Why
so serious?: Heath
Ledger
as The Joker in "Dark Knight."
Jokers are wild again this Halloween.
Although Christian
Bale was the undisputed star of Dark Knight... who was it that actually got all the attention? You guessed it. The big, bad portrayal
of the Joker performed by Heath Ledger in his last epic film appearance.
Then there was Joaquin Phoenix and the inspiration for millions of more fans who continue to paint the town purple and green at Halloween.
While online costumes stores may selling out on premade costumes this season, you can find do-it-yourself instructions for Joker costume and makeup ideas aplenty around the Web.
Making your own Joker costume
The trick to creating The Joker look? Don't get too serious.
Simply print out your favorite Joker photo from the Internet as a guide, then it's on to the Halloween makeup store for some white, blue, and red face paint.
Along the way, stop at the thrift store to scavenge for a vest and red or purple overcoat -- and don't forget the black leather gloves to help create your complete costume.
Joaquin Phoenix in the title role of "The Joker"
(2019).
The really fun part? You never have to be too careful with Joker makeup ... since the character never did!
Just up ahead, check out more tips and advice on on creating homemade versions of this now-classic costume look with instructions, materials lists, and photos that will help bring out the Joker in you this Halloween....
More about Joker costumes around the Web:
Coolest Joker
Costumes - Get ideas & tips from vistior-submitted entries including kids to adults, male and female, thrift store to high-end fashion.
The
Joker on Wikihow - The easiest tutorials are the simplest? Check out this step-by-step guide to makeup and clothes to make your own Joker interpretation this Halloween.
The Joker on Flickr - Need photo references to get the perfect look? Here's a ton from more DIY Joker costume makers.