BatmanandtheJokerhave been fighting one another for decades, and that entire time, the Joker has been learning and evolving, proving that the monster he eventually turns into is Batman’s fault. While Batman is known for being the man with a contingency plan, the Joker can also claim the same.
The Jokerlikes to style himself as a madman who doesn’t really have a plan.He’s an agent of chaoswho goes along with whatever whim he has at the moment. While this reputation is certainly terrifying, it’s not entirely accurate, as revealed by the first issue of his first solo series:The Joker#1 by Denny O’Neil, Irv Novick, and Dick Giordano.
In this issue, readers learn thatthe Joker is actually very good with plans, and he always has a backup. After being captured by Two-Face and put into a nefarious deathtrap, the Joker manages to break out, and he thanks Batman for it. After decades of the two fighting, it seems that the Joker has actually learned fromBatman’s various contingency plans.
The Joker Learned to Store Backup Plans from Batman
Batman and the Joker Face Off in theBatmanRun by Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo
When it comes to characters who specialize in strategy, it’s hard to name someone better than Batman. No matter what kind of situation or enemyBatman finds himself up against, he always has a plan to take down his enemy. Bruce’s ability to plan is one of the most admirable and dangerous aspects of his personality. It’s the reason he’s managed to survive for so long against such brutal villains. Unfortunately,Batman’s continual fighting against the Joker has allowed the Joker to learn and evolve from Batman, and he’s begun picking up some very dangerous skills.
Who is The Joker, Really? The DC Villain’s True Identity Explained
The Joker is one of the most mysterious characters in comic books with multiple backstories, but there is an official identity for the Joker.
The Joker has been evolving over the years. When he first appeared in Gotham, he was just a run-of-the-mill serial killer and there was nothing particularly dangerous about him. Aside from his appearance, he was the same as any other serial killer. But over the years,the Joker has been getting progressively more and more dangerous,and Batman is the reason why. Every time that the Joker fights Batman, he evolves and becomes more dangerous, which was perfectly proven when the Joker began adding contingency plans to his crimes - a skill he admits that he learned from Batman.
The Joker Has Been Learning from Batman Since the Beginning of Their Rivalry
Making the Joker One of Gotham’s Worst Threats
The Joker started with just a trick knife and not much else. But over the years, as he’s fought Batman, it’s no coincidence that he’s begun using more and more gadgets. The Joker created his own secret base in the Ha-Hacienda. He created the Jokermobile, and he used gadgets like lethal joy buzzers and even his own version of batarangs. In recent comics, he’s even begun wearing his own batsuits. All of this is a direct response to his battles with Batman. WhileBatmanhas been trying to defeatthe Jokerfor decades, every fight has only made him more dangerous.
The Joker
The Joker is a psychopathic criminal mastermind with a warped sense of humor. Initially introduced as a remorseless serial killer, the character evolved over time, often oscillating between a prankster and a homicidal maniac. His relationship with Batman is one of the most complex in comic book history, defined by their mutual obsession. Over the decades, the Joker has become an enduring icon of chaos and madness, embodying the antithesis of Batman’s order and justice.
Batman
One of DC’s most iconic heroes, Batman is the vigilante superhero persona of billionaire Bruce Wayne. Forged by tragedy with the death of his parents, Bruce dedicated his life to becoming the world’s leading martial artist, detective, and tactician. Recruiting an entire family of allies and sidekicks, Bruce wages war on evil as the dark knight of his hometown, Gotham City.
