Conrad and Batman
The Batman co-creator Bill Finger and Bob Kane were struggling to devise a signature look for their latest villain. Eventually, the duo discovered an image of Conrad as the circus performer and they were struck by the sinister smile. The white, pale skin and the widespread grin were perfect! With these new additions, the Joker was created...
The Dark Knight
The influence of Gwynplaine fell by the wayside in the earlier versions but was seen again in The Dark Knight from 2008. Starring actor Heath Ledger as the Joker, fans adored the attention to detail in his character. In the movie, Ledger's Joker even remarks that his scars came from a childhood disfigurement, a reference to where he really got those scars...
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