What is the Joker's real name?

Jack Napier, also known as the Joker, is a fictional character introduced in the 1989 superhero film Batman, directed by Tim Burton. Primarily portrayed by Jack Nicholson, the character was based on the iconic supervillain the Joker.
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Is Joker's 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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Is the Joker's real name Arthur?

The untitled film's director, Todd Phillips (The Hangover), shared a photo of lead actor Joaquin Phoenix as Arthur Fleck. That's the Joker's real name in this film, an original civilian name outside the DC Comics canon.
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Is Joe Chill the Joker?

This version of the character is exclusive to the continuity of the film Joker and is an adaptation of Joe Chill. The original character was created by Bill Finger and Bob Kane and first appeared in Detective Comics #33.
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Is the Joker's name Jerome?

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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What is Joker's middle name?

Jack Napier, also known as the Joker, is a fictional character introduced in the 1989 superhero film Batman, directed by Tim Burton.
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What is Two Face's real name?

Two-Face (Harvey Dent) is a supervillain appearing in comic books published by DC Comics, commonly as an adversary of the superhero Batman. The character was created by Bob Kane and Bill Finger and first appeared in Detective Comics #66 (August 1942).
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Why did they change jokers name?

That name is "Jack Napier." The reason behind the creation of the Jack Napier name is because of how Tim Burton decided to handle the Joker's origin in 1989's Batman. They went with an actual defined origin for the villain.
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Is Joker's name Ren or Akira?

While the player can freely name Joker in the game, he is named Ren Amamiya in Persona 5: The Animation and most other appearances while Akira Kurusu was used in the manga adaptation.
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Why is Joker called Akira?

As with his predecessors, the Persona 5 protagonist received an initial name via the game's manga adaptation where he was designated as Akira Kurusu. The manga name meant “a killer kill” with Kira meaning “killer” and Kurusu meaning “kill.” The initial name also had kanji that could be read as "vessel of dawn.”
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Are Batman and Joker 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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What is Catwoman real name?

Catwoman, comic character, a wily and agile professional thief and sometime love interest of superhero Batman. Clad in a skintight bodysuit and stylized mask and carrying a whip, Selina Kyle, also known as Catwoman, has frequently crossed and recrossed the line between villain and antiheroine.
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What is Mr Freeze's real name?

He was originally called Mr. Zero in the comics, but the producers of the 1960s Batman television series renamed him Mr. Freeze and portrayed Batman addressing him as "Dr. Otto Schivel", and the name quickly carried over to the comic books.
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What is scarecrows real name?

The Scarecrow (Dr. Jonathan Crane) is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. Created by Bill Finger and Bob Kane, he made his debut in World's Finest Comics #3 (September, 1941).
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Is Joker missing an eye?

With the villain now wearing his very own Batman suit, the stage was set for the ultimate battle between the Joker and the Dark Knight. However, the Joker suffers a life-changing injury and loses an eye, thanks to the unexpected involvment of Harley Quinn.
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What is Batman real name?

In the name of his murdered parents, Bruce Wayne wages eternal war on the criminals of Gotham City. He is vengeance. He is the night. He is Batman.
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Was all of Joker 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 is Mr. Freeze just a head?

Freeze was still alive, even though it took place in the year 2039. Written by Hilary J. Bader and directed by Curt Geda, the 1999 episode "Meltdown" revealed Freeze's condition had reduced him to just a head kept in storage. Technology had been developed to cure his condition and clone him a new body, but Mr.
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Is Mister Freeze evil?

Freeze, is a supervillain from DC Comics. He is typically seen as a dangerous enemy of Batman. Although originally a standard villain who used cold themed gimmicks, Mr.
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Is Mr. Freeze bald?

As Freeze is known for sporting a bald look, Schwarzenegger had to follow suit. But the actor wasn't keen on shaving off his hair, so Tothpal had to work around this, by covering the actor's head with a cap. To begin, he would use a water-based resin to slick Schwarzenegger's hair back.
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What is Robin real name?

Robin the Boy Wonder was actually Dick Grayson, the youngest of a family of circus aerialists, who witnessed his mother and father plunging to their deaths from a sabotaged trapeze.
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How old is Harley Quinn?

On September 11, Harley Quinn turns 25 years old – and the former psychiatrist who turned to the dark side in 1992 as a sidekick to The Joker celebrates her silver anniversary as a fully rounded DC Comics multi-platform villainess.
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What is poison ivy's real name?

Poison Ivy's real name is Dr. Pamela Lillian Isley, PhD, a Gotham City botanist.
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Will there be a Joker 2?

'Joker 2': Todd Phillips Confirms 'Joker' Sequel Is On the Way, Reveals Title. Joaquin Phoenix is returning for the sequel. Image via Warner Bros. Over a year after rumors began floating around that Todd Phillips' Joker would receive a sequel, Phillips has officially confirmed the news.
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Who was jokers dad?

Brett Cullen portrays Thomas Wayne in the 2019 film Joker.
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