Villains In Batman The Killing Joke

Within numerous films, villains are depicted as antagonists whose purpose is to cause chaos and fight against the main character of the plot. But opposition against the hero is not the only feature that makes a villain twisted. It is the bitter facial expressions, warped voice tone, and dark color schemes that are displayed in graphic novels that show the true intentions of a criminal. But villains were not born as the monstrosity they currently are, they have started life innocently until experiencing a life changing event. By undergoing a horrible incident, they have transformed from their past selves into the newly emerge individuals they are today.
The graphic novel Batman the Killing Joke, focuses on one of the most well-known villain’s …show more content…
An example of this is in the scene when the Joker decides to jump off the catwalk in the chemical plant to avoid Batman. After getting out of the chemical waste, the Joker takes off his helmet and shows a stare of insanity while laughing menacingly. The composition of this panel removes the words from the text bubble, helping readers understand how maniacal the Jokers laugh becomes. By placing text all around the background, the author is able to help the readers follow the transformation from an ordinary man to an insane one. Another example of text composition lies within the scene where Batman chases the Joker throughout the park. While Batman chases the Joker, dialogue squares repeat a text that was said by Batman at the beginning of the picture novel. Instead of using circular text bubbles the author uses squares to show that the text that is being shown is not currently being said by Batman. The words are being shown are being used to describe the events that are happening while the Joker is being chased in the amusement park. The use of gaze and composition greatly helps readers comprehend the situation of a story, making it easier to