The Joker is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. Created by Bill Finger, Bob Kane, and Jerry Robinson, the character first appeared in the debut issue of the comic book Batman on April 25, 1940.

The Joker is a serial killer and a super-villain, a dangerous madman who dresses like a clown and commits violent crimes. He is often recognized as Batman's greatest enemy, living in and terrorizing Gotham City, although he spends most of his time in Arkham Asylum.

Joker (Prime Earth) appears as The Joker (Prime) a playable character in the Infinite Crisis video game. The canonicity of Batman: Three Jokers has been subject to debate, with both DC Comics and its talent being inconsistent with whether it took place on Prime Earth or not.

No name strikes terror into the hearts of Gotham’s citizens quite like the Joker. In a city overrun with larger-than-life criminals, the always-laughing villain stands alone.

In the DC Comics/Marvel Comics crossover Batman vs. the Incredible Hulk (DC Special Series #27, 1981), the Joker is recruited to help the Shaper of Worlds who is going mad and will twist all of reality if he isn't healed.

The Joker is a comic book series published by DC Comics starring the supervillain the Joker. It ran for nine issues from May–June 1975 to September–October 1976, with a tenth previously unpublished issue released in October 2019.

Feb 9, 2024 · The Joker: Year One is far from the first story to offer an answer to the Joker’s identity. Batman co-creator Bill Finger offered the most staunchly canonical account of the Joker’s former life in 1951’s Detective Comics #168, “The Man Behind the Red Hood.”

Feb 20, 2017 · Below you’ll find a detailed and meticulous guide to chronological appearances of the Joker throughout DC Comics history. As always, smile, and enjoy the comics! Comic Book Herald is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn a qualifying affiliate commission.

Oct 30, 2023 · The Joker is a long-running Batman villain and one of Gotham’s most infamous criminals, named for his clown-like appearance and maniacal, over-the-top ways. The Joker first appeared in the debut issue of the Batman comic in April 1940.

Follow the links for a complete index of the issue, including story and creator info as well as full character chronology and in some cases story synopses. The chronology list can also be sorted according to Comic book title.