Joker 2 Can Finally Answer An Incredibly Dark Theory That Irredeemably Rewrites Batman"s Origin Story

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Arthur Fleck's true parentage may finally be confirmed in Joker: Folie à Deux, possibly implicating Thomas Wayne.
Thomas Wayne possibly being Arthur's father could reshape Batman and Joker's origin story and add complexities to their rivalry.
Joker: Folie à Deux will likely include more fact than fantasy, as Arthur Fleck will be on trial and receiving therapy.

By addressing one of the biggest mysteries from its 2019 predecessor, Joker: Folie à Deux could irredeemably change Bruce Wayne's own origin story as Batman in Todd Phillips' dark Joker franchise. Despite taking place outside the mainstream DC Universe, 2019's Joker did introduce a younger Bruce Wayne, long before his parents' double murder and his evolution into the Caped Crusader. Phoenix's Arthur Fleck and the young Bruce Wayne, played by Dante Pereira-Olson, may have a much deeper and more harrowing connection.
Joaquin Phoenix's Arthur Fleck was introduced in 2019's Joker as a failing party clown and aspiring stand-up comedian, though his descent into darkness transformed him into the face of a violent revolution in Gotham City. This rampage, including a brutal murder on live TV, culminated in Fleck being institutionalized in Arkham Asylum, which is where Joker: Folie à Deux will find him in October. While much of Folie à Deux is expected to focus on Fleck's budding romance with Lady Gaga's Harley Quinn, some of Joker's burning questions could still be addressed.
Your browser does not support the video tag. Joker Failed To Definitively Answer Whether Thomas Wayne Was Arthur's Father

One of Joker's most interesting side-stories focused on Brett Cullen's Thomas Wayne, Bruce Wayne's billionaire father who was running for the position of Mayor of Gotham City. Arthur Fleck's mother, Penny, formerly worked for Thomas Wayne, and Arthur eventually finds a damning letter that alleges the older Wayne to be his biological father. Questions arose surrounding this claim following the reveal of Penny Fleck's serious mental health issues and delusions, but it was never officially confirmed or denied whether Thomas Wayne actually is Arthur's father.
Thomas Wayne being potentially rewritten as the Joker's own father would be a monumental change from Bruce Wayne and the Joker's backstory and history in DC Comics. The suggestion that Todd Phillips may have established a familial bond between the Joker and Batman would add more complexities to their rivalry, but may provide a clearer reasoning and explanation for their age-old feud. While 2019's Joker didn't provide an answer, however, the upcoming Joker: Folie à Deux can finally clear this matter up.

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