It seems like the rumors are true and Lady Gaga will indeed be playing Harley Quinn in Joker: Folie a Deux. The only hints about the plot is that there will be a musical element and Zazie Beetz is in talks to return as well. Will we see Dr. Quinzel analyzing The Joker while descending into madness herself? I don't think Joaquin Phoenix has ever done a sequel before, but I guess the first film making over a billion
dollars can change a lot of minds. Let's hope the script is a strong as the first time around.
You did your background research well, Ross. :-)
ReplyDeleteThis pays homage to both the Batman story where the Joker learned Mr. Mxyzptlk's true name (thereby stealing his power); and the Superman story where it was strongly hinted that Mxy and Impy are one-and-the same.
I leave it to Bob Greenwade's phenomenal powers of research to come up with the actual issue numbers.
A Joker musical, eh? I'd give even odds that it's less fun than, but at least as problematic as, It's a Bird, It's a Plane, It's Superman!
ReplyDelete@Cary: I would do that research, but there are experts on this blog who could easily beat me to it.
Superman #50 had Mxyzptlk taking on the Fantastic Four in his guise as the Impossible Man.
ReplyDeleteAnd I'm not going to list all the issues but Superman: Emperor Joker #1 had Joker with Mxy's power
It may be a little late, and perhaps slightly petty, but...
ReplyDelete*coursing
@Big Mike: thank you. :-)
ReplyDelete@Davticus: Say what?
P.S.---that's strange. I was looking for the more traditional "Anonymous." How did I get the synonym high-lighted in blue?
ReplyDeleteI would like to see this as a comic, maybe a limited series.
ReplyDeleteGreat cover and idea.
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@"Unknown": *Daviticus
ReplyDeleteHey, might as well be consistent!
BTW Thanks for listening, Ross! :)
But of coarse.
ReplyDeleteRandom suggestion time, again.
ReplyDeleteHow about Moon Knight vs. a long-lost relative from the Gold Key universe? Dr. Adam Spektor...in werewolf mode!