In this installment of my series or looking at popular
villains, we will analyze the Joker. The Joker is the “Unpredictable” Arch-Nemesis
of DC comics Batman. Hailing from a different origin depending on the writer,
the Joker terrorizes Gotham City with his unique blend of Murderous party tricks
and Psychotic Comedy routines. The Joker is unpredictable as a villain but, not
in the obvious way. The “Unpredictable” I am referring to is the best way to
describe his motivation. The Joker can range anywhere from, creating an
elaborate, over-complicated plot to destroy the city; to ambushing Batman’s sidekicks
in an alley and brutalizing them with a baseball bat. Joker’s unpredictability has
even had him team up the Batman because it would be a “Gas.” Joker will even go
so far as attacking partnered villains and henchmen if he feels that they might
kill the Batman before he can. As you watch or read Batman you literally cannot
expect when the joker will show up or, even what he will do.
Why does this make him popular though? Is it the sheer
iconic force of the Batman series? Does the Joker represent that chaotic urge
we all have bubbling deep in the pit of our gut? Maybe, the audience just wants
to see some sinister humor and killer jokes? Please tell me what you think in
the comments, and keep a lookout for my next installment on the Dark Lord of
the Sith, Darth Vader.
“Sometimes I just kill myself!” - Joker
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