The Joker

          The Joker is my personal favorite. He is part of the DC family, created by Jerry Robinson, Bill Finger and Bob Kane. He first appeared in Batman #1 in 1940. Through out the comic books the Joker is portrayed with a high intelligence and as a master criminal. He was introduced as a psychopath with a warped sense of  humor. In 1950 Joker became a goofy prankster, but ended up rebounding back to his dark self. Joker has illustrated his vibrant personality by paralyzing an ally of Batman Batgirl, and killing Jason Todd, the second Robin.
          With Joker's extensive history, there are multiple "witch tales" to how Joker has attained the appearance he has. The most conventional tale, was that he fell into a tank of chemical waste which turned his skin white, his hair green and lips red. When studied, researchers say that Batman and Joker have a relationship related back to yin and yang.
          The Joker has shown up as a villain to Batman multiple times, in both animated shows and live-action movies. Starting in 1960, being portrayed by Cesar Romero, and in 1989 with film, characterized by Jack Nicholson. Finishing with Heath Ledger in The Dark Knight, 2008.

CATCH PHRASE: "Why so serious?"
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           The Joker is able to use comic props as weapons, like harpoon guns with razor sharp BANG! flags, lethal electric joy buzzer, acid-squirting flowers, and a deck of bladed playing cards. His favorite and most known weapon is the Joker venom, leaving his victims with a Cheshire cat grin as they laugh their life away. Joker is also shown as a very intelligent person. Skilled in the areas of chemistry, engineering and explosives.