superhero subversion

His Joker films deconstruct the superhero genre by centering the villain's perspective and psychological deterioration rather than heroic triumph.

Watchmen and Batman v Superman systematically undermine superhero mythology by depicting heroes as flawed, morally compromised, and destructive to society.

The Suicide Squad and Peacemaker subvert superhero narratives through irreverent humor, moral ambiguity, and portraying anti-heroes and villains as complex protagonists.