ORIGIN & HISTORY

Jonathon Crane grew up a very unhappy child, always being made fun of and harassed by bullies. Due to his gangly build and passion for books, Jonathon was an outcast all through his school years. After graduation he went to college and became a professor of psychology at Gotham University. During his studies, Crane became increasingly obsessed with fear. Crane's obession with human fear and inspiring terror eventually caused the board of directors to kick him out of Gotham U. Crane became very embittered and turned to crime. He assumed the name "Scarecrow", and used chemical toxins to strike fear into his victims.

SCARECROW PICS

Golden Age Scarecrow

The Scarecrow from the Batman and Robin cartoon

Johnathon Crane at home in Arkham Asylum

DID YOU KNOW?

Rumor has it that the Scarecrow will be a featured villian in the next Batman film, again starring George Clooney and directed by Joel Schumaker. So far, rumors have mentioned Kevin Spacey, Jeff Goldblum, John Travolta, and even Howard Stern may be cast as the Scarecrow.

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