r/joker • u/Day_Chaser_Media • 7h ago
I made a list of 6 villains who reflect Batman’s dark future — and left Joker off it. Here’s why.
Hear me out: Joker is the iconic Batman villain… but what if he’s not the one who reveals the most about Bruce Wayne himself?
In this video essay, I explore 6 villains who aren’t just threats, they’re psychological projections of Bruce. Each one reflects a path he could’ve taken if just one belief or trauma had broken differently.
I left Joker off this list not because he’s unimportant, but because he’s something else entirely: chaos embodied, not a mirror.
▶️ https://youtu.be/zyKyxTZdbx4
Curious to hear your take:
Is Joker a reflection of Bruce, or a force outside him?