Adam Savage Takes a Close Look at the Original Joker Costume From Tim Burton’s BATMAN

Adam Savage recently got hands-on with a truly legendary piece of movie history by examining one of the original Joker costumes from Batman, the 1989 classic directed by Tim Burton.

Pulled from the personal collection of Stephen Lane, founder of Propstore. Worn by Jack Nicholson during his unforgettable turn as the Clown Prince of Crime, the costume bursts with color and texture, from its rich purples to the meticulous tailoring that helped define this version of the Joker.

Savage digs into how the materials, construction, and overall design elevate the character, showing why this look is still so awesome decades later.

Nicholson’s Joker is iconic because of his performance, but the costume itself did a ton of storytelling work, making it every bit as memorable as the Batsuit and a definitive take on Gotham’s most dangerous maniac.