Download or read book The Joker written by Matthew Manning and published by Universe. This book was released on 2011-10-11 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explores the character of the Joker and his significance as the quintessential villain.

Download or read book Absolute Luthor Joker written by Brian Azzarello and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Originally published as LEX LUTHOR: MAN OF STEEL #1-5 and JOKER."

Download or read book The Joker written by Robert Moses Peaslee and published by Univ. Press of Mississippi. This book was released on 2015-02-26 with total page 327 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Along with Batman, Spider-Man, and Superman, the Joker stands out as one of the most recognizable comics characters in popular culture. While there has been a great deal of scholarly attention on superheroes, very little has been done to understand supervillains. This is the first academic work to provide a comprehensive study of this villain, illustrating why the Joker appears so relevant to audiences today. Batman's foe has cropped up in thousands of comics, numerous animated series, and three major blockbuster feature films since 1966. Actually, the Joker debuted in DC comics Batman 1 (1940) as the typical gangster, but the character evolved steadily into one of the most ominous in the history of sequential art. Batman and the Joker almost seemed to define each other as opposites, hero and nemesis, in a kind of psychological duality. Scholars from a wide array of disciplines look at the Joker through the lens of feature films, video games, comics, politics, magic and mysticism, psychology, animation, television, performance studies, and philosophy. As the first volume that examines the Joker as complex cultural and cross-media phenomenon, this collection adds to our understanding of the role comic book and cinematic villains play in the world and the ways various media affect their interpretation. Connecting the Clown Prince of Crime to bodies of thought as divergent as Karl Marx and Friedrich Nietzsche, contributors demonstrate the frightening ways in which we get the monsters we need.

Download or read book Lady Joker Volume 1 written by Kaoru Takamura and published by Soho Press. This book was released on 2021-04-13 with total page 601 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of Japan’s great modern masters, Kaoru Takamura, makes her English-language debut with this two-volume publication of her magnum opus. Tokyo, 1995. Five men meet at the racetrack every Sunday to bet on horses. They have little in common except a deep disaffection with their lives, but together they represent the social struggles and griefs of post-War Japan: a poorly socialized genius stuck working as a welder; a demoted detective with a chip on his shoulder; a Zainichi Korean banker sick of being ostracized for his race; a struggling single dad of a teenage girl with Down syndrome. The fifth man bringing them all together is an elderly drugstore owner grieving his grandson, who has died suspiciously after the revelation of a family connection with the segregated buraku community, historically subjected to severe discrimination. Intent on revenge against a society that values corporate behemoths more than human life, the five conspirators decide to carry out a heist: kidnap the CEO of Japan’s largest beer conglomerate and extract blood money from the company’s corrupt financiers. Inspired by the unsolved true-crime kidnapping case perpetrated by “the Monster with 21 Faces,” Lady Joker has become a cultural touchstone since its 1997 publication, acknowledged as the magnum opus by one of Japan’s literary masters, twice adapted for film and TV and often taught in high school and college classrooms.

Download or read book Batman The Killing Joke written by Alan Moore and published by DC. This book was released on 2008-03-19 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A NEW YORK TIMES Bestseller! Presented for the first time with stark, stunning new coloring by Brian Bolland, BATMAN: THE KILLING JOKE is Alan Moore's unforgettable meditation on the razor-thin line between sanity and insanity, heroism and villainy, comedy and tragedy. According to the grinning engine of madness and mayhem known as the Joker, that's all that separates the sane from the psychotic. Freed once again from the confines of Arkham Asylum, he's out to prove his deranged point. And he's going to use Gotham City's top cop, Commissioner Jim Gordon, and the Commissioner’s brilliant and beautiful daughter Barbara to do it.

Download or read book Dead Joker written by Anne Holt and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2016-07-26 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First translated from Dd joker in 2015.

Download or read book Joker written by Ranulfo and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2010-11-23 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It spits, snarls, screams, curses, and laughs at the world. It mocks leaders and followers. Restores our faith in love and security or drives us mad. Australian author Ranulfo has cracked open the story of Hamlet. This is what he's glued back together.

Download or read book Inside The Joker s Mind Unraveling Batman s Nemesis And Its Implications For Philosophy And Psychology written by Eternia Publishing and published by Zander Pearce. This book was released on 2023-05-25 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: INSIDE THE JOKER’S MIND: UNRAVELING BATMAN'S NEMESIS AND ITS IMPLICATIONS FOR PHILOSOPHY AND PSYCHOLOGY CREATED BY: ETERNIA PUBLISHING “Inside The Joker’s Mind: Unraveling Batman's Nemesis And Its Implications For Philosophy And Psychology” is a comprehensive analysis of the Clown Prince of Crime, exploring the multifaceted character's symbolism, psychology, and comparison with various philosophical theories. This book offers readers a deep dive into one of the most intriguing and complex villains in popular culture. Throughout the book's various chapters, readers will explore the historical context of the Joker's creation, delve into the character's symbolic and iconic qualities, examine the psychological profile of the Joker, and analyze his relation to various philosophical theories such as Carl Jung's Trickster, Nietzsche's will to power. CONTENT (40 CHAPTERS) The Joker Unleashed: Historical Context And Creation The Joker Mythos: Symbolism And Iconography Of The Clown Prince Of Crime The Psychological Profile Of The Joker: Madness, Chaos, And Anarchy The Joker Archetype: An Analysis Of Carl Jung's Trickster The Joker And Nietzsche: The Will To Power And The Transvaluation Of Values The Joker And Existentialism: Absurdity, Freedom, And Authenticity The Joker And Stoicism: Indifference, Resilience, And Self-Control The Joker And Utilitarianism: The Consequentialist Ethics Of The Clown The Joker And Deontology: The Moral Duties And Categorical Imperatives Of Society The Joker And Virtue Ethics: The Importance Of Moral Character And Excellence The Joker And The Social Contract: The Limits And Obligations Of Justice The Joker And Postmodernism: The Deconstruction Of Meaning And Identity The Joker And Psychoanalysis: The Freudian Analysis Of The Clown Prince's Psyche The Joker And Neuroscience: The Biology And Pathology Of The Clown The Joker And Transhumanism: The Future Of Humanity And Technology The Joker And Religion: The Joker's Satanic, Nihilistic Symbolism The Joker And Political Philosophy: Anarchy, Fascism, And Totalitarianism The Joker's Legacy: The Joker's Influence On Pop Culture And Society The Joker And The Philosophy Of Evil: The Concept And Nature Of Evil The Joker And The Philosophy Of Tragedy: The Joker As Tragic Figure And The Sublime The Joker And Cultural Critique: Deconstructing Society Through Madness And Chaos The Joker And Feminism: Gender Representation And Power Dynamics In The Clown Prince Of Crime The Joker And Race: The Significance Of Ethnicity And Otherness In The Joker's Persona The Joker And Capitalism: The Critique Of Modern Economic Systems Through The Eyes Of A Madman The Joker And Environmentalism: The Philosophy Of Ecological Destruction And Chaos The Joker And Mythology: An Exploration Of Archetypes And Their Importance In Understanding The Joker The Joker And The Philosophy Of Humor: What Makes The Joker So Funny, And What Does It Say About Us? The Joker And Social Psychology: The Impact Of Society On The Formation And Expression Of The Joker's Identity The Joker And The Philosophy Of Love: The Intersection Of Love And Madness In The Joker's Characterization The Joker And Moral Psychology: The Role Of Moral Development In The Formation Of The Joker's Morality The Joker And Postcolonialism: The Joker As A Critique Of Colonialism And Its Legacies The Joker And Post-Truth: The Relevance Of The Joker In A World Of Disinformation And Alternative Facts And much more in this 40 chapter book!

Download or read book Better Living Through Criticism written by A. O. Scott and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2017-02-07 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The New York Times film critic shows why we need criticism now more than ever Few could explain, let alone seek out, a career in criticism. Yet what A.O. Scott shows in Better Living Through Criticism is that we are, in fact, all critics: because critical thinking informs almost every aspect of artistic creation, of civil action, of interpersonal life. With penetrating insight and warm humor, Scott shows that while individual critics--himself included--can make mistakes and find flaws where they shouldn't, criticism as a discipline is one of the noblest, most creative, and urgent activities of modern existence. Using his own film criticism as a starting point--everything from his infamous dismissal of the international blockbuster The Avengers to his intense affection for Pixar's animated Ratatouille--Scott expands outward, easily guiding readers through the complexities of Rilke and Shelley, the origins of Chuck Berry and the Rolling Stones, the power of Marina Abramovich and 'Ode on a Grecian Urn.' Drawing on the long tradition of criticism from Aristotle to Susan Sontag, Scott shows that real criticism was and always will be the breath of fresh air that allows true creativity to thrive. "The time for criticism is always now," Scott explains, "because the imperative to think clearly, to insist on the necessary balance of reason and passion, never goes away."

Download or read book Joker s Black Death written by Naitik Joshi and published by Blue Rose Publishers. This book was released on 2022-06-16 with total page 49 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a mystical summary on Humanity, Religion, Science, Psychology and Machines: a short read that will make you question the current relationships between Humans and the Universe, the status quo of the Earth and the system forced upon generations after generations by the Society. If you like wordplay, this book is a short thriller.

Download or read book The Joker s Dozen written by Laurie S. Sutton and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2015 with total page 113 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Joker transform citizens into laughing (and robbing) fools! Is the Dark Knight outnumbered.

Download or read book Joker s Magic Mayhem written by J.E. Bright and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2016-01-01 with total page 89 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Batman and Robin battle the Joker at a charity magic show.

Download or read book The Practical Joker s Handbook written by Tim Nyberg and published by Andrews McMeel Publishing. This book was released on 2010-09-14 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tim Nyberg, author of the hilarious, definitive guide to practical jokes, is back with The Practical Joker's Handbook: The Sequel. This compendium of all-new practical jokes is a wild, diabolical follow-up to the original. Like The Practical Joker's Handbook, this sequel is built upon contributions submitted to his Web site from Nyberg's fans. Of course, the entertaining Nyberg has sifted though his warped fans' merciless suggestions to weed out the dangerous, the mean-spirited, and the potentially litigious. As Nyberg says in the book's introduction, it's only a good practical joke if "both parties (eventually) find humor in the prank." The Practical Joker's Handbook: The Sequel is a sly collection of blueprints for jokes and pranks to play at home, at work, at school, at the office--anywhere.

Download or read book The Joker s Comedy Chaos written by Jay Albee and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2024 with total page 73 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Joker hypnotizes the crowd at a comedy festival, but when Batgirl and Supergirl swoop in to challenge the supervillain, he uses his bubble blower invention to try and stop them.

Download or read book The Joker s Revenge written by Carolyn Keene and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2013-07-30 with total page 123 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Some joker is causing trouble for Danner & Bishop, Chicago’s most exclusive department store, but no one’s laughing. Then Nancy and friends go undercover as store employees to catch the culprit—and find themselves in serious trouble.

Download or read book Joker s Joyride Built for Speed DC Super Friends Read Listen Edition written by Dennis R. Shealy and published by Random House Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2012-08-07 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Boys ages 3 to 7 will love the two DC Super Friends stories in this Read & Listen edition deluxe Pictureback. First uncover the cool secrets of Batman's Batmobile, Superman's Space Sled, and all the other fantastic vehicles the Super Friends use to bring in the bad guys. Then follow the action when the Joker steals the Batmobile and leads the Super Friends on a wild ride through Gotham City! This ebook includes Read & Listen audio narration.

Download or read book The Joker s Book of 69 Sometimes Vulgar Valentine s Rhymes written by Paul Master-Q and published by Strategic Book Publishing. This book was released on 2012-02 with total page 79 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: No more "Roses are red, violets are blue." This is the book that can really help you! If you can't think of the right words you want to say to your valentine, The Joker's Book of 69, Sometimes Vulgar, Valentine's Rhymes is your answer. This stunning book contains 69 Valentine's Day poems just waiting for you to send to your special someone on February 14th. These alternatively serious, funny or risque rhymes will express just what you want to say, and at the same time, will touch the heart of your loved one. The Joker's Book of 69 poems can be read and used by everyone, and then be addressed to your valentine to make this the most special and sexy Valentine's Day ever. About the Author: Paul Master-Q lives near Newcastle, England. His next book is The Jokers Book of 50 Tributes and Suspicions, a book of poems about famous people. Publisher's website: http: //sbpra.com/PaulMasterQ"