The Joker is Batman’s most recognizable foe. Appearing in the very first issue the DC Comics Batman solo comic book. Throughout the years, many writers have portrayed the Joker in various forms and all have had him make some statements that, despite his villainy in Gotham, make him even more iconic in our minds. Here are, in my mind, the Top 10 Best Joker Quotes (in no particular order):
- “If the police expect to play against the Joker, they’d better be prepared to be dealt from the bottom of the deck!” – Batman #1
- “Introduce a little anarchy. Upset the established order, and everything becomes chaos. I’m an agent of chaos…” -The Dark Knight
- “Both of us trying to find meaning in a meaningless world! Why be a disfigured outcast when I can be a notorious Crime God? Why be an orphaned boy when you can be a superhero?” – Batman #663
- I’m only laughing on the outside. My smile is just skin deep. If you could see inside, I’m really crying. You might join me for a weep.” – Batman
- “You actually believed that all it would take is a few chemicals, a couple of days in drug-induced isolation and a cheap little nervous breakdown and you’d have me all figured out? Like there was some rabbit hole you could follow me down to understanding?” -Batman #681
- “That’s it. That’s what I want to see, a nice big smile.” – Batman: Mask of the Phantasm
- “Parting is such sweet sorrow, dearest. Still, you can’t say we didn’t show you a good time. Enjoy yourself out there… in the asylum. Just don’t forget — if it ever gets too tough… there’s always a place for you here.” (To Batman) – Arkham Asylum: A Serious House on Serious Earth
- “Something like that happened to me, you know. I… I’m not exactly sure what it was. Sometimes I remember it one way and sometimes another. If I’m going to have a past, I prefer it to be multiple choice!” – The Killing Joke
- “See, Batsss, this time, no more games… no more jokes. I’m just here to close up shop. I used to think we could have fun, you and me, but no… Now I know you better. But here’s the funny thing… me? You don’t actually know a thing about me, do you? I’m still a total stranger. You might pretend you know me, but deep down… oh you’ll see though.. you’ll see soon enough. Heehee.” -Batman: Endgame
What do you think? Let me know in the comments below. Tell me if there is a comic book, movie, or novel you would like me to review. While you are at it, check out the article: Scott Snyder Answers The Age Old Question: Can Batman Be Happy?. Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more posts like this one.
Did you know my new fantasy novel “The Seven Royals: All Good Things” is now available on Barnes and Noble and Amazon? You can get your e-book copy at BookLocker.
You can find me on everywhere on social media! Facebook: Author Jacob Airey | Instagram: realjacobairey| Twitter: @realJacobAirey | YouTube: StudioJake