Summary
Fans of a particular theory about Batman and theJokercan rejoice, asHarley Quinnbasically confirmed it to be true. It would be an understatement to say that Batman and the Joker have a complicated relationship. These are two opposing, polar opposite forces who, on paper, detest each other — but in practice, they need each other, hence why both prolong destroying each other.
It looks likeBatman and the Jokerneed each other more than even some fans would think, at least according to Harley Quinn inHarley Quinn / Gossamer Special#1 by Amanda Conncer, Jimmy Palmiotti, Pier Brito, Paul Mounts, and Dave Sharpe. When a wild Gossamer (yes, thatGossamer fromLooney Tunes) lands in the DC Universe, Harley nurses him to health and tells him about her life.
Harley spills some details about her past with the Joker. Of course, she eventually tells Gossamer aboutBatman and the Joker — and why she thinks they had a better relationshipthan Harley and the Joker ever had.
Joker Confirmed His Biggest Fan Theory With 1 Sentence
The intricate and intense dynamic between Batman and the Joker has captivated fans, inspiring a multitude of theories, and one was just confirmed.
The Joker Cares More for Batman than Harley
A popular fan theoryamongst Batman fans is thatthe Joker is in love- in the romantic sense - with Batman, and there’s evidence to suggest this to be true. Not just in one instance: there are severalmoments in Batman history where the Jokerexpresseshis love for Batman. The fan theory suggests that, in his own twisted way,the Joker’s obsession and fascination with Batman stems from an unrequited love. No one would understand that theory better than the Joker’s former flame, Harley Quinn.
Harley understands that the Joker didn’t love her, but she was there to see clear signs of who he reallyloved.
It’s no secret that Harley Quinn and the Joker’s relationship was an unhealthy one that itself was rooted in unrequited love. She loved the Joker unequivocally and was willing to do anything for him. Meanwhile, the Joker manipulated her love to get her to do anything while never returning the favor. It would appear that now that she sees the forest for the trees, Harley understands that the Joker didn’t love her, but she was there to see clear signs of who he reallyloved. She could tell that whatever she felt towardsthe Joker, he’d only return that love, care, and attention to Batman.
Harley Quinn Supports the Idea of Batman and the Joker as a Pairing
But Specifically, a Non-Romantic One
In the same breath with which Harley Quinn says the Joker and Batman have a better dynamic than she had with the Joker, she essentially says that she wants the two of them to become an actual item. While romance is likely out of the question at this point, one has to wonder if Batman and the Joker might actually make better allies than enemies.Harley Quinnand the Joker had a bad relationship but still proved to be a successful crime duo, so if Batman and theJokeralready make a solid pair as adversaries, it’s not hard to imagine what they could accomplish if they were on the same page as allies.
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.
