One of the most popular (and therefore, most insane) theories to come out of the otherwise drab Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice was: What if the Joker didn’t kill Robin, but he actually is the former Robin turned into the Joker? The clues are there — Robin’s “joke’s on you, Batman” outfit; the “you let your family die” note; gunshot hole tattoos, etc. And if nothing else, it would easily connect Zack Snyder’s film to the upcoming Suicide Squad, which actually stars the Joker, played by the equally popular and insane Jared Leto.
It wouldn’t even be the first time a Robin became the Joker. In 2000’s surprisingly violent direct-to-video Batman Beyond: Return of The Joker, Tim Drake — the third man to take on the identity of Robin, after Dick Grayson and Jason Todd — is brainwashed into becoming the Clown Prince of Crime.
But is it true? Unfortunately (for everyone but Batman), no.
WSVN-TV in Miami spoke to Suicide Squad writer and director David Ayer about the craziest fan theory he’s heard. “That the Joker is Jason Todd,” he responded. Okay, but what if…? “It ain’t the case.” How about? “He’s not.”
I guess it’s back to the drawing board for a new theory. Hm, maybe Harley Quinn is actually Joffrey from Batman Begins? Yeah, let’s go with that.
