History TearJerker / DCShowcaseBatmanDeathInTheFamily

** That's even worse is the route where Jason ''doesn't'' kill Joker. Despite still confiding in not killing Batman's greatest foe, the Batfamily shuns Jason for still killing others, showing that even when respecting Bruce's last wish, he still loses.

** The Joker's death itself reverberates across Gotham and beyond. Gordon informs Barbara, [[ComicBook/TheKillingJoke in a wheelchair]], of the news and they both hug, knowing that the man who had terrorized them is no more. Batman and Alfred stare at the Batcomputer, taking solemn peace in the fact that the Joker case has been closed. Elsewhere in Metropolis, Lex Luthor himself is distraught, tossing away the newspaper informing that his greatest - and most dangerous - ally is dead. As Joker's body is cremated, who else to witness it firsthand than [[ComicBook/HarleyQuinn Harleen Quinzel,]] looking both stunned and absolutely ''crushed'' seeing her would-be Puddin' roast. The most evil criminal in all of Gotham City is gone...but nothing will ever bring back the thousands of lives he's taken, the ''millions'' of lives he's ruined.

* One of the routes has Jason slowly overcome his problems with the help of the Bat-family and the [[AFriendInNeed Justice League.]] He becomes visibly happier, even chatting with a stranger in a diner about Batman. Then the stranger starts telling a joke he once told Batman [[ComicBook/TheKillingJoke about two guys in a lunatic asylum.]] Jason flashes back to Barbara's injuries and [[TranquilFury gets very quiet.]] He gives a one-liner and kills Joker.

** The Joker's death itself reverberates across Gotham and beyond. Gordon informs Barbara, [[ComicBook/TheKillingJoke in a wheelchair]], of the news and they both hug, knowing that the man who had terrorized them is no more. Batman and Alfred stare at the Batcomputer, taking solemn peace in the fact that the Joker case has been closed. Elsewhere in Metropolis, Lex Luthor himself is distraught, tossing away the newspaper informing that his greatest - and most dangerous - ally is dead. As Joker's body is cremated, who else to witness it firsthand than [[ComicBook/HarleyQuinn Harleen Quinzel,]] looking both stunned and absolutely ''crushed'' seeing her would-be Puddin' roast. The most evil criminal in all of Gotham City is gone...but nothing will ever bring back the thousands, ''millions'' of lives he's taken, lives he's ruined.

** The Joker's death itself reverberates across Gotham and beyond. Gordon informs Barbara of the news and they both hug, knowing that the man who had terrorized them is no more. Batman and Alfred stare at the Batcomputer, taking solemn peace in the fact that the Joker case has been closed. Elsewhere in Metropolis, Lex Luthor himself is distraught, tossing away the newspaper informing that his greatest - and most dangerous - ally is dead. As Joker's body is cremated, who else to witness it firsthand than [[ComicBook/HarleyQuinn Harleen Quinzel,]] looking both stunned and absolutely ''crushed'' seeing her would-be Puddin' roast. The most evil criminal in all of Gotham City is gone...but nothing will ever bring back the thousands, ''millions'' of lives he's taken, lives he's ruined.

** Joker's death is arguably even worse than the other one listed below. Having gone incognito after Batman's death, Joker tells Jason his infamous "killing joke", not knowing who he is. Upon hearing an IronicEcho of his parting words with Jason, Joker very quickly recognizes him, smiling as he finally has a reason to torment Batman's legacy again...cue EyeScream. As his brain fills with blood, Joker laughs maniacally at Jason, not only knowing that he's gone against Batman's ThouShaltNotKill code, but also that Jason is probably never going to live a positive life ever again.

** Joker's ''other'' death is arguably even worse. Having gone incognito after Batman's death, Joker tells Jason his infamous "killing joke", not knowing who he is. Upon hearing an IronicEcho of his parting words with Jason, Joker very quickly recognizes him, smiling as he finally has a reason to torment Batman's legacy again...cue EyeScream. As his brain fills with blood, Joker laughs maniacally at Jason, not only knowing that he's gone against Batman's ThouShaltNotKill code, but also that Jason is probably never going to live a positive life ever again.

** The Joker's death itself reverberates across Gotham and beyond. Gordon informs Barbara of the news and they both hug, knowing that the man who had terrorized them is no more. Batman and Alfred stare at the Batcomputer, taking solemn peace in the fact that the Joker case has been closed. Elsewhere in Metropolis, Lex Luthor himself is distraught, tossing away the newspaper informing that his greatest - and most dangerous - ally is dead. As Joker's body is cremated, who else to witness it firsthand than [[ComicBook/HarleyQuinn Harleen Quinzell,]] looking both stunned and absolutely ''crushed'' seeing her would-be Puddin' roast. The most evil criminal in all of Gotham City is gone...but nothing will ever bring back the thousands, ''millions'' of lives he's taken, lives he's ruined.

** The Joker's death itself reverberates across Gotham and beyond. Gordon informs Barbara of the news and they both hug, knowing that the man who had terrorized them is no more. Batman and Alfred stare at the Batcomputer, taking solemn peace in the fact that the Joker case has been closed. Lex Luthor himself is distraught, tossing away the newspaper informing that his greatest - and most dangerous - ally is dead. As Joker's body is cremated, who else to witness it firsthand than [[ComicBook/HarleyQuinn Harleen Quinzell,]] looking both stunned and absolutely ''crushed'' seeing her would-be Puddin' roast. The most evil criminal in all of Gotham City is gone...but nothing will ever bring back the thousands, ''millions'' of lives he's taken, lives he's ruined.

** The Joker's death itself reverberates across Gotham and beyond. Gordon informs Barbara of the news and they both hug, knowing that the man who had terrorized them is no more. Batman and Alfred stare at the Batcomputer, basking in the fact that the Joker case has been closed. Lex Luthor himself is distraught, tossing away the newspaper informing that his greatest - and most dangerous - ally is dead. As Joker's body is cremated, who else to witness it firsthand than [[ComicBook/HarleyQuinn Harleen Quinzell,]] looking both stunned and absolutely ''crushed'' seeing her would-be Puddin' roast. The most evil criminal in all of Gotham City is gone...but nothing will ever bring back the thousands, ''millions'' of lives he's taken, lives he's ruined.

* Batman being resurrected by Talia. [[CameBackWrong The process drives him insane]] and leaves him only able to repeat [[CallBack a corrupted version of his father's last words.]]

-> '''Batman''' Zur... En... Arrh...

* One of the routes has Jason slowly overcome his problems with the help of the Bat-family and the [[AFriendInNeed Justice League.]] He becomes visibly happier, even chatting with a stranger in a diner about Batman. Then the stranger starts telling a joke he once told Batman [[ComicBook/TheKillingJoke about two guys in a lunatic asylum.]] Jason flashes back to Barbara's injuries and [[TranquilFury gets very quiet.]] He gives a one liner and kills Joker.

-->'''The Joker:''' It's just not the same joke without Batman here.\\

'''The Joker:''' ...Boy...Wonder...

** Arguably worse for The Joker. [[AntagonistInMourning He's clearly mourning Batman]] and is making efforts to act like a sane person. Then Jason gives the one liner and he smiles, finally recognizing his old foe.
-->'''The Joker''' It's just not the same joke without Batman here.\\
'''Jason''' Well, next time I see him, [[SomethingOnlyTheyWouldSay I'll tell the big man you said... hello.]]\\
'''The Joker''' ...Boy...Wonder...

-> '''The Joker''' It's just not the same joke without Batman.\\
'''Jason''' Well, when I see the big man again, I'll tell him you said hello.\\

* Batman being ressurected by Talia. [[CameBackWrong The process drives him insane]] and leaves him only able to repeat [[CallBack a corrupted version of his father's last words.]]

-> '''The Joker''' [[It's just not the same joke without Batman.]]
'''Jason''' [[Well, when I see the big man again, I'll tell him you said hello.]]
'''The Joker''' [[...Boy...Wonder...]]

-->'''Bruce:''' [[DyingDeclarationOfLove I love you, son...]]