Anthony and Dr. Issues discuss the Clown Prince of Crime, and Doc gets a buzz out of his new patient. Literally.

Show notes:

• Introduction
• Background on Joker
  • Arch-nemesis of Batman
  • Introduced early on in Batman’s history
  • Multiple backstories
  • Evolution of character from serial killer to prankster
  • Denny O’Neil/Neal Adams run returned him to a maniac
  • 1980s – Dark Knight Returns, Killing Joke, Arkham: Serious House on Serious Earth
  • Animated series introduces Harley Quinn as lover/sidekick
  • Modern era: Death of the Family/Endgame – Face removed and surgically reattached
• Primary issues
  • Obsession with Batman
  • Psychopath
  • No sense of logic
• How to address issues through treatment
  • ???
• Joker on the couch