#the jokerz

[minnesota-fats]

There is a episode of justice league ultimate where Batman Wonder Woman and Green Lantern go 50 years into the future because a guy made a time traveling belt in his garage and tried to take something from the watchtower for his “collection”

Anyway I was just thinking about this episode in particular and how a time traveling villain vs Danny Fenton (because of course this is a dcxdp idea) where the villain keeps stopping and starting time and it doesn’t effect Danny at all and in frustration the villain asks “why isn’t this working on you!?”

And Danny, ever the harbinger of chaos shrugs and says, “nepotism, maybe?” And punches the guy in the jaw.

[sticksbatnix]

I know its super late, but on your Batman Beyond thoughts, I always wonder where all these powerful and weird looking misfit teenagers become Jokerz?

Or like does Bonk have parents, if so did they care about his death?

You make a very good point here, anon.

The show, as great as it is, fails to elaborate much on The Jokerz's past as a whole. Sure, there are tidbits here and there but more should have been added to properly explain how and why they joined The Jokerz in the first place.

Sure, make the point they were dumb teens who didn't know better, but there's more than that, there always is.

So let's explain it further by the five W’s.

Who, What, Where, When, and Why.

Who?

Who are the characters presented to us?

Ghoul, DeeDee, Chucko, Wolf, and Bonk.

And whoever other teenager dressing up is similar to either The Joker or Harley Quinn herself.

What?

What is happening to these characters and the people around them?

Simple, a group of misfit teenagers go out of their way to cause chaos and mischief wherever they go. Of course, lacking general empathy, causing property damage, and directly or indirectly murdering people whether they were innocent or not. And to be stopped by either law enforcement or by The Batman.

Where?

Gotham City, more specifically Neo-Gotham City.

The various old and decrepit buildings of what Gotham City was like before were long forgotten. Likely, used for the citizens of Gotham who couldn't afford the luxurious apartments and homes near and within Neo-Gotham.

When?

The future.

A time beyond Batman’s prime in time for a new Batman to take place. Just in time to handle the new and chaotic criminals that run or fly freely across the city. New technology, new law enforcement, new drugs, and new opportunities to cause havoc upon the citizens of the futuristic city.

Why?

Many reasons, few predictable, others reasonable, and the rest unexplainable.

Throughout the show, it's shown that various teenagers who go into a life of crime have rough backgrounds. Abusive or neglectful parents, low income, bullying, or even the corruption of authorities.

Bonk’s death, while brief, shows the cruel reality that many of these young criminal teenagers would face. Yes, they may be having fun, but over time they’ll be able to face life-threatening situations that may end their life. It could be painful, it could be painless, or it could have long-lasting effects if they survived. In Bonk’s case, he made the fatal mistake of going up against The Joker, paying dearly for it, and dying with a permanent smile on his face.

His body might as well be disposed of near or in a trashcan. I doubt DeeDee would go the extra mile to deliver his body to his parents, but if they did I can't imagine the horror his parents would have finding his corpse laid out on their front porch. Now, whether or not they cared for Bonk is unknown, but judging his brutish personality I could only speculate he cared for himself and likely hated being seen as lesser than everyone else. Especially his parents.

The other Jokerz can be speculated as well.

Ghoul came from a rich family, likely running off to live a life without rules and regulations. I've written a few scenarios about this on this blog about this. His family likely disowned him because of his involvement with The Jokerz as I never see them visit him when he's captured.

DeeDee are related to Harley Quinn, now whether they know about that is up in the air. But it's obvious they were inspired despite how much their ‘Nana Harley’ despised them for it. They seem to enjoy the limelight of joining forces to cause havoc and chaos all at once despite everyone telling them not to.

Chucko is a bully who loves inflicting misery on others. Likely joined The Jokerz to bully others without consequences and cause mass amounts of destruction. Whether or not he came from a bad family, it's clear that Chucko enjoys bullying others he sees as lesser than him.

Wolf was human before being spliced with hyena DNA and became the rabid creature we all know. It's possible that he felt a clear connection with animals, specifically dogs, rather than with his own family. Maybe he felt like being a dog/hyena made him feel more complete rather than living his life out like a human.

And we already talked about Bonk.

God knows about the other Jokerz members.

Sometimes I wonder what would happen in the next ten years for these characters and where they’ll be then.

Would they be dead? Would they get proper help and move on? Would they still be in jail? Would they change their whole gimmick and become like the villains from the past?

This reminds me, I found an artist on Devianart who specifically drew The Jokerz gang if they took part in the inspirations of past villains. Ghoul as Scarecrow, Wolf as Killer Croc, and Bonk as Bane. It's very creative and I feel like it should get more attention for how creative they all were.

Nonetheless, The Jokerz gang should be talked more about not only for their missed potential but for their capability to do so much more.

[plummyplums]

Props to Woof for carrying an unconscious Ghoul around like a sack of potatoes in the middle of a fight instead of leaving the guy behind so he could, y'know, fight

Bonus, the squad:

[delightfullyghoul]

I am going as Ghoul again for event (using what make-up I had on hand because I am low on my original, grey make-up for Ghoul) and while I'm waiting to go to the event I decided to be a bit Cringe and make this.

You're welcome

[viperiumprime]

Suddenly remembered Batman Beyond’s Ghoul and what a fun design he is!

Crop top AND little waist?! 🫣 😍

[dailydccomics]

Robin got tricked by knock-off Harley lol Batman Beyond vol 6 #30 art by Evan "Doc" Shaner

[mistergreatbones]

Polyamorous We-Are-Robin drawing straws for who has to be Duke’s plus-one to a gala

[acmeoop]

Jokerz Brawl “Return Of The Joker” (2000)

[his-name-is-stewart]

Ghoul's Hands <3 <3

Just a collection of headcanons because a friend of mine has CURSED ME with thoughts about him.

His hands are always cold. Freezing cold. It feels like he's barely got any blood running through his body.

While he doesn't mind his hands feeling cold, if you hold his hands close to you to warm them up, he'll melt. The warmth is so cozy and safe to him - it means a lot that someone cares enough to not want him to feel cold, even if it really doesn't bother him.

If you're walking side by side, he'll reach out and link pinkies with you.

He has callouses and burn scars from working with chemicals.

He bites his nails, but wears nail polish to discourage the habit.

He has a lot of spooky themed rings that he likes to wear, but many of them have tarnished in some funky ways from coming into contact with various chemicals/fumes.

He'll hold your face in his hands.

If you've got a fever or it's hot outside, he'll rest a hand on your forehead/neck to help cool you off. (See also: cuddling with him to stay cool when it's hot out)

He'll cover your eyes when you've got a migraine so your head doesn't hurt as much from the light. (I think about this ALL THE TIME)

Similarly he'll also cover your ears if you're in a loud, overwhelming environment and forgot headphones/earplugs.

His stitches run over the backs of his hands (I like to think of them as some kind of body mods), and they're a very grounding texture to run your thumb over. Holding his hand when you're stressed or panicking and running a thumb over his stitches to help calm down aaaaaa

He'd run his hands through your hair and massage your scalp to help you relax

[montimer]

Ghoul x gn!reader hc's

Just fluff

He would randomly start to hold ur hand. He just wants to.

He likes to hug ya. I don't think he minds if someones around.

He tries to act cool around you. And very embarrassed if he fails.

He'll show off how smart he is w/ computers.

He might stare at you. And when you notice he'll blush and turn away or he will smile/wave his hand to you.

Every time he sees you he will go up to you.

When he actually confesses to you (yes he does all these things before that too) he'll be kind of nervous.

He'll be very happy if you say yes.

He'll also be more confident around you.

He'll listen to ur interests. Is over mood if you know/interested in technology stuff.

Graveyard or creepy place for dates.

If you are okay w/ it then ya'll go to rob a bank or smt.

Imagine being a villian/anti-hero and sticking w him :]

He's more clingy in private. Pinning you against a wall. Making out w you. But don't get me wrong, he doesn't mind pda.

He loves you so much ;]

[sticksbatnix]

Thanks for your detailed response on the Jokerz backgrounds.

I do imagine regardless of where the Jokerz disposed of Bonk's body, the authorities would eventually find the body or its remains and identity it, as well as inform his next of kin or at least put "Benjamin Knox" on the news somewhere.

It's sad to know that that is how Bonk will only be remembered by.

A troubled kid who turned to crime died at the hands of a madman, his corpse thrown out in the garbage or elsewhere, and his family possibly buried him as one last ditch effort to give him peace. And what he’ll be remembered by was just what he was made out to be: A criminal.

At the end of the day, despite the trouble and possible homicide they caused, The Jokerz are just kids. They don't know better than to relish the suffering of others but I bet you if they faced the actual brutality of crime they’d be scared and run off. They’re not hardcore criminals willing to bomb Neo-Gotham on April Fools' Day, they’re just kids.

They just want to have fun without the restrictions of the law (or rules in general) that's it.

[masteroffearshusband49020]

Transmasc Ghoul headcanons

He ran away because his parents refused to let him transition among many other things

He kept his long hair, wears crop tops and paints his nails because he doesn't believe in gender stereotypes or binary

He's loud and proud about being trans because he only wants to be around people he knows accept him the way he is

He has gotten his top surgery already and totally shows off his scars when he gets the chance

He has taken his T right in front of transphobes to show dominance

In his free time, he does as much damage to transphobic communities as he can

He sticks up for his nonbinary siblings too if there's any discrimination within the community

[delightfullyghoul]

What a friendly group of young people, surely they arn’t up to no good Hehehehe

I love how they’re all posed here, iconic

[bronson2099]

Batober day 3 - Spooked

[dailydccomics]

it’s da frickin BAT Batman Beyond: Rebirth (2016)

[limetameta]

Chapters: 1/1 Fandom: Batman - All Media Types, Batman Beyond Rating: Teen And Up Audiences Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Relationships: Joker (DCU)/Bruce Wayne, Terry McGinnis & Bruce Wayne, Terry McGinnis/Dana Tan Characters: Terry McGinnis, Joker (DCU), Bruce Wayne, Dee Dee (DCAU), The Jokerz (DCU), Dana Tan Additional Tags: Joker (DCU) Loves Bruce Wayne, Bruce Wayne is Bad at Communicating, Terry McGinnis is Batman, Minor Pamela Isley/Harleen Quinzel, Retired Bruce Wayne, Retired Joker, doesnt follow the batman beyond joker's return, joker never did that to tim drake, established batjokes Summary:

Terry McGinnis finds out Mr Wayne is married. Shocked, bewildered, and horrified, Terry brings it upon himself to find out who would ever marry someone like Mr Wayne. It has to be someone with nerves of steel, he figures, and definitely someone who can bring some levity out of him. Oh god, Terry thinks in horror, what if it's someone exactly like Mr Wayne?