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Finger wanted the Joker to die because of his concern that recurring villains would make Batman appear inept, but was overruled by then-editor Whitney Ellsworth; a hastily drawn panel, indicating that the Joker was still alive, was added to the comic. [2] [17] [18] The Joker went on to appear in nine of Batman ' s first 12 issues. [19]
Terry Gilliam also refuted the claims that playing the Joker made him crazy, calling it "absolute nonsense" and going on to say, "Heath was so solid. His feet were on the ground and he was the least neurotic person I've ever met." [159] Ledger received numerous awards for his Joker role in The Dark Knight.
The Joker is a character portrayed by Heath Ledger and the main antagonist in Christopher Nolan's 2008 superhero film The Dark Knight.Based on the DC Comics supervillain of the same name, he is depicted as a psychopathic criminal mastermind with a warped, sadistic sense of humor who defines himself by his conflict with the vigilante Batman.
Arthur’s death at the hands of a maniacal inmate with smile-like scars (much like Heath Ledger’s Joker in Christopher Nolan’s 2012 hitThe Dark Knight) implies that said inmate is the Joker ...
The Dark Knight was marketed with an innovative interactive viral campaign that initially focused on countering criticism of Ledger's casting by those who believed he was a poor choice to portray the Joker. Ledger died from an accidental prescription drug overdose in January 2008, leading to widespread interest from the press and public ...
Joker: Folie à Deux has shocked and divided fans over its layered plot twists — and that explosive ending. The highly anticipated sequel to 2019’s Joker officially hit theaters on Friday ...
SPOILER ALERT: The following essay discusses key plot points of “Joker: Folie à Deux,” including the ending. It is intended to be read after (rather than instead of) seeing the film.
Jason witnesses the Joker blackmail Sheila, so he reveals his identity as Robin to her and offers to help. Shelia rebuffs him, as she has been embezzling from the aid agency; in an attempt to cover this up, she hands Jason over to the Joker. The Joker beats Jason with a crowbar and restrains him and Sheila in the warehouse with a time bomb.