In Honor Of 'Joker' Releasing Tonight, Who Played The Joker Best?

It’s finally the day of the greatly anticipated/maligned movie ‘Joker’ to be released. From what the critics are saying, Joaquin Phoenix fucking kills it and delivers a very unique performance to the often played role. The fact that it IS so often played, though, got me thinking. What do people think is the best iteration of the Joker? Is it the obvious answer of Heath Ledger? Is it the animated version? Maybe even the video game Joker. Who knows! Let’s take a look through the options and take a vote. (Note: Below is not my personal order, just a list to choose from)

Cesar Romero – Batman (1966)

Cameron Monaghan – Gotham (2014)

Jack Nicholson – Batman (1989)

Heath Ledger – The Dark Knight (2008)

Jared Leto – Suicide Squad (2016)

Mark Hamill – Batman: The Animated Series (and other DC Animated universe properties)

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Kevin Michael Richardson – The Batman (2004)

Jeff Bennett – Batman the Brave and the Bold (2008)

Brent Spiner – Young Justice (2010)

John DiMaggio – Batman: Under the Red Hood

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Troy Baker – Batman: Assault on Arkham (and others)

Zach Galifianakis – The Lego Batman Movie (2017)

Mark Hamill – Batman: Arkham series