Joker (character) Joker (character) The Joker is a fictional supervillain created by Bill Finger, Bob Kane, and Jerry Robinson who first appeared in the debut issue of the comic book "Batman" (April 25, 1940), published by DC Comics. Credit for the Joker's creation is disputed; Kane and Robinson claimed responsibility for the Joker's design, while acknowledging Finger's writing contribution. Although the Joker was planned to be killed off during his initial appearance, he was spared by editorial intervention, allowing the character to endure as the archenemy of the superhero Batman. In his comic book appearances, the Joker is portrayed as a criminal
Paul Friedrich (comic artist) Paul Friedrich (comic artist) Paul Friedrich is an American comics artist native from Raleigh, North Carolina. He is the creator of the popular characters Onion Head Monster and Hubie the Dead Cow (among many others). He is also the creator of HellCar comics, DVD, unconference, and empire. In 2007 Friedrich was nominated for an Eisner Award for his book, "Onion Head Monster Attacks". The book was nominated in the Best Humor Publication category. He lost to Bob Burden's "Flaming Carrot". Friedrich also designed the album covers, poster art and logo for all the CDs released by Monty Warren & the