Showing posts with label Graphic Novels. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Graphic Novels. Show all posts

Wednesday, April 11, 2012

A-Z Challenge: The Joker

The A-Z Challenge continues, and today's letter is "J." And as far as characters go, who doesn't love the iconic psycho-criminal, The Joker. Originally published by DC Comics as Batman & Gotham's Public Enemy #1, The Joker was a menacing force of evil that tore through Gotham and kept Batman, a.k.a. Bruce Wayne, gainfully employed. Over the years, we've seen the Joker evolve or morph into different and sometimes greater characters. Wasn't the Joker the ultimate supervillian that you loved despite his sadistic tendencies? Here's a glimpse of the many versions of the Joker:  
  









Hollywood's take...
Caesar Romero


Jack Nicholson

Heath Ledger
 Which of these portrayals was your favorite?  Mine was Ledger.  What was it you liked best about the Joker?


Mina B.