The Joker- Evolution of an American Boogeyman [repost because I messed up yesterday]

The Joker- Evolution of an American Boogeyman [repost because I messed up yesterday]

Look, pa, I made it. Check out my first video essay on how the Joker has evolved alongside American fears since his creation.

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By SoItGoes - Jul 23, 2016 12:07 AM EST

Filed Under: DC Comics

I tried embedding it yesterday to no avail, so maybe just dropping the link will make it so some of you actually check it out.

Let me know what you think and I would be eternally grateful.
Maybe even subscribe if you actually like it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cCJEYFpipVM

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