Since the announcement, murphy has taken to twitter with exuberance, fielding questions from fans curious to know just how much the comic will be changing the dcu, who will be appearing, and whether this really is the joker. Batman and joker comic book characters, comic character, comic books art, comic art. However, its still a question of which comic book joker he resembles. Insane details i noticed in joker that make it one of the. We didnt follow anything from the comic books, which people are gonna be mad about, writerdirector todd phillips said in an upcoming interview with empire. Outside of comic books, the origin of the joker has been shown on a number of occasions. So once i thought of the villain with a sense of humor, i began to think of a name and the name the joker immediately came to mind. This book is a complete history of the greatest comic book villain of all time. Why joker is important to the comic book film landscape. Mar 28, 2016 some of joker s greatest lines came from alan moores oneshot, batman. Joker led mondays oscar nominations with 11, but its not the first comic book movie to gain attention from the oscars. The only dc character who is aware that hes in a comic book not necessarily 4th wall style is ambush bug. The joker comic read the joker comic online in high quality. Gallery archive the jokers child the last comic book.
Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. We offer modern, bronze age, silver age, and golden age comics. The clown prince of crime dc, 20 series 20 in the joker. This is a web extra article written for the freedom socialist. The film will follow arthur fleck, a down on his luck comedian is tormented by life in gotham and begins his slow descent into madness eventually becoming the criminal mastermind the joker. The bronze age omnibus dc, 2019 series 2019 indexer notes. 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. If not for the successful revival of superhero comics by marvel and dc in the 1960s, the comic book might have vanished altogether. Harleen quinzel, the one and only clown princess of crime. It ran nine issues from mayjune 1975 to septemberoctober 1976. The 7 most twisted joker moments in comic book history youtube.
This one is not really a joker origin story presented in a particular comic book, but rather an interesting and plausible theory that exploded in online community. Joker, from director todd phillips and starring joaquin phoenix, releases on october 4th and looks to be a comic book film unlike any other. If joker becomes a template for the next batch of some but not all comic book flicks, then we may see a deluge of moderatelybudgeted dramas, thrillers, romantic melodramas, crime flicks. Kane and robinson claimed responsibility for the jokers design, but acknowledged fingers writing contribution. The joker is easily one of the most enigmatic characters in comic book history, especially because he has had so many different origins and names its hard to keep track of it all. Whether by way of awardwinning films like the dark knight, emmywinning animated programs like batman. Comicbook artist bob kane, fellow artist jerry robinson and writer bill finger all stake a claim to having created the joker. These picks include stories from iconic names like brian azzarello and alan moore as well as notable classic titles. 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.
Todd phillips, the director of joker, has explained why the film is not a typical comic book origin movie. Kane and robinson claimed responsibility for the joker s design, but. An agent of chaos known for his malicious plots, wacky gadgets and insidious smile, he has caused batman more suffering than any other. The comic book joker has grown exceedingly cruel and ruthless over the years, and leaving survivors behind isnt one of his hobbies. The joker s joke, which is an analogy of how hopeless it is for one insane man to try saving another insane man. For fans of the new joker movie who are craving for more, we have compiled an exciting collection of best comic books and graphic novels featuring gothams famous villain.
Batman the dark knight the joker with crime scene evidence mattel action figure. The joker tears up gotham city as an absent batman fails to confront him, leaving it up to robin to track down and stop his mentors nemesis. Assault on arkham animated film, featuring a suicide squad story. Tons of awesome joker comic wallpapers to download for free. Joker comics simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Evolution of joker, one of the oldest villains in comic book history. Frost is our window into this criminal corridor, and as he drives the joker around and comments upon the action, we watch and learn. The major misstep of joker, and it is a big one, is the use of a new character, jonny frost, as the narrator. The animated series, video game appearances such as the recordbreaking batman. Dc black announces new joker, the question comics from.
The killing joke provides examples of action film, quiet drama scene. The first involved skinning a man alive because he got on the joker s. The 15 craziest comic versions of the joker screenrant. It ran nine issues from mayjune 1975 to septemberoctober. The second adversary to receive his own title was manbat, however his series only lasted two issues before cancellation in early 1976. Written especially for comic book collectors and nostalgia buffs, 500 comic book villains is a chronicle of fictional wickedness that also touches on arthurian legend and oldtime radio and movies, in addition to the comics.
Arkham asylum, or the countless comics stacking comic book shelves and digital libraries, the joker stands unquestionably as the most recognizable and. Oswald cobblepot is never addressed by his real name or his criminal identity, the penguin. The deluxe edition by brian azzarello and lee bermejo is. Your name your email recipient email enter a message captcha. Feb 26, 2020 the joker, comicbook villain created for dc comics in 1940 by writer bill finger and illustrator bob kane. Calming the clown how the joker works howstuffworks. 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. Of all the quotes in this book, one of the most memorable was, madness is the emergency. The comic that explains where joker went wrong the. Comicnewbies the first stop for newbies in the comic book universe. Killer smile, is coming in october from lemire and his green arrow collaborator andrea sorrentino. The joker is a comic book supervillain owned by dc comics, who primarily appears as a member of batmans rogues gallery. The jokers comic origin how the joker works howstuffworks.
Menu icon a vertical stack of three evenly spaced horizontal lines. The director of joker wants you to know this isnt a comic. The complete history of the joker, from comic books to the. Kane and robinson claimed responsibility for the joker s design while acknowledging fingers writing contribution. The comic that explains where joker went wrong the atlantic. Jun 05, 2015 ive tried looking for one of these before. How joker trailer changes the comic book origin story. In a skewed way, joker represents every studios dream, in that its a midbudget, 2d title. Created by jerry robinson, bill finger, and bob kane. There were two rather cruel murders joker committed.
Joker is the most profitable comic book movie of all time. Weve been celebrating the joker s 75th anniversary with a countdown of the greatest joker comic book stories ever told, as voted on by you, the readers. Apr 26, 2015 jared leto may be trying to stay true to the jokers appearance from comic books. The violence in general was pretty hefty but what set this book apart for me was the fact that joker rapes a woman in the back of a car. Trending price is based on prices over last 90 days. What are the best joker quotes from the comic books.
It includes only those appearances which joker has made after 1980, and only the stories in which he played a major or starring role. Very strong likeness of him from the end game book. It ran nine issues from mayjune 1975 to september october. 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. You can also upload and share your favorite joker comic wallpapers. The most lasting comicbook attempt at crafting a joker origin came. Now witness, before your very eyes, that most rare and tragic of natures m. The theory give its evidence by pointing out how in the comic books the joker is refereed to as being super sane meaning his psychological condition does not fit with any other psychological disorder and that possibly he is actually more sane than anybody. Kane and robinson claimed responsibility for the jokers design while acknowledging fingers writing contribution. Kane maintains that he and finger created the joker, while robinson contributed only the joker s playing card source. The comic s a violent bloodbath, but is most famous for either what occurs offcamera or the quiet dialogue with the joker at the climax actually pretty funny. This batman comics price guide will help you to value all the early issues of batman comics. It is also the highestgrossing rrated film ever and the only one to ever reach a billion.
Its most similar to the origin story of the joker in the killing joke, in which a failed comedian becomes the joker after being bullied and left out. Comic book publishers had to abandon the zombie, monster and crimethemed books that were their chief moneymakers in favor of lesspopular comedic and toneddown books. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. The director of joker really wants you to know this isnt a comic book movie. There have so far been four iterations of the joker. The theory is based around the idea that the joker is secretly thomas wayne jr. If youre looking for a hard to find back issue, we probably have it. There was the association with the joker in the deck of cards, and i probably yelled literally, eureka.
If we dont, add it to your want list and well notify you when its in stock. Written by chuck dixon, with art by tom lyle and bob smith. Joker sets out to beat batman by becoming the white knight that gotham really needs. This article is about how declining comic book sales, less censorship, bad business practices, and the success of a horror comic paved the way for a psychotic supervillain character to star in an eponymous ongoing comic book series in the year 1975. Jeff lemire, creator of the black hammer universe and former writer of frankenstein. Joker critics poster hails the joaquin phoenix comic book movie as the film of the year thats high praise considering 2019 has given film lovers releases such as us, endgame and more.
The batman has had such trouble dealing with the joker, and his story has changed several times over depending on the comic book age and the writer involved. The joker is a fictional character, a comic book supervillain published by dc comics. More than any comic book movie to date, joker, directed with a fierce commitment by todd phillips, eschews entertainment and dares to repel a sizable proportion of the potential audience. Subscribe, like the video, rate, comment, or just watch. Joker was an ongoing comic book series published from 1975 until 1976. Click on any story for a writeup about that story including the creative team on the story in question. His appearance surely doesnt have anything to do with the joker from batman.
One of my favorites is not on the list at least i didnt see it. See more ideas about joker, comic art and joker and harley. Jack nicholsons joker will return in new batman comic. Comic book artist bob kane, fellow artist jerry robinson and writer bill finger all stake a claim to having created the joker. Mar 10, 2020 10 best batman and joker stories of all time. The multiverse would be a much less lively place without the hijinks and shenanigans of the former dr. Batman dark joker the wild gn 1994 dc edition elseworlds. Joker critics poster hails the joaquin phoenix comic book. Agent of shade, is returning to dc for a pair of new black label projects. Joker may represent the postavengers future for comic. Everything about joker seems to be different from what we have come to expect with comic. Insane details in joker that make it one of the best comic book movies ever made. Joker is it just another comic book movie, or does it say something about the world. For the first few decades of his existence in the world of comic books, the.
The story ends with batman bringing in the joker by the book, as commissioner gordon insists, to show him that our way works. The new joker movie isnt based on the comic books at all. Following joker s wins for best original score and best actor at the 2020 academy awards, every liveaction film featuring the character since 1989s batman has been awarded at least one oscar. So if you like the sound of the above stories, this book may be for you. Credits for pencils and inks confirmed from julius schwartzs editorial records, provided by dc comics.
Not implied rape, or an open for debate if he did or not, but an actual rape in the back seat of a car no less. This page contains information about joker volume 1. Jul 20, 2016 i saw a new fan theory recently say that the joker knows he is in a comic book. The joker is a comic book series published by dc comics starring the supervillain the joker. The series became iconic for a potential origin of the joker s brand of villainy, as well as his attempt to prove anyone could be him on a bad day. He was created by bob kane, bill finger and jerry robinson. Joker director explains why the film is not a typical. Joker only ever refers to him as abner as a sign of disrespect. Joker movie is completely original, not based on the. Mad love featuring harley quinn dc comics coloring book by paul dini and bruce timm mar 22, 2016 4.
Now, courtesy of empire magazine, we have the answer. The joker is noted for his clownlike appearance and sick humor and is the archnemesis of batman. Try reading that again joker rapes someone in this comic book. A recent report has revealed that the new upcoming joker movie with joaquin phoenix isnt based on the comic book character at all. Joker will be cured as gothams new hero screen rant. Are we looking for any part of the joker on the cover of any comic, or just ones where he is the central figure. Jan 31, 2015 scott snyder crafted an exciting new origin for batman in zero year and now the talented dc comics writer is tackling an origin story for the dark knights greatest adversary, the joker.
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