The Joker is a character bathed in mystery. The fact that we know so little about this villain and who he was before becoming Batman’s greatest foe is a big part of his charm. But that hasn’t stopped some Batman stories from trying to shed light on Joker’s mysterious past. Even the upcoming Joker movie starring Joaquin Phoenix as the Clown Prince of Crime and directed by Todd Phillips will try to put its own spin on Joker’s origin, who reportedly will be named Arthur Fleck
Are you familiar with the many conflicting stories about Joker’s past? If not, read on for some of the most notable explanations DC’s comics and movies have given for the rise of Batman’s greatest foe.
Source: IGN.com Which Joker Origin Could the Joaquin Phoenix Movie Pull From?