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The Good And The Bad About Jared Leto’s Joker In Suicide Squad

There you have it, folks. The new look of the Joker for Suicide Squad. Ever since it was revealed over the weekend, opinions on it have been divided right down the middle. Some people think he looks psychotic and interesting, and dig how the shot is clearly an homage to the iconic Killing Joke Joker illustration. On the other hand, though, some people think he looks like he is squarely aimed at the Hot Topic target demo and that he too closely resembles Marilyn Manson than the Joker we all know and love and fear.

This Joker Is Pretty Similar To What We’re Seeing In The Comics Right Now

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The Joker is a man who has had many looks over the years, and though we may see Leto’s new Joker and not instantly associate it with the Joker that we’re all familiar with (big crimson smile, scarred or not), it’s important to know that this is the exact visual direction that the character has been taking in the comics as of late. The Joker we saw on the pages now carries with him a much more refined and pretty look, much like what Jared Leto is sporting, minus the grill and tats.

While many think that Leto’s pose was a nod to the Killing Joke Joker (seen below), I think it is clear to see that visually, at least, that is NOT the Joker we are getting here.

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