The Joker is a supervillain who appears in American comic books published by DC Comics. The Joker was created by Bill Finger, Bob Kane, and Jerry Robinson and first appeared in the debut issue of the comic book Batman on April 25, 1940. 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.
| Publisher | DC Comics |
| First appearance | Batman #1 (April 25, 1940) |
| Created by | Bill Finger, Bob Kane, Jerry Robinson |
| Team affiliations | Injustice League, Injustice Gang |
| Notable aliases | Red Hood |
| Abilities | Criminal mastermind, Expert chemist, Using weaponized props and toxins |
About The Joker
The archnemesis of Batman, he is a psychopathic supervillain characterized by his clown-like appearance and evil laugh.
Achievement of The Joker
The character has gone through several revisions over time, but the preeminent storyline surrounding his appearance involves him falling into a vat of chemicals that cause his skin to turn white and hair to turn green.
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