Joker
Other names
The Joker Clown Prince of Crime Harlequin of Hate Ace of Knaves Jester of Genocide The Clown The Jester The Trickster Grand Mogul of Mountebanks Cousin Joker King of Gotham City Emperor Joker Eric Border Dr. Jay Reko Joseph Kerr Joe Kerr Jack Jack White John Doe Oberon Sexton Ace of Knaves The Domino Killer The Gravedigger The Thin White Duke The Pale Man The Red Hood Red Hood One Gelos Mr. J Puddin' Jack Napier Mr. Joker William "Liam" Distal
Other Traits
Horribly scarred
Occupation
Mass Murderer Professional Criminal Terrorist Crimelord Former Comedian Chemical Engineer Leader of the Red Hood Gang (formerly) Leader and member of the Batman Rogues Member of the Injustice League (formerly)
Nationality / Citizenship
American
Goal
To spread fear and terror in Gotham Kill Batman (failed)
Children
Jeremy (son) Lonnie Machin (possible son, deceased)
Minions
Harley Quinn (formerly) Aces Ajax Queenie Deuces Duke Wilson Lewis Needles Lefty Lar Mo Cur Slapsy Nitro Slim Snipes Sparky Mr. Hammer
Likes
Committing crime Torturing people Abusing Harley and his minions Batman's suffering and demise
Dislikes
Anything and anyone related to Harley Quinn and Batman His enemies
Powers and abilities
Genius-Level Intellect Firearms (advanced) Charisma Vast Wealth and Resources Trickery Master EngineerAdvanced Chemistry Psychological Manipulation Mastery Skilled Tactician Master Hand-to-Hand Combatant Enhanced Pain Tolerance Fourth Wall Awareness (occasionally) Regeneration (formerly) Criminal Intuition Weapons Expertise Murder and Torture Methodology Intimidation Multilingualism Unpredictability Deception Mastery of Disguises Master Escapologist Cheating Death
Paraphernalia
Joker Venom Razor-Sharp Playing Cards Acid-Spewing Flower Cyanide Pies Electric Joy Buzzer
Movies
Batman (1966) Batman (1989) Batman: Mask of the Phantasm (1993) The Dark Knight (2008) Batman: The Killing Joke (2016) Suicide Squad (2016) The Lego Batman Movie (2017) Batman Ninja (2018) Joker (2019) Zack Snyder's Justice League (2021) Joker: Folie à Deux (2024)
TV Series
Batman (1966–68)Batman: The Animated Series (1992–95)The New Batman Adventures (1997–99)Justice League (2001–04)The Batman (2004–08)Batman: The Brave and the Bold (2008–2011)Gotham (2014–2019)Justice League Action (2016–18)Harley Quinn (2019–present)Batwoman (2019–2022)
Video Games
Batman: The Caped Crusader (1988)Batman (1989)Batman: The Video Game Batman (1990)Batman (1990) arcade gameBatman: Return of the Joker (1991)Batman: The Animated Series (1993)The Adventures of Batman & Robin Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker (2000)Batman: Vengeance (2001)Batman: Chaos in Gotham (2001)Justice League: Injustice for All (2002)Batman: Dark Tomorrow (2003)Batman: Rise of Sin Tzu (2003)Mortal Kombat vs DC Universe (2008)DC Universe Online (2011)Scribblenauts Unmasked: A DC Comics Adventure (2013)Injustice: Gods Among Us Batman (2013)Infinite Crisis (2014)Arena of Valor (2016)Batman: The Telltale Series (2016)Injustice 2 (2017)SINoALICE (2017)Batman: The Enemy Within (2017)Fortnite (2017)Mortal Kombat 11 (2019)MultiVersus DC: Dark Legion Lego Batman Batman: Arkham series
Comics
Batman Nightwing Batgirl Robin Superman
Portrayed by
Cesar Romero Jack Nicholson Heath Ledger Cameron Monaghan Jared Leto Joaquin Phoenix
Voice
Larry Storch Frank Welker Mark Hamill Kevin Michael Richardson Jeff Bennett John DiMaggio Anthony Ingruber Alan Tudyk Kevin Pollak
Created by
Bill Finger Bob Kane Jerry Robinson
Source
The Joker is a major antagonist in the DC Comics, appearing as one of the main antagonists of the Batman franchise. He is regarded as one of Batman's greatest opponents and arch-enemies, along with Bane and Ra's al Ghul. He is also a major antagonist towards Batman's allies, including Nightwing , the Batgirls (especially Barbara Gordon), Batwoman , Robin , and Red Hood ,
He debuted in Batman #1 (Spring 1940) and was created by Bill Finger and Jerry Robinson.
History
Powers and Abilities
Genius-Level Intellect
Intimidation
Multilingualism
Master Engineer
Advanced Chemistry
Psychological Manipulation Mastery
Firearms (advanced)
Charisma
Vast Wealth and Resources
Trickery
Skilled Tactician
Master Hand-to-Hand Combatant
Enhanced Pain Tolerance
Fourth Wall Awareness (occasionally)
Regeneration (formerly)
Criminal Intuition
Weapons Expertise
Murder and Torture Methodology
Unpredictability
Deception
Mastery of Disguises
Master Escapologist
Cheating Death
Equipment
Guns
Joker Venom
Razor-Sharp Playing Cards
Acid-Spewing Flower
Cyanide Pies
Electric Joy Buzzer