Who Is Henry Claridge? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Henry Claridge is a DC Comics comic book character, with over 12 comic issue appearances. Holds a spot in Batman history as the first victim in the Joker's first appearance.

Who is Henry Claridge?

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).

Key facts

Henry Claridge is of human origin and first appeared in "The Legend of the Batman: Who He Is and How He Came To Be; The Joker". The character is published by DC Comics. With 12 recorded issue appearances, Henry Claridge ranks among the most featured characters in comics.