calls the series a very grounded, emotional story. Perhaps its more plausible that the presence of three jokers is a more recent development.
Long story short, batman sat on a chair that grants you the answer to one question. Jul 19, 2018 also, writer geoff johns ended all speculation that the three jokers are different versions of the insane villain from alternate worlds and calls the series a very grounded, emotional story. I did not think i would say this but monaghans character of jerome. In the dark knight, joker experiences a different kind of insanity than the comic book joker. Posted by comic book complex february 3, 2020 february 3, 2020 posted in comic books tags. Throughout the many decades of his life, the joker has gone through numerous personas and looks.
Jun 01, 2016 this is the untold truth of impractical jokers. Now, the clown prince of crime will get a new comic book twist as geoff johns and jason faboks longawaited batman. Kane and robinson claimed responsibility for the jokers design while acknowledging fingers writing contribution. Hes the greatest comic book villain of all time and hes lit up the big screen. After what feels like years of hype and disgusting stories from set, jared letos version of the joker has arrived unfortunately, even batfans have to admit letos unique take on the iconic. But with such a rich history to choose from and so many different artists. Aug 15, 2015 including the ones mentioned in the description link and excluding crossovers as well as those from comics that are adaptations of different media subtle spoilers in square braces after the image. The man who laughs tells the story of batmans first encounter with the joker. Top 10 depictions of the joker funks house of geekery. Fandom may earn an affiliate commission on sales made from links on this page.
How jokers bold vision could change comic book movies. While comic fans were shocked to learn that the joker may actually be 3 individuals, one has taken it upon themselves to reimagine the cover to the three jokers storyline with the silver screen. Despite coming in dead last on our list, the version of the joker that appeared on. As the resident comic book fan on impractical jokers.
This is partly what makes comparing joaquin phoenixs joker to the others so tricky. May 11, 2018 i have read and seen any different jokers during the times i have gone through different versions of batman comics and movies. This joker was a flamboyant and gleeful pulp villain, promising to steal and kill well in advance and following through. The joker is one of dcs major and most important villains to date. Before todd phillips and joaquin phoenix unsettle audiences with joker this friday, we lay out the various origin stories throughout the characters history, dating back to the comics in 1940. However, the versions of the twisted clown prince of gotham. The book is colored by brad anderson and lettered by rob lee. In the nearly 80 years that hes spent terrorizing gotham city, hes gone by many different names. I have read and seen any different jokers during the times i have gone through different versions of batman comics and movies. Andrew rancy took inspiration from different versions of. We finally know the jokers real name and its fantastic. Jul 25, 2018 the new cover shows all three jokers in different costumes related to specific moments from throughout batmans history. A poster of the porker drawn in a style resembling alex rosss version of the joker is later seen at a comic book convention on.