In this article we will talk about one of the most famous comic book villains. His nickname is the Joker (DC Comics). The real name is still a mystery both for fans of drawn stories, and for fans of films about superheroes.
The birth of the joker
A character with that name first appeared in 1940 in the first issue of the Batman comic book.
The villain's past is shrouded in mystery. It is not completely clear who he was, what his real name was, whether the family was. The hero himself each time tells completely different versions of his past. There is an opinion that he no longer remembers who the Joker himself would become a villain.
DC Comics initially adhered to this version: the character was "born" due to tragic accident. The loser comedian or robber (versions in different issues of the comic books diverge) accidentally fell into a vat of acid in a red cap. It happened at night, the Red Cap was afraid of Batman. But after the fall, the grief robber did not die, but was reborn as a completely different creature. It turned out to be a man with snow-white skin, black circles under his eyes, green hair and a frozen smile on his face.
Debut
Some time passed after the accident with acid, and a mountain of corpses was discovered at one of the Gotham warehouses. Every dead man had a smile on his face. Viewers then saw the message of a strange man in a purple suit. He promised to kill one of the local millionaires and even named the exact time. This strange man, of course, was the Joker.
DC Comics is the company that created one of the most popular villains. Despite his madness, the Joker is not without some charm.
But back to the plans of this outstanding gangster. As promised, the millionaire died despite the efforts of the police. But that was not all. The Joker (DC Comics), whose photo can be seen in this article, was about to poison the reservoir. Only thanks to the efforts of Batman and Commissioner Gordon did he not succeed. The villain ended up behind bars and then went to Arkham, a psychiatric clinic.
Underworld career
This, of course, was not the last thing the Joker did. DC Comics has not forgotten about this villain. On the contrary, it was he who managed to crank out the most high-profile and incredible crimes. It is no coincidence that the Joker began to be called the main opponent of Bamtan. For a villain, the fight against a superhero has turned into a fun and addictive life-long game.
The Joker became a regular guest of Arkham, from where he periodically escaped alone or releasing all the criminals for the company. The hospital itself became for him a place of rest from fighting and headquarters for creating new insidious plans.
The Joker even had an accomplice - Harley Quinn. She dresses like a harlequin and has a tender feeling for a killer maniac.
Character
So, who is the Joker (DC Comics)? Screenwriters of the company left the secret of his identity unsolved, but in all colors painted the character of the villain.
The Joker is a self-confident crazy maniac with a thirst for destruction. Despite his destructiveness, he is very smart, cunning, crafty and devilishly inventive. He does not trust anyone and acts equally brutally with both enemies and allies. But the Joker’s most beloved enemy is Batman. This is not just a person to whom a clown is ready to take revenge constantly, it is also a worthy opponent. "Games" with Batman give the Joker the greatest pleasure. With him, the villain can compete in cunning and wit, and not just in power. In many ways, the Joker’s love for cunning plans is explained by the fact that in terms of physical strength he is much inferior to a superhero.
Even if the Joker is on the team, then he does not succumb to anyone's control, therefore he often acts as the leader or organizer. However, those who perceive him as an ally, sooner or later pay the price for it with their lives. You can not rely on him and employers. The joker always carries out the task in his own way. And not always a new plan does not include the death of the customer.
The villain does not know pity and mercy. But his main feature is insanity. The joker is always cheerful and never takes anything seriously. Everything that happens is just a joke, even if hundreds are dying around.
Nothing can stop the Joker on the way to his goal. He is not afraid of danger, nor torture, nor death. However, in those moments when his life is really in danger, the instinct of self-preservation invariably turns on. Only because of this does he remain alive.
The joker quickly orientates himself in any situations, and thanks to an unhealthy psyche he is able to make unpredictable, but right decisions. The villain can turn the tide of even the most predictable battle. In addition, he easily determines the weaknesses of the enemy. There is no reason to expect an honest duel from the Joker. He always has a couple of vile tricks on hand.
Among other criminals, he enjoys the same authority. In Arkham, his power over other prisoners has no border.
Abilities
Joker (DC Comics) - the comic book hero is not quite ordinary. He has no pronounced superpowers. His strengths are incredible willpower and a brilliant mind. In addition, the villain is not affected by poisons and torture. The Joker is good at hand-to-hand combat. However, it does not win at the expense of strength, but at the expense of tricks, unpredictability and cunning.
Equipment
The Joker (DC Comics) is not addicted to any particular type of weapon. The only thing is poison, which makes people smile after death. The madman also has a passion for all kinds of practical jokes, turning them into a deadly weapon: an electric shock on his hand at 500 volts for the last handshake, sharp playing cards, fake pistols that turn out to be deadly, etc.
All in all, the Joker is one of the most outstanding villains in the DC comic book universe.