Joker

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The Joker is one of the most iconic fictional villains in history. He is a supervillain that originates from DC Comics. His first appearance was on April 25, 1940 in the Batman comic books. Originally, the Joker would have been killed in his initial appearance, but he ended up becoming the archenemy of the famous DC hero Batman. He was created by the late Bill Finger, Bob Kane and Jerry Robinson.

Here, you can find links to pages for his various appearances, villains who share his alias, and other similar villains.

Joker may refer to:

DC Comics Joker

Comics

• Joker (DC) - Joker from the mainstream DC comics.
  • Curtis Base - The second Joker
• Joker (The Dark Knight Returns) - Joker from The Dark Knight Returns. This version is older than most, as here, the Joker comes out of his "retirement".
• Joker (2008 Graphic Novel); A darker version of Joker in the comics.
• Joker (JLA: The Nail) - An extremely powerful version of the Joker from JLA: The Nail.
• Joker (Flashpoint) - This version is actually Martha Wayne. In the Flashpoint timeline, Bruce gets shot and killed instead of his parents, making Martha go crazy.
• Joker (The Batman Who Laughs) - Joker from Earth -22, the Dark Multiverse Earth where originated The Batman Who Laughs.
• Jokerzard - Dinosaur version of Joker.
• Joker (Criminal Sanity) - This version of the Joker from Criminal Sanity is about a teenager named John Kelly who will become an intimidating reincarnation of the Joker.
• Joker (Batman: Haunted Gotham) - Joker from Batman: Haunted Gotham.
• Dark Joker - Joker from Batman/Dark Joker: The Wild comics.
• Joker (The Clown) - One of three Jokers from Batman: The Three Jokers.
• Joker (The Criminal) - One of three Jokers from Batman: The Three Jokers.
• Joker (The Comedian) - One of three Jokers from Batman: The Three Jokers.
• Joker (One Operation Joker) - Joker from the manga One Operation Joker.

Animation

• Joker (Batman Ninja) - Joker from Batman Ninja.
• Joker (Batman: Return of the Caped Crusaders) - Joker from the 2016 animated film. He is based the Joker from the 1960's show.
• The Joker (Joker's Playhouse) - Joker from the one-shot DVD episode "Joker's Playhouse".
• Joker (Batman: The Brave and the Bold) - Joker from the Batman: The Brave and the Bold cartoons.
• Joker (Batman: The Killing Joke) - Joker from the animated adaptation of the comic book.
• Joker (Batwheels)
• Joker (DC Animated Universe) - Joker from Batman the Animated Series and the rest of the "DC Animated Universe".
• Joker (DC Animated Film Universe) - Joker from the DC Animated Film Universe.
• Joker (DC Super Friends) - Joker from the 2015 DC Super Friends cartoon.
• Joker (DC Super Hero Girls) - A teen Joker from the 2019 DC Super Hero Girls cartoon.
• Joker (Early Cartoons) - Joker from 1960s/70s cartoons such as The Adventures of Batman.
• Joker (Harley Quinn TV Series) - Joker from the 2019 Harley Quinn cartoon.
• Joker (Justice League Action) - Joker from Justice League Action.
• Joker (Scooby-Doo) - Joker from Scooby-Doo and Batman media crossovers.
• Joker (Suicide Squad Isekai) - Joker from the anime Suicide Squad Isekai.
• Joker (Teen Titans Go!) - Joker from Teen Titans Go!
• Joker (Matsudaverse) - Joker from The Batman cartoon.
  • Joker 2.0 - Nanomachines that took the form of Joker in the episode "The Metal Face of Comedy."
• Joker (Tomorrowverse) - Joker from the Tomorrowverse.
• Joker (The Lego Batman Movie) - Joker from the Lego movie.
• Joker (Under the Red Hood) - Joker from the Under the Red Hood film.
• Joker (Young Justice) - Joker from Young Justice.

Live Action

• Jeremiah Valeska - The version of the Joker in Gotham.
  • Jerome Valeska - Predecessor of the Joker.
• Joker (Adam West Batman) - Joker from the campy 1960's live-action show.
• Joker (Arrowverse) - Joker from CW's Arrowverse.
• Joker (Batman 1989) - Tim Burton's version of the Joker.
• Joker (Batman Feira da Fruta) - Joker from the Brazilian gag dub episode from the 1960's live-action show.
• Joker (DC Black) - Joker from the 2019 film of the same name, starring him as the protagonist. This interpretation is considered one of the best versions, rivaled only by Heath Ledger's iconic take.
• Joker (DC Extended Universe) - DC Cinematic version of the Joker, who appears in Suicide Squad.
• The Joker (Gotham 1919-1939) - From giant panda king's book Gotham 1919-1939.
• Joker (Nolanverse) - Joker from The Dark Knight trilogy.
• Joker (Reevesverse) - Joker from the The Batman 2022 film, played by Barry Keoghan

Video Games

• Gaslight Joker - A Victorian-era version of the Joker from the MOBA Infinite Crisis.
• Joker (Arkhamverse) - Joker from the Batman: Arkham series of video games.
  • Joker (Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League)
• Joker (Injustice) - Joker in Injustice video games and comics.
• Joker (LEGO Batman) - Joker in LEGO Batman video games.
• Joker (MultiVersus) - Joker from the MultiVersus crossover game.
• Joker (Mortal Kombat) - Joker from Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe and Mortal Kombat 11.
• Joker (Telltale) - Joker from the Telltale series, who was previously known as “John Doe”.
• Joker (Batman 2013 Arcade Game) - Joker from the arcade vehicular combat game Batman from 2013.

Others

Related Villains

• Dick Grayson (Frank Miller) - The Frank Miller interpretation of Dick Grayson, who went insane from Batman's abuse and became the "New Joker".
• Neo Joker - Real name Marian Drews, she was originally a henchwoman for the Joker and Harley Quinn. However, after the Joker redeemed himself, she tried to draw out his insanity once again.
• Hyena (Amalgam) - Combination of Joker and Sabretooth
• Red Hood - A title originally held by the man who would later become the Joker.
• The Batman Who Laughs - An alternate-reality Batman from Earth -22 in the Dark Multiverse who was exposed to the Joker's toxin after his death.
• Harley Quinn - Joker's infamous sidekick first introduced in 1992.
• Duela Dent - Also known as the "Joker's Daughter."
• Punchline - The Joker's new right-hand woman and girlfriend.
• Marquis Jet - A victim of the Joker's actions-turned sociopathic fan of his.
• Organizations associated with the Joker:
  • The Jokerz - Joker's followers from Batman Beyond.
  • Joker's Gang - The Joker's gang and followers from the Batman: Arkham series of video games.
  • Joker's Gang (DC Extended Universe) - The Joker's gang and followers from the DC Extended Universe.
  • Joker's Thugs (Nolanverse) - The Joker's thugs from the Dark Knight Trilogy.
  • The Joker's Team - The Joker's Team from the LEGO Batman video games.

Other Villains named Joker

• Joker (Black Butler)
• Joker (Fancy Island)
• Joker (Felidae)
• Joker (Fist of the North Star)
• Joker (Next Friday)
• Joker (Klonoa)
• Joker (Mega Man Star Force)
• Joker (One Piece), whose real name is Donquixote Doflamingo.
• Joker (Smile Pretty Cure!)
• Joker Undead
  • Albino Joker
• Jokermon

See Also

• Harley Quinn
• Poison Ivy
• Catwoman
• Batman