The Joker (2019) is a psychological thriller film directed by Todd Phillips and starring Joaquin Phoenix as the iconic DC Comics villain. Set in 1981, the film follows Arthur Fleck, a mentally troubled stand-up comedian who is driven to a life of crime after a series of unfortunate events
The Joker is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. Created by Bill Finger, Bob Kane, and Jerry Robinson, the character first appeared in the debut issue of the comic book Batman on April 25, 1940. Credit for the Joker's creation is disputed; Kane and Robinson claimed responsibility for his design while acknowledging Finger's writing contribution. Although the Joker was planned to be killed off during his initial appearance, he was spared by editorial intervention, allowing the character to endure as the archenemy of the superhero Batman.