In Memory Of Heath Ledger (As The Joker)...

Well, I was feeling inspired after my 3rd and final theatrical viewing of "The Dark Knight" at the Pacific Science Center IMAX which I must mention is quite the letdown compared to the IMAX at The Minnesota Zoo with a concave screen and steep seating. Anyway, I'm of the opinion that Aaron Eckhart was just as good if not better than Ledger in his supporting nod as Harvey Dent/Two-Face, but I must concede that Chris Nolan & Heath Ledger's vision of The Joker is the finest interpretation of the character in any media. The only incarnation that even comes close is Bruce Timm & Mark Hammill (Luke Skywalker from "Star Wars")'s Joker from the 90s animated series. I went into this movie expecting something along the lines of either Moore & Bolland's "The Killing Joke" or Morrison & McKean's "Arkham Asylum" as these were really the only works that I thought could be brought into the hyper-realistic Nolan cannon of the Bat Universe. I was enthralled not only by The Joker's mysterious absolute status and basic role as a domestic terrorist, but the way he explained and articulated his motives without seeming like the typical "I'm going to talk a bunch while you figure out how to beat me" evil genius. To conclude, let me say that "The Dark Knight" is truly in a league by itself and short of a good "Daredevil" reboot (hey, it's been long enough and a fanboy can dream...) I see nothing approaching its level of excellence although I'm sure "Watchmen" will be at least okay... See it if you haven't already and enjoy my vision of Heath Ledger as The Joker...


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And only since we're on the subject of Batman related art, here is a quick scan of my Carrie Kelly Robin (From "The Dark Knight Returns")


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