Jester is a comic book villain from the Marvel Comic Universe and is ranked #88 on our list of The 100 Best Marvel Villains Ever.
Struggling actor Jonathan Powers thought he had got his big break in an off-Broadway play. Unfortunately his performance was panned by the critics and booed by the audience. He began studying fencing, gymnastics, and bodybuilding, hoping to win additional roles, but all he landed was a job as a comic foil on a children’s TV show.
Deciding to turn to crime, Powers contacted the TINKERER, who, specialized in creating unusual weapons from toys. Donning a harlequin-style jester’s costume, Powers began calling himself the Jester, and set out on a crime spree in New York, using his deadly toys and gimmicks.
Jester soon came into conflict with the costumed hero DAREDEVIL, who halted Jester’s criminal activity and helped to put him in jail.
