Warning: Contains spoilers for One World Under Doom #3!!

I’ll be the first to admit that I’m not the biggestJokerfan around.

In a one-to-one match, I’d never claim that Arcade could actuallytake down Thor.

Comic book art: joker looking evil while smiling in dc comics

I see the same ability inArcade, who has achieved feats against many heroes stronger than him.

Arcade Deserves a Bigger Role in Marvels Villain Lineup

Marvels Joker?

The qualities that seem played out with Joker are, instead, refreshing with Arcade.

Arcade Confronts Thor With Avengers

Although I’ve enjoyed his past appearances, I didn’t give them much thought.

One World Under Doom #3is available now from Marvel Comics.

Arcade holding up playing cards with Marvel heroes on them and smiling wickedly

A contemporary version of Marvel villain Arcade, still with his signature grin and bow tie

The Joker in Batman: The Animated Series (1992)

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