The Other Identity – Issue 18 – Jokes On You

Could the new Joker origin movie actually change the way we look at super hero and comic book movies?

The last few movies DC Comics have released seemed to have done well with fans, but could the Joker end up changing the entire conversation we have about comic book movies?

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DC and Warner Bros. aren't known for adapting their comics to successful movies. They've had a bit of success in recent attempts with Wonder Woman, Aquaman and Shazam, but people still aren't willing to give them the benefit of the doubt. Yet, coming out of the Film Festival Circuit are rumors that their next movie The Joker is going to change the game for comic book and super hero movies. Starring Joaquin Phoenix, the Joker delves into the origin story of what created the iconic Batman Villain. Robbie and Joe talk about what that movie could possibility look like and what it might do for the future of comic book movies.



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