10 DC Universe Fates Worse Than Death
8. Joker Toxin
Being The Joker sure looks like it sucks. Unfortunately, The Joker disagrees, to the point where he wants nothing more than to let everyone else in on his morbid little joke.
Joker toxin has been around almost as long as the clown prince of crime himself. It's his signature weapon, the thing he uses to strike shrieking, laughing fear into the hearts of everyone in Gotham.
The survivability of Joker Toxin varies depending on what source you consult, but even in its most non lethal forms, it can still really mess you up. The toxin is typically inhaled, the gas making you burst into uncontrollable, torturous fits of laughter until you're left with the Joker's twisted smile plastered on your face.
Even in shows meant for kids where exposure to the toxin is non fatal, or when Batman does manage to get to you in time to save you, shows like Batman The Animated Series manage to portray it as this truly painful process, where the victim is trapped in a prison of their own laughter until The Joker has crafted your face to suit his.