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Henry Claridge

Henry Claridge

Holds a spot in Batman history as the first victim in the Joker's first appearance.

Name:
Henry Claridge
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Real name:
Henry Claridge
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Birth date:
None
Gender:
Male
Powers:
  • Insanely Rich
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Wealthy Gotham citizen Henry Claridge was targeted by the Joker, who made a radio announcement that Claridge would die at the stroke of midnight. Several police officers were sent to Claridge's home to guard him, but at midnight, Claridge dropped dead, his facial muscles contorting into a rictus grin.

Henry Claridge was the first victim in the Joker's first appearance (though later retcons established the Joker as having killed others before Claridge).

Issues

April 1940

April 2005

July 2023

Volumes

1940

2005

2023

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