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I was told by more than one scooper that some of the stuff filmed at the University of Westminster is right out of BATMAN #1, but updated for today's times. I won't spoil it, but I will say if you've read that comic book story, you'll probably figure out what I'm talking about.
It has also been confirmed to me that there will be Chicago TDK filming at the end of June/first part of July. That means that the cast and crew will be in the US at the same time Comic Con in San Diego is taking place. Let's put 2+2 together, shall we?
Source: BoF
THE JOKER from BATMAN #1
The Plot: The Joker steals gems and kills their owners following radio announcements.
Body Count: Four -- 1 by delayed action poison, 1 by poison dart, 1 by off panel poisoning, 1 by gunshot.
Best Kill: Delayed action poison with the rictus grin forming right in front of the police.
Other Mayhem: Uses paralyzing gas on a room full of policemen, tosses Batman off a bridge, takes a sap to Robins head and attempts to poison him, and uses paralyzing gas on Batman.
The Outthink: Batman tracks The Joker to his lair using an infrared flashlight on Robins footprints.
The Comeuppance: Batman and Robin take The Joker down in a fight at a penthouse and construction site.
Threatening to pull off a crime in front of the police, its revealed that he cheats to pull off his announced crime. Its a brilliant ploy on a number of levels as it establishes that The Joker makes his own rules, its grim and macabre signaling what kind of crimes The Joker is capable of, it showcases his vanity in announcing the crime instead of pulling it off anonymously, its senseless and completely unnecessary to the goal of stealing a jewel, and it establishes early that its going to require an extraordinary hero to capture him. The Joker is described as having a mask-like face and hate-filled eyes. And the art adds to the story as the only times he smiles are when hes committing or planning or planning evil. The only thing missing from the character is his trademark laugh, which is held off for now.
In addition to the main plot, theres a minor secondary plot with organized crime jealous of the new addition to the ranks. The Joker fits in neither with criminals nor with normal society. Bill Finger never explicitly said it, but the story carries the seeds for the rise of the freaks subplot that will make up more modern tales of Batmans early days.
Were given some information on the Jokers background. Hes a master of chemistry and poison, with his injectable venom and gas gun that paralyzes people. He also claims to be a master of disguise, which considering his look makes sense as a way for him to mingle and perform menial tasks. And he gives Batman quite a physical tussle, sending him over a bridge in a fistfight and Batman and Robin both being necessary to take him down in the end. And The Jokers physical prowess will be a recurring initial characteristic of The Joker that he challenges Batman physically as well as mentally. Its also established in the story, where The Joker gets revenge on Judge Drake, that The Joker has spent time in jail, establishing that this is a villain with a history of evil and despite his looks not to be pitied.
Its worth noting that in addition to the playing card/clown symbolism, vampire symbolism is present in the story. The Joker is a pale skinned villain who makes his lair in an abandoned crypt and in a deserted house. Thats another avenue for depicting the paleness of The Joker that hasnt been explicitly followed on film yet.
At the end of the story, The Joker is in jail but still planning his escape and more evil. And you only had to wait through two more stories for that promise to be fulfilled.
It has also been confirmed to me that there will be Chicago TDK filming at the end of June/first part of July. That means that the cast and crew will be in the US at the same time Comic Con in San Diego is taking place. Let's put 2+2 together, shall we?
Source: BoF
THE JOKER from BATMAN #1
The Plot: The Joker steals gems and kills their owners following radio announcements.
Body Count: Four -- 1 by delayed action poison, 1 by poison dart, 1 by off panel poisoning, 1 by gunshot.
Best Kill: Delayed action poison with the rictus grin forming right in front of the police.
Other Mayhem: Uses paralyzing gas on a room full of policemen, tosses Batman off a bridge, takes a sap to Robins head and attempts to poison him, and uses paralyzing gas on Batman.
The Outthink: Batman tracks The Joker to his lair using an infrared flashlight on Robins footprints.
The Comeuppance: Batman and Robin take The Joker down in a fight at a penthouse and construction site.
Threatening to pull off a crime in front of the police, its revealed that he cheats to pull off his announced crime. Its a brilliant ploy on a number of levels as it establishes that The Joker makes his own rules, its grim and macabre signaling what kind of crimes The Joker is capable of, it showcases his vanity in announcing the crime instead of pulling it off anonymously, its senseless and completely unnecessary to the goal of stealing a jewel, and it establishes early that its going to require an extraordinary hero to capture him. The Joker is described as having a mask-like face and hate-filled eyes. And the art adds to the story as the only times he smiles are when hes committing or planning or planning evil. The only thing missing from the character is his trademark laugh, which is held off for now.
In addition to the main plot, theres a minor secondary plot with organized crime jealous of the new addition to the ranks. The Joker fits in neither with criminals nor with normal society. Bill Finger never explicitly said it, but the story carries the seeds for the rise of the freaks subplot that will make up more modern tales of Batmans early days.
Were given some information on the Jokers background. Hes a master of chemistry and poison, with his injectable venom and gas gun that paralyzes people. He also claims to be a master of disguise, which considering his look makes sense as a way for him to mingle and perform menial tasks. And he gives Batman quite a physical tussle, sending him over a bridge in a fistfight and Batman and Robin both being necessary to take him down in the end. And The Jokers physical prowess will be a recurring initial characteristic of The Joker that he challenges Batman physically as well as mentally. Its also established in the story, where The Joker gets revenge on Judge Drake, that The Joker has spent time in jail, establishing that this is a villain with a history of evil and despite his looks not to be pitied.
Its worth noting that in addition to the playing card/clown symbolism, vampire symbolism is present in the story. The Joker is a pale skinned villain who makes his lair in an abandoned crypt and in a deserted house. Thats another avenue for depicting the paleness of The Joker that hasnt been explicitly followed on film yet.
At the end of the story, The Joker is in jail but still planning his escape and more evil. And you only had to wait through two more stories for that promise to be fulfilled.
