Joker glows in 'Dark Knight'
Published 6/27/2008 at Variety.com
Comic Book Biz: Heath Ledger's performance getting buzz -- The Joker's been a real wild card for Warner Bros. and "The Dark Knight." But as the film's bow nears, the studio is betting big that the dark villain of "Dark Knight" is a big draw.
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