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Smile! It’s the Joker
That face. That suit. That bloodcurdling laugh. Few villains have captivated comic book fans quite like the Joker. And with the arrival of his new film, there’s no better time to enjoy the many sides of DC’s Clown Prince of Crime with these great apps.
Ruthless fighter
‣ Fast and agile, the Joker in Injustice 2 can hold his own against anyone – even Superman. He lashes out with a crowbar, flings canisters of laughing gas and shocks enemies with a punishing supermove. You can play as several different Jokers, including a sword-swinging anime villain and a feral version who looks fresh out of Arkham Asylum.
Brilliant tactician
‣ Strategy fans will dig the Joker of DC Legends. Whether smacking foes with a boxing-glove gun or laughing hysterically as he delivers gift-wrapped Joker gas, he’s a valuable member of any squad. Choose the version with spiked green hair and a dapper purple suit for the character’s classic look.
Dreaming schemer
‣ Play the compelling Batman: The Enemy Within and you’ll better understand Joker’s dark origins and twisted mind. As Bruce Wayne, go undercover with Arkham patient “John Doe”. Based on your decisions, he may or may not become the Joker you recognise.
Cackling crime boss
‣ Lego Batman: DC Super Heroes serves up a different kind of Joker: a kid-friendly prankster who enjoys monologuing as much as mugging the one percent. Between mocking Lex Luthor at a high-society gala and tormenting Batman and Robin with a missile-launching film projector, he’s clearly having a blast. So will you.
Multimedia mogul
‣ Between games, The DC Comics app has many of Mister J’s must-read stories, including Alan Moore’s Batman: The Killing Joke and the devastating “A Death in the Family”.