he was not a good joker. thats the point he was more funny. The Joker wasnt that funny and he wasnt crazy enough. It just didnt cut it. Ledgers Joker will be the Joker...period

well to say that jack was horrible is just not right, he did a great job, if not amazing as the joker, he was funny, but totaly insane and vicious all @ the same time. Ledger will do a fine job he is also a good actor. like i say comparing the the new batman flicks with the old(and that means the first 2) i say they are totally different styles the old ones more fantasy like and the new ones more realistic, a different interpretation. but the 89 burton Batman will always be the best to me, and jack will always be Joker.......

I just watched the original Batman like 5 minutes ago, and I agree with IamBATMAN. Jack did a HORRIBLE job playing the joker! He was way too....himself to play the part. Just listening to Heath laugh in the teaser is such a HUGE relief because he sounds, and looks like a better joker.

anyone who is saying Jack Nicholson was a good joker is not a fan of the Batman comics... or more importantly of The Joker himself. Jack Nicholson is an amazing actor, but his performance as The Joker was a HUGE disappointment. I think people are quick to say Jack was better for two reasons... 1) people dont want to believe Heath is good enough for this role and 2) Nicholson is a good actor and never does a bad role.

Heath will be good... Nolan would not have picked him if he thought he was going to kill this movie.

Heath looks awsum and he soudn (the teaser) very dark and insane. Can't wait! Role on next year.

I agree with motts789, My personal favorite movie is The Departed.

jack was so tight in the departed, im ganna go watch it now...

he'll pull it off... he played as a knight, he played as a gay cowboy- if he can do all that, he can do anything

Heath is gonna be THE Joker just as Christian is THE Batman!

You have to remmeber that this is a New BatMan New Ideas, nothing like the old films, The New BatMan was just great and the second will be Just as good,
Heath Acting skills will be proven in this film but the Director would not have chosen him. I think everyone who doubts will be eating there words

Jack Nickleson made such a good joker it would be a shame if people left the theaters saying that Jack was better than Heath

This movie is gonna be bad ass all the way!! Fuckin Right!

I don't think Heath can be the better Joker, but I forgive you, 'cuz Maggy's cute.

I was one of the original nay-sayers, thinking Ledger wasn't a good fit. Now is a different story. I love the look mixing the clasic with a new twist, and after hearing the little voice clip in the teaser, I think he will be phenominal.

yeah, i actually like the scars. it adds to the joker's overall psychotic behavior and the reason for it. and...who doesnt love Maggie Gyllenhal!? Man, this is going to own cinema in 2008!

It's Definitely a new spin on the joker look - however the classic purple suit is there plus the psychotic behaviour - should be a great movie!

i told u guys this before ledger will be the best joker, now look at the pic was i right?!!!

heath ledger is going to be the perfect joker!!!!! he sounds just like jack nicholson as the joker

classic purple lookin good, still not sure bout the scars tho

classic purple lookin good, still not sure bout the scars tho

This movie is going to be GREAT.

This looks great! The teaser trailer was a BIG let down though.....I agree that Ledger will pull this off in a big way!

wow! he looks amazing! i can already tell he's gonna be sinister

I think ledger is going to pull this off!!!