Creator of The Joker passes away.

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Creator of The Joker passes away. Dec 8, 2011 15:38:28 GMT -5

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Post by Chris Hammers on Dec 8, 2011 15:38:28 GMT -5

www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=35811

Jerry Robinson, a pioneer of the comics form best known by fans for creating the Joker but also praised for his work as a comics historian and creator rights advocate, has died at age 89.

First word of the creator's passing came from Christopher Irving's Graphic NYC blog, which learned of Robinson's death via a Facebook message from "Batman" film producer Michael Uslan. LA Times' Hero Complex later confirmed the news.

Quite possibly the creator of the greatest comic book bad guy. Rest in Peace.

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wyleecyotee WF Legend Wile E. Coyote Joined on: Aug 27, 2008 14:46:39 GMT -5 Posts: 5,950	Creator of The Joker passes away. Dec 8, 2011 19:17:34 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by wyleecyotee on Dec 8, 2011 19:17:34 GMT -5 Wow, such as shame, amazing that he invented a character that would end up being so iconic. RIP

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Creator of The Joker passes away. Dec 8, 2011 21:40:55 GMT -5

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Post by Lord Ragnarok on Dec 8, 2011 21:40:55 GMT -5

I always thought Bob Kane created the Joker but R.I. P. nonetheless. I remember I had heard or read somewhere that the main antagonist from this 1920s silent movie called "The Man Who Laughs" was the inspiration for the Joker character. Just thought I'd mention that, and it actually is available to rent on Netflix if anybody's interested in watching it.

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Creator of The Joker passes away. Dec 8, 2011 23:30:44 GMT -5

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Post by k5 on Dec 8, 2011 23:30:44 GMT -5

Bill Finger and I created the Joker. Bill was the writer. Jerry Robinson came to me with a playing card of the Joker. That's the way I sum it up. [The Joker] looks like Conrad Veidt — you know, the actor in The Man Who Laughs, [the 1928 movie based on the novel] by Victor Hugo. [...] Bill Finger had a book with a photograph of Conrad Veidt and showed it to me and said, 'Here's the Joker'. Jerry Robinson had absolutely nothing to do with it, but he'll always say he created it till he dies. He brought in a playing card, which we used for a couple of issues for him [the Joker] to use as his playing card.

- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joker_(comics)

so kane says he is the rightful creator, but who cares really? rip to a comic book legend.

CM Poor WF Hall of Famer WF 20 Year Member Tribal Chief of The Poorline Joined on: Feb 4, 2002 19:00:03 GMT -5 Posts: 22,658	Creator of The Joker passes away. Dec 9, 2011 9:07:12 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by CM Poor on Dec 9, 2011 9:07:12 GMT -5 Even if he didn't create the Joker, he was instrumental in creating Robin and Alfred.
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Post by ~Young $ Money~ on Dec 8, 2011 21:26:18 GMT -5