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Topic	Snake Ranks Anything Horror Related Vol. 4 RANKINGS
Snake5555555555 11/14/19 9:46:46 PM #288:	21. The Joker (Batman) (21.5 points) Nominated by: Shonen_Bat (4/5 remaining) https://imgur.com/a/ss7HKyn Importance: 10 Fear: 5 Snake: 6.5 When it comes to comic book villains, it doesn't get more iconic than the Joker. Whether on the page or screen, Joker has influenced countless homages & copycats that take inspiration from his twisted brand of comedic ultraviolence. Much like his caped crusader counterpart, Joker has gone through many iterations over the years, often receiving drastic makeovers to keep up with an ever changing world and a heavily demanding audience. Whether you like the extreme anarchic agency of Ledger's performance, the goofy silver age antics of 50/60s Joker, or prefer a healthy middle-ground like in the Animated Series, there's likely a Joker story for you, and it's equally as likely to be one of the most definitive representations of the character. More than anything, Joker represents an idea you can very easily mold to your will to fit any story and match any rivalry. This makes Joker as interesting as much as it makes him boring. Someone like the Riddler or Scarecrow always feels more compelling to me because they feel more concrete and real, they have very specific goals and wants and points of weakness that make them interesting to read about. Watching the Joker cause general mayhem and even going to certain extremes you weren't expecting can be great if done well, but I feel those are generally few & far between. "Joker's Five Way Revenge" and "Death of the Family" are some of my stand-out examples, and stuff like the Arkham series works best for me because you experience the cruelty of the Joker first-hand, sometimes feeling powerless to stop him. And the Joker is a great film villain since his plots are usually more focused and the actors generally put 110% into the performance. It's easy to see why Joker is a fan favorite, after all, the unknown is what good horror is made of, and his ability to consistently cripple the invincible Bat emotionally has resonated with some as some of the best comic writing out there. And I do like the Joker, I just wish other villains would get the spotlight more often I suppose. Well, clearly, the Joker will still be around for years to come, with many future writers and actors continuing the legacy in what I hope are interesting, gripping, and scary ways. --- What I am about to do has not been approved by the Vatican. https://imgur.com/MmrKwGZ - https://imgur.com/ntWVGyh <cite>Snake5555555555 posted [p:930152248] in Snake Rank... [t:78055346]...</cite> <quote>21. The Joker (Batman) (21.5 points) Nominated by: Shonen_Bat (4/5 remaining) https://imgur.com/a/ss7HKyn Importance: 10 Fear: 5 Snake: 6.5 When it comes to comic book villains, it doesn't get more iconic than the Joker. Whether on the page or screen, Joker has influenced countless homages & copycats that take inspiration from his twisted brand of comedic ultraviolence. Much like his caped crusader counterpart, Joker has gone through many iterations over the years, often receiving drastic makeovers to keep up with an ever changing world and a heavily demanding audience. Whether you like the extreme anarchic agency of Ledger's performance, the goofy silver age antics of 50/60s Joker, or prefer a healthy middle-ground like in the Animated Series, there's likely a Joker story for you, and it's equally as likely to be one of the most definitive representations of the character. More than anything, Joker represents an idea you can very easily mold to your will to fit any story and match any rivalry. This makes Joker as interesting as much as it makes him boring. Someone like the Riddler or Scarecrow always feels more compelling to me because they feel more concrete and real, they have very specific goals and wants and points of weakness that make them interesting to read about. Watching the Joker cause general mayhem and even going to certain extremes you weren't expecting can be great if done well, but I feel those are generally few & far between. "Joker's Five Way Revenge" and "Death of the Family" are some of my stand-out examples, and stuff like the Arkham series works best for me because you experience the cruelty of the Joker first-hand, sometimes feeling powerless to stop him. And the Joker is a great film villain since his plots are usually more focused and the actors generally put 110% into the performance. It's easy to see why Joker is a fan favorite, after all, the unknown is what good horror is made of, and his ability to consistently cripple the invincible Bat emotionally has resonated with some as some of the best comic writing out there. And I do like the Joker, I just wish other villains would get the spotlight more often I suppose. Well, clearly, the Joker will still be around for years to come, with many future writers and actors continuing the legacy in what I hope are interesting, gripping, and scary ways. --- What I am about to do has not been approved by the Vatican. https://imgur.com/MmrKwGZ - https://imgur.com/ntWVGyh</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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