Aspiring comedian turned violent vigilante, central figure of the Joker saga.
Johnny is a middle-aged radio journalist who travels across the country interviewing children about their lives and hopes. After reconnecting with his sister, he cares for her son Jesse, struggles to balance parenting with work, and gradually becomes a trusted emotional guide and close companion to the boy.
Theodore is a lonely, introverted professional letter writer living in near-future Los Angeles. Facing divorce from Catherine, he purchases an artificially intelligent operating system and falls in love with Samantha. Their relationship changes his emotional well-being, creative work, and understanding of intimacy before he finally writes honestly to Catherine.
A young Inuit man transformed into a bear who learns empathy and brotherhood.
Napoleon Bonaparte is the central military and political figure, rising from a young French officer to First Consul and Emperor. He directs major victories, overthrows the Directory, invades Russia, returns from exile, and is finally defeated at Waterloo before dying on Saint Helena.
A philosophy professor at Braylin College, Abe begins the story depressed, existentially distressed, and drinking heavily. After overhearing a custody-case injustice, he secretly murders the judge involved, briefly regains purpose, and begins a romance with Jill while sleeping with Rita. His guilt is exposed, and he dies attempting to kill Jill.
A young villager who loves Ivy. After being stabbed and critically wounded by Noah Percy, he becomes the catalyst for Ivy's dangerous journey. The elders gather around his bedside as the story concludes, highlighting his central role in the village's unfolding crisis.
Local sheriff who opposes pandemic lockdowns and runs against incumbent Mayor Ted Garcia. His campaign escalates into violence as he falsely accuses Ted of assaulting his wife, murders Ted and his son, and frames his deputy. After surviving a terrorist attack that leaves him paralyzed and brain-damaged, he is elected mayor while being cared for by his mother-in-law.
Graham's younger brother and a former minor league baseball player. He assists his family during the alien invasion and plays a crucial role in defeating the creature by exploiting its vulnerability to water.
Joe is a traumatized hired gun who rescues trafficked girls through brutally direct methods. He cares for his elderly mother, accepts a job to recover Nina Votto, and uncovers a trafficking conspiracy involving Senator Albert Votto and Governor Williams. Haunted by violence and suicidal thoughts, Joe ultimately chooses to survive and protect Nina Votto.
Paranoid, anxious man on a surreal odyssey to visit his mother.
Joaquin Phoenix has 99 screen credits in a career dating back to 1981. Their work spans 5 cinematic universes — most prominently Joker Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include Joker, Gladiator, C'mon C'mon. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 5 universes
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