Anthony and Dr. Issues discuss the Clown Prince of Crime, and Doc gets a buzz out of his new patient. Literally.
Show notes:
- Introduction
- Background on Joker
- Arch-nemesis of Batman
- Introduced early on in Batman’s history
- Multiple backstories
- Evolution of character from serial killer to prankster
- Denny O’Neil/Neal Adams run returned him to a maniac
- 1980s – Dark Knight Returns, Killing Joke, Arkham: Serious House on Serious Earth
- Animated series introduces Harley Quinn as lover/sidekick
- Modern era: Death of the Family/Endgame – Face removed and surgically reattached
- Primary issues
- Obsession with Batman
- Psychopath
- No sense of logic
- How to address issues through treatment
- ???
- Joker on the couch
