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The Joker (The Killing Joke)
Basename:
The Joker
Alias:
Killing Joke Joker
Brand:
Minifig Madness
Year:
2018
Theme:
DC
Biography:
The Joker, as portrayed in Alan Moore's "The Killing Joke," is a complex and tragic figure, primarily known as the archenemy of Batman. While his true identity remains canonically unknown, the story presents a potential origin: a struggling stand-up comedian, desperate to provide for his pregnant wife, agrees to assist criminals in robbing a chemical plant.
During the heist, Batman intervenes, leading to the comedian falling into a vat of chemical waste. This transforms him, bleaching his skin white, staining his hair green, and stretching his face into a permanent, ghastly smile. The trauma of this transformation, compounded by the earlier death of his wife and unborn child, shatters his sanity.
He embraces chaos and nihilism, viewing life as a meaningless joke. "The Killing Joke" explores the idea that anyone, given the right circumstances, could be driven to madness. The Joker aims to prove this by pushing Commissioner Gordon to the brink of insanity through torture and psychological torment. His actions ultimately serve as a dark reflection of Batman's own origins and motivations, highlighting the thin line between heroism and villainy.
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