#25: Batman: The Joker’s History
I guess it’s not surprising that a character as complicated as the Joker would raise a lot of questions and fan theories. We’ve already seen a few, but here’s another popular theory surrounding the enigmatic villain. This interpretation suggests that he may have been an ex-military individual scarred by combat experiences. When the Joker cryptically referenced “a truckload of soldiers getting blown up overseas,” some fans believe he was alluding to his own traumatic past.
This theory adds a layer of complexity to the character, implying that his descent into madness and his chaotic worldview could be rooted in the horrors he witnessed and endured during his time in the military. While the film doesn’t provide explicit details about the Joker’s past, this theory speaks to the character’s enigmatic nature, leaving room for interpretation.