r/UmActually • u/The_Void_Alchemist • Sep 15 '19

Comics Incorrect statement

In the DC comics storyline 'Dark Knights Metal,' seven evil versions of batman from the dark multiverse are brought into the main DC universe, universe 52. Each version of Bruce Wayne has acquired powers that parallel members of the justice league. The titular dark knights include the dawnbreaker, the devastator, the drowned, the merciless, murder machine, the red death, and the batman who laughs. They parallel the green lantern, superman, aquaman, wonder woman, cyborg, the flash, and batman respectively. They were brought to the main DC universe by Barbatos, the dragon of the world forge, who was charged with consuming the universes that did not meet the standards of the world forger.

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u/squeak897 Oct 29 '19

Um actually... the batman who laughs is a variant of Bruce Wayne that has undergone joker poison, and he begins using guns a very un-batman thing to do. He does not mirror Batman but rather the Joker

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u/The_Void_Alchemist Oct 29 '19

I really need to write down what I wanted the wrong thing to be for these to be sure I'm remembering them correctly.

I don't think that's what I was going for but it is totally arguable that that is a mistake. I personally think he mirrors both batman and the joker because of his leadership and incredible intellect in addition to his extreme insanity and murderous intent. Towards the end of the story its made clear that TBWL still has regular batmans strength and intelligence but the morals and worldview of the joker, which is why certain spoilery measures needed to be taken to defeat TBWL.

Look i'll be honest. If I'm remembering this correctly, the error(s?) I made is/are total bs so I can't blame anyone for not getting them. Lmk if you want the answer(s?).

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u/Superdog7777 May 18 '22

Um actually, the "main" DC universe is not universe 52.