Joseph "Joe" Chill was a career criminal who would later be convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment for the murders of Thomas and Martha Wayne.
Biography[]
Early Life[]
Murdering Thomas and Martha Wayne[]
Joe Chill would encounter Thomas Wayne and his family in Crime Alley after they left the Aragorn Theatre. It is unclear if he was there by chance or if he was intentionally waiting for the Waynes. He brought his pistol to bear and threatened them for their valuables. Thomas tried to protect his wife and son as he attempted to punch Chill but Joe shot him. Martha Wayne tried to wrestle the gun away from Chill, but he managed to shoot her too, killing her instantly. Chill quickly made an escape, leaving Bruce Wayne to watch as his father died of his wound, leaving him an orphan.
Arrest and Trial[]
Attempted murder[]
After a few decades behind bars, Joe was released and went on to live in a small apartment in Crime Valley. Bruce Wayne had been keeping track of Chill for a number of years and waited one night for him to return. Still tormented by his failure to protect
Death[]
Chill died of unknown causes sometime before Superman revealed himself to the world. It is unknown where he was buried.
Relationships[]
Family[]
Enemies[]
- Thomas Wayne - victim †
- Martha Wayne - victim †
- Bruce Wayne - attempted victim turned attempted killer