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15 Real People Who Inspired Super Heroes And Villains

Darren January 23, 2026 5 min
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15. Jerry Robinson’s Friend – The Joker’s Smile

15. Jerry Robinson's Friend - The Joker's Smile
The Joker’s sinister smile draws inspiration from real-life muses and classic silent cinema.

The Joker’s chilling grin was inspired by a friend of co-creator Jerry Robinson, combined with the haunting smile of actor Conrad Veidt from ‘The Man Who Laughs.’ Details are provided by smithsonianmag.com.

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