Alicia Hunt
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Alicia Hunt is a fictional character
in the Batman
mythos. Her first and only appearance in the Batman franchise is the 1989 Batman film
, as well as the comic book based on the movie, and she was played by Jerry Hall
.
. She had previously been a model, and now spends most of her time shopping. Alicia begins having an affair with Jack Napier, Grissom's second in command. When Grissom discovers this, he sends Napier on a mission that he intends for him not to return from. At the Axis Chemicals Plant, Napier falls into a vat of chemicals, transforming him into The Joker
. Joker returns and murders Carl Grissom, assuming control of The Mob.
When Alicia returns home that evening, she faints upon seeing Joker for the first time. The Joker then mutilates her face as a work of "homicidal art". Joker says that the scars make Alicia "a living work of art". Some time later, Joker tells Vicki Vale
that "Alicia threw herself out the window", although it is heavily implied that he actually pushed her after casually remarking to Vicki that "you can't make an omelet without breaking some eggs", and then proceeds to smash her mask while laughing.
Fictional character
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in the Batman
Batman
Batman is a fictional character created by the artist Bob Kane and writer Bill Finger. A comic book superhero, Batman first appeared in Detective Comics #27 , and since then has appeared primarily in publications by DC Comics...
mythos. Her first and only appearance in the Batman franchise is the 1989 Batman film
Batman (1989 film)
Batman is a 1989 superhero film based on the DC Comics character of the same name, directed by Tim Burton. The film stars Michael Keaton in the title role, as well as Jack Nicholson, Kim Basinger, Robert Wuhl and Jack Palance...
, as well as the comic book based on the movie, and she was played by Jerry Hall
Jerry Hall
Jerry Faye Hall is an American model and actress, also known for her long-term relationship with Mick Jagger, with whom she had four children.-Early life:...
.
Fictional character biography
In the film, Alicia Hunt is the girlfriend of Carl Grissom, the most powerful crime lord in Gotham CityGotham City
Gotham City is a fictional U.S. city appearing in DC Comics, best known as the home of Batman. Batman's place of residence was first identified as Gotham City in Batman #4 . Gotham City is strongly inspired by Trenton, Ontario's history, location, atmosphere, and various architectural styles...
. She had previously been a model, and now spends most of her time shopping. Alicia begins having an affair with Jack Napier, Grissom's second in command. When Grissom discovers this, he sends Napier on a mission that he intends for him not to return from. At the Axis Chemicals Plant, Napier falls into a vat of chemicals, transforming him into The Joker
Joker (comics)
The Joker is a fictional character, a comic book supervillain published by DC Comics. He is the archenemy of Batman, having been directly responsible for numerous tragedies in Batman's life, including the paralysis of Barbara Gordon and the death of Jason Todd, the second Robin...
. Joker returns and murders Carl Grissom, assuming control of The Mob.
When Alicia returns home that evening, she faints upon seeing Joker for the first time. The Joker then mutilates her face as a work of "homicidal art". Joker says that the scars make Alicia "a living work of art". Some time later, Joker tells Vicki Vale
Vicki Vale
Victoria Vale is a fictional character that appears in comic books published by DC Comics. The character first appears in Batman #49 , and was created by Bob Kane and Bill Finger.-1940s-1960s:...
that "Alicia threw herself out the window", although it is heavily implied that he actually pushed her after casually remarking to Vicki that "you can't make an omelet without breaking some eggs", and then proceeds to smash her mask while laughing.