The Joker

The Clown Prince of Crime, that's what he's been referred to ever since his introduction in the first issue of the Batman comic book in 1940. Since then he has become the most recognizable and infamous villain ever to grace the pages of DC Comics. His grinning visage, with his white skin, ruby lips and green hair are recognizable all over the world.

Now he finally gets the attention he deserves in a brand new book from Universe and written by Daniel Wallace. And who better to provide the introduction than the man who voiced the Joker in the Warner Bros. cartoons: Mark Hamill!


The Joker: The Visual History Of The Clown Prince Of Crime follows the criminal and comic book, TV and movie career of the Joker through the decades with special attention given to the many talented artists, writers and actors who have brought the Joker to life.


Pages are filled with illustrations and photos of the Joker in all his incarnations in comic books, TV and movies. Fans of the Joker will love this impressive compilation of the comic book criminal capers of the Clown Prince of Crime and his cinematic carrying-ons in his continuing quest the squelch the Caped Crusaders crime-fighting career. And that's no joke!