The Joker has just merged with the physical embodiment of evil and negative energy in the newest DC/RWBY crossover event. The Joker has always taken severe risks when it comes to defeating his enemies, but joining forces with the Nuckelavee might be too much for even the Clown Prince. Team RWBY/Batman have their hands full with these two nefarious villains combining their strengths.

DC/RWBY #2 by Maguerite Bennett and Meghan Hetrick continues the team up between Batman and the four huntresses of Team RWBY as they investigate the colliding of their respective universes and fight the invading creatures known as Grimm. Since the Grimm are attracted to negative emotions, Batman and Team RWBY plan to visit Arkham Asylum, the perfect hot spot for darkness and negativity. Unfortunately, the heroes arrive too late as the villainous inmates have total control over the Grimm and have used them to lay waste to the Asylum. Now in control of the dark creatures, the Joker summons forth one of the most powerful Grimm from Remnant: The Nuckelavee.

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Joker and the Nuckelavee: A Match Made in Hell

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The Joker decides it’s a wonderful idea to summon the Nuckelavee and merge their bodies and minds together. The reason is that Joker sees a lot of himself in this demon and he loves it. The Nuckelavee was created by the main antagonist of RWBY, Salem, and first appeared in RWBY Volume 4. This horseman Grimm uses sonic screams, durability, and body contortion to destroy their enemies. Ruby Rose has firsthand experience dealing with this powerful Grimm, which is why her reaction to seeing this beast alive again is especially worrying. With the Joker’s madness and the Nuckelavee’s strength and wisdom, they could pose a serious threat to both worlds of DC and Remnant.

Joker Now Commands an Army of Grimm

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The Joker’s twisted soul and personality turn the Nuckelavee into an all-consuming wraith of destruction. Given the Joker’s penchant for anarchy and influence towards all things chaotic, this new form could rule over Gotham and even both the DC Universe and the world of Remnant. The Nuckelavee now has a wicked Joker smile and can possibly bring people to their knees with the piercing sound of his laughter. Forget laughing gas and pranks, this Joker monstrosity that can control the Grimm could rally all of Batman’s rogues' gallery to turn Gotham into a nightmarish realm mixed with the dark side of Remnant.

Batman knows how the Joker operates, but he has never faced a foe quite like the Nuckelavee. Luckily, Team RWBY will be there to support Batman with their knowledge and experience on how to defeat this terrifying Grimm. Batman will have to embrace his newfound semblance of pre-cognition and combine it with the semblances and powers of Team RWBY to stand a chance against this beast. As the world of Remnant continues to consume all of Gotham with its power, Batman and Team RWBY must do battle with the Joker’s brand-new Grimm fusion.

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