Throughout the DCAU, certain characters have appeared to directly interact with the viewer, or "break the fourth wall". This was usually done in a tongue in cheek manner, but was also used on Static Shock to teach children valuable lessons.
Joker[]
The Joker is notorious both within the DCAU and the comics for breaking the fourth wall.
| Episode/Movie | Details |
|---|---|
| Batman: The Animated Series, "Christmas With the Joker" |
He appears to look directly at the viewer as he sings his version of Jingle Bells. |
| Also, throughout the episode as he hosts his TV show, it could be interpreted that the viewer is actually a part of the viewing audience. | |
| Batman: The Animated Series, "Joker's Favor" |
He looks to the viewer after jumping out of the cake, saying "Let's hear it for him, folks!" |
| Batman: The Animated Series, "Joker's Wild" |
As he escapes Arkham, he shouts "Don't try this at home, kids!" |
| Batman: The Animated Series, "The Last Laugh" |
On several occasions, he looks at the viewer as he speaks. |
| The New Batman Adventures, "Joker's Millions" |
When Joker mistakes the IRS man as an auditionee for the Harley position, he looks at the viewer as he comments on how pleased he is with his choice. |
| Justice League, "Injustice For All" |
He appears to look at the viewer as he pulls out his handgun to kill Batman. |
| Justice League, "Wild Cards" |
As he is hosting a TV show throughout the episode, it could again be interpreted that the viewer is a part of the viewing audience. |
Harley Quinn[]
| Episode/Movie | Details |
|---|---|
| Batman: The Animated Series, "Harley's Holiday" |
As she holds on to the straw of a billboard cola bottle, she talks directly to the viewer about "going out on a joke". |
| Gotham Girls, "Catsitter" |
Before the tree branch she is sitting on fully breaks, she briefly looks to the camera as she squeals. |
| Gotham Girls, "Gotham Noir" |
In the in-story mini-game where the viewer chooses an item for her to use, selecting the joke gun shows her smashing the camera with it. |
| Selecting the camera in the mini-game shows her taking a picture in the camera's direction. | |
| After she finishes her story, she looks to the camera, saying "See? Anyone can write this stuff!" |
Static[]
| Episode/Movie | Details |
|---|---|
| Static Shock, "Jimmy" |
At the end of the episode, he gives a public service announcement about the dangers of firearms. |
| Static Shock, "Where the Rubber Meets the Road" |
At the end of the episode, he and Rubberband Man give a public service announcement about dyslexia. |