A lifelong supporter of law and order, Joel Irksens was born in Gotham City, to a father who was a member of the Gotham City Police Department, and a mother who worked in Gotham General Hospital as a registered nurse. Growing up, he admired his father greatly for what he did, and planned on becoming a police officer as soon as he could. Upon completing High school, he wanted to take the entrance exam immediately, but his father insisted that his son attend some form of college, to at least try it out. During high school, Joel always had his eye on Cindy Jameson, one of the prettiest girls in the school, to Joel. He never was able to work up the courage to ask her out on a date, and watched from afar. Also during high school, he lettered in football, playing as a running back. Attending Got