Is Jerome The Joker?

Gotham star Cameron Monaghan and the show's producer John Stephens have confirmed that the character Jerome is not the Joker and also that the show will never be allowed to use a proper version of the iconic Clown Prince of Crime.
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Is Jerome or Jeremiah the Joker?

Jeremiah Valeska is a major antagonist in the television series, Gotham. He is the twin brother of the terrorist cult leader, Jerome Valeska, as well as being the arch-nemesis of Bruce Wayne. Jeremiah is the show's equivalent to The Joker, taking over from Jerome, although both of them never took on the Joker alias.
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Is Jerome and Joker same?

The Joker on Gotham

For a long time, fans of Gotham thought the deranged, criminally insane psychopath Jerome Valeska (Cameron Monaghan) would become The Joker. He had all of the trademarks of becoming the Clown Prince of Crime. But then Gotham gave them an insane curveball by killing off Jerome.
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Who is the Joker in Gotham?

Gotham's Jeremiah Becomes the One, True Joker (Finally!) In Gotham's finale, Jeremiah Valeska finally fully embraces the identity of the Clown Prince of Crime to become Batman's legendary foe.
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Is Jerome the first Joker?

The first proto-Joker is a character named Jerome Valeska.
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Jerome is NOT The Joker?! EP Talks 'Jerome is Jerome' Explained - Gotham Season 4



Why can't they call Jerome the Joker?

"They did not want to dilute the very lucrative brand. It allowed for creativity on our end." The reveal finally explains why Gotham has never officially labelled Jerome or his brother Jeremiah as the DC villain, despite the characters bearing a striking resemblance to the Clown Prince of Crime.
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Did the Joker have a twin brother?

After years of build up, Gotham finally revealed the name and face of its Joker. It was not, as many had assumed, Jerome Valeska. Instead, it was HIS TWIN BROTHER, Jeremiah.
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What is Joker's true identity?

He also revealed his real name: Jack Napier. Napier spent all of his efforts revealing how Batman's false heroics actually only lead to greater corruption in Gotham City. He worked diligently to save Gotham from its turmoil until the effects of the pills finally wore off, and he became The Joker once again.
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Who is the real Joker?

Though many have been related, a definitive history of the Joker has never been established in the comics, and his true name has never been confirmed. Nobody knows who he truly is. Detective Comics #168 (February 1951) revealed that he had been a criminal known as the Red Hood.
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Why did Gotham have 2 jokers?

10 CHANGED: GOTHAM'S 'JOKER' IS TWO PEOPLE

He's two people: the Valeska twins, Jerome and Jeremiah! The producers were prohibited from using Joker in the show, as the higher-ups at Warner Brothers wanted the Clown Prince Of Crime to be solely reserved for film appearances.
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Is Penguin the Joker?

Back in October, a reddit user posted a theory that blew many a mind in the "Gotham" fandom: that fan-favorite Oswald Cobblepot (Robin Lord Taylor) was not actually Batman's villain The Penguin, but the Joker himself.
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Is Joker and Batman brothers?

If there is a Joker sequel, then Batman and the Joker's possible brotherhood might be further explored. However, in the wider DC Universe, the Batman and Joker are not brothers and never were. (Image: Warner Bros.)
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Who is Joker in The Batman 2022?

Well, yes, Barry Keoghan is portraying The Joker. Despite initial reports that Keoghan would be playing Gotham City Police Department officer Stanley Merkel in the film, the Irish actor only appears in one scene towards the end of the film.
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What villain is Jeremiah in Gotham?

Jeremiah Valeska, also known as Xander Wilde and "The Joker" in some promotional media, is the final antagonist of the TV series Gotham.
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Who is Harley Quinn in Gotham?

Ecco was specifically created to serve as the Gotham version of Harley Quinn. The two, aside from physical traits, share a number of similarities, including their devotion to their bosses (Jeremiah and the Joker) and usage of terms like "Puddin'".
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Is Barbara Kean Harley Quinn?

Barbara Kean was portrayed by Erin Richards. During the run of the show, the showrunners considered turning Barbara Kean into the iconic Batman villain Harley Quinn, the sidekick and girlfriend of the Joker.
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Is Arthur Fleck the actual Joker?

Apparently, Todd Phillips maintains that he purposefully left it ambiguous as to whether Arthur Fleck would become the actual Joker or whether his story inspires a separate character, whereas Phoenix maintains that Arthur Fleck is in fact, the Clown Prince of Crime.
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Is Joker all in his head?

1. It's all in his head. Before the credits roll on Joker, audiences are asked to suspend all belief that what they've been watching is actually true. As the movie heads into its final chapter, it becomes increasingly clear that the Harlequin of Hate has been telling a few porky pies.
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Why did Joker cut his face?

When the Joker became obsessing over destroying the Bat-Family, he decided to arrange for his face to be surgically removed. According to the Joker, he did this to symbolize how even without his, "Mask" he was still the joker where-as Batman's Robins and Bat-Girls' identities were only mask-deep.
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Does Batman know Jokers name?

The Bat-Family foils their plan and in the end, Batman reveals that not only has he been aware of which Joker was the real one, but that he's hiding the knowledge of the Joker's identity to protect the Joker's ex-wife and son from harm.
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Is Jokers name Arthur or Jack?

Though it's not frequently referenced, the Joker has had an official name for decades — and that name is Jack Napier. Joker's real name hasn't been noted in the DC comics very often or for very long.
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Who is the strongest DC character?

The Most Powerful DC Characters
  1. The Presence. The Presence is the highest form of being in the DC Universe, having created the angels, namely Michael and Samael.
  2. Lucifer Morningstar. ...
  3. Michael Demiurgos. ...
  4. Spectre. ...
  5. Elaine Belloc. ...
  6. Superman Prime (One Million) ...
  7. Eclipso. ...
  8. Decreator. ...
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Who is the Joker's dad?

Brett Cullen portrays Thomas Wayne in the 2019 film Joker.
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How does Jerome come back to life?

Jerome was later resurrected from the dead by a follower, allowing him to once again reign terror upon Gotham City. Jerome grew an obsession with Bruce Wayne and the idea of killing him but was stopped and was re-incarcerated in Arkham once more.
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Is Ecco Harley Quinn?

Even though Ecco isn't Harley Quinn, she still has some things in common with her, such as being a henchwoman to the show's version of the Joker as well as being in love with him, and donning a jester costume with a red and black diamond design, as well as later painting her face like a clown and dressing in fashions ...
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