Talk:Joe Chill

Semi-protected?
Can't imagine why. Anyway, there's a typo that I can't fix: "infoluence" 220.233.38.237 (talk) 12:52, 17 May 2011 (UTC)

Father's costume
From the article... "Batman, who was temporarily wearing his father's old bat costume"

Batman's father had a bat costume?


 * Yes. In one addition to the story it was revealed that Bruce based the Batman costume on one that had been worn by his father to a costume party where he apprehended some hoods - hence his murder was ordered.Timrollpickering 6 July 2005 15:34 (UTC)

Modern Age Version revision As seen in 2006's [Infnite Crisis] #6, Joe Chill is confirmed to murdering Thomas and Martha Wayne, which is undoing what the events of Zero Hour established 12 years ago.

Although there should be a mention of this in the near future, I realize that we should wait until more information is revealed. The upcoming series [52 (comics)] may help. --Captain Cook 01:11, 16 April 2006 (UTC)


 * Where in IC #6 is this? --Chris Griswold 11:33, 16 April 2006 (UTC)

Enda80 here
Don't forget that for Earth-1's history, per the Untold Legend series, a Mrs. Chilton was the mother of Joe Chill and his brother Max. See Batman#208 and Brave and the Bold#79.

Post-Crisis, a story revealed that Chill (or whoever killed the Waynes) actually had tried to hold up a numbers runner just moments before he killed the Waynes. The numbers runner revealed his position, and Chill, not wanting to become the target of a vendetta, let him go and promptly mugged the Waynes.

Aside from that, the novel and comic book Batman: the Ultimate Evil revealed that Mrs. Wayne had been helping the authorities investigate child pornography and the Thailand sex trade, and was killed in a way to make it look like a mugging. It was not made clear if this was intended as canon.

http://obscure.dcuguide.com/Board/BatmanChars2.htm

Note that the first time the origin of the Batman was depicted on TV was in the episode of Super Powers: The Galactic Guardians titled "The Fear". I do not know if Chill said anything or was called by name-anyone?

The Untold Legend of the Batman
Should the Untold Legend series be mentioned? As the above poster (Enda80?) suggested, it contains some relevant information, although I'm not sure how much if it is canon.

http://www.thebatsquad.net/batman/misc/theuntoldlegendofthebatman.htm Smooth Nick 06:23, 5 June 2006 (UTC)

Chill 1989
However, Napier's partner in that scene may be Chill.

That's really interesting, although it will be regarded as speculation. I think it's worth pointing out this interpretation, if there's a better way to do it.MartinSFSA (talk) 06:25, 12 June 2008 (UTC)

I agree with Martin. I do not think Tim Burton and his screenwriter Sam Hamm omit an important figure in what is the murder of Thomas and Martha Wayne. Also some people say that Napier's partner was a young Bob the goon. If so would be credited as "Young Bob" and not as "Other Mugger". And psychologically I see that Bob was not as nervous and scared as the other mugger running when Napier try to shoot Bruce. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 190.242.99.241 (talk) 17:31, 17 September 2012 (UTC)

Probably is Chill, I'm agree too because im the aborted script of Tom Mankiewicz Joker and Chill meet and talk but I do not remember what else happens later although we watch a similar scene with the young Jack Napier and the unamed "Other Mugger". Probably Sam Hamm make a reference to this aborted scene, please read this article, maybe can give us an idea: http://www.comicbookmovie.com/fansites/mediageek/news/?a=21031. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 190.8.254.165 (talk) 02:10, 24 September 2012 (UTC)

Now that it is known that Chill was only an accomplice in the murder of the Wayne's in the 1989 film version, I would like to comment that in Sam Hamm's drafts, Chill is only referenced as 'Gunman'. Please add that fact. If you want sources and references please let me know. Thank you.--2800:484:7393:A52E:C00B:2E97:4193:1AEA (talk) 15:16, 1 May 2022 (UTC)

Chill's Watchmen appearance
Sorry for editing without asking first; I see you fittingly reverted my edit, so here I am presenting my point. In the title sequence for the 2009 Watchmen movie the young Nite Owl I is seen punching a mugger that was about to rob a rich couple exiting an Opera House. The scene features various theater programs reading "Gotham Opera House" and several posters reproducing a classic Batman and Robin cover; the couple, dressed in 30s clothes, matches the standard depiction of Thomas and Martha Wayne. Alfred is also visible beside them, while Bruce is completely missing. I thought this would be worth mentioning in the page. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 79.30.48.198 (talk) 18:52, 5 September 2009 (UTC)


 * As per Chill was killd in a cold blood by batman . MartinSFSA (talk) 20:15, 5 September 2009 (UTC)

--Hiding T 14:08, 31 October 2009 (UTC)

"in different versions of Batman's origin story"
What's with the "in different versions of Batman's origin story" line? I think Chill has been there pretty consistently since he was introduced 60 years ago.--May Cause Dizziness (talk) 17:06, 30 July 2010 (UTC)


 * Between 1994 (Zero Hour) and 2006 (Infinite Crisis) Chill was exonerated and the actual killer never caught - IIRC someone thought this would enhance Batman by making his war on crime a mission of vengeance with all criminals a proxy for the uncaught killer. Timrollpickering (talk) 23:29, 7 August 2010 (UTC)

Batman Begins
There isn't a scuffle, Thomas moves in front of Martha in case he shoots, then Chill panics & kills them both. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 75.206.109.180 (talk) 01:05, 12 August 2012 (UTC)

Infinite Crisis
There is a reference to the Joe Chill in the new Infinite Crisis MOBA. One of the game's artifacts is named "Joe Chill's Revolver". — Preceding unsigned comment added by 213.179.230.163 (talk) 14:11, 18 June 2014 (UTC)

Batman: The Telltale Series
Chill has appeared in Batman: The Telltale Series, in flashbacks. It's also mentioned that he was killed by stabbing in prison and may have been involved in organized crime. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 51.7.67.42 (talk) 17:35, 20 September 2016 (UTC)

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Doug Bradley on Joe Chill
I interviewed Doug Bradley in a one on one interview. He described from contact to description of his cell. He described him as a possible patsy in the Batman mythology and that maybe he wasn't the man who actually killed batman. It was the first interview with the actor and he mentioned that He was surprised it was that hyped. It also is the first time that the character will be really fleshed out to show he is not some low level villain but quite well read. The producers chose him because of the raw emotions and gravitas he could bring to the show.

https://blog.gocollect.com/interview-with-doug-bradley-joe-chill-in-cws-gotham-knight/ Lawdude69 (talk) 03:57, 8 March 2023 (UTC)

Joe chill is an dies
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