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"A comprehensive look at the greatest comic book villain... Since his first appearance in 1940’s Batman #1, the Joker stands alone as the most hated, feared, and loved villain in the DC Universe. Though his true origins may be unknown, the Clown Prince of Crime’s psychotic appearances in hundreds of comic books has shaped the way we look at Batman, comic books, and ourselves. Indeed, a hero is only as good as his nemesis, so the Joker’s heinous crimes, including murdering the second Robin and paralyzing Batgirl, have elevated Batman to the highest levels of crime-fighting, and we, the…
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3 editions · 2 languages- Paperback · English · 2011Universe · 208 pages · 9780789322470
- Other · English · 2011The Joker: A Visual History of the Clown Prince of CrimeUniverse · 208 pages · 9780789322647
- Hardcover · Spanish · 2016El JokerEdiciones del Laberinto S. L · 208 pages · 9788484838784
Joker (Fictitious character)Comics & graphic novels, generalJoker (fictitious character), fictionHistoryComic strip charactersComic books, stripsHistory and criticismSuperheroes in art