Published Jan 25, 2023. Man I really dont like this whole season thing DC has started doing lately. The villains quickly go through their motions and work up some sort of plan together to stop this deranged Batman and take on the Justice League when Perpetua starts her assault on reality. Thats too long, no thanks. During Lex Luthor's battle against the Batman Who Laughs, Punchline held Mercy Graves hostage while Joker dealt with Lex for using the help of the Dark Multiverse's Batman, ignoring his warnings. All we heard for about a year from 2020-2021 is "DC has big plans for Punchline!!". I also write about music in terms of punk, indie, hardcore and emo because well, they rock! It took Harley Quinn years - decades even - to become an 'overnight success,' but Joker's new sidekick Punchline is already giving her predecessor a run for her money. This template will categorize articles that include it into the category "Batman Villains.". 12:53PM Shes, unsurprisingly, not receptive. Throughout his career as a journalist and even his entire life, Spencer always had a deep love for comics and is now applying everything he has learned throughout his career to the fun and informative articles he writes for Screen Rant. With years of writing and journalism experience under his belt, Spencer joined Screen Rant in 2020. Punchline is a playable character in the mobile game DC Legends. Image: James Tynion IV, Sam Johns, Mirka Andolfo/DC COmics. Now, after being acquitted of all charges during the trial of Alexis Kaye, Punchline is gearing up to spread more misinformation and take down Bluebird inPunchline: The Gotham Game #1 sometime this fall. [1] the Joker saw potential in her and taught her how to create a modified form of Joker Venom, which she used to experiment on the homeless community. It seems cool and focused beats wild and erratic, proven true by Punchlines victory over Harley Quinn as well as her ability to keep it together in court long enough to pull a not guilty verdict. A weekly roundup of the best things from Polygon, By submitting your email, you agree to our, The Jokers new partner in crime is a former campus troll, Sign up for the See our ethics statement. But Alexis Kaye, often known by her stage name Punchline, carries on his legacy. Legion of Doom memberThis character is or was a member of the Legion of Doom, a team of supervillains called together for the purpose of conquering the world and defeating the Super Friends, in any of its various incarnations. Punchline was the Joker's right-hand woman, and is now the leader of Gotham's Royal Flush Gang. With her new toxins, Alexis went about murdering homeless peoples in Gotham for fun. Punchline #1. Punchline mocked him for losing everything and infected him with a hallucinogenic version of the Joker Serum, forcing Batman to flee. So that was the first time she met the Joker, but how about the first time she met Harley Quinn? I also love having a female villain who doesn't have a sympathetic backstory or motives and is just evil. She has been a Robin expert for 10 years and counting, but writing comic book news for Screen Rant means she gets to fulfill her high school dream of being exactly like Lois Lane. But now radio silence. Future US, Inc. Full 7th Floor, 130 West 42nd Street, $74.79 + $30.07 shipping. . She was able to seriously wound Harley Quinn and injure Catwoman in her first fight against them. View full history. In addition to writing for Screen Rant, Kate teaches undergraduate courses on poetry and fiction at Purdue. This character is or was a member of the Royal Flush Gang, in any of its various incarnations. This template will categorize articles that include it into the category "Royal Flush Gang members.". Ever since Punchline hit the scene, fans have compared her to Harley Quinn as she took Harleys place by the Jokers side. Created as the henchwoman to the Joker following his falling out with Harley Quinn, she serves as his underboss and partner in crime to the Clown Prince of Crime. The Joker's OTHER Sidekicks, Explained, REVIEW: Boom! Punchline was introduced in a cameo in James Tynion IV and Jorge Jimenez's Batman #89, and the issue immediately flew off the shelves. Punchline introduces herself to Catwoman and Harley Quinn. Calamia has a Bachelors degree in Communications and minor in Journalism through Marymount Manhattan and a MFA in Writing and Producing Television from LIU Brooklyn. All we heard for about a year from 2020-2021 is DC has big plans for Punchline!!. However, at his carnival, he's got Punchline holding a knife to, ironically, Mercy's throat. And after her first two appearances in Batman #89 and Year of the Villain: Hell Arisen #3, it's clear that Punchline isn't meant to be the new Harley, Even with her colorful ensemble, she's come across as the Joker's version of Lex Luthor's sidekick, Mercy Graves. Gotham City is on the Brink of a Crime War - And Batman Can't Stop it. Joker hired Punchline due to his coming war with Batman, following Superman revealing his alter-ego to the public. [4], During Lex Luthor's battle against The Batman Who Laughs, Punchline held Mercy Graves hostage while Joker dealt with Lex for using the help of the Dark Multiverse's Batman despite his warnings. Punchline (DC, 2021 series) #1 [Poor Boy Comics Jeremy Roberts Minimal Trade Dress Cover] Punchline (DC, 2021 series) #1 [Poor Boy Comics Jeremy Roberts Harley Quinn Virgin Cover] Punchline (DC, 2021 series) #1 [Poor Boy Comics Red Blank Cover] Punchline (DC, 2021 series) #1 [Sanctum Sanctorum Comics & Oddities Justine Frany Trade Dress Cover] This is Gotham City. Pre-sales for both issues were high due to the anticipation of Punchline's . 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But we now know that before Punchline donned her makeup and gained the Jokers confidence, she was a college student named Alexis. Hope im not just out of the loop. In the Joker Anniversary special, we see her in her college dorm, as her dean gives her a heart to heart. We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. She was later hired by the Joker as a new underboss in his upcoming war against Batman after Superman revealed his secret identity to the world as Clark Kent, which gives the Joker the idea of using Batman's secret identity in the . Punchline informs the Joker about Catwoman and Harley Quinn having found Artie's body, but he states it's okay as he had to meet a few people first. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. The Joker has once more fled into the shadows following "Joker War," which appeared in the pages of Batman. Whether or notthe Joker will make an appearance is yet to be seen, but Punchline's back-up feature has proven she can carry a story herself. By Brandon Zachary. Even though Harley Quinn is still superior in the eyes of fans, Punchline has proven herself to be better, and even DC's villains know it to be true. 7 Vote Yes. Alexis KayeAppearances Images Gallery Quotes. While many fans would have picked Harley as the winner of that battle, they would all be dead wrong as Punchline not only destroys Harleys signature mallet, but she then slit Quinns throat, leaving her for dead. Well. Punchline informed the Joker about Catwoman and Harley Quinn having found Artie's body, but he stated it was okay as he had to meet a few people first. . 2020) Punchline uma supervil fictcia do Universo DC dos quadrinhos da norte-americana editora DC Comics, associada as histrias de Gotham City, referenciada como Princesa Palhaa do Crime devido ligao direta com Coringa, sendo a companheira do Prncipe Palhao do Crime e ocupando posto de Arlequina (Dra. Studios' The Seasons Have Teeth #1, REVIEW: IDW Publishing's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles/Usagi Yojimbo: WhereWhen #1, 10 Marvel Comics Too Controversial For An MCU Adaptation, Mark Waid Unveils His New Superman and Teen Titans Series. She had her first full appearance the following week in the third issue of Year of the Villain: Hell Arisen. Punchline was the first major addition that writer James Tynion made to the Batman mythos upon taking over that title in January. I'm where you end. Follow her on Twitter for poem thoughts and comic book talk: @kate_odo. However, she didnt make a name for herself until four issues later in Batman #93 where she finally faced off against Harley Quinn. The following contains spoilers for Punchline: The Gotham Game #4, now on sale from DC Comics. Her name is Punchline, shes the anti-Harley Quinn. She warned Joker of Clownhunter and Batman's continued existence, but he was unworried, telling her to send some of his tougher thugs to take care of Clownhunter before going off to kill Harley Quinn. She is intended as an anti- Harley Quinn, being a silent and intimidating serial killer and the fact that the Joker seems to actually care about her. Punchline is a More Dangerous Batman Villain Without the Joker. Spinning out of the events of her back-up feature in The Joker, Punchline seems to be getting the star treatment in a new series coming this fall to DC Comics. These do not influence editorial content, though Vox Media may earn commissions for products purchased via affiliate links. Punchline's creator James Tynion IV revealed her last name was "Kaye" in an IGN interview before it was officially confirmed within a series. RELATED:Punchline Co-Creator James Tynion Reveals Backstory on Joker's New Sidekick. Which is to say, shes sympathetic, but not to the point where shes gonna lose a fight. (Alexis Kaye) Park So-dam. She's been in the Joker book for the past year as a backup story. Punchline DC Comic Fan Art Original Artwork ad vertisement by SophiaCoxArt Ad vertisement from shop SophiaCoxArt SophiaCoxArt From shop SophiaCoxArt. Most of Punchline's background remains unknown. newsletter. While neither of these things is inherently bad, they do make Punchline seem like the type of character who will develop on a slightly more gradual basis. In the recent Batman: Secret Files #3 (opens in new tab), Punchline and the Joker try to convince Deathstroke to join his war. her origin is this : Im bad why I dunno, Shes had an ongoing backup story concerning her trial after the joker war and how shes used Gothams social media to gain a cult following. And fans were suitably excited to get their first glimpse of Punchlinethe Joker's new partner in chaosin February's Batman #89, which has already gone back for a third printing.. Punchline has inspired waves of social media buzz and reader speculation, and . They learned of a clown-themed vigilante, Clownhunter, attacking Joker's gang members, but Punchline forced Joker's goons to get over it. While the Joker himself has been dealing with Texas cannibals and the daughter of Bane in the latest issue, his girlfriend Punchline has been handling a . She recently earned her MFA in Creative Writing from Purdue University, where she spent a lot of time writing poems about Superman. She then wounds Catwoman and uses the account numbers Catwoman had stolen to steal the entire Wayne fortune from Batman for the Joker. Race, and Ethnicity Ethics and Philosophy Fashion Food and Drink History Hobbies Law Learning and Education Military Movies Music Place Podcasts and Streamers Politics Programming Reading, Writing, . First Appearance Please check your email to find a confirmation email, and follow the steps to confirm your humanity. It's no joke that The Joker's new girlfriend has captured the hearts of Gotham. Punchline's manipulative nature was spotlighted during this trial as she turned public opinion in her favor, manipulated events both inside and outside of the prison, and made an enemy in Bluebird and her brother, Cullen Row. On the geek side of things, I write about comics, cartoons, video games, television, movies and basically, all things nerdy. Featuring weekly comic release discussions, creator AMAs, a friendly and helpful userbase, and much more! En Batman #89 James Tynion IV, Carlo Pagulayan, Danny Miki y el . Her defeat at Batman's hands was quick. In the eyes of the Gothamites who worship her, Punchline is a "girlboss" who has been unfairly slandered by both the press and the Gotham vigilantes alike. When Punchline said the Joker truly loved her for "understanding" him, Harley lashed out, telling her that he's nothing more than a manipulator and she's just his latest victim, and that all he ever cared about was Batman. [2], Punchline was hired as a new underboss by the Joker in preparation for his coming war against Batman after Superman revealed his secret identity to the world, and Joker decided that a final battle with Batman using his secret identity in play would be fun. Desde que los medios especializados estadounidenses anunciaron en marzo de 2020 al nuevo personaje femenino de DC, Punchline, lo hicieron como la nueva novia del Joker. I'm a former Chemical Engineer. Specifically, he wants to know why, on a Dress Like a Hero Day created to lift spirits after a deadly Joker gas attack, she decided to wear a Joker t-shirt. Joker's plan was foiled by Batman, and Alexis was saved, but she developed an unhealthy obsession with the Joker. Punchline #1 ALEX ROSS HOMAGE HARLEY VARIANT CGC SS 9.8 signed . Idk how to feel about her as a character. This showcases just how vicious Punchline can be as the Bat family's lives hang in the balance. Over in Nightwing #72 (opens in new tab) and #73 (opens in new tab), Batgirl and Ric Grayson meet Punchline for the first time. That it might have been growing right under your nose all this time.. Traditionally, Mercy has been a cross between an enforcer, a henchwoman and a personal bodyguard for Lex, who drives him around and sees to his day-to-day business, including his criminal activity. Not bad for someone from the Caribbean, eh? See more ideas about dc comics, comics, comic art. He saw potential in her and taught her how to create a modified form of Joker Venom, which she then used to experiment on the homeless community. NEXT: Who Needs Harley Quinn? They then learn of a clown-themed vigilante going by the name of Clownhunter, attacking Joker's gang members. Not interested in her at all, Same. Comic Vine users. Punchline later encounters Catwoman and Harley Quinn again while working with the Underbroker, and a fight ensues between Punchline and Harley Quinn. Spoiler warning for the back-up inThe Joker#15. Created by the iconicBatman team of James Tynion IV and Jorge Jimnez, Punchline made her first appearance inBatman #89. That said, I'm on Twitter @RenaldoMatadeen. Eventually, she created her own costume and began poisoning people around Gotham to attract the Joker's attention. She delivers a classic villain monologue as she dresses up in her now-iconic makeup with the Joker joining her for the final 'punchline.'. 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