Batman Should Be Forever Marred by Suicide Squad: KtJL

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As a die-hard Arkham fan who has spent countless hours navigating the dark and gritty streets of Gotham, I can confidently say that Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League has left an indelible mark on the franchise. The way Rocksteady expanded the lore to incorporate more DC mythology was nothing short of breathtaking, even if the storytelling left some questions unanswered.

The game “Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League” has made substantial impacts on the overall storyline of the Arkhamverse, expanding its scope to incorporate a broader range of DC Universe lore than ever before. However, the manner in which Rocksteady wove this into their narrative is questionable due to the limited exposition provided in the main campaign’s story. Future “Arkham” or Arkhamverse games, should they exist, will now need to adhere to the established lore from “Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League”, even if it might be desirable to ignore it and continue forward.

In Suicide Squad, it’s been shown that the Brainiac-controlled Justice League members were actually clones, not the genuine heroes themselves. This implies a possibility for these characters to reappear in future games. Although Batman’s return hasn’t been officially confirmed, hints suggest that the Arkhamverse will continue with him as the main character once more. If this is true, Batman must face the consequences of his clone’s actions during his absence, particularly the death of Tim Drake’s Robin, and take responsibility for it.

How Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League Shapes What Future Arkham Games Will Look Like

Due to “Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League”, even if the Arkhamverse ends its multiverse tales, it’ll be challenging to ignore the far-reaching effects each event has on various parts of the series. The fact that the Justice League is loved so deeply in Metropolis will forever make Batman’s activities in Gotham City seem insignificant in comparison. If future “Arkham” games unfold after “Kill the Justice League”, and characters like the Flash don’t assist Batman, it would feel implausible given his new connection with the Justice League.

Apart from any other circumstances, Batman might return to Gotham if the Justice League disbands, especially considering the fact that they were turned into deadly clone versions of themselves due to Brainiac’s invasion. This scenario could resonate with Batman if he recovers before the end of Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League‘s post-launch support. However, there’s no conceivable future for Bruce in which he wouldn’t have to grapple with the distress of losing one of his dearest allies.

Batman Will Never Be the Same if the Arkhamverse Presses Onward in the Present Day

In another way of saying it, it’s clear that Brainiac’s invasion took Bruce Wayne by surprise, regardless of whether it was the original Bruce or a clone who was influenced. The outcome was devastating, leading to numerous fatalities. It’s intriguing to witness the Batman from the Arkhamverse in an unrestrained killing spree – a kind of full-circle event after the occurrences in Batman: Arkham Knight. If it wasn’t actually Bruce who committed those actions, the guilt should still be unbearable for him if he recovers.

In the game “Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League“, Rocksteady makes a controversial choice by having Batman kill Tim Drake, a significant member of Batman’s “Bat Family”. This action not only tarnishes Tim Drake’s reputation as Bruce Wayne’s latest Robin but also validates every concern Bruce had about his inability to safeguard his family.

In a somewhat unexpected turn of events, it appears that Tim’s killer may be a clone of Bruce rather than Bruce himself. However, this fact doesn’t seem to lessen Bruce’s feelings of guilt. Tim would have died believing he was killed by Bruce, his long-time friend and mentor who he knew he wouldn’t be able to stop if the Joker’s influence had turned him into a lethal green-eyed adversary. Regrettably, their shared fears about this very scenario did indeed become reality, but it was brought about not by the Joker, but by Brainiac instead. It seems that Bruce’s cautions regarding Tim’s safety unfortunately led to an incredibly sad and ironic family tragedy in the end.

In a potential future Arkham game, exploring how Batman copes with the loss of Robin, Tim Drake, could provide a deep and engaging narrative thread. Should the Arkhamverse one day bring about an adaptation of ‘Batman Beyond’, it would be captivating to witness Bruce’s reservations towards Terry McGinnis taking up the mantle of Batman, stemming from his lingering feelings over Tim’s demise.

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2024-12-25 14:31