Punchline Cosplay Unleashes Joker’s New Girlfriend on Gotham

A cosplayer on Reddit has brought the Batman villain Punchline to life, releasing her from the confines of both the pages of DC Comics and the jail cells of Blackgate Penitentiary. Despite being a relatively new character, Punchline has become immensely popular inspiring legions of fans both in the DC Universe and outside of it. One of these fans has channeled their devotion for this character into a stunning cosplay that perfectly embodies Punchline’s look and attitude.

Punchline’s civilian identity is Alexis Kaye. Alexis was a college student who became a Joker fanatic after being caught up in one of the Clown Prince of Crime’s hijinks. She began to experiment with making her own Joker gas, testing her creations on various homeless Gothamites. This eventually attracted the attention of the Joker who soon became infatuated with her. She quickly became both his girlfriend and his second in command. The character is a stark contrast to Harley Quinn, being more serious and ruthless than the Joker’s previous partner. She is also a master manipulator, as she is able to cultivate public sympathy even after committing brutal crimes alongside the Joker.

In a Reddit post, inoecosplay showed off her cosplay of the character riding in a convertible. She is free of her prison uniform and wearing a purple and black costume that is very accurate to Punchline’s look in the comics, even capturing the “X” and “O” lettering on her gloves. She’s also wearing Punchline’s iconic clown make-up on her cheeks and nose. There’s also a confidence and playfulness to the portrayal that leaves the viewer wondering what mayhem she might perform next. The freedom that this version of the character seems to be relishing is in stark contrast to Punchline’s current situation in the comics.

Punchline is currently locked up in Blackgate Penitentiary awaiting trial for her crimes. While she rules over the prison as the Queen of Diamonds, she has also managed to sway public opinion to her side. She has legions of followers outside of prison proclaiming her innocence and calling for her release. Whether she actually will be able to get her freedom in her upcoming trial remains to be seen, but it is clear that inside or outside of the prison walls Punchline will remain a powerful force to be reckoned with.

This Punchline cosplay provides a peak at what the character free of her current confines might look like. If Punchline does manage to get acquitted for her crimes, it is certain that the consequences for Gotham will be dire. But whatever havoc she might potentially wreak upon the city are still unknown as of yet. In the meantime, inoecosplay’s portrayal of the character provides a glimpse of Punchline cruising around Gotham before enacting any of her villainous schemes.

Source: inoecosplay