The video discusses the "Three Joker Theory," which suggests that the different live-action Jokers correspond to different comic eras. It posits that Jared Leto's Joker in "Suicide Squad" is not a new character but a continuation of Jack Nicholson's Golden Age Joker. The video explores evidence supporting this claim, such as their shared mob boss persona and disregard for Batman's interference. It also touches on the potential for DC's multiverse in films, hinting at crossover events that could differentiate DC from Marvel and revitalize the franchise.
Here are the key facts from the text:
1. The Three Joker Theory suggests that there are three different Jokers in the DC Comics universe, each from a different age: the Golden Age, the Silver Age, and the Bronze Age.
2. The three live-action versions of the Joker in movies correspond to the three Jokers in the comic book theory: Jack Nicholson (Golden Age), Cesar Romero (Silver Age), and Heath Ledger (Bronze Age).
3. Jared Leto's Joker in the movie "Suicide Squad" is a reboot of the Golden Age Joker, as confirmed by the film's director.
4. The Golden Age Joker is a mob boss with a penchant for violence and a social circle, as seen in the movie "Suicide Squad".
5. The Silver Age Joker, played by Cesar Romero, is a kooky and prankster-like character who uses wacky props to rob banks.
6. The Bronze Age Joker, played by Heath Ledger, is a loner and an agent of chaos who is dependent on Batman.
7. The DC Comics universe is known for its concept of parallel worlds, which allows for alternative versions of characters to exist in different universes.
8. The multiverse concept has been used in various DC Comics storylines, including the "Crisis on Infinite Earths" event.
9. The DC Cinematic Universe has hinted at the existence of the multiverse, with references to parallel universes in TV shows such as "The Flash".
10. Geoff Johns, the DC Creative Chief, has mentioned the multiverse concept in an interview, suggesting that the TV and film universes coexist in a larger multiverse.
11. Darkseid, a villain from the DC Comics universe, is known for crossing multiverses and has been hinted at in the DC Cinematic Universe.
12. The DC Cinematic Universe is building towards a potential crisis event that could involve multiple universes and characters.