No Name
Things aren’t very simple when it comes to the Joker. With that said, it’s difficult to begin explaining the character with a fact about his name and background. It just so happens that his identity is unknown. Throughout all the comics, his real name has never been revealed. All his personal records are nonexistent, making him all the more dangerous and creepy.
No Name
The Man Who Laughs
There were a few major things to inspire the Joker’s character, mainly his appearance. The main thing that inspired his creators was a 1928 film named “The Man Who Laughs” which is based on a novel by Victor Hugo. In the book, the main character is sentenced by the king to have his face surgically disfigured to a permanent grin for crimes committed by his father. If you take a look at the photo of this character, you’ll see just how close it is to the Joker we all know now.
The Man Who Laughs
