An Important Part Of Heath Ledgers Joker Was Controversial, Says Dark Knight Writer

Do you want to know how Joker got these scars? Well, Warner Bros. apparently did.

The Jokers uncertain origins are a crucial aspect to director Christopher Nolans The Dark Knight . Each time the Joker recalls the backstory of his scars (to a person who clearly doesnt want to hear about it), its creepy, gruesome and, most importantly, different.

The ambiguous scar story adds to the chaotic nature of Joker, and helps make him the ultimate foil to Batman, a character so defined by his origin story that he runs around the city of Gotham dressed like a giant rubber bat with pecs .

But initially, Jokers unsettled backstory didnt put a smile on anyones face, according to David S. Goyer.

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