It is hard to believe, but it is so true. The Joker has been terrorizing Batman for over eighty years. Ever since his first appearance in the premier of Batman’s first solo comic book, he has plagued Gotham City and has caused much debate within the Dark Knight’s fanbase. To celebrate his anniversary, DC Comics…
One of the masters of the mysterious world of the macabre John Carpenter takes a break from semi-retirement to venture into the world of DC Comics with ‘The Joker: Year of the Villain,‘ a one-shot comic about a solo adventure with the Clown Prince of Crime cow-written by Anthony Burch. Set during the “City of…
Manga author and artist Shiori Teshirogi continues her ‘Batman and the Justice League‘ with the third volume. The monthly Japanese anthology “Red” published the series in conjunction with DC Comics. After the battle with Orm, Rui discovers a dark secret. His beloved uncle Kihito is the “demon” Akurou who is controlling the power of the…
‘Batman and the Justice League Vol. 2‘ is the second in a series adapted by Japanese manga author Shiori Teshirogi. It is published by DC Comics and in the pages of the monthly Japanese anthology “Red.” Picking up after the first volume, Orm the Ocean Master manages to break free from his prison and threatens…
‘Batman and the Justice League Vol. 1‘ is the first in a series written and drawn by popular Japanese manga author Shiori Teshirogi. Published by DC Comics and in the pages of the monthly Japanese anthology “Red,” the series adds a flair to the Dark Knight unique to Eastern storytelling. Japanese teen Rui Aramiya arrives…
While Joker won several technical awards and Joaquin Phoenix won Best Actors, there was a series problem with the 92nd Academy Awards. Avengers: Endgame, Alita: Battle Angel, and Shazam got a massive middle finger at the Oscars. I liked Joker, loved it, in fact. However, it was not the only game in town this year.…
The 92nd Academy Awards came to close and had plenty of obvious notes, self-aggrandizing speeches, some surprises, but it was largely hostless. I gave my predictions on the Oscars on who would win for Best Animated Film Feature, Best Actress, Best Actor, Best Director, and Best Picture on StudioJake. I am man enough to admit…
All has been revealed. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has revealed its 2020 “Best Picture” nominees for the 92nd Academy Awards. Many are predictable, some are good, some are bad, and others are head-scratchers. Here is the list: FORD V FERRARI THE IRISHMAN JOJO RABBIT JOKER LITTLE WOMEN MARRIAGE STORY 1917 ONCE…
Joker is a comic book psychological thriller directed and produced by Todd Phillips, who co-wrote with Scott Silver. The film presents a possible origin for the Clown Prince of Crime. I previously reviewed it for the Daily Wire where I focused on some of the themes and the technical aspect. For this review, I want…
“Toxic Fandom.” What is it? It is an accusation thrown around from filmmakers, critics, and the entertainment industry gatekeepers who want to combat fan criticism of a movie, television show, comic book, or novel that does not live up to the standards of the source materials fanbases love. I once thought it was fake, just…
In the finale of Batman: Last Knight On Earth, writer Scott Snyder and artist Greg Capullo bring their DC Comics Black Label trilogy to an epic conclusion as secrets are revealed about the Dark Knight. After Book Two, It is revealed by Wonder Woman that Nightwing, Batgirl, and their daughter Bryce are still alive, living in…
2019 was a strange year for movies. They all came in batches. One month, it would be all bad movies and the next it would be all good. For this list of my favorites, I did not just focus on movies I enjoyed for fun. I also looked at creativity, good writing, excellent artistic techniques,…
I joined Ginger and Kystle for a very special Halloween episode of the ‘Fighting The Void’ podcast. It was exciting to be back and talk about the recently released Joker film as well as sharing our favorite scary movies and the most overrated horror films. Krystle had not yet seen Joker, so Ginger and I…
WarriorWoman91 guest hosts StudioJake while I am at LA Comic-Con. She talks about a wide range of your favorite film franchises and gives updates on their latest developments. From the Marvel Cinematic Universe to Star Wars to the DCEU and even The Hunger Games, no turn is left unturned. Check out the episode below: After…
Evangelical leader Franklin Graham decided to sound off on Todd Phillip’s Joker starring Joaquin Phoenix. In a post on his official Facebook page, he states, “This is no joke. The Warner Brothers’ new movie “Joker” glamorizes a mass killer and is so violent that it caused law enforcement to call for extra security in some…
A lot of dynamite actors have portrayed the Joker on both the big screen and television. Some have shown him to be a sadistic gangster, a terrifying sadist, a psychopathic killer, or some combination of everything as he terrorizes Gotham City and battles Batman. Here is my list of Top 10 Best Joker Performances: 10.…
Want to learn more about the Joker, but do not know where to start? Have no fear! There is plenty of material for you to read to catch up with his comic book roots. In no particular order, here are my Top 10 Graphic Novels To Read To Learn About The Joker: The Dark Prince…
For 2019’s Batman Day, I wanted to highlight a piece of forgotten history from the Dark Knight of Gotham. Prior to moving forward with Bruce Timm’s futuristic take on the Caped Crusader, Batman Beyond, Warner Bros. Animation was going to move forward with a very different animated series possibly titled ‘Batman: No Man’s Land.’ According…
Todd Philips will be bringing us a new take on Batman’s archnemesis in Joker starring Joaquin Phoenix. According to numerous reports, while the film takes ideas from comic books but will have its own spin taking inspiration from noir movies. The Joker will now be a failed comedian named Arthur Fleck who slowly slips from…
Based on a 2002 – 2003 DC Comics series written by Jeph Loeb and penciled by Jim Lee, Batman: Hush is the 13th feature in the DC Animated Movie Universe directed by Justin Copeland with a screenplay by Ernie Altbacker. Bruce Wayne (Jason O’Mara) meets two old friend Selina Kyle (Jennifer Morrison) and Tommy Elliot…
Todd Philips shared a new photo from the set of ‘Joker,’ the upcoming DC Film from Warner Bros. which will feature a new take on the Batman villain known as the Clown Prince of Crime as Arthur Fleck. The photo itself is not causing the stir, but the announcement from the director regarding the MPAA…
Warner Bros. dropped their teaser trailer for Joker, an upcoming film that is meant to be some sort of origin for the archnemesis of the DC Comics superhero Batman. Directed by Todd Philips and starring Joaquin Phoenix as Arthur Fleck (as the title character), the film arrives in theaters in the fall. My honest take…
In 1994, DC Comics brought us “Batman: The Last Angel,” written by best-selling novelist Eric Lustbader with artwork by Lee Moder and Scott Hana. The graphic novel explores South American mythology and Batman’s complicated relationship with Catwoman. Archaeology Alan Darling arrives in Gotham City with the mask Balam, a bat-god in Mayan mythology who is…
Written by Chuck Dixon and with a host of DC Comics artists comes Joker: The Last Laugh, a 2001 crossover story about what would happen if the Clown Prince of Crime had absolutely nothing to lose. While serving time in the Slab, a supermax prison for powerful enemies, the Joker is informed that he has…
I have been making my list of Top 50 favorite Batman villains. If you have been following, then you made it to the Top 50! Woohoo! Way to go. So, here is my Top 10 Batman bad guys. The Riddler- Edward Nashton is a brilliant criminal who has long plagued Gotham City. In fact, in…
