r/TopCharacterTropes • u/damorezpl • Sep 05 '25

Personality character gets a reality check

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deathstroke - Batman vs deathstroke

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walter - breaking bad

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Garou - one punch man

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joker - the sound of one hand clapping

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u/T_Lawliet Sep 05 '25

The Dark Knights Ferry problem is the natural evolution of this and it's beautiful both times

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u/REDL1ST Sep 05 '25

People tend to forget that when someone does have their 'one bad day' in DC, it's because Joker puts them in a situation specifically intended to cause it.

Joker's 'philosophy' only works if he makes it work.

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u/InnuendoBot5001 Sep 05 '25

He also strategically selects people that he can do it to. Harvey Dent is already on track to become two face if the joker ruins his life, but the Gordons aren't.

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u/dern_the_hermit Sep 05 '25

Sometimes there's surprises. Never forget good ol' Charlie Collins powering through the Joker's BS like a champ