The New Batman Adventures season 2 episode 10 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
In Gotham, on the seventh anniversary of the Joker's emergence, Jack Ryder investigates the clown's origins, from a hitman for the Valestra mob to his fateful chemical transformation during a clash with Batman. Meanwhile, the Joker hijacks Ryder's live broadcast, reenacting his origin. Ryder, exposed to chemicals and laughing gas, becomes the Creeper, a frenzied vigilante targeting Joker and Harley Quinn. Amidst chaotic confrontations across Gotham, Batman intervenes, administering an antidote to Ryder, preserving his career and secret identity.
Full Episode S02E10 Recap
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Jack Ryder in the context of the story?
Jack Ryder is a narrator exploring the Joker's history and impact on Gotham City.
What is the significance of the Ace Chemical Plant in the Joker's origin?
The Ace Chemical Plant is where the Joker had his first encounter with Batman and fell into chemicals, transforming him into the Joker.
How does the Joker interrupt Jack Ryder's broadcast?
The Joker hijacks the live broadcast to reenact his origin story.
Who is Harley Quinn in relation to the Joker?
Harley Quinn is the Joker's accomplice and girlfriend.
What triggers Jack Ryder's transformation into the Creeper?
Jack Ryder transforms into the Creeper after exposure to chemicals and the Joker's laughing gas.
What is the Creeper's goal after his transformation?
The Creeper seeks to find and confront the Joker.
How does Batman try to control the situation with the Creeper?
Batman tries to contain the situation by intervening in the Creeper's aggressive pursuit of the Joker.
What is the Creeper's reaction to Harley Quinn?
The Creeper is aggressively flirtatious towards Harley Quinn, despite her attempts to harm him.
How does the story resolve the conflict between Joker, Creeper, and Batman?
Batman administers an antidote patch to the Creeper, reverting him back to Jack Ryder and preserving his secret identity.
What is the state of Jack Ryder's career at the end of the story?
Jack Ryder's career is salvageable, and his secret identity as the Creeper remains intact.
What anniversary is Harley planning for the Joker?
Harley is planning for the Joker's seven-year anniversary of his criminal career.
What kind of transformation does the Joker undergo at the Ace Chemical Plant?
The Joker undergoes a physical and psychological transformation at the Ace Chemical Plant, leading to his criminal persona.
How does the Creeper initially confront Joker's henchmen?
The Creeper confronts Joker's henchmen by demanding information about the Joker's whereabouts.
What is Batman's and Robin's involvement in the climax?
Batman and Robin are involved in trying to stop the chaos caused by the confrontation between Joker, Creeper, and Harley.
What does the antidote patch do to the Creeper?
The antidote patch temporarily reverses the Creeper's transformation, turning him back into Jack Ryder.