What Is Batman Really White Knight?

I finally got to sit down and read Batman: White Knight. From the moment I heard the premise, I wanted to read it. The idea of joker becoming sane and working with the police to stop Batman seems like a fun idea but after reading the first issue I am not going to lie I found it a bit disappointing. I was hoping it would essentially be the standard Batman world, Batman is a vigilante that although pushes limits are overall still rational and adhere to his own moral code and don't usually beat someone half to death for stealing a scooter and just being a nuisance even if it's the joker. I mean he might punch him out but beating him until he needs surgery and force feeding him pills that he isn’t completely sure the effects of isn't his standard modus operandi. …show more content…
Show how bad he can honestly be, don’t start with one of his prank crimes and have people debating on the news about it like he hasn’t killed or resulted in the death of hundreds or even thousands of people. “The Joker Devil's Advocate” isn’t the best comic I have read but I liked how that scenario played out better, with the fact that he is a monster being clear and the family of the victims of the stamp tragedy being vocal it made him getting the death penalty feel like the realistic responses. While for me this comic feels like it's trying to treat him like he is just a nuisance I mean people are protesting against Batman and the police for him, this can’t be the baby murdering monster I