Gotham Knights: Batman's Death Can Make Joker Even More Terrifying
WB Games Montréal's upcoming Gotham Knights takes place in a world without Batman, which means that the Joker, if he appears, could be even more terrifying than usual. There is still plenty to be revealed about the upcoming co-op title, including how Gotham Knights will use the GCPD and the late Jim Gordon's replacement, but it's possible that iconic Batman villains like the Clown Prince of Crime will show up. If this character winds up being implemented, then there are plenty of ways the game could differentiate its version from other interpretations — starting with his reaction to Batman's death.
It appears that Bruce Wayne has died prior to the events of Gotham Knights, leaving Batgirl, Robin, Nightwing, and Red Hood to protect Gotham without him. Trailers and promotional materials for the game have revealed that villains like Mister Freeze and Penguin will be making appearances, with more members of this iconic rogues gallery sure to show up throughout the course of the story. Although Gotham Knights could have a playable Batman, it's clear that the Caped Crusader will not be leading the charge in the game's narrative.
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The Joker is typically defined by his relationship with Batman, so a world without the Dark Knight holds many terrifying and chaotic possibilities for his development. There are a few points of reference that fans can point to when contemplating a world with a Joker and no Batman, but the two characters are often seen as two sides of the same coin: order and chaos. That said, Gotham Knights could stand apart from the pack of Batman video games, movies, comics, and TV shows by offering a fresh take on the Joker character without Batman around
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