Until this weekend it had become a topic of debate as to whether this story would ever be resolved. One of these facts pulls double duty as an enduring mystery that has been kept up for decades. The many joker origin stories told throughout comic history. In the comics and cartoons and on film, as played by jack nicholson, heath ledger and checks notes jared leto the joker, batmans archenemy, is an agent of chaos. Sep 16, 2018 todd phillips reveals the name of joaquin phoenixs clown prince of crime in the upcoming joker origin movie. The joker is a homicidal maniac and the archenemy of batman. In his comic book appearances, the joker is portrayed as a criminal.
This terrific collection, compiled by comic book historian mike conroy, serves as a fine companion volume to his recently published 500 great comic book action heroes, also available from barrons. Answered april 7, 2019 author has 291 answers and 86. Oswald cobblepot is never addressed by his real name or his criminal identity, the penguin. A great origin film for a character with no true origin. Just as jokers origin story has never been fully explained throughout the history of dc comics, his real origin is similarly. This is notable, of course, as the joker, generally speaking is famous for how he does not have a real name. Warner brothers to reveal to the public, along with a bit of art from the book. White knight, announced on twitter that his joker would be named jack napier marking the first use of that full name in any comic. The trio of jokers have not played into the rebirth runs of batman or detective comics. Nick holtz, i really love comics and comic book characters.
Initially portrayed as a violent sociopath who murders people for his own amusement, the. Oct 26, 2017 the joker has been batmans arch nemesis since his first appearance. Completely unpredictable with no regard for human life, the joker finds murder and mayhem funny, and is perhaps the most dangerous man on earth with a body count. Just announced at wondercon, its revealed dc comics will reveal jokers real name. The animated series adopted jack napier as the jokers name or, perhaps, just an alias he used while he was a mobster and hitman. The animated series in september 1992, voiced by actress arleen sorkin. Oct 01, 2019 comic fans might feel like they missed something watching joker, out oct. The joker is a supervillain and the archenemy of batman.
However, arthur fleck is not the first time that somebody came up with a real name for the joker. The upcoming joker origin film that will be directed by todd phillips and star joaquin phoenix has revealed the real name of the man who would become joker. More than 300 color illustrations include reproductions of comic book covers and pages. Dennis oneil, who wrote the first issue of the series, recounted that i stopped by.
Turned out that tease just led to another tease that there might be three jokers, or perhaps three names. An agent of chaos known for his malicious plots, wacky gadgets and insidious smile, he has caused batman more suffering than any other. Jokers real name hasnt been noted in the dc comics very often or for very long. Just as joker s origin story has never been fully explained throughout the history of dc comics, his real origin is similarly. Heck, the comic books have made it clear to avoid giving joker an official origin at all. The killing joke is a prestige edition oneshot written by alan moore and drawn by brian bolland, published by dc comics in 1988. Murphy says that this is the first time the joker has been given the name jack napier outside of the movies and their comic book, but the joker has been named seperately as jack and napier. Joker director todd phillips says the upcoming thriller is a real movie disguised as a comic book blockbuster as he responded to criticism that the film could promote violence. Comic fans might feel like they missed something watching joker, out oct. Writer and artist sean gordon murphy has taken to twitter to announce that dc comics has given him approval to use jack napier as the jokers real name in his upcoming comic book batman. Fans of true crime and harley quinn absolutely need to pick up jokerharley. The joker is a master criminal with a clownlike appearance, and is considered one of the most infamous criminals within gotham city.
It has also been reprinted as part of the dc universe. White knight, announced on twitter that his joker would be named jack napier. Todd phillips reveals the name of joaquin phoenixs clown prince of crime in the upcoming joker origin movie. White knight revealed the joker s real name was jack napier.
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. The first involved skinning a man alive because he got on the jokers. Mar 29, 2018 next week, it looks like gotham is finally ready to introduce its version of batmans most infamous adversary, the joker. Initially portrayed as a violent sociopath who murders people for his own amusement, the joker later in the 1940s began to be written as a goofy tricksterthief. Joker sequel will reportedly introduce the real joker. The rrated comic book movie smashed box office records over the weekend, with warner bros. Just announced at wondercon, its revealed dc comics will reveal joker s real name. This name is said to be a combination of joker performer jack nicholson and alan napier, who played alfred on the 1960s series. In the comics, jokers name is unknown, and as for his origin story, it has. Why its ok that dc comics is revealing the jokers real name. Kane and robinson claimed responsibility for the jokers design while acknowledging fingers writing contribution. But overall, this is a fantastic start to the series. The film follows the slow metamorphosis of reticent clown and. 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.
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. 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. Come check out the new promo and photos from the next episode now. The joker is a comic book series published by dc comics starring the supervillain the joker. The movies of the official dc extended universeaquaman, justice league, and suicide squad, to name a fewchose to reintroduce their bestknown comic book characters via slick, cgibudgetbusting blockbusters. Next week, it looks like gotham is finally ready to introduce its version of batmans most infamous adversary, the joker. A complete psychopath with no moral compass whatsoever, the joker, whose real name and identity remain completely unknown, is characterized by his chalkwhite skin, green hair and a permanent rictus grin stretched across his face. Farr, nightmare scarecrows pet raven, sonny november. History of the jokers original real name, jack napier cbr. Arthur fleck isnt in the batman comics, because joker. Will joker follow the villains comic book backstory. That marked the highest debut for a film released in october. Oct 09, 2019 my main qualm with the issue is that it ended abruptly. The animated series would name him jack napier in one episode, and the aforementioned comic series batman.
The joker to use the name jack napier in new batman comic. Sometimes, he just doesnt have an origin, like heath ledgers joker in the dark knight. Dc rebirth to reveal jokers true name it seems batmans time aboard metrons mobius chair will bear fruit in an upcoming issue of dc comics justice league. In this tale, when the joker makes a robbery dressed as the scarecrow, the real scarecrow hunts him down to exact revenge. Sep 27, 2019 joker director todd phillips says the upcoming thriller is a real movie disguised as a comic book blockbuster as he responded to criticism that the film could promote violence. After spending the last few years creating and building out a shared universe for their mainstay dc comics characters, warner bros. Joker was billed as an anticomic book movie, yet it has plenty of. 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. When a new criminal breaks twoface out of arkham asylum, claiming that he has need of a truly master criminal, the joker is incensed. But joker, todd phillipss 2019 film starring joaquin phoenix, ran in the opposite direction, earning fan praise and award nominations for its gritty. Though this joker backstory never jumped to the comics, batman. Streets of gothams 2010 the house of hush arc, the joker is revealed to be named sonny, a little boy whos kidnapped by a mobster named sallie guzzo, and abused both physically and sexually. His real name and origin are unknown, but one of the most common versions indicates that he fell into a vat of chemicals which turned his skin white and his hair green.
Initially portrayed as a violent sociopath who murders people for his own amusement, the joker later in the 1940s. You can check out over 100 images and a sizzle reel for dc comics rebirth event. The issue also takes its time fleshing out the world so the pacing feels a tad slow. The joker has had various origins over the years, with a fall into a vat of acid being the common link between most of them. White knight, announced on twitter that his joker would be named jack napier marking the first use of that full name in. A serious study of the clown prince of crime, edited by r. Kane and robinson claimed responsibility for the joker s design while acknowledging fingers writing contribution. The jokers true identity is the card hes always played closest to his chest. In a city overrun with largerthanlife criminals, the alwayslaughing villain stands alone.
Warner just approved1st time napier has been in a comic minus. However, arthur fleck is not the first time that somebody came up with a real name for the. We finally know the jokers real name and its fantastic. Soon, the clown prince of crime stages his own breakout and tracks down twoface, determined to show just who gothams numberone. He doesnt even have a real name like every other comic book character. An agent of chaos known for his malicious plots, wacky gadgets and insidious smile, he. The film is set in gotham city, the wayne family is in full attendance even their butler shows up, and the subject of joker is one of the. Aug 17, 2017 murphy says that this is the first time the joker has been given the name jack napier outside of the movies and their comic book, but the joker has been named seperately as jack and napier. Perhaps, the most interesting thing about the joker is that he has no real name. The first involved skinning a man alive because he got on the joker s. The joker is a supervillain created by bill finger, bob kane, and jerry robinson who first. In dc films upcoming joker origin movie, the iconic batman villains real name is set to be arthur fleck.
Harleen frances quinzel is a fictional character appearing in comic books published by dc comics. Joker 2019, we take a look at how dc comics writers have tried. My main qualm with the issue is that it ended abruptly. Joaquin phoenixs joker name revealed by movie director. Jack napier, youll remember, is the same name of the man who eventually becomes the joker in tim burtons batman from 1989, meaning that in a way, weve known the jokers true identity for almost. Oct 07, 2019 the film is set in gotham city, the wayne family is in full attendance even their butler shows up, and the subject of joker is one of the most popular comic book bad guys of the last century. Posted by dan greenfield on apr 2, 2016 11 comments. The joker has been batmans arch nemesis since his first appearance. It ran nine issues from mayjune 1975 to septemberoctober 1976.
Sep 19, 2018 the name that they are using is arthur fleck. Readers will also find a handy index and a bibliography. Sep 17, 2018 in dc films upcoming joker origin movie, the iconic batman villains real name is set to be arthur fleck. Director todd phillips reveals the real name of the joker image. The character was created by paul dini and bruce timm, and first appeared in batman. Now, kevin smith is making a hilarious connection between that name and batman actor ben. Today arris gives you guys the history of one of the most well known villains ever created the joker. Jokers most widely recognized real name was introduced in tim burtons batman, with the character being a gangster named jack napier. In 2017, sean gordon murphy, artist and author of the dc comic batman. Kevin smith hilariously connects jokers real name to. In 2008s the dark knight, heath ledgers joker gets absolutely zero backstory, with director christopher nolan opting to keep the character completely mysterious and.
It has in its original form continuously been held in print since then. The name is an invention of the director, whose goal was to show the evolution of a man into one of the most diabolical villains in comic book history. Aug 20, 2017 writer and artist sean gordon murphy has taken to twitter to announce that dc comics has given him approval to use jack napier as the joker s real name in his upcoming comic book batman. The complete history of the joker, from comic books to the. Apr 02, 2016 posted by dan greenfield on apr 2, 2016 11 comments. What is perhaps most interesting about the name arthur fleck is it does not appear in the comics. Dc the last version of the joker was not a critical success. Joker has been nominated for a record eleven academy awards, including best picture, best director, and best actor, and can once again be seen in theaters during a. He was also ranked eighth on the greatest comic book character of all time list. Oct 06, 2019 the joker has had various origins over the years, with a fall into a vat of acid being the common link between most of them. Nov 20, 20 today arris gives you guys the history of one of the most well known villains ever created the joker. Director todd phillipss joker film, which is set in the 80s, borrows elements from this origin story joker will be a failed comic but develops its own exposition in many ways. There were two rather cruel murders joker committed. Dc comics joaquin phoenixs joker real name and other details revealed the joker s appearances in previous dc comics films are often obscured with mystery, allowing viewers to create their own.
This would be the name that, until now, had been the only other official name ever associated with the joker. Plus as always find out what comic books you should buy this week. Geoff johns teases more about the joker name reveal video. Joker only ever refers to him as abner as a sign of disrespect. In the 2007 lovers and madmen arc of the comic batman confidential, the joker is a former mob hitman named jack, although a last name isnt given. Joker character 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. Apr 19, 2019 director todd phillipss joker film, which is set in the 80s, borrows elements from this origin story joker will be a failed comic but develops its own exposition in many ways. Jack napier, youll remember, is the same name of the man who eventually becomes the joker in tim burtons batman from 1989, meaning that in a way, weve known the jokers true identity. The joker, clown prince of crime, is batmans archnemesis.
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