It’s easy to believe that the Joker’s appearance inBatman The Dark Knightwasn’t thoroughly planned out, especially considering how each film introduced a different villain.
However,DC’s infamous villain was destined to appear inThe Dark Knightall along.
Before fingers start feverishly typing how silly we are to say this, just take a second and listen.Youmight be well aware of this upcoming detail, but more casual fans aren’t; this detail is subtle, after all.
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The reason the plan seems so obscure is due to the easy to miss easter egg at the end ofBatmanBegins.
When Gordon hands Batman the Joker calling card, there’s an even subtler reference to the classic comic book foe… One of his aliases.
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J. Kerr is seen written on the evidence bag the card sits in. So far, no big deal, right? Well, consider this: the Joker has been committing crimes already, with his plans forThe Dark Knightalready set in motion.
What is more, the alias being present proves that the Joker was already influencing the police department; he didn’t just suddenly start his manipulation in the sequel, it was already happening.
The attention to detail is astounding, yet it’s also easily overlooked.
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Image credit: Warner Bros. Pictures
If you look closer at each of thefilms, you’ll discover that you’ve been missing more than you realised; there’s at leasteight details we’re certain you’ve missedthroughout The Dark Knight Trilogy.
As forwhat happens to the Jokerin the final film, fans are only just realising where the chaotic villain ended up.
Obviously, the passing of actor Heath Ledger meant a new villain was necessary, but that doesn’t mean the character ended as well.
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Go back and watch the trilogy; we’re confident you’ll spot references you didn’t before. And if we’re wrong, well, you get to enjoy an excellent movie marathon.
Topics:Batman,DC Comics,TV And Film
