7. The Arkham Asylum Video Game Joker
Gamers and fans of dark fantasy will appreciate the gritty, detailed aesthetic of the Joker from the critically acclaimed “Batman: Arkham” video game series. This design bridges the gap between the theatricality of the comics and the realism of modern cinema. The costume features a heavily textured, pinstriped purple tailcoat that looks slightly worn and dirty, a gold-patterned vest, a white shirt with a disheveled tie, and matching pinstripe trousers. It’s a sophisticated yet deeply unsettling look.
The makeup for the Arkham Joker is characterized by a sickly, yellowed undertone to the white skin paint, representing his deteriorating physical state. Use fine brushes to paint prominent veins around the temples and neck. The smile should be drawn wide and thin, with dark red lipstick that looks slightly cracked. Style your hair in messy, wild tufts of dark green, and add some fake blood or grime to your hands and clothes to look like you’ve just survived a chaotic night inside the asylum.