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. 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.In his comic book appearances, the Joker is portrayed as a
criminal mastermind. 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. As
Batman's nemesis, the Joker has been part of the superhero's defining
stories, including the murder of Jason Toddâ€"the second Robin and
Batman's wardâ€"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.
Jerry Robinson who first appeared in the debut issue of the 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.In his comic book appearances, the Joker is portrayed as a
criminal mastermind. 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. As
Batman's nemesis, the Joker has been part of the superhero's defining
stories, including the murder of Jason Toddâ€"the second Robin and
Batman's wardâ€"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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