The Joker is capable of killing not only Superman, but every hero in the DC Universe. The Joker: The Man Who Stopped Laughing #8 provides readers with another out-of-continuity backup story, "No More Mr. Nice Guys!" by writer Matthew Rosenberg and artist Francesco Francavilla.

Can the Joker kill Superman?

Fans now know how Joker could kill off Superman and the entire Justice League, if only he could get over his blinkered obsession with Batman.

Is the Joker stronger than Superman?

Obviously, when it comes to power alone, Superman is unequivocally stronger than the Joker. Superman can fly, move entire planets and shoot concentrated beams of heat out of his eyes. Joker's only true power is his mad ambition and his willingness to do whatever he must to get his sick kicks.

Why doesn't Superman deal with the Joker?

One cannot indulge the Joker's madness; the only way to deal with him is to shut his act down and remind him there will be harsh consequences for his actions. Batman doesn't agree, and after a heated exchange, the two go their separate ways, with Superman promising to kill the Joker if he encounters him again.

Could Superman kill Batman if he wanted?

Batman is a human at peak physical training…but nowhere near Clark's level of power. Superman could defeat, or even kill, Bruce from so far a distance that Batman wouldn't know what hit him, before he died!

Superman Humbles Joker

Can Batman defeat the Hulk?

Batman is much smarter than the Hulk. He's the world's greatest detective, and probably the world's greatest tactician (maybe second, after Deathstroke). He could certainly outsmart the Hulk, however Hulk's powers have grown over the years to the point where he is able to adapt to any attack.

Does Batman regret killing Superman?

Bruce tells Diana that he regrets failing Superman and asks for her help in forming a team of metahumans to protect Earth in Superman's absence. As they leave, the dirt atop Clark's coffin levitates.

Why did Batman not like Superman?

The Man of Steel's Unchecked Power

One of Batman's biggest concerns about Superman is his seemingly unlimited power. Even if Henry Cavill's Superman isn't the Silver age "anything you can do, I can do better" Superman, he's still basically a god on earth. Superman's so powerful he could literally do almost anything.

Did Superman ever face Joker?

Superman waited over two decades before he got a chance to take on the Joker solo. It wasn't until 1982's DC Comics Presents #41 (by Martin Pasko, Jose Luis-Garcia Lopez and Frank McLaughlin) that Superman and the Joker faced off, but first, they actually TEAMED UP!

What does Superman think of the Joker?

Joker has continually re-invented himself over the years to make sure no one can ever truly know who or what he is. Despite this being one of his major appeals, Superman pointed out with one insightful insult that this doesn't make the Joker mysterious or dangerous — it makes him horribly boring and shallow.

Who can actually beat Superman?

Superman has been defeated by surprising opponents like Orion, Shazam, Hawkman, and Captain Atom. Even the powerful Galactus and Godzilla have managed to defeat Superman in crossover events. Superman's most baffling defeat came at the hands of Alfred Pennyworth and Muhammed Ali in unexpected circumstances.

Can Batman beat up Superman?

Short answer: no, Batman couldn't realistically beat superman. Long answer: also no. Even Batman himself has admitted that if superman went rogue, the only chance they have of stopping him is wonder woman.

Who is the most powerful than Superman?

Can Batman kill the Joker?

Summary. Batman has come close to killing or allowing the Joker to die multiple times, going against his no-kill rule. Batman has abandoned the Joker to dangerous situations, potentially leading to his death. Killing the Joker can have serious consequences, such as Batman himself becoming infected with Joker Venom.

What does Batman kill Superman?

Clark Kent actually works for Bruce Wayne, who owns the Daily Planet. They have met and interacted at various social functions. Because they are seen together in public, Batman calls Superman Clark so that he doesn't inadvertantly slip and call him Kal-El.

How many kills does Superman have?

DC: 19 Characters Killed By Superman In The Comics.

Did Superman know who Batman was?

Superman became suspicious after hearing Alfred's voice in Bruce's earpiece, and then there are two possibilities - either Superman did some research into both Batman and Bruce Wayne, and figured out that Wayne had a motive to eventually become Batman, OR when Superman first came face-to-face with Batman, he penetrated ...

Does Joker ever unmask Batman?

As it stands, Joker's knowledge of Batman's true identity remains a closely guarded secret, one the clown is willing to keep until the very end. Without the mystery of the man behind the mask, Batman would cease to exist.

Why Batman fears Superman?

What Batman does fear is what Superman could become if he loses that sense of ethics and idealism, either through some sort of madness, illness, or tragedy. Batman is prepared for that eventuality, and not only does Superman know about it, he approves of it.

Who won Batman vs. Superman?

After decades of debate on who would win between Batman and Superman, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice pitted The Dark Knight against the Man of Steel — with Ben Affleck's aggressive version of Batman coming out victorious.

Why does Batman hate the Joker?

That includes the Joker, whose endless cycle of committing crimes, killing innocent people, being captured, and breaking out of Arkham Asylum has caused severe problems in Batman's life and Gotham City.

Why did Batman stop killing?

In Batman Begins, he comments that he avoids killing to avoid become like the criminals he faces, believing that doing so will make him no better than his enemies. In The Dark Knight, Batman comments that he "only [has] one rule", likely referring to this.

How many kills does Batman have?

Batman has killed the Joker, Darkseid, Hugo Strange, KG Beast, Dracula, Two-Face, and many small-time criminals in different stories over time. There were several other instances where Batman killed, especially in the DCEU. Having a Batman that kills works well if it is used as a surprise for short periods.

Why did Batman v Superman fail?

Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice's reported lack of test screenings likely contributed to its poor reception and negative criticism from critics. Test screenings could have helped catch mistakes and inconsistencies in the movie's editing and storytelling, improving its overall quality.