Author: Matthew ManningPublisher: Universe
ISBN: 0789322471
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 210
Book Description
Explores the character of the Joker and his significance as the quintessential villain.
The Joker
Author: Robert Moses PeasleePublisher: Univ. Press of Mississippi
ISBN: 1626746796
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 327
Book Description
Along with Batman, Spider-Man, and Superman, the Joker stands out as one of the most recognizable comics characters in popular culture. While there has been a great deal of scholarly attention on superheroes, very little has been done to understand supervillains. This is the first academic work to provide a comprehensive study of this villain, illustrating why the Joker appears so relevant to audiences today. Batman's foe has cropped up in thousands of comics, numerous animated series, and three major blockbuster feature films since 1966. Actually, the Joker debuted in DC comics Batman 1 (1940) as the typical gangster, but the character evolved steadily into one of the most ominous in the history of sequential art. Batman and the Joker almost seemed to define each other as opposites, hero and nemesis, in a kind of psychological duality. Scholars from a wide array of disciplines look at the Joker through the lens of feature films, video games, comics, politics, magic and mysticism, psychology, animation, television, performance studies, and philosophy. As the first volume that examines the Joker as complex cultural and cross-media phenomenon, this collection adds to our understanding of the role comic book and cinematic villains play in the world and the ways various media affect their interpretation. Connecting the Clown Prince of Crime to bodies of thought as divergent as Karl Marx and Friedrich Nietzsche, contributors demonstrate the frightening ways in which we get the monsters we need.
Batman The Killing Joke Deluxe
Author: Alan MoorePublisher: DC Comics
ISBN: 1401242286
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 68
Book Description
One of the most famous Batman stories of all time is offered for the first time in hardcover in this special twentieth-anniversary edition. This is the unforgettable work that forever changed Batman's world, adding a new element of darkness with its unflinching portrayal of The Joker's twisted psyche. Writer Alan Moore, acclaimed author of WATCHMEN and V FOR VENDETTA, offers his take on the disturbing relationship between The Dark Knight and his greatest foe. The Clown Prince of Crime has never been more ruthless than in this brutal tale. This special new edition also includes a story written and exquisitely illustrated by Brian Bolland.
The Joker
Author: Andrew HudginsPublisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1476712735
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 352
Book Description
This edition includes a packet of Andrew Hudgins's favorite jokes, plus original commentary by the author. Since Andrew Hudgins was a child, he was a compulsive joke teller, so when he sat down to write about jokes, he found that he was writing about himself—what jokes taught him and mistaught him, how they often delighted him but occasionally made him nervous with their delight in chaos and sometimes anger. Because Hudgins’s father, a West Point graduate, served in the US Air Force, his family moved frequently; he learned to relate to other kids by telling jokes and watching how his classmates responded. And jokes opened him up to the serious, taboo subjects that his family didn’t talk about openly—religion, race, sex, and death. Hudgins tells and analyzes the jokes that explore the contradictions in the Baptist religion he was brought up in, the jokes that told him what his parents would not tell him about sex, and the racist jokes that his uncle loved, his father hated, and his mother, caught in the middle, was ambivalent about. This book is both a memoir and a meditation on jokes and how they educated, delighted, and occasionally horrified him as he grew.
Author: Better Living Through Criticism
Author: A. O. ScottPublisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0143109979
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 306
Book Description
The New York Times film critic shows why we need criticism now more than ever Few could explain, let alone seek out, a career in criticism. Yet what A.O. Scott shows in Better Living Through Criticism is that we are, in fact, all critics: because critical thinking informs almost every aspect of artistic creation, of civil action, of interpersonal life. With penetrating insight and warm humor, Scott shows that while individual critics--himself included--can make mistakes and find flaws where they shouldn't, criticism as a discipline is one of the noblest, most creative, and urgent activities of modern existence. Using his own film criticism as a starting point--everything from his infamous dismissal of the international blockbuster The Avengers to his intense affection for Pixar's animated Ratatouille--Scott expands outward, easily guiding readers through the complexities of Rilke and Shelley, the origins of Chuck Berry and the Rolling Stones, the power of Marina Abramovich and 'Ode on a Grecian Urn.' Drawing on the long tradition of criticism from Aristotle to Susan Sontag, Scott shows that real criticism was and always will be the breath of fresh air that allows true creativity to thrive. "The time for criticism is always now," Scott explains, "because the imperative to think clearly, to insist on the necessary balance of reason and passion, never goes away."
The Joker's Dozen
Author: Laurie S. SuttonPublisher: Capstone
ISBN: 1496521803
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description
The Joker transforms dozens of Gotham City citizens into laughing (and robbing) fools! Is the Dark Knight outnumbered, or can he even the odds? Should he use a Batarang or another high-tech weapon? Can the Caped Crusader save the city, or will the Clown Prince have the last laugh? In this digital story, YOU CHOOSE the path Batman should take. With your help, hell take down The Joker's Dozen!
Inside The Joker’s Mind - Unraveling Batman's Nemesis And Its Implications For Philosophy And Psychology
Author: Eternia PublishingPublisher: Zander Pearce
ISBN:
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 96
Book Description
INSIDE THE JOKER’S MIND: UNRAVELING BATMAN'S NEMESIS AND ITS IMPLICATIONS FOR PHILOSOPHY AND PSYCHOLOGY CREATED BY: ETERNIA PUBLISHING “Inside The Joker’s Mind: Unraveling Batman's Nemesis And Its Implications For Philosophy And Psychology” is a comprehensive analysis of the Clown Prince of Crime, exploring the multifaceted character's symbolism, psychology, and comparison with various philosophical theories. This book offers readers a deep dive into one of the most intriguing and complex villains in popular culture. Throughout the book's various chapters, readers will explore the historical context of the Joker's creation, delve into the character's symbolic and iconic qualities, examine the psychological profile of the Joker, and analyze his relation to various philosophical theories such as Carl Jung's Trickster, Nietzsche's will to power. CONTENT (40 CHAPTERS) The Joker Unleashed: Historical Context And Creation The Joker Mythos: Symbolism And Iconography Of The Clown Prince Of Crime The Psychological Profile Of The Joker: Madness, Chaos, And Anarchy The Joker Archetype: An Analysis Of Carl Jung's Trickster The Joker And Nietzsche: The Will To Power And The Transvaluation Of Values The Joker And Existentialism: Absurdity, Freedom, And Authenticity The Joker And Stoicism: Indifference, Resilience, And Self-Control The Joker And Utilitarianism: The Consequentialist Ethics Of The Clown The Joker And Deontology: The Moral Duties And Categorical Imperatives Of Society The Joker And Virtue Ethics: The Importance Of Moral Character And Excellence The Joker And The Social Contract: The Limits And Obligations Of Justice The Joker And Postmodernism: The Deconstruction Of Meaning And Identity The Joker And Psychoanalysis: The Freudian Analysis Of The Clown Prince's Psyche The Joker And Neuroscience: The Biology And Pathology Of The Clown The Joker And Transhumanism: The Future Of Humanity And Technology The Joker And Religion: The Joker's Satanic, Nihilistic Symbolism The Joker And Political Philosophy: Anarchy, Fascism, And Totalitarianism The Joker's Legacy: The Joker's Influence On Pop Culture And Society The Joker And The Philosophy Of Evil: The Concept And Nature Of Evil The Joker And The Philosophy Of Tragedy: The Joker As Tragic Figure And The Sublime The Joker And Cultural Critique: Deconstructing Society Through Madness And Chaos The Joker And Feminism: Gender Representation And Power Dynamics In The Clown Prince Of Crime The Joker And Race: The Significance Of Ethnicity And Otherness In The Joker's Persona The Joker And Capitalism: The Critique Of Modern Economic Systems Through The Eyes Of A Madman The Joker And Environmentalism: The Philosophy Of Ecological Destruction And Chaos The Joker And Mythology: An Exploration Of Archetypes And Their Importance In Understanding The Joker The Joker And The Philosophy Of Humor: What Makes The Joker So Funny, And What Does It Say About Us? The Joker And Social Psychology: The Impact Of Society On The Formation And Expression Of The Joker's Identity The Joker And The Philosophy Of Love: The Intersection Of Love And Madness In The Joker's Characterization The Joker And Moral Psychology: The Role Of Moral Development In The Formation Of The Joker's Morality The Joker And Postcolonialism: The Joker As A Critique Of Colonialism And Its Legacies The Joker And Post-Truth: The Relevance Of The Joker In A World Of Disinformation And Alternative Facts And much more in this 40 chapter book!
The Joker's Magic Mayhem
Author: J.E. BrightPublisher: Capstone
ISBN: 1496532872
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 76
Book Description
When Bruce Wayne and Dick Grayson attend a charity magic performance, they discover an archenemy has a few tricks up his sleeve! The Joker hypnotizes the entire audience, and only Batman is immune to his mesmerizing powers. As the Joker's twists on classic magic tricks become more terrifying, the Dark Knight must stop him before he hurts anyoneÜor saws Robin in half!
The Joker: Year of the Villain (2019-) #1
Author: Anthony BurchPublisher: DC Comics
ISBN:
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
In the Year of the Villain, what’s a Clown Prince of Crime to do when the world has started to accept doing bad as the only way to live? Out-bad everyone else, of course! The Joker is on a mission to get his mojo back and prove to the world that there is no greater villainy than the kind that leaves you laughing. This special one-shot is co-written by legendary film auteur John Carpenter (The Thing, Halloween) and Anthony Burch (the Borderlands video games), making for a Joker comic that’s twisted in ways you never imagined!
