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Parts 31
Time 6h 11m

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"This is what happens when an unstoppable force meets an immovable object..."

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 Daughter of Gotham's wealthiest man and the masked vigilante himself ; Veronica Wayne knows that there's more to life than the bitter brawls and rugged criminals Gotham has to offer. The thing is though, she can't seem to leave the place she so desperately wants to break out of. 

As she is studying at Gotham City University, she becomes involved in a groundbreaking case at the GCPD. She has always been intrigued with the minds of the criminals that inhabit Gotham. In particular, a man with a wicked smile and a laugh that'll leave you shaking for days.

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         [ Based on Heath Ledger's portrayal of The Joker ]All Rights Reserved

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