Why does the Joker go crazy?

The heist goes awry; the comedian leaps into a chemical vat to escape Batman, surfacing disfigured. This, combined with the earlier accidental death of his wife and unborn child, drives the comedian insane, turning him into the Joker.
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Did the Joker actor go insane?

Heath Ledger died due to accidental drug overdose. Reports even suggested that the actor was depressed after playing Joker in The Dark Knight. The character took a toll on his mentally and physically, so much so, that he suffered from insomnia.
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What mental disorders does the Joker have?

Personality disorders. In general, Arthur appears to have a complex mix of features of certain personality traits, namely narcissism (since he craves attention by any means) and psychopathy (since he demonstrates no empathy for his victims).
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Why does the Joker keep laughing?

In the film that shattered box office records over the weekend, Phoenix's sinister character explains he has a condition that causes him to laugh uncontrollably. It's called pseudobulbar affect, also known as PBA, and it's a neurological condition characterized by uncontrollable laughing and/or crying outbursts.
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Is Joker a sociopath or psychopath?

“His behaviour does not neatly fit into any condition. The Joker is clearly a psychopath. He has no conscience. He has no empathy for anybody.
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We Finally Know How The Joker Became So Sick And Twisted



What is the Joker's backstory?

Published in 1951, Detective Comics #168 revealed that the Joker was once the Red Hood, a masked criminal who fell into a vat of acid while attempting to escape from Batman. When he emerged from the cauldron, the villain was cursed with green hair, corpse-white skin, and that unnerving perma-grin.
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Why do actors take the Joker so seriously?

The Joker attracts this image of seriousness and prestige that is often denied to the comic book movie. The role won Ledger a posthumous Oscar and helped to create this allure of the part being not only a momentous task but one of true potential danger.
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Does the Joker do drugs?

The main character smokes a lot and takes medication. However, neither are used in violent or abusive ways.
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What is Joker toxin made of?

Labs 1993 Annual Report (a sourcebook for Mayfair's DC Heroes Roleplaying Game) stated that Joker Venom is "a hellish mixture of hydrogen cyanide and Strychnodide (a strychnine derivative), the toxin causes immediate cessation of heart and brain functions.
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What is Joker's gas called?

The gas is called "laughing gas", and puts its victims into a coma. Batman provided an antidote to this laughing gas. However, Joker also has a lethal version which is a liquid. The effects of this venom are the same as the one used in the Joker's first appearance in the comics (a venom which takes 24 hours to kill.).
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Who created the Joker toxin?

The Dust's creator, Steve Englehart, was a noted fan of Golden Age Batman stories who would go on to write Batman: Strange Apparitions. This connection was directly addressed in Batman and Captain America, where the Joker and Red Skull attack one another with their respective poisons.
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Who is the greatest Joker of all time?

1. Heath Ledger. To many, Heath Ledger will always be the ultimate Joker. As the main villain of the second, and ultimately most critically acclaimed, part of Christopher Nolan's trilogy, Ledger's Joker was nothing like those who came before him.
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How did Joker get his scar?

In 1989's Batman, we see the transformation of Jack Napier into Joker. His face is lacerated by shattered glass when a deflected bullet hits a dial in the Axis Chemical's facility. It causes him to plunge over a railing into a vat of chemicals below.
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How can I be crazy like the Joker?

If you want to act more like him, start by playing pranks on people and acting mischievous. Work on talking and laughing like the Joker to make it even more convincing. Try out the Joker's clothing and makeup style to really nail the whole act!
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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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Is the Joker immortal?

Part four of the new Batman comic series Endgame was released recently. The new issue revealed the shocking new origin of Batman's most infamous villain, The Joker. As it turns out, The Clown Prince of Crime is actually immortal.
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Why is Joker a villain?

The Joker is the most popular villain because he was not inherently bad to begin with; circumstances made him into a monster. The audience often sympathizes with him.
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Why does the Joker lick his lips?

The film, as pointed out by Digital Spy, reveals the lip-licking was Ledger's way to try and keep his prosthetic scars from coming loose. Apparently, the make-up used to create the Joker's infamous facial scars would begin to slip off when he talked.
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Why is Joker's face white?

In Burton's Batman Jack Nicholson's Joker falls into a vat of chemicals which turns his skin pure white. In a couple of scenes he wears skin-colored makeup to appear more normal. In Nolan's The Dark Knight Heath Ledger's Joker has "normal" skin and wears makeup to create Joker's trademark white skin look.
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Who cut off the Joker's face?

Following DC Comics 2011 relaunch of several of its comic series for The New 52, Detective Comics #1 (November 2011) sees the Joker captured by Batman and sent to Arkham Asylum; unbeknownst to Batman, this is part of the Joker's plan to meet with the villain Dollmaker, who surgically removes Joker's face at his request ...
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Who was the craziest Joker?

Heath Ledger (The Dark Knight)

Not only has he become the definitive Joker – compared endlessly to new and old actors alike – but Ledger has more iconic scenes in The Dark Knight (opens in new tab) than most actors do in a career.
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Who is the most favorite Joker?

From Jared Leto to Jack Nicholson: 7 Best Jokers, Ranked
  • Jack Nicholson - Batman (1989)
  • Joaquin Phoenix - Joker (2019) ...
  • Jared Leto - Suicide Squad (2016) & Zack Snyder's Justice League (2021) ...
  • Cameron Monaghan - Gotham (2015-2019) ...
  • Cesar Romero - The original Batman series (1966 -1969) ...
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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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Is Joker immune to fear gas?

asked, "So did the Joker no-sell the fear gas because he has no fear, because he's immune to most chemicals due to his own use of them, or just because he's that crazy?" I replied, "I think it's probably the last one, Tom." Flavio agreed, "Yep." I continued, "But the middle one makes some sense, too.
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Is Joker immune to pain?

11 (Superhuman?)

As for why -- though unconfirmed, it's often theorized that the Joker's exposure to chemicals throughout his life, especially when he fell into the vat at ACE Chemicals that transformed him into the being he is today, heightened his resilience to pain.
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