Joker

The Joker is a fictional character, a comic book supervillain published by DC Comics and appearing as the archenemy of Batman. Created by Jerry Robinson, Bill Finger and Bob Kane, the character first appeared in Batman #1 (Spring 1940). Throughout his comic book appearances, the Joker is portrayed as a master criminal whose characterization has varied from that of a...

Appears In These Fictional Universes:

Also known as:

  • Joe Kerr,
  • Clown Prince of Crime,
  • The Joker

Character Created By

Bob Kane

Bob Kane (born Robert Kahn, October 24, 1915 – November 3, 1998) was a Jewish American comic book artist and writer, credited as the creator of the DC Comics superhero Batman...

Bill Finger

William "Bill" Finger (February 8, 1914 – January 18, 1974) was a Jewish-American comic strip and comic book writer best known as the uncredited co-creator, with Bob Kane, of...

Jerry Robinson

Jerry Robinson (born January 1, 1922 in Trenton, New Jersey) is an American comic book artist best known for his work on DC Comics' Batman line of comics during the 1940s. He...
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