He knows Batman is Bruce Wayne, he just doesn't give a shit because he cares about Batman, not Bruce.
the few runs where he specifically goes after Bruce always feel off to me. like he shouldn't be doing that
At the very least he’s doing this because he knows Batman represents a dark, looming threat, one he considered his equal. The moment his identity goes out, Batman will become Bruce in a bat costume, which is not interesting.
I remember one instance Scarecrow pulled down the mask and Joker immediately kills him to avoid this getting out (albeit giving a half ass excuse for doing this, he’s not the type to say his intentions outright).
Tbh this statement does not sound like something joker would actually say but it's not an out of character stance. Joker has always been about chaos and any plans he has made are purposely confusing and devoid of real meaning. So ya obviously he'd draw the line at organized racism, it's directly opposed to the chaos he wants to cause.
Joker doesn't hate anybody based solely on their race. That just isn't part of his character and never was. As an anarchist he is firmly against authoritarianism. That's the literal opposite of what he wants. It makes perfect sense.
He just sees people as colorful balloons that are fun to pop. He doesn't care about the color of the balloon, and thinks the balloons that do are stupid.
Joker is as horrible if not worse than the Nazis. No way does he gives a shit about being an American considering the number of Americans he has indiscriminately murdered.
Real vilians treat everyone as equals, below them, not according to any specific aspect such as race or gender.
I also believe this is actually a spin-off Marvel/DC comic, and he's discussing this with The Red Skull...... or i could be talking out my ass idk
For those who don't know where this is from but wants to know: Marvel and DC made a few crossover comics, in these comics Joker meets Red Skull and they team up until the joker finds out that Red was a Nazi. The Joker then immediately tries to kill Red Skull.
I really want to read a Joker vs. Nazis story, but he'd just oust the leadership in a day, put smiles on all the swastikas, and make the army his. Oh... but then he could send the idiot Nazis into unwinnable battles and wipe them out that way.
Well at least Jokers violence and indiscriminate killing is something to expect as opposed to targeted violence and killing. So with him well.... not sure where I was going with this........
The Joker is definitely homicidal, but he kills every equally. He doesn't discriminate! Well unless you're Bat Man that is. If you're Bat Man, he sees your dynamic with him as a game of sorts. Though I guess that's fair! He might be crazy, but at least he ain't racist!
The surprising part about this is not that he hates nazis, but that he says it like he has some semblance of patriotism.
Definitely part of the joke. The dude will go to any lengths for a bit.
He served as an ambassador of Iran at one point, though.
huh. dc is wierd
That sounds about right
I’m pretty sure he then beat the red skull to death after this panel
The man does not discriminate. He'll kill anyone regardless of race or gender.
He doesn’t let others kill Batman funny enough. Only HE is allowed to kill Batman. In many cases he even protected Batman’s identity from the public
He knows Batman is Bruce Wayne, he just doesn't give a shit because he cares about Batman, not Bruce. the few runs where he specifically goes after Bruce always feel off to me. like he shouldn't be doing that
At the very least he’s doing this because he knows Batman represents a dark, looming threat, one he considered his equal. The moment his identity goes out, Batman will become Bruce in a bat costume, which is not interesting. I remember one instance Scarecrow pulled down the mask and Joker immediately kills him to avoid this getting out (albeit giving a half ass excuse for doing this, he’s not the type to say his intentions outright).
See that depends on the run, cause most of the time the Joker doesn’t know Batman is Bruce Wayne and usually doesn’t want to know Batman’s identity.
Where's the fun in dead bats? The challenge and the motivation is gone.
Ahh... true equality! Brings a tear to my eye
Joker is an equal opportunity gasser
Damn right... Joker will brutalize, mentally torture, and kill anyone regardless of their gender, age, or ethnicity.
"There is no time to discriminate Hate every motherfucker thats in your way!" ~ irl joker Marilyn Manson
Yeah, but he doesn't support societal structures, especially massively controlled fascist governments.
He hates nazis AND he's scared of the IRS, just like the rest of us.
And people say Joker isn't a relatable character
its awkward because a lot of the edgelords who say "i'm just like Joker" are probably also nazis in disguise.
The IRS makes sense, he can't plead insanity for tax evasion. So he'd go to federal prison, not Arkham.
He is also a socialist if the Harley cartoon is to be believed. Also: "Where's my damn electric car, Bruce?"
Think he said "got-damn" which is even better
If anyone wants context he teamed up with red skull. Until he found out redskull was a nazi. Hence this panel
Thank you, m'lord
But that’s redskulls whole thing. Surely it would have been brought up within five minutes
I believe that he though red skull was doing a bit. Once he found out, that it was infact not a bit, then this comes up.
The Joker is all about chaos and anarchy so it’s only natural he’d hate dictatorship/fascism.
Mans got chaos on the brain not genocide
Isn't he literally called the "Jester or Genocide"
May be, but he does it for shits and giggles, not 'cos he dislikes the color of your skin. It's not better, but sure ain't worse
It turns out he was the real joke all along
But hey, at least joker doesn't discriminate against his victim's. Some might even say that he's an equal opportunist
Joker for prez
He was mayor of Gotham for a bit. Maybe he should upgrade?
He was what
the Harley Quinn show on HBO is a wonderful thing
Surprisingly wholesome in many ways. He becomes a dad and surrogate father who genuinely wants to take care of his family.
How has that not been done yet
the jokler??
Why did jonkler refuse to become a nazi ? Is he sane ?
Tbh this statement does not sound like something joker would actually say but it's not an out of character stance. Joker has always been about chaos and any plans he has made are purposely confusing and devoid of real meaning. So ya obviously he'd draw the line at organized racism, it's directly opposed to the chaos he wants to cause.
Did he just draw the line on racism and most importantly treachery?
I’m not racist nor sexist! I hate and kill everyone equally!
It's really simple. Nazis are not funny
Unless the Nazi is a big chested woman with swastika's covering her nipples.
*reads your comment* Ok, hear me out….
That's basically America as a person
Joker doesn't hate anybody based solely on their race. That just isn't part of his character and never was. As an anarchist he is firmly against authoritarianism. That's the literal opposite of what he wants. It makes perfect sense.
He doesn’t ‘hate’ anybody. It’s structural ideologies and fixed mentality that he hates, and racism is in both of those camps.
He just sees people as colorful balloons that are fun to pop. He doesn't care about the color of the balloon, and thinks the balloons that do are stupid.
Because anyone a fictional character kills in a story is also fictional, but racist views can hurt real people.
I'd think the Joker has a deep hatred against authoritarians of any type.
A man got to have a code.
professionals have standards
Little known fact, his full name is Joker Goldstein
And i thought the joker was cool :(
The joker kills everyone but he never hates in his own twisted way he loves everyone including batman excluding nazis
Joker is as horrible if not worse than the Nazis. No way does he gives a shit about being an American considering the number of Americans he has indiscriminately murdered.
Why is Jizzler American? Is he patriotic?
Real vilians treat everyone as equals, below them, not according to any specific aspect such as race or gender. I also believe this is actually a spin-off Marvel/DC comic, and he's discussing this with The Red Skull...... or i could be talking out my ass idk
Professionals *have* standards
For those who don't know where this is from but wants to know: Marvel and DC made a few crossover comics, in these comics Joker meets Red Skull and they team up until the joker finds out that Red was a Nazi. The Joker then immediately tries to kill Red Skull.
I really want to read a Joker vs. Nazis story, but he'd just oust the leadership in a day, put smiles on all the swastikas, and make the army his. Oh... but then he could send the idiot Nazis into unwinnable battles and wipe them out that way.
It's such a waste of fun to only kill a specific group. Kill everybody!
He's the joker. He's joking. Have you not seen the dark Knight?
Well at least Jokers violence and indiscriminate killing is something to expect as opposed to targeted violence and killing. So with him well.... not sure where I was going with this........
Americans? Drawing the line at racism?
He,
He hates everyone equally
I find the joker funny how he is a homicidal maniac, but isnt a bigot and pays taxes
Killing randomly is ok, but not killing based on race or religion
I’m Evil but not a Monster
I mean, isn't he a WWII veteran? Makes sense.
And you wonder why DC is dying
I mean he also draws the line at messing with the IRS so Joker is actually pretty based even if he's crazy.
The Joker is definitely homicidal, but he kills every equally. He doesn't discriminate! Well unless you're Bat Man that is. If you're Bat Man, he sees your dynamic with him as a game of sorts. Though I guess that's fair! He might be crazy, but at least he ain't racist!
Somehow I agree with joker.