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Holy Batman! Is Damian Wayne Really Joker's Son in DC's Absolute Universe?!
Get ready for a mind-blowing theory, DC fans! We're diving deep into DC's Absolute Universe, a reimagining of the classic Batman mythos featured in Absolute Batman #1! This new continuity introduces several unexpected twists to long-established stories. The biggest change: Batman isn't the billionaire playboy we're used to; instead, this is a working-class Batman, limiting how much he can engage within that wider world of the DC Universe. This raises the question; what happens to his famous son Damian Wayne?
We know Damian, that badass Robin, is usuallyBruce Wayne's son withTalia al Ghul. But this new Absolute Batman story really changes things – in this specific reimagining, this particularBatmanhas serious limitations, mostly concerning financial limitations which make global-level interactions much more difficult. This immediately brings about a huge change, and we realize something; thatBruce's version will never meetTalia; meaning there's no possible wayDamianwould've been born! This really throws a wrench into things! This has fans freaking out – but I think I figured something out. Could Damian actually bethe Joker's son?!
In the mainDCtimeline,Damianis born whenBruceandTaliahave that super intense encounter after their famous showdown in the desert, whereBrucefightsRa's al Ghul. It's a huge, impactful event with a very famous climax: the birth of theRobinknown asDamian Wayne. This is what fundamentally established him, making it crucial to howDamian's identity developed! However, given how muchBatman'sreality changed and is significantly limited, we should recognize those fundamental limits. Without that global reach for theBatmanin this particular Absolute Universe –it is simply not possible for him to ever encounterTalia!
Absolute Batman is significantly more grounded – a more down-to-earth version! ThisBrucehas never even been out of his home state. This limited reality makes it absolutely impossible to maintain all the important plot points! That makes this specificBatman'sexistence very intriguing; and this is why I came up with an alternative possibility.
I see this entire thing very differently! Now we see this whole thing happening; which is presented in a rather intriguing new fashion which directly addresses previous concepts surrounding how thisBatmanmight be seen in the upcomingAbsolute Universe. This makes those key details and previously established connections regarding this changed timeline make the overall storyline really interesting, yet this raises a question. That intense and previously mentioned romantic relationship which formed the groundwork for the mainRobin’sorigin; the most important encounter involved – is the very thing now impossible to ever exist!
In this new universe, Alfred mentions he's been hunting theJokerfor 6 years. It suggests he's not just a prankster, but is also capable of long-term planning! Then he is suddenly far wealthier; enough for significant global travel and learning some major fighting styles– even working with masters such asHenri Ducardand other notable experts within the League of Assassins(whom he later kills) makingthe Jokercapable of having these encounters.I am not just pulling things out from my imagination here!
Given that Damian's skill comes from training within theLeague of Assassins, those ten years of grueling preparation from that dark side is something already recognized! His original narrative completely utilized and established his intense abilities which he received due to having had his own intense preparation within this intensely dangerous organization that only aims towards eliminating those individuals not willing to embrace its particular ethos!
Now, what ifDamianhad a far worse father, one even darker thanBruceor evenRa's al Ghul?! My own assumption statesTaliaspent time with theJoker, getting this insanely different version! His possible sadistic parenting styles; those years of pushing him deep into darkness; resulting in an alternative Robin; that is so wildly different from whatfans already know! Even accounting for previousRobins’interactions; This completely revisits and makes possible some insanely unique characters!
And thisJoker'sversion has changes too. He's seriously different!He is extremely different – that impliestheJoker’s changed background implies that this new version possesses significant new traits, and some abilities that weren't considered in previous incarnations of theJoker’s personality; for he doesn’t have those previously established features, including this now very wealthy status that creates those opportunities in ways completely unexpected by viewers. This instantly makes his changed position within the story quite interesting and unexpectedly complex, bringing those surprising changes which create that new suspense!
Those combined aspects completely change the nature of the mainRobin’screation and history, this is an incredibly fascinating theory presented through this article and this entire perspective completely creates the opportunity for producing yet another intense and incredibly engaging storylines aroundDamian!
IfDamian Wayneturns out as theJoker’sson in this newly reimagined universe, that will send shockwaves through theDCfandom; instantly making all those plots incredibly surprising, creating some intense moments through his interactions withinthis new story; highlighting an essential aspect ofDC’s Absolute Universe itself: Reimagining iconic elements from this particular universe while keeping the thematic undercurrents consistent is brilliant!
This theory opens a path for really, really dark storylines. Those previously established interactions now mean much, much more and shows immense possibilities through new opportunities and reinterpretations within this already amazing, well-developed continuity of theAbsolute Universe!