Product Description
This art by Kai Lun Qu, or "Kai", celebrates the dark magnetism of The Joker in a signed limited edition giclee on paper.
- “The Joker” is an illustration by Kai Lun Qu created for the fine art print program. These are the first releases from the fine art print program by Kai.
- Kai, known for his Alla Prima (wet-on-wet) oil paintings filled with expression and painterly strokes, began teaching classical oil painting at the age of 16. Drawing inspiration from John Singer Sargent and contemporary masters like Richard Schmid, Qu is currently is creating artwork for Marvel comics and the award- winning game, Marvel SNAP.
- Each of The Joker is a hand deckled giclee print signed by Kai Lun Qu.The Joker is a supervillain and the archenemy of Batman. First introduced in Batman #1 (Spring 1940), he was originally a criminal mastermind with a devious sense of humor. Initially intended to serve as a one-time appearances, Joker's instant popularity ensured that the character would continue to appear, becoming a frequent enemy of the Dark Knight and Robin, the Boy Wonder. By the late 1940s, Joker had been reimagined as a harmless prankster. Falling into obscurity by the 1960s, he was re-introduced in the 1970s as a more legitimate threat and one of the most infamous criminals within Gotham City. In recent years, the character has taken on the persona of an evil-incarnate, simply taking joy in tormenting Batman or trying to push him into villainy.Widely considered Batman's arch-nemesis, the Joker has also been responsible for numerous tragedies in Batman's life, including the paralysis of Barbara Gordon and the death of Jason Todd, the second Robin. His characterization has changed over the years, with the most common incarnation being a criminal mastermind who commits crimes for his own entertainment. Joker is also considered one of DC' most recognizable characters, with him also battling other heroes such as Superman and Wonder Woman. The character has also become an icon in popular culture, usually through his portrayals in various media related to Batman and other DC properties.
