The Case Study
One of the most interesting Joker origin stories was in line with the idea that he had to be a criminal even before he became the Ace of Knaves. Paul Dini and Alex Ross’ Case Study was basically the medical report written by psychiatrist Harley Quinn before she met The Joker. According to the report, he had to be a mobster before he became Batman’s nemesis.
This character had to be a criminal boss in Gotham for years, frequently changing his name and identity to remain unknown and under the radar. However, after years of success, he realized that something was missing from his life: the thrill he felt as his criminal career began.
Case Study corresponds with the character’s Red Hood period. He wanted to feel excited and reckless again. So, in a way, Case Study mixes elements from Lovers and Madmen and The Man Behind the Red Hood.
Like the previous storylines, this one falls in line with what we know about the upcoming origin film. It will be a 1980s crime film similar to Martin Scorsese’s movies from that same period.
