- Joker (character) - Wikipedia
Created by Bill Finger, Bob Kane, and Jerry Robinson, the character first appeared in the debut issue of the comic book Batman on April 25, 1940 Credit for the Joker's creation is disputed; Kane and Robinson claimed responsibility for his design while acknowledging Finger's writing contribution
- Joker’s Backstory: A Guide to the Joker’s Origin Stories
Before Todd Phillips and Joaquin Phoenix unsettle audiences with Joker this Friday, we lay out the various origin stories throughout the character’s history, dating back to the comics in 1940
- Joker | Batman Wiki | Fandom
The Joker is a supervillain and the archenemy of Batman First introduced in Batman #1 (Spring 1940), he was originally a criminal mastermind with a devious sense of humor Initially intended to serve as a one-time appearances, Joker's instant popularity ensured that the character would continue
- Joker | Story, Movies, Actors, Facts | Britannica
The Joker, comic-book villain created for DC Comics in 1940 by writer Bill Finger and illustrator Bob Kane; their collaborator Jerry Robinson also claimed credit for the character’s inspiration The Joker is noted for his clownlike appearance and sick humor and is the archnemesis of Batman
- After 84 Years, DC Finally Confirms Jokers One True Origin Story
DC is finally providing a definitive backstory for the Joker, confirming that his origins as presented in The Killing Joke are canon The twist of Red Mask creating three Joker copies is finally being resolved, adding resolution to a plot point that has been waiting for years
- Joker explained: the complete DC history of Batman’s greatest . . .
The Joker is a long-running Batman villain and one of Gotham's most infamous criminals, named for his clown-like appearance and maniacal, over-the-top ways The Joker first appeared in the debut issue of the Batman comic in April 1940
- The Joker Has Plenty of Origin Stories, But These Are the 3 Best
None of Joker’s origins ever stick, but these are three that definitely shouldn’t be forgotten The Joker is quite possibly the most iconic supervillain of all time, and it’s easy to see why
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