Returning home, the criminal was horrified that the chemicals made his skin chalk. Also in batman confidential, we learn how the joker got his smile. Many critics consider the graphic novel to be the definitive joker story and one of. Mar 03, 2018 batman white knight joker good guy, batman the villain full story comicstorian duration. The many joker origin stories told throughout comic history.
The story of how the joker got those mental scars isnt nearly as disturbing as the mystery of heath ledgers incarnation, but watching phoenix slowly reach boiling point makes for a. The comic most often mentioned as source material for joker is alan moore and brian bollands batman. The killing joke, was an inspiration for todd phillipss grim new filmbut not. This book is a complete history of the greatest comic book villain of all time. The complete history of the joker a guide to the ultimate batman villain, from his first comicbook appearance to his reinvention as a cinematic agent of chaos. Kane and robinson claimed responsibility for the jokers design while acknowledging fingers writing contribution. This book is boils years of politics and debate down into an extremely harrowing and human story about what it means to be a grunt. The joker movie is a risk, but a calculated one, for. Feb 11, 2020 a story thats got to be something more than a studio felt that this was the next character that it wanted to make a movie about so hired a bunch of people to do that. An original hardcover graphic novel that tells the story of one very dark. 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. Though its based on a comic book character, joker is uncomfortably close to current events as well. Jul 11, 2016 the story of the red hoods daring escape is revealed in the story arc the man behind the red hood, although that initial encounter batman has with the man who would later become the joker occurred ten years prior to the comics story.
Thats the big takeaway today, as todd phillips groundlevel supervillain origin story joker just became the most profitable comic book movie of all time, having now made roughly 15. A story thats got to be something more than a studio felt that this was the next character that it wanted to make a movie about so hired a bunch of people to do that. The final story to be told of the joker s origins is actually zaheers, as it turns out she was working on a book with the help of dr. Dec 10, 2008 in batman confidential 712, the joker was already a schizophrenic prior ro his chemical bath.
Its called found on accident or something like that, since you wanted it another book, you guys got it. The hollywood reporter has discovered that some at the company. Oct 16, 2019 joker has now become the most profitable comic book film ever in fact, joker got a huge eightminutelong standing ovation after it was premiered at the venice film festival on saturday, as. Comic book writer mark waid suggests that the 1942 story the joker walks the. Phillips first struck on the germ of the idea for joker in august 2016 as he stood outside the premiere of his dark dramedy war dogs, staring up at a billboard for a new comic book. According to a new plot synopsis of the upcoming suicide squad, jared letos joker comes into the movie with a mission. Jerry drew this card after bill finger and i had already created the joker. In a three part story called worlds finest in the show, superman. Aug 31, 2019 joker is hardly the first movie inspired by comicbook characters to make a bid for high seriousness. Furthermore, in addition to his visual characteristics, the joker generally wears a purple threepiece suit. Todd phillips is open to a joker sequel if the story is.
However, her recent independence could not be further from her origins. Oct 03, 2019 the violence in joker, starring joaquin phoenix, and the portrayal of the character worried some at the warner bros. Oct 04, 2019 the story of how the joker got those mental scars isnt nearly as disturbing as the mystery of heath ledgers incarnation, but watching phoenix slowly reach boiling point makes for a tense. But while that vintage issue had provided an explanation for the jokers appearance, it made little. Aug 17, 2015 the final story to be told of the joker s origins is actually zaheers, as it turns out she was working on a book with the help of dr.
Joker, the dark and gritty origin story of one of dc comics most notorious villains, marks a giant departure from warner bros. Joker has now become the most profitable comic book film ever in fact, joker got a huge eightminutelong standing ovation after it was premiered at the. The joker is a fictional character who appears in christopher nolan s 2008 superhero film the dark knight, based upon the dc comics character and supervillain of the same name. The joker is a supervillain and the archenemy of batman. They both went bananas and made the joker the first story in batman no. As we get closer and closer to jokers worldwide premiere at the venice film festival, phillips is opening up a bit about how an rrated, standalone joker movie got made in the first place. Oscar voters react to joker, with many avoiding it. The joker went on to appear in nine of batmans first twelve issues. Joker one is heartfelt, thoughtful and exciting depiction of modern warfare that will surely stand the test of time. Nov 08, 2019 joker is not the most profitable, avengers endgame made more money. The violence in joker, starring joaquin phoenix, and the portrayal of the character worried some at the warner bros.
Joker is currently the highest rated comic book movie of. In the jokers first comic book origin story in 1951 he was the red hood, a master criminal who jumped into a vat of chemicals and became. Kane and robinson claimed responsibility for the joker s design while acknowledging fingers writing contribution. Aug 28, 2019 phillips first struck on the germ of the idea for joker in august 2016 as he stood outside the premiere of his dark dramedy war dogs, staring up at a billboard for a new comicbook. But, chief among those impressed are surprisingly from warner bros. The joker is a master criminal with a clownlike appearance, and is considered one of the most infamous criminals within gotham city. Joker has surprised a lot of people at the box office this fall. Nonetheless, this graphic novel became canon, with the flashback largely. Joker is currently the highest rated comic book movie of all.
The history of joker movies and characters origin story time. 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. Oct 03, 2019 it barely even works within the confines of its own genre, the comicbook movie. Mar 10, 2020 considered the first joker story to eschew the campiness of the 1966 batman tv series, denny oneil and neal adamss joker s fiveway revenge is a tale about joker attempting to do away with a. Batman white knight joker good guy, batman the villain full story comicstorian duration. The comic that explains where joker went wrong alan moores classic 1988 story, batman. In batman confidential 712, the joker was already a schizophrenic prior ro his chemical bath. Jan 08, 2020 i was very grateful the book got the response it did.
It barely even works within the confines of its own genre, the comicbook movie. The comic won the eisner award for best graphic album in 1989 and. Phillips first struck on the germ of the idea for joker in august 2016 as he stood outside the premiere of his dark dramedy war dogs, staring up at a billboard for a new comicbook. How jokers bold vision could change comic book movies. The joker writes his own origin story escapist magazine. I was very grateful the book got the response it did. In the world of superheroes, everyone has an origin story, but the joker has resisted almost every attempt to give him a real backstory. Dec 16, 2019 the complete history of the joker a guide to the ultimate batman villain, from his first comic book appearance to his reinvention as a cinematic agent of chaos. Considered the first joker story to eschew the campiness of the 1966 batman tv series, denny oneil and neal adamss jokers fiveway revenge is a. Joker is a 2019 american psychological thriller film directed and produced by todd phillips, who cowrote the screenplay with scott silver. Joker most profitable comic book film ever released indiewire. A visual history of the crown prince of crime is a visual encyclopedic reference book about the clown prince of crime compiled by daniel wallace.
Border concerning who the joker was before he became gothams. Oct 11, 2011 this book is a complete history of the greatest comic book villain of all time. The chemical vat controversy the origin of the joker and harley quinns toxic relationship was altered for the new 52, dcs 2011 revamp of. A new mob boss joker x reader another book has been. Created by moore, bolland, and higgins as their own take on the jokers source and. Five joker films to make instead of an origin variety. The joker is a supervillain created by bill finger, bob kane, and jerry robinson who first.
Black panther nabbed a slew of academy awards earlier this year, and heath ledger. Joker explores a real problem that is much on all of our minds, the problem of violent psychosis, and some will recoil from it. Todd phillips wasnt thinking sequel when he made joker. An origin story dc supervillains origins 9781496580993. To understand why the new joaquin phoenixfronted joker movie is so. Joker is a supervillain origin story, involving a character whose bigscreen resume already includes three. Joker is not the most profitable, avengers endgame made more money.
The joker movie is a risk, but a calculated one, for warner. The killing joke, was an inspiration for todd phillipss grim new filmbut not in the one way that. But for comic book fans, the most impressive thing about joker may be. Remember heath ledgers continually changing story of how he got his. Scott silver, who not only make arthur an aspiring standup comedian, but. One nice effect of eschewing superhero fights and cgi explosions for a less fantastical take on comic book criminal action. Robinson said, was a hit with kane and the writer bill finger. My try with another book for this story was going to be an old fanfic i made with the joker, but once i saw birds of prey i thought it would be a good building block for the sequel of a new mob boss. The joker, clown prince of crime, is batmans archnemesis. The comic that explains where joker went wrong the atlantic. With suicide squad, her own comic series, and the soontobe birds of prey film, it looks like our girl is almost outgrowing joker. The story ends with batman bringing in the joker by the book, as.
As with any enduring comicbook character, gothams clown prince of. The film, based on dc comics characters, stars joaquin phoenix as the joker and provides a possible origin story for the character. The complete history of the joker, from comic books to the. Fans who once embraced her as jokers lovesick sidekick have seen her popularity grow exponentially. A psychopathic criminal mastermind and mass murderer with a warped, sadistic sense of humor, the joker is hired by. Oct 07, 2019 the comic that explains where joker went wrong alan moores classic 1988 story, batman. Joker is hardly the first movie inspired by comicbook characters to make a bid for high seriousness. The joker initially appeared as a remorseless serial killer, modeled after a joker playing card with a mirthless grin, who killed his victims with joker venom, a toxin that left their faces smiling grotesquely.
All the chemicals did was change his colors, but he got a little brain damaged from holding his breath while contemplating whether he should just let himself drown or escape. The killing joke, which posited a possible origin story for the clown prince of crime. Set in 1981, it follows arthur fleck, a failed standup comedian whose descent into insanity and nihilism inspires a violent. Joker most profitable comic book film ever released. The final story to be told of the jokers origins is actually zaheers, as it turns out she was working on a book with the help of dr. While much of the attention and controversy surrounding the darkhearted origin story of batmans longtime. Initially portrayed as a violent sociopath who murders people for his own amusement, the joker later in the 1940s. The truth about harley quinn and jokers relationship. Joker is now the most profitable comic book movie of all time. An agent of chaos known for his malicious plots, wacky gadgets and insidious smile, he has caused batman more suffering than any other.