Both the James Jesse and Axel Walker incarnations of the character have been substantially adapted into television productions of DC Comics work.

Actor Mark Hamill is most closely associated with the role, having played Jesse in two live-action television series and voiced the character in several animated and video game appearances.

The original Trickster (real name Giovanni Giuseppe) is the practical joker and con man whose favorite occupation is damaging enemies like the Flash with items such as explosive teddy bears.

[3] After Barry Allen is killed in Crisis on Infinite Earths, the Trickster relocates from Central City to Hollywood, where he spends time working in special effects.

This includes itching powder, potato head bombs, exploding rubber chickens and yo-yos, sharpened jacks, hard shell candy, and various other joke-themed weapons.