The Penguin Theory Nails The Perfect Set Up For Two Of Batman’s Greatest Villains

WARNING: This article contains spoilers for Penguin Episode 3, “Bliss.”

A theory about Gotham’s new drug Bliss Penguin could provide the perfect setup needed to introduce two iconic DC Universe villains into the series. Spinning off from Matt Reeves batmanRobert Pattinson dons cape and hood to play Dark Knight, Penguin An in-depth exploration of Gotham’s criminal underworld. This is evident throughout, but Penguin Episode three, “Bliss,” takes it to the next level, with Colin Farrell’s Oswald “Ozzy” Cobb now involved in the drug business.

So far, Ozzy Cobb has spent most of his time Penguin Trying to avoid being killed by Sofia Falcone, played by Cristin Milioti, and hiding the fact that he was her brother’s killer. Make friends closer, make enemies closer, Penguin In the third episode, Oz teams up with Sophia and the two go into business with the Triads in an effort to spread their new drug, Bliss. As Oz plays a dangerous game, Bliss appears Penguin The door could be left open for a more threatening villain.

Penguin’s New Drug Explained – What Is Bliss?

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The concept of bliss was first mentioned in penguin Alberto Falcone’s premiere episode, the drug is said to be his and Sofia’s ticket to the top of the Falcone family, and therefore Gotham’s entire criminal underworld. After Alberto’s death, Sofia took over the company and brought Ozzy into the fold. Penguin Episode three, aptly titled “Happiness.” It is revealed that Bliss is a medicine made from the basidiospores of the Bleeding Tooth fungus. This blood-like substance hardens into crystals that can be ingested and creates a euphoric state in the user’s body.

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There is a drug called Bliss in DC Comics, which first appeared in 2010 Titans (Volume 2) #26but there is little connection between this version of designer hallucinogens and the drugs seen in Penguin. In the comics, Bliss was designed by Teen Titans villain Elijah and was created from the reprocessed hormonal secretions of abducted pre-pubescent children. penguin Bliss is derived from mushrooms and is a potent euphoric stimulant. However, Sofia also revealed that Bliss was given to Arkham Asylum inmates to keep them “Content and Compliance,” It’s suggested that Bliss’ creation may have a darker purpose.

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Poison Ivy would be a great addition to Penguin

The idea of ​​extracting new substances from mushrooms Penguin Some have speculated that an iconic botanist-turned-eco-terrorist from DC Comics could appear in the series. While Sofia Falcone appears to be leading the drug operation Penguinit’s possible that someone more powerful is behind this plan, which could be Gotham City’s Pamela Eisley, aka Poison Ivy. DC Comics introduced in 1966 Batman #181Poison Ivy is an extremely powerful villain with the power to control plant life and a preference for nature over humans.

Dr. Pamela Isley became the super-powered Poison Ivy after being injected with poison and toxins during Dr. Jason Woodrue’s experiments.

While this darker, grittier series currently includes batman and Penguinhas already introduced villains like the Riddler, Penguin, and the Joker, and it’s great to see more of Batman’s rogues gallery brought to life. Poison Ivy is an excellent candidate and fits perfectly into the Bliss storyline Penguin. She’s one of Batman’s most enduring and powerful foes, and her hatred of humanity will surely lead her to attempt to conquer Gotham City’s residents with a new addictive drug.

Penguin happiness could provide new answer to Joker’s iconic laugh

Bliss’ Penguins debut opens door to Joker’s return

Barry Keoghan makes his film debut in The Unseen Prisoner of Arkham batmanA deleted scene from the 2022 movie confirms that he is this universe’s version of the Joker. Keoghan’s Joker is imprisoned in Arkham Asylum, and it’s possible that she interacted with Sofia Falcone, considering she spent time there. Since she suggested that Arkham prisoners be given bliss to keep them compliant, it stands to reason that the Joker would also be given a dose of the drug. This could provide much-needed answers about the Joker’s personality and characteristics.

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as seen Penguin Episode 3, Bliss can be used to induce a sense of pure euphoria in the user. Oz and Sofia’s trial run at the nightclub proves this, with many people scrambling to use Bliss to escape Gotham’s recent catastrophic events, including the Riddler’s attack and the city’s flooding. batman. The fact that Bliss created this euphoria could explain the Joker’s iconic and recognizable laugh, especially if he was subjected to more Bliss than other Arkham Asylum inmates to stay docile.

Barry Keoghan’s Joker deserves development now more than ever

If done right, Barry Keoghan’s Joker could become a new favorite with audiences

after release Clown: Pas de deuxStarring Joaquin Phoenix as Arthur Fleck as a version of the Joker, the film was criticized for not offering a comic-accurate version of the Joker. In fact, that’s the whole point of the movie – Fleck giving up the Joker. Even so, many would like to see some of the Joker’s violence and brutality again in live-action, and the demand remains, so Barry Keoghan’s Joker may have a chance to be developed more, perhaps becoming the new clown. My favorite interpretation of DC’s iconic villain.

There’s no doubt that Barry Keoghan’s Joker will be a darker, more raw, and more menacing version of the villain than we’ve seen in DC’s recent live-action films. Arthur Fleck hurt no one Clown: Pas de deuxdespite actually murdering 6 people in 2019 clownwhile Jared Leto’s Joker never captured the audience’s imagination. Bliss storyline opens the door Penguin Ahead of Matt Reeves’ upcoming release, learn more about Keoghan’s Joker within the walls of Arkham Asylum Batman – Part 2 Seeing him poses a real danger.

Created by Lauren LeFranc, Penguin is a crime drama spin-off television series from the 2022 film The Batman. The story takes place shortly after the events of The Batman , as Ozzie Cobb (aka The Penguin) begins his rise in Gotham City’s underworld, vying with the daughter of his late boss Carmine Falcone for control of the crime family empire. of control.

Actor Colin Farrell/Cristin Milioti/Renzi Feliz/Michael Kelly/Shori Agdaslu/Deirdre O’Connell/Clancy Brown / James Madio / Scott Cohen / Michael Zegen / Carmen Ejogo / Theo Rossi

Release date September 19, 2024

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Showrunner Lauren LeFrank

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Average episode length 60 minutes

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