10 Most Brutal Murders The Joker Has Ever Committed

By far the most brutal moment in the villains long, murderous history comes in the seminal Death in the Family. The book is already full of horrific moments, but something about the brutality of Jason Todd's death gives it top billing on this list. It's a moment that shook the fans to their core and is very unlikely to be forgotten.

The death of Jason Todd came to no real surprise, as his fate was sealed by a phone in vote by the fans themselves. However, no-one had expected him to go out in such a disturbing manor.

Having been led into a trap, Todd found himself at the mercy of the Clown Prince during his most psychotic bout yet. When his goons manage to knock Todd down, Joker drops the gun in favour of a crowbar and proceeds to beat him to death with it.

Todd somehow survives the vicious beating, but ever the perfectionist, Joker had a failsafe. As the villain and his mob leave Robin to die, they leave a bomb rigged with a timer to make sure the job is finished.