1. Crippling And Abusing Barbara Gordon - The Killing Joke
Its fair to say that there are several moments from The Jokers sordid history that could make the top spot on this list. What transpired in The Killing Joke just cannot be ignored, largely down to the fact that the Joker did so much damage to two of Batmans closest allies. When The Joker decides that he wants to torment Jim Gordon, he sees the best way to get a reaction as targeting Gordons daughter Barbara, who also happens to be Batgirl at that point. And so, after holding Jim hostage, Joker turns up at Babs door and proceeds to shoot her through the spine, paralysing her as a result. If this wasnt enough, he then strips Barbara naked and take photographs of her flailing body. Whilst its not confirmed, there's plenty speculation from readers that Barbara was actually raped during this ordeal. If youve read the story, you can make up your own conclusions on that disturbing point. The Joker would go on to strip Jim Gordon and have him run a disturbing amusement park gauntlet whilst images of his naked daughter were displayed in order to drive the Commissioner insane. For many people, The Killing Joke is the story that turned The Joker from an amusing, slightly twisted antagonist to the most truly disturbing, sadistic villain of the DC Universe. Theres plenty of other Joker moments that turn the stomach and won't be making it to the big screen any time soon, but which of his horrible acts are the ones that stand out the most to you?
