By the end of the film, the Joker was arrested and Batman shifted his focus to other problems, namely Harvey Dent’s killing spree. With CBR, he has been able to write about his favorite subjects, from the MCU to Doctor Who. But by weaving an intricate web of deceit that involved the Designer, his new girlfriend Punchline and Catwoman, the Joker was able to access all of Bruce Wayne's funds and steal the Wayne family fortune for himself. She is an Audiovisual Communication graduate that wanted to be a filmmaker, but life had other plans (and it turned out great). To do so, the Clown Prince of Crime finally used something he never had before: the Dark Knight's secret identity. How Did Batman Survive His Very Public 'Breaking' Without Losing His Secret Identity? Of course, there are fan theories about the Joker’s whereabouts during the events in The Dark Knight Rises, some saying that he was killed due to the Dent Act. one of Gotham's most important locations. However, the Joker wasn’t even mentioned in the third film, The Dark Knight Rises, leaving fans wondering what happened to him after his arrest. RELATED: Batman Just Proved Why Bruce Wayne Is Still Essential. I haven't been through anything or achieved anything compared to most of them. Bane bursts into it, his reputation is quickly established. The Joker's Thugs were a gang of criminals, in part a combination of small-time robbers, bounty hunters, shanghaied gangsters, and mentally-ill escapees of Arkham Asylum, who served under the Joker. Nolan is especially good at capturing the complete tension of actually not knowing what will happen and deeply questioning what you *want* to happen and why.This movie is bigger than the previous two, far more ambitious. Where they lose control.The score is almost tribal, very raw and energetic. Your Favorite Billion Dollar Marvel and DC Movies? As a result, Bruce lost everything, including a controlling interest in his company. They're just playing their part in the grand story that's being crafted. He was always critical but this time he's very much the emotional core.I thought Christian Bale was overlooked in The Dark Knight especially. Phoenix is still phenomenal tho. The story has many layers that interweave and apparently they came in under budget.Perhaps the most important thing about Catwoman is that she's completely believable. Every time she manages to commit to a TV show without getting bored, an angel gets its wings. Why have the characters become the way they are now?In the latter half, it does seem like the movie is trying to pull off so many different plot points and connections, but they all work. He's been in love with comics for a very long time, and believes there is some good to be found even in the industry's more difficult times. We are left to wonder about what has happened in the 8 years since the events of The Dark Knight. In Batman #95, the Joker has started an ambitious war against Batman, and it actually borrows from Christopher Nolan's film, The Dark Knight Rises. figures collector, and he's rapidly running out of shelf space. After training with his mentor, Batman begins his fight to free crime-ridden Gotham City from corruption. Nobody expected any new information about the Joker in "The Dark Knight Rises." All of Nolan's movies have deep psychological themes and this takes those in another new direction. When the menace known as the Joker wreaks havoc and chaos on the people of Gotham, Batman must accept one of the greatest psychological and physical tests of his ability to fight injustice. Written by Since the start of writer James Tynion IV's tenure on the Batman title, the Joker has been plotting his greatest and most ambitious attack on Batman, ever. 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By deciding to have an official ending to this trilogy's story, the themes surrounding Batman are very fresh. You don't get much chance to pay attention to it but many parts of the movie are pounding with excitement. RELATED: Deathstroke Just Became Batman's Biggest Fan. She doesn't have a huge role but a very important one.I didn't find myself moved but maybe I'm too cynical. In Batman #95, the Joker has started an ambitious war against Batman, and it actually borrows from Christopher Nolan's film, The Dark Knight Rises. What do I know about anything? I thought Inception was hugely original and insightful about the way people think. A team of explorers travel through a wormhole in space in an attempt to ensure humanity's survival. What to Watch if You Miss the "Game of Thrones" Cast. I was more affected psychologically. DISCUSSION. Choose an adventure below and discover your next favorite movie or TV show. After this, Bane got access to Batman's armory, where he and his followers got their hands on his weapons and his Batmobiles, which they then used to lay siege to Gotham City. In the film, Bane arrived in Gotham City on behalf of Talia Al Ghul, and he orchestrated an attack on the stock exchange market all in order to steal the Wayne Family fortune. Plus, with access to Bruce's company and his manor, the Joker then continued by stealing all of Batman's vehicles, gear and targeting one of Gotham's most important locations. Over the last few weeks, the Joker has targeted Bruce Wayne's one true superpower: his money. As such, there’s also the possibility that he escaped during Bane’s revolution. There are countless quotable lines and disturbing slices of dialogue. 07/19/2012 01:10 pm ET Updated Dec 06, 2017 This question originally appeared on Quora. 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