Joaquin Phoenix is one of two actors to win an Oscar for playing the Joker. But that doesn't mean he's the best version of the DC villain. Heath Ledger, Jack Nicholson, and Cameron Monaghan all gave ...

As we wait for Barry Keoghan ’s potential appearance as the terrifying clown in The Batman Part II, we’ve ranked the Jokers ...

Samuel Garza Bernstein delves into the life of Cesar Romero, who is best known for portraying Batman’s legendary arch-nemesis, the Joker, in the 1960s television series. Cesar Romero was the first ...

Cesar Romero played the first Joker in the '60s Batman TV show but over the years, many other star actors have tossed on the purple suit and become the darkly sympathetic villain. Here is every ...

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On April 25, 1940, Batman #1 debuted, showcasing a new villain, The Joker. Although originally intended to be killed off, The Joker managed to survive his first bout with The Dark Knight and would ...

Jared Leto was not impressed by the massive popularity of Joaquin Phoenix’s Joker movie. So he decided to lash out.

There have been many Jokers throughout the years -- from Jack Nicholson to Heath Ledger. Here is a look at some of the most iconic interpretations of the famed villain. Michael Emerson (The Dark ...