A homicidal artist and an agent of chaos, the Clown Prince of Crime is the embodiment of everything Batman fights against…and everything he fears.
No name strikes terror into the hearts of Gotham’s citizens quite like the Joker. In a city overrun with larger-than-life criminals, the always-laughing villain stands alone. A complete psychopath with no moral compass whatsoever, the Joker, whose real name and identity remain completely unknown, is characterized by his chalk-white skin, green hair and a permanent rictus grin stretched across his face. But there isn’t a single thing funny about this particular clown, who only finds humor in the suffering of others.
The Joker first appeared in Gotham City around the same time that the Batman arrived on the scene, and since their very first confrontation, the Clown Prince of Crime has been the Dark Knight’s most formidable nemesis. While Batman represents justice and order, the Joker is his complete opposite, seeing himself as an agent of chaos, the living embodiment of the cruel randomness of fate. The Joker’s psychosis causes his personality to shift between goofy prankster and mass murderer on a dime, making it impossible to predict his next move. It’s this unpredictability that really makes him such a dangerous opponent.
Certainly, no villain has managed to inflict as much pain and suffering on Batman as the Joker, who has on more than one occasion brought death to Bruce Wayne’s extended family. As long as there is a Batman bringing justice to Gotham City, there will be a Joker to bring nightmares.
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Batman: The Animated Series - The Most Iconic Villains
Batman: The Animated Series has brought some of our favorite villains to the screen so we’ve rounded up the most iconic ones. Check it out and tell us who your favorite villain of all time is in the DC...
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SUICIDE SQUAD #6
"The Hunt for Harley Quinn" starts here! After causing a prison riot and escaping an "escape-proof" supervillain penitentiary, the maniacal Harley Quinn is on the loose! The race is on as Deadshot – leading an all-new Suicide Squad – tracks his former teammate as Harley hunts the love of her life: the Joker! Plus: Don't miss the unofficial crossover with STORMWATCH #6, tying into the explosive events of that issue!
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SUICIDE SQUAD #14
• A “DEATH OF THE FAMILY” tie-in!
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SUICIDE SQUAD #7
Hunted through the streets of Gotham City, her former teammates on the Suicide Squad in relentless pursuit – Harley Quinn is out of friends, out of luck and out of time. Will Harley find The Joker before the Squad finds her? Place your bets, people: It's Harley Quinn vs. the Suicide Squad! Plus: Harley's origin revealed – it ain't pretty!
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updatedFirst Look: Jared Leto's Joker Returns in Zack Snyder's Justice League
Jared Leto is back for one last laugh.
It’s been nearly five years since the versatile actor first flashed that distinctive grin in David Ayer’s Suicide Squad....
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SUICIDE SQUAD #4
“THE BLACK VAULT” part four!
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SUICIDE SQUAD #15
• A “DEATH OF THE FAMILY” tie-in!
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• Has the violent life of the Squad finally claimed Deadshot?
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WONDER WOMAN #41
A daring new direction begins with the arrival of a brand-new villain! But while he may be new to us, he’s not new to the world he seeks to tame.