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WARNING: Contains Potential Spoilers for From the DC Vault: Death in the Family - Robin Lives #1!The Jokerhas officially set sail for mayhem on his new boat, which is as gaudy as the Clown Prince of Crime himself. This is no surprise, considering that his water vessel is self-themed, showcasing his egomaniac tendencies. Along with his new ride, the Joker also debuts a costume befitting the high seas, making a strong case for changing his nickname to the Clown Captain of Crime.
DC has just revealed that a sure way to defeat the Joker is to push him into a body of water and wait for him to drown.
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Although Jason survives in this series, he is still brutalized by the clown. Consequently, Batman tracks down the Joker to seek justice and retribution for Jason.This pursuit leads to an intense boat chase between the Dark Knight and the clown, revealing the Joker’s themed boat, which rivals all of Batman’s bat-themed vehicles when it comes to staying on brand.
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Joker Debuts His Self-Themed Boat inFrom the DC Vault: Death in the Family - Robin Lives#1
Joker’s boat stays true to his theme with an explosion of his signature colors–green and purple–and a loud design.The water vessel features a larger-than-life figurehead of Joker at its bow, showcasing his classic green hair, white skin, purple suit, blood-red smile, and a gun in hand. Besides the figurehead, the most notable design element is the flag, which displays an image of his frequent partner in crime, Harley Quinn. However, Harley wasn’t introduced until 1992 inBatman: The Animated Series, while theDeath in the Familystoryline took place in 1988, four years before her creation.
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Complementing his extravagant boat, Joker embraces the maritime theme by forsaking his usual purple suit for an outfit more befitting of a Clown Captain of Crime.His ensemble includes stereotypical attire reminiscent of military sea captains, sporting a bicorn captain’s hat, a Naval Jacket adorned with large brass buttons, epaulets, and shoulder boards that denote his supposedly high rank. Joker’s purple and green uniform is further embellished with various medals and decorations, making it as ornate as possible and the perfect accessory to his boat.
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Joker’s attire and boat provide a humorous touch to the scene, alongside the intense confrontation with Batman. Additionally, this encounter also reveals an unexpected vulnerability—the Clown Prince of Crime can’t swim. Fueled by his emotions, Batman doesn’t hold back, ramming Joker’s boat with his own speedboat. The impact sends the clown plummeting into the water, where he begins to drown until Superman arrives to rescue him. Hence, DC has just revealed that a sure way to defeat theJokeris to push him into a body of water and wait for him to drown.
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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.
