Oct 07, 2019 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 1988 graphic novel batman. In his comic book appearances, the joker is portrayed as a criminal. This book is a complete history of the greatest comic book villain of all time. The chemicals inside dyed his hair white and bleached his skin. Following the recent final trailer for the origin story of batmans arch nemesis, the excitement has been even higher. The joker is a master criminal with a clownlike appearance, and is considered one of the most infamous criminals within gotham city. Todd phillips, the director of joker, has explained why the film is not a typical comic book origin movie. The comic book also features a gallery of covers spotlighting key moments in the jokers history, along with a gallery of tribute from renowned comic artists such as kelley jones, ivan reis.
The jokers comic origin how the joker works howstuffworks. The joker is a supervillain created by bill finger, bob kane, and jerry robinson who first. The comic that explains where joker went wrong the atlantic. More than any comicbook 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. An earlier video looked in detail at the origin provided in 1988s the killing. How jokers bold vision could change comic book movies. Sep 07, 2019 todd phillips, the director of joker, has explained why the film is not a typical comic book origin movie. Joker wears its influences on its maroon sleeves, but it also carves its own gashes through the bloodsoaked landscape of contemporary comic book movies, offering something that, despite teetering. Punchlines origin story unfolds in the jokers 80th anniversary oneshot, and cocreator james tynion gives a sneak peek as mikel janins art. He also takes pleasure in his mothers abuse at the hands of his father. But for comic book fans, the most impressive thing about joker may be that it provides something thats never been definitively provided.
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. The joker lasted only 9 issues, focused on the rollicking rogues various misadventures and criminal endeavors. The killing joke is a 1988 dc comics oneshot graphic novel featuring the characters batman and the joker written by alan moore and illustrated by brian bolland. The many joker origin stories told throughout comic history. Oct 10, 2019 the man who would become the joker was originally a struggling standup comic trying to support his pregnant wife. The theory is based around the idea that the joker is secretly thomas wayne jr.
The comic that explains where joker went wrong the. In another retelling, the young joker collects the bones of animals he tortures. Aug 31, 2019 the anticipation for the standalone comic book movie joker has been high. Hailed as a comics masterpiece, frank millers the dark knight returns and its equally provocative sequel the dark knight strikes again get the oversized absolute treatment in a. Originally, it was a vat of chemicals that created the joker. How joker trailer changes the comic book origin story. The supervillain first appeared in the debut issue of batman way back in 1940, and since then the joker has become one of the most iconic figures in all pop culture. The complete history of the joker, from comic books to the. Jul 11, 2016 the lack of a definitive origin story has led to countless fan theories regarding the joker s origin, his name, and even his existence.
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. While the killing joke is the most accepted comic book origin of the joker, the desperate engineer is not the only version of the villains beginnings. The jokers origin is presented via flashback, while simultaneously depicting his. The killing joke provides an origin story for the supervillain the joker, loosely adapted from the 1951 story arc the man behind the red hood. The anticipation for the standalone comic book movie joker has been high. Joaquin phoenix in early talks to play joker in origin movie. One of the most intriguing elements of the joker s character is. One of the most intriguing elements of the jokers character is.
Outside of comic books, the origin of the joker has been shown on a number of occasions. The origin of the joker is a mystery, and it should be kept that way. 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. Which joker origin better suits dcs clown prince of crime. Comic fans might feel like they missed something watching joker, out oct. The joker is arguably the most psychotic character in comic book history. Everything about joker seems to be different from what we have come to expect with comic. The joker is one of the most iconic characters in comic book history. Joker doesnt contradict the characters comic history. Recent episodes of bruno hellers gotham have started to lay the groundwork for the origin of one of the comic book worlds most famous villains, the joker. The joker has had various possible origin stories during his decades of. The fans made their nerd rage clear in blog posts and on twitter.
In the world of superheroes, everyone has an origin story, but the joker has resisted almost every attempt to give him a real backstory. Batman just revealed the jokers true origin story screen rant. The many joker origin stories told throughout comic. He was also ranked eighth on the greatest comic book character of all time list.
An agent of chaos known for his malicious plots, wacky gadgets and insidious smile, he has caused batman more suffering than any other. Aug 22, 2017 comic book fans are getting seriously worked up about justannounced plans for a new origin movie around ubervillain the joker. Batman giant gives joker a new origin story comic book. Serving as a villain and often a nemesis for batman across stories set in gotham city, the dc comics legend has never been. Janin art reveals a piece of jokers new girlfriends origin story. For the first few decades of his existence in the world of comic books, the.
Thats perhaps the best word to sum up todd phillips joker a dc comics spinoff that serves as a solo origin story for batmans most. In time, harley came to realize the joker was holding her back, and she struck out on her own. She became an entrepreneur and a member of several slightly lessthanreputable super teams including the suicide squad, gotham citys allgirl gang the gotham city sirens and a traveling sideshow. Whether by way of awardwinning films like the dark knight, emmywinning animated programs like batman. Joker wears its influences on its maroon sleeves, but it also carves its own gashes through the bloodsoaked landscape of contemporary comic book. Arkham asylum, or the countless comics stacking comic book shelves and digital libraries, the joker stands unquestionably as the most recognizable and. Oct 09, 2019 the joker is one of the most iconic characters in comic book history. Aug 28, 2019 with joker, director todd phillips gives the comic book movie a dark new scorseseesque spin.
The jokers various origin stories, explained cinemablend. The animated series, video game appearances such as the recordbreaking batman. The most lasting comicbook attempt at crafting a joker origin came from one of the most acclaimed names in the medium, alan moore, who wrote the. Joker, written by phillips and scott silver, doesnt open with a dc comics logo or even a title card suggesting the characters comic book background, something every audience member innately is. The history of joker movies and characters origin story time. Instead, phillips takes pains to eschew those pulpy origins, borrowing.
With joker, director todd phillips gives the comicbook movie a dark new scorseseesque spin. Wb didnt agree to this, however, a sequel to the joker is confirmed to be in development and phillips is also planning similar origin stories for 12 other villains. Joker 2019, we take a look at how dc comics writers have tried. 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. Initially portrayed as a violent sociopath who murders people for his own amusement, the joker later in the 1940s. Comic book fans are getting seriously worked up about justannounced plans for a new origin movie around ubervillain the joker. Kane and robinson claimed responsibility for the joker s design while acknowledging fingers writing contribution. Joker director explains why the film is not a typical comic. Oct 01, 2019 comic fans might feel like they missed something watching joker, out oct. In this inaugural version of his beginnings, its revealed that the. While the killing joke is the most accepted comicbook origin of the joker, the.
While the killing joke is the most accepted comicbook origin of the joker, the desperate engineer is not the only version of the villains beginnings. Alan moore and brian bollands the killing joke offers a story that might be his life before he became the clown prince of crime. Hitting rock bottom, he agrees to guide two criminals through the chemical factory. 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.
It is batmans biggest foe who often leaves readers stunned and. The joker, clown prince of crime, is batmans archnemesis. Dennis oneil, who wrote the first issue of the series, recounted that i. As with most comic book characters, there are often reimaginings and different versions to a characters past. As with any enduring comicbook character, gothams clown prince of crime has gone through so many rebirths and reiterations over the.
The silly, mustachetwirling, piethrowing joker of batman 66 quickly overtook the tragic figure implied by his comic book personas history and people stopped caring about whether or. The joker is a supervillain and the archenemy of batman. The most lasting comicbook attempt at crafting a joker origin came. It ran nine issues from mayjune 1975 to septemberoctober 1976. The process of joker going from comic book supervillain to all around cultural icon was of. Dc comics batman series has given us a new origin story for the joker, and we look at what it tell us about the villains story. In 1975 the clown price of crime became the very first villain to gain his own ongoing series. Oct 02, 2019 were joker to lean into its comicbook inspiration, the broadness of arthurs characterization might be forgivable. During this transitional period in the characters history, bill finger devised his most frequently cited origin story. 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. Aug 28, 2019 the silly, mustachetwirling, piethrowing joker of batman 66 quickly overtook the tragic figure implied by his comic book personas history and people stopped caring about whether or not batman. The joker is a comic book series published by dc comics starring the supervillain the joker.
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