The Joker and Batman represent opposites: the extroverted Joker wears colorful clothing and embraces chaos, while the introverted, monochromatic Batman represents order and discipline. The Joker is often depicted as defining his existence through his conflict with Batman.

Beginning in Batman #251, with the story "The Joker's Five Way Revenge", the Joker becomes a homicidal maniac who casually murders people on a whim, while enjoying battles of wits with Batman. This take on the character has taken prominence since.

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.

Jul 18, 2008 · When a menace known as the Joker wreaks havoc and chaos on the people of Gotham, Batman, James Gordon and Harvey Dent must work together to put an end to the madness. Director Christopher Nolan

The Joker. 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.

4 days ago · Batman: Endgame, by Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo, was the second major Joker story of the New 52. The Joker was able to use his Joker Toxin to take control of the Justice League, forcing Batman ...

Feb 20, 2024 · A deleted scene from 'The Batman' was recently released online, offering fans their best look yet at Barry Keoghan's Joker. Here's what director Matt Reeves has revealed about the terrifying ...

Oct 30, 2023 · 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 is the archnemesis of DC Comics’ superhero Batman. Some stories have explored the Joker's relationship with Batman, suggesting that the two were equally insane but channeled their energies in opposite directions.

Following DC Comics 2011 relaunch of several of its comic series for The New 52, Detective Comics #1 (November 2011) sees the Joker captured by Batman and sent to Arkham Asylum; unbeknownst to Batman, this is part of the Joker's plan to meet with the villain Dollmaker, who surgically removes Joker's face at his request and then pins …