Joker (Super Friends)

Aliases: Joker , Professor Julius Irwin
Universe: [[:Category:New Adventures of Batman / Super Friends|New Adventures of Batman / Super Friends]]
Gender: Male
Alignment: Bad
Occupation: Criminal

First Appearance: New Adventures of Batman Episode: The Pest

History:

The Joker was a non-powered criminal that operated out of an abandoned, run-down mansion on the outskirts of Gotham City. He was the arch-nemesis of the Caped Crusaders Batman and Robin. The Joker was often accompanied by a cackling pet hyena, which he appropriately named Giggles. The Joker committed several outrageous crimes throughout his career, most of which involving theft. Like his contemporary the Riddler, the Joker enjoyed taunting Batman with clues to his crimes, baiting the Batman to outwit him. In one case, the Joker impersonated a scientist named Professor Julius Irwin and stole Irwin's untested prototype hydro-electric sports car. Dubbing it the "Aquacar", the Joker stored the vehicle in Gotham's waterfront district with plans of selling it to the highest bidder. Robin attempted to collar the Joker on his own, but the Joker managed to turn the tables on him, catching Robin in a fishing net. He then impersonated Robin's voice and called Batman, hoping to lure him into an ambush. Batman figured out that he was walking into a trap, and managed to avoid being caught. He captured the Joker in a net whereupon he was duly arrested by Commissioner Gordon.

Notes:

• This version of the Joker is exclusive to the continuity of the New Adventures of Batman and the Super Friends animated television series. Though filmed by different production companies, both programs take place within the same continuity.

• Actor Lenny Weinrib provided the voice for the Joker.

• Like most versions of the character, the Joker's real identity has never been revealed.

• The Joker had an uncanny gift for mimicry and could impersonate voices perfectly.
  
  

Appearances:

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