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[[File:Bolland Joker.jpg|right|300px|thumb|The Joker, detail of a panel from the graphic novel ''Batman: The Killing Joke'' (Brian Bolland / DC Comics]]
[[File:Bolland Joker.jpg|right|300px|thumb|The Joker, detail of a panel from the graphic novel ''Batman: The Killing Joke'' (Brian Bolland / DC Comics)]]
The '''Joker''' is a comic book character first published in the spring 1940 issue of ''Batman'' number 1 by DC Comics, and was the creation of Bill Finger, Bob Kane, and Frank Robinson. The personification of destruction and chaos, the Joker has become one of the best-known villains in comics, novels, and film; his portrayal by actor [[Heath Ledger]] in the film ''The Dark Knight'' earned for him critical praise and an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor.
The '''Joker''' is a comic book character first published in the spring 1940 issue of ''Batman'' number 1 by DC Comics, and was the creation of Bill Finger, Bob Kane, and Frank Robinson. The personification of destruction and chaos, the Joker has become one of the best-known villains in comics, novels, and film; his portrayal by actor [[Heath Ledger]] in the film ''The Dark Knight'' earned for him critical praise and an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor.