The Joker's ha-hacienda

[The Joker]

Ok, the latest and greatest addition to my Joker family:

[Batman]

Damn nice.

Wish I had the money for both that and the Batman one. Guess I'll need to start saving up.

[Terrible Doll]

I’m not the fan of figures but this looks really good. Looove it!
My congratulation!

[The Joker]

Thanks, guys. I do love him. I have him on display on a shelf in my bedroom, but I keep bringing him downstairs to the kitchen table, so I can admire him even more

Try to spark a discussion into this ha-hacienda, how about we list all Joker's episodes on the BTAS, and give them a rating out of ten, and a couple of lines as to what we thought of each episode?

Anyone game for this?

[Batman]

I'm up for it.

It'll give me an excuse to dig out my boxsets and watch some of them again.

[Mister J]

I'm game.

[Terrible Doll]

BTAS? I did not see many films. But I absolutely love this

[Mister J]

Crashing through the roof
In a one horse open tree
Busting out I go
Laughing all the weeeeeeeeeee!

[The Joker]

Excellent. Ok, Since he's been in so many episodes, I'll only do a few at a time. Kick off with some of his early ones.

- Christmas with The Joker: A really fun episode. Totally light hearted. Joker escaping Arkham on a rocket powered Xmas tree. Having Jim Gordon, Bullock, and Summer Gleeson wrapped up with Candy canes as gags, as his "Awful lawful family".
Even Joker's defeat was comedic, slipping on a rollerskate, and Batman catching him by the leg upside down over a vat of hot liquid. Ooooh, and I loved those armed Joker robot sentrys he had in the planeterium. They even laughed and everything.

7/10

- Be a clown: This episode had it's moments, but I can't see Joker tolerating the Mayor's irritating son in his lair. Even entertaining him with magic tricks. Jordan was annoying.
That said, Joker's skit as Jekko the clown at the Mayor's mansion was fantastic. Looooved his line about the stick of dynamite birthday candle:

Fat kid: "What is it?"
Joker: "It's a birthday candle, Einstein. Except this one blows you out. Hahahahaha"

The showdown with Batman in the amusement park was good. Especially on the rollercoaster with the exploding baby dolls. "You win the prize, Batman. Catch the cutie".
Overall, it was an average episode. Joker saved it from being below average or bad. 5.5/10

- Joker's favour: Ah, now here is where Joker really came into his stride, and Hamill was on top of his game with the vocals. Joker terrorizing a poor average man for years, all because he had the nerve to cuss Joker on the freeway. Brilliant. This is the cruel bastard of a Joker we know and love.
Of course, what really makes this episode so memorable is the introduction of Harley Quinn, the Joker's insane, but extremely loveable girlfriend.
Of course, it is never really esablished that Harley and Joker are a couple in this episode, as Harley's popularity had not yet been established, and she was strictly meant to be a one off character. It was a boss/employee relationship here. Cutting Joker's hair, cheering and clapping when he made a speech or a grand entrance, strictly addressing him as boss or Mr J. Never calling him puddin'.
And her little poem to Gordon, right before they gas his testimonial party, was awesome:

"Here's to Gotham's Commissoner G
You lock up the wierdos, the crooks, and the geeks
You're a hero to all the boys in blue
But this time, baby, the jokes on you"

My only complaint about this otherwise terrific episode was Joker showing a little too much fear at Charlie confronting him with that bomb at the end. This is The Joker, the man who is supposedly immune to fear gas, and who laughs at near death experiences.
Still, just a minor complaint. Terrific episode overall.

9/10

[DaRkVeNgeanCe]

Originally Posted by Joker

Thanks, guys. I do love him. I have him on display on a shelf in my bedroom, but I keep bringing him downstairs to the kitchen table, so I can admire him even more

Try to spark a discussion into this ha-hacienda, how about we list all Joker's episodes on the BTAS, and give them a rating out of ten, and a couple of lines as to what we thought of each episode?

Anyone game for this?

So when are you two going to get hitched?

[The Joker]

Originally Posted by DaRkVeNgeanCe

So when are you two going to get hitched?

Who says we haven't already?

[DaRkVeNgeanCe]

lol

[Terrible Doll]

You have told almost all episodes which I saw with the Joker. (veeery love those episodes!) Almost. But still…

The Last Laugh
Episode of action and fun.
Joker does shopping (like in the “Batman” movie by Burton). The Captain Clown. The first occurrence of “gas laughter”. I love when Joker quotes "Casablanca" He is erudite man.
Everyone jokes. Even Alfred: “I’ve drawn your bath, not a funny bone in his entire body”
And excellent music. The first musical theme of the Joker
Hmm… 8/10

The Laughing Fish
Without comments in general. Classic comic. Classic episode. And poor Harley.
Yey! The quote for you:
Carl: Great Scott!
Joker: I’m Irish
But animation could be better. Because
9/10

[The Joker]

Thanks, Terrible Doll. I loooooooved Joker's "Actually, I'm Irish" line in Laughing Fish.

I'll have a few more reviews up later tonight.

[Carmine Falcone]

Joker's Favor is awesome.

[The Joker]

Continuing with my episode grading:

- Joker's Wild: This was a good episode to show just how much Joker values his image, and how big his ego is. Cameron Kaiser, a casino owner, rips off Joker's image for a Joker themed casino. Of course, Joker's not standing for this, and promptly escapes from Arkham and sets out to destroy the casino, which is exactly what Kaiser wants, so he can collect the insurance.
The animation wasn't the best in this episode, but the writing was good. Some great scenes between Joker and Batman, and a hilarious scene between Joker and Ivy in Arkham at the beginning.
And, this episode had the Joker mobile!!!! I was gutted that they never made this into a toy in the BTAS toy line. Would have made a great collector's item.

All in all, a good episode. 7.5/10

- The Laughing Fish: Possibly the best Joker episode of the BTAS, and certainly one of the best episodes of the series. Every Bat-Fan knows about the classic 70's Joker story, the Laughing Fish, where Joker pulls off one of his most insane capers. He makes all the fish in Gotham have his face, so he can than patent the fish and claim profits on their sales.
Of course, when Joker finds out he cannot patent the fish for legal reasons, he starts taking his wrath out on the employees of the Copyright Company.
Unfortunately, Joker could not kill in the cartoon, so instead of dying laughing from his Joker toxin, his victims were saved from laughing to death by Batman and his anti-toxin. Still, it's a wonderful sight to see his victims go into a laughing frenzy, and that Joker smile take shape on their lips. Really creepy.
Harley Quinn makes a return in this episode. And, much like in 'Joker's Favour', it's still very much a business relationship between Joker and Harley. Calling him boss or Mr J. No sign or hint that they are a couple.
Harley is excellent in this episode, being put to good use, like spraying Frances with Joker's poison. Doing a hilarious TV skit with Joker advertising his Joker fish to Gotham:

"They're finny and funny and oh so delic. They're joyful and jolly Joker fish"

I think the best thing about this episode is how it is an amalgam of two classic Joker stories from the 70's. The Joker's five way revenge is also incorporated into the final showdown, which is set in an aquarium, where Batman is forced to surrender to Joker, after he has captured Bullock. Joker then throws them both to a huge hungry shark.

The animation is fantastic. Especially in one scene where we see a dark, brooding Batman in the Batmobile. Amazing part there. The voice talents are all on top of their game.

It rarely gets better than this. 9.5/10

[ironman29758]

Originally Posted by Cobblepot

How'd u like them appels!

the second one look to cartoony for my taste so I cound't take for a criminal seriously

[ironman29758]

http://forums.superherohype.com/showthread.php?t=150170


this has an interesting version of the joker

[Kraven]

That was a nice figure of the Joker that you had... was that inspired by any particular mini or series or one-s hot? It looks pretty cool. Also I think my favorite episode with the Joker in it would probably have to be Mad Love, just to add to the debate.

[ironman29758]

My favorite Joker is either Mask of Phantasm or The laughing fish. I got how deadly the Joker is and how insane and if I did a Joker story they would be my two inspirations

[The Joker]

Originally Posted by Kraven

That was a nice figure of the Joker that you had... was that inspired by any particular mini or series or one-s hot? It looks pretty cool.

Thanks, tom. I believe he's based off Jim Lee's Joker in Hush:

Originally Posted by ironman29758

My favorite Joker is either Mask of Phantasm or The laughing fish. I got how deadly the Joker is and how insane and if I did a Joker story they would be my two inspirations

MOTP is one of the best Batman movies ever! First time animated series Joker got to kill, too.

[Terrible Doll]

Maybe, you’ll tell about “Harlequinade”episode? And any shots would be good. Please?

[The Joker]

Originally Posted by Terrible Doll

Maybe, you’ll tell about “Harlequinade”episode? And any shots would be good. Please?

I'll go one better for you, my dear, as far as screenshots go. Check this out: http://www.worldsfinestonline.com/WF.../harlequinade/

Basically, Harlequinade is the first time we see Harley on the side of the good guys. The Joker has stolen an atomic bomb which is powerful enough to nuke all of Gotham. In Batman's desperation, he recruits Harley Quinn from Arkham, as he needs someone who thinks like Joker does in order to find him.

It's a terrific episode. The animation is superb. Voice acting is top notch. And, Harley gets to sing the most delightfully zany musical number you ever heard.

[Terrible Doll]

Wow!!! You so are kind. Thanks! *kiss* *kiss* *kiss*!!
That’s the good link. I’ll review that.
You know, I did not love Harl earlier. I told already, that I don’t love female characters. And the blonde’s stereotype became the reason why I painted my hair.
But, Harley is really cute! She is talented and funny. That song is really taken from any show?
I am still sad that didn’t see that. Joker in sunglasses + atomic bomb = my brain is blown up. BTAS-Joker the best! (TNBA is much worse. The Joker has no red lips? Bah!)
I am mistaken, or Mark has really given the Joker the British accent or something?
P.S. Looove unmasked Harley and her hair. I think also that is good idea do Harley a clinical psychiatrist.
hahah! I work in the penitentiary system, too. *veryhappy*

[ironman29758]

Originally Posted by Terrible Doll

Wow!!! You so are kind. Thanks! *kiss* *kiss* *kiss*!!
That’s the good link. I’ll review that.
You know, I did not love Harl earlier. I told already, that I don’t love female characters. And the blonde’s stereotype became the reason why I painted my hair.
But, Harley is really cute! She is talented and funny. That song is really taken from any show?
I am still sad that didn’t see that. Joker in sunglasses + atomic bomb = my brain is blown up. BTAS-Joker the best! (TNBA is much worse. The Joker has no red lips? Bah!)
I am mistaken, or Mark has really given the Joker the British accent or something?
P.S. Looove unmasked Harley and her hair. I think also that is good idea do Harley a clinical psychiatrist.
hahah! I work in the penitentiary system, too. *veryhappy*

I didn't like TNBA Joker too. It was so cartoony and it didn't help the serious parts of the show. I just read Batman Man who Laughs. First time reading that book. I loved it beacue it's like a mixture of Killing Joke, Dark Knight Returns and The Joker's first appearance.