10 Underrated Batman Storylines That Should Be Adapted To Film

Throughout the years, we've seen famous Batman storylines inspire several film adaptations. From The Dark Knight Returns influence in Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice to the No Man's Land tone of The Dark Knight Rises, the comic books continue to be the biggest source of ideas for the Caped Crusader's cinematic adventures. Now, if only 20th Century Fox could've convinced Josh Trank to read a Fantastic Four book before his botched effort.

The Return Of The Joker

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The Return of the Joker is on this list for one reason: it’s an opportunity for DC to retcon Jared Leto’s Joker. By introducing the concept that the current Joker is an imposter, the real Clown Prince of Crime could come out of the woodworks to beat the bejesus out of the tattooed Juggalo posing as him.

If the writers really want to get even more creative, why not introduce the second Joker as Clayface in disguise? Can you imagine how Harley would react? We might be deviating quite a bit from the source material here, but remember, storylines serve as basic guidelines and don’t need to be adapted panel for panel.

Everyone knows that the DCEU’s Joker was a dud and deserved a lot better for someone of Leto’s caliber. That said, the comic book world is a wild and wacky place, and there’s always a second chance to get it right.


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Sergio Pereira
SERGIO PEREIRA is a speculative fiction writer from Johannesburg, South Africa. He has a strong interest in comic books, film, music and comedy. When he's not reading or writing, he enjoys a game of Pro Evolution Soccer, watching football, catching up on films, and playing with his dog. His short stories have appeared in various magazines and anthologies, such as Devolution Z, Death Throes, Centum Press's 100 Voices, and Tales from the Lake: Vol. 3 from Crystal Lake Publishing.