It's the first "proper" look at Heath Ledger as The Joker in next summer's The Dark Knight. I have total faith this movie's going to be excellent -- because it's the same team as Batman Begins -- so we're in safe hands.
And yes, while I was amongst those who went "what the f*@$!" when Ledger was announced as playing the Clown Prince Of Crime, I think he'll do a great job. I like the punkish look they've gone for with The Joker -- although Empire's non-threatening open-legged sit-down pose isn't too scary... is it?