# Villainous Clown Editorials This Issue of Empire Magazine Features Jared Leto as the Joker By Ady Floyd | Published 2015-10-26 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jared-leto-as-the-joker References: [polygon](http://www.polygon.com/2015/10/26/9614924/jared-leto-joker-outfit-suicide-squad) & [comicbookresources](http://www.comicbookresources.com/article/jared-letos-joker-struts-in-new-suicide-squad-images) The December issue of Empire Magazine will feature [Hollywood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elevenlabs-iconic-voices) actor Jared Leto as the Joker. In anticipation for the upcoming [DC](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/revolution-beauty-x-dc-supervillains-collection) comic book film 'Suicide Squad,' the actor will fill the publication's pages with images and a story that describes his psychotic character. The eerie cover photo has been released to give the public a taste of what the issue will contain. It features Jared Leto as the Joker, wearing a [leather purple trench coat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/batman-x-blvck-collection) that covers his shirtless body. The actor also pulls off slicked back, green hair and dons pants that are adorned with an 'Arkham Asylum' logo. The entire image portrays exactly what comic book fans want to see -- an insanely creepy man known as the 'Clown Prince of Crime.' The magazine will feature one of the first interviews with Jared Leto where he actually discusses his role as the Joker, in deeper detail than ever before. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 55% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Villainous Clown Portrayals:** Media featuring portrayals of psychotic clowns continues to rise in popularity and demand. - **Comic Book Character Storytelling:** The use of print and digital magazines to tell stories and provide in-depth interviews with comic book characters and actors gains traction. - **Celebrity-driven Content:** Consumers crave exclusive behind-the-scenes content featuring their favorite actors and personalities. ### Who This Affects Most - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry has more opportunities to create and market content to meet the growing demand for horror and villainous characters. - **Publishing:** Print and digital publishing can capitalize on the trend of using magazines to tell stories and provide exclusive content on popular comic book characters and celebrities. - **Fashion:** Fashion and apparel industries can benefit from the trend of fans wanting to emulate the style of popular comic book characters such as the Joker. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cult Film-Inspired Graphic Tees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/capsule-tee.md) - [Villainous Comic Character Makeup](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/revolution-beauty-x-dc-supervillains-collection.md) - [Film-Inspired Condiment Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heinz-smiles.md) - [Modular Puzzle Building Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arkham-asylum-set.md) - [Film-Inspired Graphic Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-dark-knight-collection.md) - [Superhero-Themed Retail Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcfarlane-toys-1.md) - [Comic-Backed Esports Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/g2-esports-2.md) - [Imaginative Buildable Magazines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-and-wallpaper.md) - [Spooky Slasher Movie Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/universal-studios-halloween-horror-nights.md)