We celebrate the craziest plans of the Clown Prince of Crime in honor of his first solo movie.
He is the greatest villain of them all.
He is the evil that tests Batman and makes the hero better.
He is the star of comics, television, cartoons, and film.
He is theJoker, one of the most enduring symbols of evil in the last century.
These are justsomeof the greatest moments when the Joker put one over on his eternal adversary.
He embraced what went on before but really upped the ante in terms of intensity.
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Although Mr. J didnt quite see it that way.
The final episode of theNew Batman Adventuresis also its high point.
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Take that, bats!
His machinations are godlike as he manipulates multiverses like gears of a clock.
Alex Luthor recruited some of Earths most dangerous villains to fight his battles against the heroes of the multiverse.
Sometimes the universe needs a master of chaos to do the things heroes cant.
Shoulda taken those utility belts, Cesar.
Sure, the camp vibe fromthe 1960sBatmanTVseriesset comics back a few decades.
Even whenWatchmenwas being published, the public perception of super-heroes was still BIFF POW WHAM!
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Batman #1: The First Appearance
Almost Got Him Moment: It all began here.
Joker committed murder right under Batmans nose until Batman figured out the eternal game.
The Joker is confronted by James Gordons wife, Sarah Essen, and tosses her a helpless infant.
When she catches the child, the Joker shoots her between the eyes.
The Joker took a delight in Gordons torment, promising even more pain in the future.
Batmans inability to save his friends wife stands as one of Jokers greatest victories.
Batman (1989) Bob…Gun.
There are many fantastic moments created by Jack Nicholson inTim Burtons 1989Batmanmovie.
Even though Batman seemingly saved Gotham, people still died, making Batmans victory incomplete.
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A Death in the Family The Crowbar
Almost Got Him Moment: He killed Robin.
It was another reminder of just how dangerous and brutal the sometimes likable clown can be.
From one violent act with a crowbar, the Joker created a legend.
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Yes, even above the pencil trick.
Harvey Dent, but Batmans true love, Rachael Dawes, as well.
That the Joker did not care about pain, he couldnt be intimidated, bribed, or threatened.
The more violent Batman became, the funnier the Joker found the situation.
As Batman pounds on the Joker, it becomes clear just what an uncontrollable force the Joker is.
As Rachel burns, the Joker wins.
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Nothing defines the relationship between Batman and the Joker, like the proposed final conflict.
It was their final battle, and a battle in which Joker won.
The Joker had won his greatest victory.
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