Joker
Creation & Design
The Joker was created by Bill Finger and Bob Kane, inspired by a playing card design and the character from the 1928 film 'The Man Who Laughs'.Early Years
Initially portrayed as a remorseless killer, the Joker's character evolved into a more complex figure, embodying chaos and anarchy.Character Development
Over the decades, the Joker has transformed from a simple villain to a complex character representing chaos, insanity, and the darker aspects of humanity.Cultural Reception
The Joker is widely regarded as one of the greatest comic book villains of all time, receiving critical acclaim for his portrayal in various media.Character Details
Real Name:
Unknown
Aliases:
Clown Prince of Crime, Harlequin of Hate, The Ace of Knaves
Species:
Human
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Injustice Gang, Suicide Squad, Legion of Doom
Abilities:
Genius-level intellect, Expert chemist, Master of disguise, Unpredictable behavior
Equipment:
Joker venom, Acme products, Various weapons
Weight:
190lbs
Height:
6' 3"
Eye Color:
Green
Hair Color:
Green
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Superman: Emperor Joker #1
DC
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2000
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Vol. 1
One-shot issue that connects with the larger 'Emperor Joker' story arc where reality is at the mercy of The Joker who has inherited Mr. Mxyzptlk's powers
One-shot issue that connects with the larger 'Emperor Joker' story arc where reality is at the mercy of The Joker who has inherited Mr. Mxyzptlk's powers
Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker
DC
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2001
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Vol. 1
Adaptation of the 2000 Batman Beyond animated film
Batman #614
DC
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2003
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Vol. 1
Classic battle Batman vs Joker
Batman Adventures #16
DC
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2004
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Vol. 2
Wedding of Harley Quinn and the Joker, is interrupted
Batman: The Man Who Laughs #1
DC
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2005
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Vol. 1
Story explores Batman's first encounter with the Joker after the Year One storyline
Story explores Batman's first encounter with the Joker after the Year One storyline
Batman #663
DC
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2007
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Vol. 1
'The Clown at Midnight' a prose narrative by Grant Morrison introduces a new personality of the Joker
'The Clown at Midnight' a prose narrative by Grant Morrison introduces a new personality of the Joker
Booster Gold #5
DC
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2008
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Vol. 2
1st cameo appearance of Black Beetle impersonating the Blue Beetle of the 27th century
Cover art by Dan Jurgens inspired by The Killing Joke
1st cameo appearance of Black Beetle impersonating the Blue Beetle of the 27th century
Cover art by Dan Jurgens inspired by The Killing Joke
Variant cover art by Neal Adams featuring the Joker
Variant cover art by Tony Daniel featuring The Joker
Variant cover art by Bill Sienkiewicz
Variant cover art by Walter Simonson
75th Anniversary edition, celebrating 75 years since National Allied Publications (later DC Comics) published New Fun: The Big Comics Magazine #1 (Feb 1935)
Cover art inspired by Detective Comics #69 (1942)
Variant cover art by Walter Simonson
75th Anniversary edition, celebrating 75 years since National Allied Publications (later DC Comics) published New Fun: The Big Comics Magazine #1 (Feb 1935)
Cover art inspired by Detective Comics #69 (1942)
Detective Comics #880
DC
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2011
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Vol. 1
Cover art by Jock featuring the Joker
Detective Comics #1
DC
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2011
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Vol. 2
Relaunch of the Detective Comics title
1st cameo appearance of the Dollmaker, seen in the reflection of a knife he uses to cut off Joker's face
Relaunch of the Detective Comics title
1st cameo appearance of the Dollmaker, seen in the reflection of a knife he uses to cut off Joker's face
Adventures of Superman #14
DC
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2014
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Vol. 2
Cover art by Jock
Batman #40
DC
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2015
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Vol. 2
"Death" of Batman and the Joker
Variant cover art by Dave Johnson
Cover art inspired by the film 'The Mask'
Variant cover art by Dave Johnson
Cover art inspired by the film 'The Mask'
Batman: White Knight #1
DC
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2017
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Vol. 1
Limited series created by Sean Murphy
Storyline explores an alternate universe with Joker as the White Knight
Limited series created by Sean Murphy
Storyline explores an alternate universe with Joker as the White Knight
Variant cover art by Sean Murphy
Variant cover art by Neal Adams
Virgin variant cover art by Neal Adams
Value unknown
Variant virgin cover art by Artgerm
Store exclusive
Variant cover art by David Nakayama
Variant cover art by Nathan Szerdy
Comics Elite edition
Limited to 3,000 copies
Variant cover art by Nathan Szerdy
Comics Elite edition
Limited to 3,000 copies
Variant cover art by Darryl Banks
Cover art inspired by Green Lantern #49 (1994)
Variant cover art by Darryl Banks
Cover art inspired by Green Lantern #49 (1994)
Variant cover art by Jason Fabok
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