Warner Bros. Discovery, which holds the exclusive film rights to all DC Comics characters including The Joker, has yet to offer a statement.

Is Joker copyrighted?

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Is Joker owned by Marvel?

The Joker is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. The character was created by Bill Finger, Bob Kane, and Jerry Robinson, and first appeared in the debut issue of the comic book Batman on April 25, 1940.

Does Disney own Joker?

With the new “Joker” movie opening this weekend, Warner Bros. is making its DC Comics franchise decidedly un-Disney.

Why is Gotham not allowed to use Joker?

"Pure green was off-limits to us, as well as the name 'Joker', a decision from high-up as they wanted to reserve these for films. A decision which ultimately I respect. "They did not want to dilute the very lucrative brand. It allowed for creativity on our end."

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Why can't Batman live without the Joker?

Joker exists as a constant reminder to Batman as to what he could become if he didn't stick to his principles. He exists as a check to Batman's obsession, showing him what would happen if Batman would ever cross the line and turn to the dark side.

Did Gotham have the rights for Joker?

Legally the Joker was not ever even supposed to be in Gotham. But they made Jerome anyway who was basically the Joker even though they signed a contract that told them they couldn't use the character.

What is the Joker's real name?

He also revealed his real name: Jack Napier. Napier spent all of his efforts revealing how Batman's false heroics actually only lead to greater corruption in Gotham City. He worked diligently to save Gotham from its turmoil until the effects of the pills finally wore off, and he became The Joker once again.

How was Joker funded?

$25 million of Joker's budget was covered by the Toronto-based financing company Creative Wealth Media, while Village Roadshow Pictures and Bron Studios each contributed 25%.

Does Joker belong to DC?

The Joker is a fictional character in the DC Extended Universe (DCEU) multimedia franchise, primarily portrayed by Jared Leto.

Who is crazier than the Joker?

Harleen Quinzel and her adorably psychotic alter-ego are far more frightening than the Joker ever thought about being.

What mental illness does the Joker have?

The psychopathology Arthur exhibits is unclear, preventing diagnosis of psychotic disorder or schizophrenia; the unusual combination of symptoms suggests a complex mix of features of certain personality traits, namely psychopathy and narcissism (he meets DSM-5 criteria for narcissistic personality disorder).

Who killed Bruce Wayne's parents?

In Batman's origin story, Joe Chill is the mugger who murders young Bruce Wayne's parents, Dr. Thomas Wayne and Martha Wayne. The murder traumatizes Bruce, inspiring his vow to avenge their deaths by fighting crime in Gotham City as the vigilante Batman.

Is the Joker a trademarked name?

Joker, the likeness of the DC character, is also a registered trademark of DC and is protected.

Who owns the Batman copyright?

No, Batman is a copyrighted character owned by DC Comics. Anyone wishing to use Batman in their own work would need to obtain permission and a license from DC Comics.

Is Tony Stark copyrighted?

Alone, none of these traits would make Iron Man a distinctive fictional character. But together, they constitute Tony Stark, a complex figure who has been entertaining audiences across multiple media forms for decades and is therefore entitled to the protection of copyright law.

How much did Joker steal?

As a result of the heist, the Joker stole upwards of $68,000,000.

Who owns Batman and Joker?

Warner Bros. is the film studio that owns DC Comics and the Batman brand.

What is the Joker's laughing disorder?

In the film, the disproportionality or inconsistency of laughter to Arthur Fleck's mood is a core feature that allows differentiating pseudobulbar affect from mania and hypomania, in which the patient feels euphoric while laughing.

Is Joker son of Wayne?

One of the mysteries in director Todd Phillips' Joker is whether Arthur Fleck really is the son of Thomas Wayne as his mother Penny Fleck claimed. Both Wayne himself and Alfred Pennyworth said it was untrue and that Penny was delusional, hence her eventual stay in Arkham Asylum.

Who is the oldest Joker?

Cesar Julio Romero, Jr. was a Cuban American film and television actor, who played The Joker in the 1960s television series Batman. In 1966, the show was transferred to movie theaters, and Romero became the first actor to portray the Joker in a motion picture.

Whose son is Joker?

In Joker, Thomas Wayne (Batman's father) and Penny Fleck (Joker's mother) are key characters. Penny claims that Thomas is actually Arthur's father. The movie wants you to guess for yourself who's telling the truth.

How many Joker's are there?

Each of the three "Jokers" represent the three eras in DC comics "The Criminal" represents the Golden Age "The Clown" represents the Silver Age and "The Comedian" represents the Bronze/Modern Age.

Has the Joker ever become Batman?

Yes. Joker becomes Batman in the story “The War Within,” by Peter J. Tomasi and Simone Bianchi. In the story, Batman and Joker battle as they normally do.

Who rules Gotham?

The Court of Owls

The city was secretly run by a mysterious organization known as The Court who controlled everything in Gotham including Wayne Enterprises and the underground Indian Hill facility.