He might not actually be as crazy as he seems, since he seems to know hes in a comic. That, in and of itself, is an excellent example of how joker breaks with comic book convention in more than just giving the character an origin. Joaquin phoenix wanted to play a jokerlike role even before he heard rumblings of a standalone, experimental movie. The only character that can break our wall is superboyprime. Maybe rearranging robins jason todd hairline with a tire iron was a turning point for him. A unique comic book movie, not worth the controversy. Mar 28, 2019 this seems to position joker not as a typical comic book movie but probably something closer in tone to something like logana drama that happens to feature a character from superhero comics. Sep 10, 2018 joker has often made comments that let people know that he realizes that he is a character in a comic book. Others wonder if comic book fans who have supported actionpacked superhero flicks in the past will be drawn to a more subdued character piece.
Created by jerry robinson, bill finger, and bob kane. Oct 07, 2019 in a new interview, joker star brett cullen reveals what director todd phillips told him about that shocking thomas wayne twist and he appears to confirm a major fan theory. Kane and robinson claimed responsibility for the joker s design while acknowledging fingers writing contribution. May 11, 2018 its not 100% known, but he has turned and talked tot he audience before. The batman star robert pattinson knows hell face fan backlash but hes ready for it.
Every good movie, hero or comic book character is accompanied by a host of fan theories, which can range from ridiculous to spinechilling. Examples of breaking the fourth wall in comic books. Kane maintains that he and finger created the joker, while robinson contributed only the joker s playing card source. Joker director knows the character will eventually get. 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.
Joker movie drew inspiration from the killing joke and the man who laughs kevin smith clarifies what he knows about justice league snyder cut. He also says since he is the only one in the book who knows it is all just a story, he gets the joke. The joker, comicbook villain created for dc comics in 1940 by writer bill finger and illustrator bob kane. Jokers at every turn at comic con, but they were on their. Sep 16, 2019 most of the time in the comics, even death wont stop a popular character from returning at some point or another and the joker is one who just doesnt like to stay dead. Comic book artist bob kane, fellow artist jerry robinson and writer bill finger all stake a claim to having created the joker. Check out this episode of comics obscurity to find out about characters who broke the 4th wall, revealing that they know they are in a comic. The jokers visual style is incredibly important to the character. Joker movie drew inspiration from the killing joke.
Hes a dangerous murderer intent on bringing chaos to the world with his own unique brand of madness. Lets leave that debate for the comic book scholars. Initially portrayed as a violent sociopath who murders people for his own amusement, the joker later in the 1940s. The strange ways joaquin phoenix prepared to play the joker. The joker is a master criminal with a clownlike appearance, and is considered one of the most infamous criminals within gotham city. Her husband dressed as harley quinn, the jokers love interest. Joaquin phoenix is stellar as the dc character and these are his most memorable quotes. As far as the jokers concerned, the new headquarters harley built for them is absolutely perfect. Joker movie is more character study than comic book says marc. The theory give its evidence by pointing out how in the comic books the joker is refereed to as being super sane meaning his psychological condition does not fit with any other psychological disorder and that possibly he is actually more sane than anybody. Aug 28, 2019 phillips first struck on the germ of the idea for joker in august 2016 as he stood outside the premiere of his dark dramedy war dogs, staring up at a billboard for a new comicbook.
I saw a new fan theory recently say that the joker knows he is in a comic book. Batman knows joker is the reflection in the mirror of what might be if he crosses that line where he takes lives, he becomes joker mark millar explored this in his comic, nemesis, where the title character is batman if he were like the joker. Agree with almost everything you said, but going to have to disagree that the canonical interpretation of the joker knows hes a fictional character. Agree with almost everything you said, but going to have to disagree that the canonical interpretation of the joker knows he s a fictional character. The only dc character who is aware that hes in a comic book not necessarily 4th wall style is. The joker is a supervillain and the archenemy of batman. There are three versions of joker in dcs comic history. What is something not commonly known about dc comics joker. He even turns the page for the reader in emperor joker, where he breaks not just. But still, details as teeth lined in steel and tattoos seem to be jared. The joker is so unhinged that even in a universe as big as dcs, some of the most diabolical.
Phillips first struck on the germ of the idea for joker in august 2016, as he stood outside the premiere of his dark dramedy war dogs, staring up at a billboard for a new comicbook. The great thing about joker and the difference between him and deadpool is that other characters see joker talking about being a character but dismiss it because joker is insane. Apr 05, 2014 batman knows joker is the reflection in the mirror of what might be if he crosses that line where he takes lives, he becomes joker mark millar explored this in his comic, nemesis, where the title character is batman if he were like the joker. Joker comics simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Joker, who was originally on the scene, was a gang member. A look at this interesting theory that the joker is aware that he is a fictional character.
With joaquin phoenixs golden globe win, oscar buzz for joker continues to grow. Grant morrison established the hypersanity thing in arkham asylum, and you can tell in the context that he did not mean he knows he s a comic book character. Aug 03, 2016 the king of the comic book villain heap may look like a hellish circus attraction, but the origin of the character doesnt have its roots in some deepseated fear of clowns shared by creators bob. Does joker know hes a comic book character joker comic vine. Jul 17, 2016 he s a dangerous murderer intent on bringing chaos to the world with his own unique brand of madness. Sep 27, 2019 there are three versions of joker in dcs comic history. Check out a few more unforgettable quotes from one of 2019s biggest films. Comic book movies will never be the same posted on saturday, august 31st, 2019 by ethan anderton the anticipation for. Aug 29, 2019 todd phillips, the director who is bringing joaquin phoenixs joker to the screen in october, has no illusions that he will be the final say on the character, who has been around for 80 years and. Jul 15, 2019 joaquin phoenix wanted to play a joker like role even before he heard rumblings of a standalone, experimental movie.
Joker almost didnt happen as joaquin phoenix never agreed. In his comic book appearances, the joker is portrayed as a criminal mastermind. Robinson, on the other hand, alleges that he had already drawn the joker before. Jul 20, 2016 i saw a new fan theory recently say that the joker knows he is in a comic book. If one forgets the tattoos, jareds joker partially looks like one from the killing joke oneshot graphic novel and partially as the said villain from batman.
Paul dini returns to the character he cocreated to deliver the incredible twoissue wrapup of the harley loves joker flashback tale that ran as a backup in harley quinn last year. The king of the comic book villain heap may look like a hellish circus attraction, but the origin of the character doesnt have its roots in some deepseated fear of clowns shared by creators bob. Nonetheless joker almost didnt happen as joaquin phoenix never agreed to the film. He was also ranked eighth on the greatest comic book character of all time. Considering the comic book joker infamously once said he preferred his origin to be multiple choice, this movie wisely embraces the ambiguity of its. Im going to have to dig that issue up so i can quote my source. Aug 31, 2019 considering the comic book joker infamously once said he preferred his origin to be multiple choice, this movie wisely embraces the ambiguity of its title character, despite this seemingly being.
It seems he might be aware of the fact and even uses it as an excuse to commit his. The joker is noted for his clownlike appearance and sick humor and is the archnemesis of batman. Stephen has been reading comic for as long as he s been, well, reading. Todd phillips originally pitched joker as the first of three comic book character studies phillips had three movies, three comic book characters, and three directors in mind when he pitched. In a new interview, joker star brett cullen reveals what director todd phillips told him about that shocking thomas wayne twist and he appears to confirm a. He s also seen the site go through multiple changes, including the launch of the eisner awardwinning robot 6 blog, expanding from covering comics to all aspects of pop culture, and the biggest evolution when it transformed from comic book resources to cbr. The key thing is that he knows that hes completely fictional. Its not 100% known, but he has turned and talked tot he audience before. The joker is a supervillain created by bill finger, bob kane, and jerry robinson who first. Dec 04, 2019 todd phillips originally pitched joker as the first of three comic book character studies phillips had three movies, three comic book characters, and three directors in mind when he pitched. The joker is a fictional character, a comic book supervillain published by dc comics. Oct 02, 2019 so speaks the joker played by joaquin phoenix, the facepainted title character of todd phillipss new film.
Todd phillips original joker pitch included three movies. He had a superb criminal mind, but he had no sense of humor. It seems he might be aware of the fact and even uses it as an excuse to commit his heinous acts, hes trying to entertain us. Another batman theory the joker knows hes in a comic. Apr 26, 2015 however, its still a question of which comic book joker he resembles. It ran nine issues from mayjune 1975 to septemberoctober 1976. So speaks the joker played by joaquin phoenix, the facepainted title character of todd phillipss new film. In joker the stakes are life and death, and comic book. Comic book movies will never be the same posted on saturday, august 31st, 2019 by ethan anderton the anticipation for the standalone comic book movie joker has been high. Joker movie is more character study than comic book says. The joker is a comic book series published by dc comics starring the supervillain the joker. However, its still a question of which comic book joker he resembles.
The complete history of the joker, from comic books to the. Stephen has been reading comic for as long as hes been, well, reading. Joker by brian azzarello meet your next favorite book. The stuff he does to other people is the lowest of the lows. But he is also a fascinating character, with an interesting worldview, which is why i love him so much. Ive been known by many namesjoe kerr, jack napier, joe chilton, jeremiah valenskabut in truth, gordon has it rightno one knows my real name. Deadpool knows that hes in a marvel comic book and that he doesnt exist in real life, so he breaks the 4th wall constantly because of this. 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.
This seems to position joker not as a typical comic book movie but probably something closer in tone to something like logana drama that happens to feature a. He knows hes part of a comic written by writers from marvel, and so he deliberately breaks the 4th wall due to this. The joker is a comic book supervillain owned by dc comics, who primarily appears as a member of batmans rogues gallery. The jokers comic origin how the joker works howstuffworks. The family friendly cartoon version usually portrays him as.
The final joker trailer shows what could be an oscarworthy comic book movie. Mei velasco, 30, dressed up as the joker for comic con, taking inspiration from heath ledgers character in the dark knight. It seems he might be aware of the fact and even uses it as an excuse to commit his heinous acts, he s trying to entertain us. In his comic book appearances, the joker is portrayed as a criminal. Oct 03, 2019 others wonder if comic book fans who have supported actionpacked superhero flicks in the past will be drawn to a more subdued character piece. It seems he might be aware of the fact and even uses it as an excuse. Dec 18, 2019 while maintaining some aspects of a comic book character, the film wasnt so much about that. He was created by bob kane, bill finger and jerry robinson. Animal man, deadpool and other 4th wall breaking characters youtube theory. Most of the time in the comics, even death wont stop a popular character from returning at some point or another and the joker is one who just doesnt like to stay dead. Apparently, he was enamored by the idea of exploring a comic book character by. Introduced as a psychopath with a warped, sadistic sense of humor, the character became a goofy prankster in the late 1950s in response to regulation by the comics code authority, before returning to his darker roots during the early 1970s. Kane and robinson claimed responsibility for the jokers design, but. Joker is a controversial movie that is doing huge box office.
Todd phillips, the director who is bringing joaquin phoenixs joker to the screen in october, has no illusions that he will be the final say on the character, who has been around for 80 years and. The joker also has the tendency to break the fourth wall and seems to have a heightened sense of awareness that he is a comic book character. Grant morrison established the hypersanity thing in arkham asylum, and you can tell in the context that he did not mean he knows hes a comic book character. Phillips first struck on the germ of the idea for joker in august 2016 as he stood outside the premiere of his dark dramedy war dogs, staring up at a billboard for a new comicbook. I like it that waybeing the nameless wonder who fills your head. The joker left the campy, groovy 60s in the dust some time ago. Joaquin phoenix joker final trailer new todd phillips joker. Hes also seen the site go through multiple changes, including the launch of the eisner awardwinning robot 6 blog, expanding from covering comics to all aspects of pop culture, and the biggest evolution when it transformed from comic book resources to cbr. While maintaining some aspects of a comic book character, the film wasnt so much about that. How a 1928 silent film influenced the creation of the joker. Oct 07, 2019 mei velasco, 30, dressed up as the joker for comic con, taking inspiration from heath ledgers character in the dark knight.