Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker

The mastermind behind the revival, mixing charm with brutal menace. He survives death by embedding his consciousness into Tim Drake, making Tim a vessel for his plans. His return destabilizes Bruce and Terry's resolve as he uses technology and deception to threaten Gotham.

A teenager who inherits the Batman mantle, Terry embodies ambition, courage, and vulnerability as he learns to fight in a world of advanced tech. He pursues the Joker with determination while confronting the truth about Batman's legacy and his own future as Gotham's protector.

The original Batman, now older and wary, is poisoned by the Joker and forced to confront his past secrets. He mentors Terry while confronting long-buried secrets, and he must balance protecting loved ones with his own safety. His sacrifice and guidance anchor the fight against the Joker's return.

Former Robin who endured kidnapping and brainwashing by the Joker. He carries resentment toward Bruce's Batman but becomes a pivotal figure when the Joker's consciousness inhabits him. Tim's arc centers on reclaiming his own identity and choosing a path beyond crimefighting.

The former Batgirl turned police commissioner who guards the truth about Tim's past and the Joker's history. She balances law and loyalty, aiding Bruce and Terry while shielding sensitive truths for the greater good.

Barbara Gordon's Batgirl persona, an intelligent ally who helps counter the Joker's schemes and supports Terry and Bruce. She embodies the resilience of Gotham's new guard.

Terry's girlfriend who faces danger as the Joker's chaos escalates. Her safety becomes a personal stake that pushes Terry to push beyond fear and act decisively to protect those he loves.

The elderly Harley Quinn, thought dead but revealed to be alive and reformed. Her survival adds weight to the Joker's past and hints at the possibility of redemption within Gotham's turbulent moral landscape.

One of the Jokerz who participates in the gang's high-tech thefts and chaos. She embodies the unpredictable, dangerous side of Joker's new faction as it challenges Batman's successor.

A tough Jokerz enforcer whose defiance signals the gang's dangerous, violent edge. He represents the immediate threat to Terry and Bruce as the Joker's plan unfolds.

A member of the Jokerz gang who participates in chaos, mirroring the gang's ruthless energy.

Bruce Wayne's loyal Great Dane, Ace is a protective companion to Terry in the Batcave and on missions, symbolizing loyalty and courage in the fight against crime.

A member of the Jokerz who embodies the gang's tech-savvy, dangerous edge. He participates in the plan to threaten Gotham with stolen equipment and a satellite.

Another Jokerz member who aids in the chaotic plot surrounding Bruce and Terry. He contributes to the gang's menacing presence as they attempt to control the city.