The Joker – Truly ORIGINAL Characters Series: Part 23
Welcome to Original Characters, an ongoing series of Industrial Scripts’ articles examining the most original characters to appear in both TV and film. This article will focus on The Joker from Joker (2019). View all Truly Original Characters + Table of contentsWhat is an original character?Who is Joker?Joker: Origins and CreationJoker: Evolution through MediaJoker: Iconic Comics StorylinesThe Killing Joke: A Snapshot into MadnessBatman: Year One – An Origin TaleThe Dark Knight Returns: A Reflection of SocietyJoker: Enduring AppealA Distinct DepartureRaw RealismJoaquin Phoenix’s Riveting PerformanceCinematic ExcellenceConclusion