Bill Finger
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| - | :''[[The Joker (Steve Miller Band song)]], [[Joker (2019 film)|Joker]]'' | + | Milton Finger, known professionally as Bill Finger[1] (February 8, 1914[2] – January 18, 1974),[1][3] was an American comic strip and comic book writer best known as the co-creator, with Bob Kane, of the DC Comics character Batman, and the co-architect of the series' development. Although Finger did not receive contemporaneous credit for his hand in the development of Batman, Kane acknowledged Finger's contributions years after Finger's death.[4] |
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| - | The '''Joker''' is a <!-- Do not add "fictional" as it is tautological; supervillains (and characters in general) are by definition implied to be fictionalized to some extent.-->[[supervillain]] created by [[Bill Finger]], [[Bob Kane]], and [[Jerry Robinson]] who first appeared in the debut issue of the [[American comic book|comic book]] ''[[Batman (comic book)|Batman]]'' (April 25, 1940), published by [[DC Comics]]. Credit for the Joker's creation is disputed; Kane and Robinson claimed responsibility for the Joker's design while acknowledging Finger's writing contribution. Although the Joker was planned to be killed off during his initial appearance, he was spared by editorial intervention, allowing the character to endure as the archenemy of the superhero [[Batman]]. | + | |
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| - | In his comic book appearances, the Joker is portrayed as a criminal mastermind. Introduced as a [[Psychopathy|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. As Batman's nemesis, the Joker has been part of the superhero's defining stories, including the murder of [[Jason Todd]]—the second [[Robin (character)|Robin]] and Batman's ward—and the paralysis of one of Batman's allies, [[Barbara Gordon]]. The Joker has had various possible origin stories during his decades of appearances. The most common story involves him falling into a tank of chemical waste that bleaches his skin white and turns his hair green and lips bright red; the resulting disfigurement drives him insane. The antithesis of Batman in personality and appearance, the Joker is considered by critics to be his perfect adversary. | + | |
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| - | The Joker possesses no superhuman abilities, instead using his expertise in chemical engineering to develop poisonous or lethal concoctions, and thematic weaponry, including razor-tipped [[playing card]]s, deadly [[joy buzzer]]s, and acid-spraying lapel flowers. The Joker sometimes works with other [[Gotham City]] supervillains such as the [[Penguin (character)|Penguin]] and [[Two-Face]], and groups like the [[Injustice Gang]] and [[Injustice League]], but these relationships often collapse due to the Joker's desire for unbridled chaos. The 1990s introduced a romantic interest for the Joker in his former psychiatrist, [[Harley Quinn]], who becomes his villainous sidekick. Although his primary obsession is Batman, the Joker has also fought other heroes including [[Superman]] and [[Wonder Woman]]. | + | |
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| - | One of the most iconic characters in popular culture, the Joker has been listed among the greatest comic book villains and fictional characters ever created. The character's popularity has seen him appear on a variety of merchandise, such as clothing and collectible items, inspire real-world structures (such as theme park attractions), and be referenced in a number of media. The Joker has been adapted to serve as Batman's adversary in live-action, animated, and video game incarnations, including <!-- DO NOT ADD ANY OTHER ACTORS HERE UNLESS INDEPENDENTLY NOTABLE, IT IS NOT FEASIBLE TO LIST ANYONE WHO EVER PORTRAYED THE JOKER EVER-->the 1960s ''[[Batman (TV series)|Batman]]''<!-- DO NOT ADD ANY OTHER ACTORS HERE WITHOUT TALK PAGE DISCUSSION, IT IS NOT FEASIBLE TO LIST ANYONE WHO EVER PORTRAYED THE JOKER EVER--> television series played by [[Cesar Romero]] and in films by [[Jack Nicholson]]<!-- DO NOT ADD ANY OTHER ACTORS HERE WITHOUT TALK PAGE DISCUSSION, IT IS NOT FEASIBLE TO LIST ANYONE WHO EVER PORTRAYED THE JOKER EVER--> in ''[[Batman (1989 film)|Batman]]'' <!-- DO NOT ADD ANY OTHER ACTORS HERE UNLESS INDEPENDENTLY NOTABLE, IT IS NOT FEASIBLE TO LIST ANYONE WHO EVER PORTRAYED THE JOKER EVER-->(1989), [[Heath Ledger]]<!-- DO NOT ADD ANY OTHER ACTORS HERE WITHOUT TALK PAGE DISCUSSION, IT IS NOT FEASIBLE TO LIST ANYONE WHO EVER PORTRAYED THE JOKER EVER--> in ''[[The Dark Knight (film)|The Dark Knight]]'' (2008)<!-- DO NOT ADD ANY OTHER ACTORS HERE UNLESS INDEPENDENTLY NOTABLE, IT IS NOT FEASIBLE TO LIST ANYONE WHO EVER PORTRAYED THE JOKER EVER--> and [[Joaquin Phoenix]] in ''[[Joker (2019 film)|Joker]]'' (2019). [[Mark Hamill]],<!-- DO NOT ADD ANY OTHER ACTORS HERE WITHOUT TALK PAGE DISCUSSION, IT IS NOT FEASIBLE TO LIST ANYONE WHO EVER PORTRAYED THE JOKER EVER--> [[Troy Baker]] and others<!-- DO NOT ADD ANY OTHER ACTORS HERE UNLESS INDEPENDENTLY NOTABLE, IT IS NOT FEASIBLE TO LIST ANYONE WHO EVER PORTRAYED THE JOKER EVER--> have provided the character's voice.<!-- DO NOT ADD ANY OTHER ACTORS HERE WITHOUT TALK PAGE DISCUSSION, IT IS NOT FEASIBLE TO LIST ANYONE WHO EVER PORTRAYED THE JOKER EVER--> | + | |
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Milton Finger, known professionally as Bill Finger[1] (February 8, 1914[2] – January 18, 1974),[1][3] was an American comic strip and comic book writer best known as the co-creator, with Bob Kane, of the DC Comics character Batman, and the co-architect of the series' development. Although Finger did not receive contemporaneous credit for his hand in the development of Batman, Kane acknowledged Finger's contributions years after Finger's death.[4]
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