That's like,,,, kinda the backstory of Harley Quinn? (not really but I headcanon that)
99% sure I've seen this exact commentary in at least one Harley story
Pretty sure HQ is the product of an abusive childhood who has mental issues with that manifest after treating mentally unstable patients who have an unhealthy affect on het.
Highly recommend the Harley Quinn (2019) series if this is something that you’re interested in - It’s not exactly the plot but the focus is properly on Harley instead of Batman, The Joker, etc. (although it does take place in the DC universe and they play their roles)
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Absolute cinema
This exactly what OP describes.
Fucking fantastic!
I think we just got a sneak preview of DC's next reboot of this character.
Edit: Oh wait, the Trump admin will sue because of DEI.
There's an alternate timeline in the DC universe where Bruce Wayne was killed in crime alley. Thomas Wayne became Batman and Martha became the Joker because her mind just broke at the death of her son.
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