The Joker's Whereabouts In 'The Dark Knight Rises' Revealed

If you were wondering exactly where The Joker was during the events of The Dark Knight Rises, the answer can be found in the official novelization of the film. There was speculation on how, if at all, the clown prince of crime would be mentioned in context of the ongoing story arc following the events of The Dark Knight. Director Christopher Nolan was adamant on respecting Heath Ledger's legacy by making no reference to the villain in the conclusion of his Batman trilogy, much less including a cameo of any kind through unused footage or the use of another actor.

In The Dark Knight Rises: The Official Novelization, author Greg Cox reveals that the Joker was not locked away in Blackgate prison along with the all the other criminals who were freed during Bane's takeover of Gotham, but appropriately resting as the last resident of Arkham Asylum.

"Now that the Dent Act had made it all but impossible for the city’s criminals to cop an insanity plea, it (Blackgate Prison) had replaced Arkham Asylum as a preferred location for imprisoning both convicted and suspected felons. The worst of the worst were sent here, except for the Joker, who, rumor had it, was locked away as Arkham’s sole remaining inmate. Or perhaps he had escaped. Nobody was really sure. Not even Selina."

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Batman & The Visual History Of The Bat-Suit

Check out this amazing infographic courtesy of Screen Rant that spotlights many of the significant Bat-suits worn by The Dark Knight over the years since his debut way back in 1939.

You will find numerous familiar variations, some more subtle than others, on the Caped Crusader's iconic costume, from the old school comic books, all the big screen versions, television and animated versions, video games, the modern graphic novel takes, and right up to the Dark Knight's look in the New 52.

You can double click the photo below to go the original post where it can be viewed at a much larger size, and the all the clever Bat-quotes are easier to read.

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