The Batman 2004 Laughing Bat 〈RELIABLE ✭〉

A temporary state caused by a chemical infection in a TV episode. Bruce remains heroic and eventually finds a cure. The Batman Who Laughs (Comics)

The 2004 version works precisely because it’s temporary. We know Batman can be saved. The tension comes from watching him dismantle everything he stands for while a sliver of his original self screams beneath the laughter. the batman 2004 laughing bat