The Joker: The insanity and pessimism of Batman's nemesis — the
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It is rare to find a villain that is so fully defined solely by their opposition to a hero, but the Joker has turned what should be a flimsy premise into one of the strongest and most enduring double acts in comic book history.
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Gotham: Joker twist and its modern relevance
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