Is Joker really the villain?

Basically, the argument against the Joker being an actual villain is that he isn't actually insane but rather he “suffers” from being hyper sane. read more

The Joker is a villain, but I wouldn't necessarily consider him the villain. The Joker as a character is probably the best expression of what Dungeons & Dragons enthusiasts would call "chaotic evil," although you could also view the narrative function of the Joker as similar to the trickster gods you find in most mythological traditions. read more

The largest part of what makes Batman so popular is the wacky and wonderful villains that he fights against. From the Man Bat to Bane, one iconic character stands out beyond the rest. The Joker is a villain with no history, no future, and a taste for cheesy jokes and broken bones. read more

The Joker is considered one of, if not, the most-recognizable and iconic fictional characters in popular culture (Batman's arguable equal), one of the best comic villains, and one of the greatest villains of all time. read more

Joker (Nolanverse) - Joker from the movie "The Dark Knight". This interpretation is often considered to be the most realistic version. Joker (Arkhamverse) - Joker from the "Arkham" video games. Joker (Adam West Batman) - Joker from the campy 1960's live-action show. Joker (The Batman) - Joker from The Batman cartoon. read more