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Early The Dark Knight concept art shows a much creepier Joker: Which concept of the Joker should of have been used instead?

raves +10   by Peter Griffin
Early The Dark Knight concept art shows a much creepier Joker: Which concept of the Joker should of have been used instead?
These early pre-Heath Ledger Joker conceptual designs can be found in "The Art of The Dark Knight." I was shocked to discover that the Joker design they eventually settled on, actually seems a lot tamer than some of the early concepts. Check them out:


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knight shocked discover joker design eventually settled tamer concepts check

knight shocked discover joker design eventually settled tamer concepts check

knight shocked discover joker design eventually settled tamer concepts check
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raves +3   by Carlos

Answered I like they concept they went with. The final concept of the Joker was approved because it is better.

the earlier concept is too creepy, like for a horror movie, not a super hero movie. The concept they went with is better because it better portrays a psycho.
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  • raves +1   [-] by AceOfSpades

    Answered I like they concept they went with. The final concept of the Joker was approved because it is better.

    they are pretty similar but the one they used is much better, the joker isnt meant to be creepy. he's meant to blow s*** up and be a villain. not a slasher
  • raves +1   [-] by Ace

    Answered I like they concept they went with. The final concept of the Joker was approved because it is better.

    Agreed i like the Joker they went with. The other Joker looks to...fake i guess thats the word. Like a halloween costume. The Joker they used did look more real with the outfit, make-up and all.
  • raves     [-] by amt8393

    Answered I like they concept they went with. The final concept of the Joker was approved because it is better.

    It's not the scars that make him. It was the tics and mannerisms. Ledger pulled off the Joker as I'd always imagined him. The dark place that needed to be found to pull him off wasn't from the scars. The make up accentuated the scars and made him look even more twisted. The other concept would have been too distracting from his persona.
  • raves +1   [-] by TWO FACE

    Answered I like they concept they went with. The final concept of the Joker was approved because it is better.

    its good like it is hes crazy enough
  • raves +1   [-] by TheRockaholic

    Answered I like they concept they went with. The final concept of the Joker was approved because it is better.

    The Joker was originally, well a joker! These concept images stray too far from the original character, whereas the Joker decided upon has the dark side in him, but he also has that funny side that makes him The Joker. For anyone who has seen the film, "Do you want to see me make a pencil dissapear?" Dark, but hilarious!!!
  • raves +1   [-] by Junior

    Answered I like they concept they went with. The final concept of the Joker was approved because it is better.

    The concept they went with as we all know created history, so I couldn't imagine them going with the earlier ones, simply because of the fact that the earlier concept(s) looks too creepy and would not sit well with many audiences as they want to see the face not look away from it or look at it with disgust. Another important factor that would go against the earlier concept(s) would be that you cannot see and relate with the emotions the joker character would emote and would not evoke sympathy or any such feelings. Heath Ledger, has portrayed the character so brilliantly, his emotions, everything came accross with such impact with his sheer acting brilliance, its simply amazing. He portrayed and redefined the joker in a realistic yet fascinating way. Heath's joker will remain legendary. R.I.P. Heath Ledger ~Gone but not forgotten~
  • raves +1   [-] by kassy

    Answered I like they concept they went with. The final concept of the Joker was approved because it is better.

    well i thought the movie was alsome and they dont need to change anything
  • raves +1   [-] by The Big Ticket

    Answered I like they concept they went with. The final concept of the Joker was approved because it is better.

    The one they went with is better. These look too horror-movie-ish.....
  • raves +1   [-] by Mister Six

    Answered I like they concept they went with. The final concept of the Joker was approved because it is better.

    It was creepy enough as it was... without going too far with the character concept.
  • raves +1   [-] by bluecountry

    Answered I like they concept they went with. The final concept of the Joker was approved because it is better.

    Yes this is much better...
  • raves +1   [-] by LttleMonster

    Answered I like they concept they went with. The final concept of the Joker was approved because it is better.

    I think they balanced to joker well he was dark yet not a character of horror
    concept final concept joker approved balanced joker dark character horror
  • raves +1   [-] by yizzabell5000

    Answered I like they concept they went with. The final concept of the Joker was approved because it is better.

    I like the one used in the movie better, not that I don't like the other one too, but it's supposed to be the joker......not a dead guy.
  • raves +1   [-] by kristal

    Answered I like they concept they went with. The final concept of the Joker was approved because it is better.

    if they went with their first concept the movie would have been way too creepy. the stories the joker tells about his scars make it scary.
  • raves +1   [-] by JESTER576

    Answered I like they concept they went with. The final concept of the Joker was approved because it is better.

    The Joker wasn't suppose to be creepy. He was suppose to be mentally unstabled, and very deranged. Hi make-up and pretty much his whole wardrobe reflected that to a T.
  • raves +1   [-] by emtgirl0129

    Answered I like they concept they went with. The final concept of the Joker was approved because it is better.

    I think that the older version look kinda like Halloweens Mike Myers. I think Mr. Ledgers version is much better. Still creepy, but better.
  • raves +1   [-] by jokergirl30

    Answered I like they concept they went with. The final concept of the Joker was approved because it is better.

    he lookd maad sexii=]]
  • raves +2   [-] by CitizenErased

    Answered I like they concept they went with. The final concept of the Joker was approved because it is better.

    Those other concepts are pretty weak in my opinion...I mean it's ok to take liberties with the character but it's still got to BE the Joker...not just some scary looking guy with scars on his face.
  • raves +1   [-] by Wayne Little

    Answered I like they concept they went with. The final concept of the Joker was approved because it is better.

    the first one is too 80s horror movie
  • raves +1   [-] by Ragweed

    Answered I like they concept they went with. The final concept of the Joker was approved because it is better.

    If the storyline was different I could see them having used the other concept, but for what the did with the movie the concept they went with just fits. I can't see the other concept in any of the Joker's scenes.
  • raves +1   [-] by top shelf

    Answered I like they concept they went with. The final concept of the Joker was approved because it is better.

    the former is over the top creepy,belongs in saw or hostel.the latter is just creepy enough without the torture porn vibe! final concept joker approved creepybelongs hostel creepy torture porn vibe
  • raves +1   [-] by kenny

    Answered They should of used these early concepts for Heath Ledger. This Joker looks much more creepier.

    i like creepy
  • raves +1   [-] by BellaMorte

    Answered I like they concept they went with. The final concept of the Joker was approved because it is better.

    too creepy, Although in the last picture i didn't like it because it seemed to unrealistic. I love the final joker because he seems so real, His hair isnt a vibrant lime green and his suit isn't nice and neat.( and so on)
  • raves +1   [-] by Chester01

    Answered They should of used these early concepts for Heath Ledger. This Joker looks much more creepier.

    Creepier and uglier stuff usually adds effect to the movie, which gathers more people. Everyone would have probably been creeped out a bit, which means it worked.
  • raves +1   [-] by Care Care 101

    Answered I like they concept they went with. The final concept of the Joker was approved because it is better.

    The pictures are so creepy!!! concept final concept joker approved pictures creepy
  • raves +1   [-] by NameLess

    Answered I like they concept they went with. The final concept of the Joker was approved because it is better.

    HEATH LEDGER KICKED ASS AS THE JOKER...I COULDN'T IMAGINE HIM PORTRAYING THE JOKER ANY OTHER WAY <333

    heath ledge kicked ass joker imagine portraying joker ant 333
  • raves +1   [-] by Compass_Dream

    Answered I like they concept they went with. The final concept of the Joker was approved because it is better.

    those were cool. but i like heaths long hair. it fit well. and even though those scars were longer in the other concept art heaths looked nastier. and that top one looked like leather face. i never thought he was all that cool.
  • raves +1   [-] by Ashley

    Answered They should of used these early concepts for Heath Ledger. This Joker looks much more creepier.

    I like the early ones but I guess maybe they would have made it too scary.
  • raves +2   [-] by Hachi the Moofish

    Answered I like they concept they went with. The final concept of the Joker was approved because it is better.

    the early concept looks like some kind of zombie. or a young Frankenstien monster.
    and the current joker cant be beat.
  • raves +1   [-] by i <3 joker

    Answered I like they concept they went with. The final concept of the Joker was approved because it is better.

    ya the one they had before are way to scary. its like a mix of micheal myers hills have eyes. creepy
  • raves +3   [-] by Carlos

    Answered I like they concept they went with. The final concept of the Joker was approved because it is better.

    the earlier concept is too creepy, like for a horror movie, not a super hero movie. The concept they went with is better because it better portrays a psycho.