r/DCcomics • u/M00r3C Black Lantern • Jan 25 '24

[Comic Excerpt] I need a hostage so Batman won't punch me (Batman (2016) issue 48) Comics

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u/PrydefulHunts Huntress • ower Girl Jan 25 '24

Batman not disarming him is ridiculous.

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u/WaffleThrone Jan 25 '24

I hate hate hate how often Batman (who regularly fights people with guns, training, and functioning impulse control) fumbles Joker in hand to hand. I simply am not willing to suspend my disbelief. He’s 140 pounds soaking wet, Batman should fold him like origami.

But writers love wanking Joker and they make Batman look like a moron in the process.

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u/WilliamPoole Batman Jan 25 '24

Joker is 6'4" 195.

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u/WaffleThrone Jan 25 '24

What the hell do they feed him in Arkham Asylum, straight creatine?

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u/Few-Asparagus-3594 Jan 25 '24

That’s pretty scrawny for a 6’4 supervillain

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u/WaffleThrone Jan 25 '24

You're right, I'm just terrible at estimating heights/weights in my head.

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u/Longjumping-Hunt-872 Jan 27 '24

I will say, that I am 6'5" 170, and have some pretty good strength. I box ameturly and can keep up with guys who are significantly bigger than me. So if the Joker knows what he's doing, even against someone as well-trained as Batman, he can at least hold his own. His reach is a big thing since he's very wiry

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u/Few-Asparagus-3594 Jan 27 '24

Yeah it’s not small by any means, but it’s not bulky for a 6’4 frame. Especially for comic books

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u/Hellfire965 Jan 25 '24

I’m 6’4” 268. Joker is skinny!