Jason Todd Finally Gets His Brutal Revenge on The Joker

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As a fan who has followed Jason Todd‘s journey from his days as Robin to his current stint as Red Hood, I must say that this alternative universe storyline is a breath of fresh air! It finally gives closure to one of DC Comics’ most heart-wrenching stories and provides a satisfying end to the toxic relationship between Jason Todd and The Joker.

As a gamer, I’m not just recognized for my time as the second Robin, but like other Robins, I eventually forged my own path under the Red Hood moniker. The tale of the Red Hood is deeply intertwined with that of The Joker, a fact familiar to many fans, and beyond Batman, this twisted prince of crime has had the most profound impact on my storyline.

Let’s delve into the fresh account of why these two characters share such an intricate bond, focusing instead on an innovative spin from the DC Comics universe. This captivating comic book narrative offers a refreshing perspective on their relationship, although it doesn’t belong to the central timeline, it’s definitely worth exploring.

In summary, the narrative unfolds with Jason Todd ultimately achieving his vengeance against the Joker through an extremely violent act. However, this action contradicts the values that Batman and the Bat-family uphold. To discover the details of what ensues, continue reading!

The tale of Jason Todd and the Joker spans over many years, with a pivotal event occurring in the 1988 story titled “A Death in the Family“. In this story, the Joker ended up killing Jason Todd using a crowbar and a bomb. This moment caused quite a stir, as the readers themselves played a role in determining Jason’s fate. A poll was conducted, allowing fans to vote on whether Jason would live or die. By an incredibly close margin of only 72 votes, the readers opted for Jason Todd’s demise, and it was decided which of the two planned panels would be used accordingly.

In this scenario, the uncolored panel on the left was initially sketched as an option if readers preferred Todd’s survival. However, the colored right panel was the one ultimately published. This significant choice not only marked a turning point for DC Comics but also played a crucial role in shaping Todd’s storyline. There are many factors contributing to his character development, which we might explore in another article.

Absolutely, it’s common knowledge that Jason Todd was brought back to life by Ra’s al-Ghul, as shown in the “Hush” comic book series, and subsequently made his dramatic comeback as the Red Hood in “Under the Hood”. Since then, he has been working on mending fences with Batman and his associates. Although he can still be quite unpredictable at times, he is now firmly a part of their team.

In the primary DC universe, Jason didn’t end up killing the Joker in his quest for revenge. However, a different story unfolds in the comic book “From the DC Vault: Death in the Family – Robin Lives! #4” by J.M. DeMatteis, Rick Leonardi, Rico Renzi, and Taylor Esposito. In this alternate universe, Jason Todd, still haunted by his traumatic past, pursues the Joker. He eventually tracks him down, but there’s a surprising twist.

To put it simply, after locating him, the Joker successfully controls Todd and indoctrinates him into becoming his accomplice, which turns out to be a grim situation. However, over time, Jason manages to break free from the brainwashing and, in a sudden twist of events, fatally shoots the Joker, ending his life. As Batman looks on in disbelief, this occurs.

The good news? This is not a canon storyline, so the Joker will be back, which means that readers needn’t worry. The bad news? This is not a canon storyline, to the actual impact of this great trauma story will be irrelevant.

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2024-10-28 17:13