Batman Arkham Knight

Island, but there's still no sign of the cloudburst.

I will of course let you know when the situation changes, but I—

one moment, sir, I'm receiving an emergency broadcast from the movie studios.

Batman, I hope you can hear this. The movie studios are under attack. Robin is in trouble.

Listen to me very carefully. You need to lock down that room. We can't let the infected get out.

Of course. Tell me when— Oh, Henry!

That's enough from you! Well, look who's too late to save the day. How's it going, Batbrain? It's been a while.

Harley Quinn.

So you do remember me. That's weird, because you killed the only thing I ever loved. And now I find you've been keeping a whole new generation of Jokers to yourself! I know, awkward.

Don't do it, they're not stable.

Oh, they're not stable? Maybe you want to take a look in the mirror sometime.

Alfred, I need to get to the movie studios.

Please be quick, sir.

Miss Quinn is clearly volatile. Robin may be in serious danger.

Oh, I told you we should have butchered that bunch of second-rate trivia bats. They'd better not kill Robin Bats.

I had the idea first. Two-Face is hitting banks. Smart. Even now they look to you. So, you think she's interested? You kidding me? What? Come on, you want me to spell it out for you? It's just, with Joker gone, I thought maybe she'd—

No, got herself some new Jokers now.

And even if she didn't, it's the freaking bat. I'll try not to hurt you. Open. Voiceprint failure. Access denied.

Nice try, bad freak.

Harley's changed the voice code access. I can adapt the modulator I picked up from the Arkham Knight's driver to synthesize her voice.

Well, look who's too late to save the day. How's it going, Batbrain? It's been a while.

Now I can use the voice synthesizer to mimic Harley's voice and open the door.

Open.

Something must have happened.

Maybe the radio's busted.

If I find out they're slacking off, I'm gonna have Big Al tear their puny limbs off one by one.

This ain't good. What the hell? Someone took them all out.

It was that stinking bat-faced loser! Get that chopper down here now! I want more men on the roof and sentry guns covering the entrance!

Don't even think about coming back down here until he's dead, you hear me?

I need to secure the rooftop. I can use the voice synthesizer to manipulate Harley's men.

Oh, poor Harley, wasting time.

You go check the window over there.

What's confusing me is how the hell she found your top secret Bat Base. Bat Face, she couldn't find her own reflection in the mirror when I was alive. It's like something was holding her back.

Can't see nothing wrong with this wall.

Check the generator.

I'm on it.

I can't take the minigunner down silently. I'll need to finish him with a series of strikes.

Let's find the main— he ain't getting away. He went up there. Shoot! Cover me, someone! I'm checking our wounded. Where is he? This way. I'll back you up.

Check that weapons crate.

On it. I see him up there. Keep back, send them.

Check that sentry gun.

Sure thing.

Nothing wrong there. Mine's ready, guys. Keep back! Send a mine! Mine's ready, guys.

Listen to me. Stop listening to me! That stupid Batray loser is copying my voice somehow. Ignore what I'm saying.

I don't like this one bit. You guys okay? If looking like bat food is okay, then yeah, I'm okay. Oh God, hey, what happened to you? Ow!

The thugs won't follow any more orders.

He ain't getting up. Keep moving. I'm gonna see if the guy Matt took out is okay. He went up there! Shoot! He went this way! Man, we killed the bat! Didn't you know, Dark Knight?

You can't fight fear.

That Joker chick didn't take kindly to us breaking her out. Yeah, she kept saying Batman would save her. Yeah, we'll see about that. I ain't seen Harley so happy for months. 4 new Jokers.

3.

Something's wrong with the old guy. Didn't take. That boxer nearly ripped my arms off. Yeah, until Harley made eyes at him. Guess there is a bit of Joker in there after all. Thank God it's the part that likes her. Over here! Get away!

I can use the voice synthesizer to clear out the thugs guarding the elevator.

3 left. Looks like I'm running out of idiots. You think you're so tough, Clown Killer? Then come out and show yourself.

Check the generator.

You got it. Looks fine to me. Is everybody okay? Elevator's clear.

Check the generator.

You got it. Looks fine to me.

Now, if I was in charge, this never would have happened.

I can use the voice synthesizer to clear out the thugs guarding the elevator.

What's wrong with the freaks down there? They dying? No, they're changing into Joker. Is it contagious? He's out there somewhere. Yeah, crap himself. We're going to get even for what he did to Joker. You hear that, Bat? This is for the boss. You've been watching Scarecrow on the big screen? His face weren't that messed up back at the asylum.

Check that weapons crate.

I hear you.

They'll get suspicious if I use it too often.

Over here! Don't let him get away! He's gone! We should check up on that guy he took out.

Poor schmuck.

How many is that now? Too damn many. I'm not ending up like I'm under attack.

That won't work. I can't give an order without choosing a target first. Too busy. He won't listen to my orders.

What the hell was— we got him! You die here and your legend dies with you.

I can use the voice synthesizer to clear out the thugs guarding the elevator.

And I thought things were gonna settle down without Joker.

So these boys stuck by Harley, eh? Good for them. Well, obviously not good for them, but it's nice to see loyalty all the same.

Check that weapons crate. Coming. Fancy militia with their fancy guns. We're the real muscle in this town.

The drone sensors are temporarily disabled. But I can only hack one at a time, so the previous drone will be back online.

Arkham Knight? Never heard of him before tonight. I can't wait to take on the Bat. He's fighting. There he is, getting away again.

You're the only one left, Shatterhead, so stop looking so scared and kill that bat-faced loser!

God, where is he? He just vanished in the smoke.

That's the thugs dealt with. Time to go after Harley.

Ah, memories. You, me, and a ward full of psychotic killers. You've never felt so at home, have you? Oh, come on. You think you're different because you never killed anyone?

Newsflash: you killed me.

I was there, remember? Remember? You destroyed my cure right in front of me. Watched me choke on my last laugh. And then, after killing me, you said you would have shared.

Ha!

You couldn't admit I'd won, could you? Not even as a parting gift? But now I'm on the inside.

Ooh.

We both know the truth. Yes, you've killed before. And tonight— I'll make you do it again.

Here he comes, the big bad Batman. I think he likes it. I didn't do anything. I'm getting bored waiting for you to die. Sorry, I didn't get that. Help me! I got better things to be doing than chicken.

This door is locked down too. I'll need to use the voice synthesizer.

Alpha, how much more can you take, old man? You took your time. You got over well. We'll smash your bones to pieces. Suck this, Batman! Don't get in here! You won't be facing me easy! Shit, going to die tonight. Help Batman. Goddamn, that's never This is gonna hurt. Come on. Get off me! You think I'm scared of you, Robin?

The infected, where are they?

They're not infected, they're Joker. Harley's got him and they ain't leaving this place until you're a corpse.

How did she find us?

How did she get in?

I'd let him know if I were you. He's not always in such a good mood.

How should I know? I guess she's smarter than you think.

Not likely. Let's check the Batcomputer.

Good idea.

I'm locking the whole building down. No one leaves until we account for the infected.

She just walked in.

No alarm, no warning. Something's wrong with the voice recognition. Maybe. There's no trace of a hack. If they're still here, then the facial recognition software will find them. Got them. Albert King's in the Wild West set. Looks like he's gearing up for a comeback bout. They took Christina Bell to the haunted house set. Harley's left armed guards to protect her. Charisma's on the soundstage. I can't tell what he's got planned. All right, we know where they are.

Now all we need to do is get them back. Should be easy, right?

I can't leave with those maniacs on the loose.

Do you think she'll recognize me in this blank death mask you call a face? I mean, it does do expressions, right?

Henry, lock down this door. Only let Robin or myself back through.

How's it going, fat brain?

Nice place you got here. I think my Joker would have liked it. Kind of place he would have picked. Do you know what it's like to wake up day after day and know you'll never see his beautiful face again?

Why would you?

Let me tell you, a bit emotional. Of course, now— well, now I have 3 new Jokers, each one perfect in her own right. I knew no one could replace my Mr. J, but I guess I wasn't thinking big enough. I don't know how it happened, but I know why.

Mr. J sent me a gift from beyond the grave.

A wonderful gift.

Yes, Renee, and the best part is they all want to kill you. Make this count. You're going to pay for this stuff. Fuck. Thanks. Yeah, you better run. No way you're getting past me.

Robin, you wait here while I get behind him. We'll take him down faster if we work together. When do I join it? You'll know when you see it.

Come on out, fat. You sure took your time back there.

I was testing your self-control.

Did I pass?

You need practice. Come on.

Come on, lady, we need to get you someplace safe. Are you kidding me?

I'm getting front row seats.

Anything happens to her, Harley will kill you.

Yeah, he's right. And if Batman sees how you've treated me, he's gonna knock out you and you. Well, maybe not you. Definitely you.

And you— Oops.

Well, that evens things up a little. Anyway, when he's done with you chumps, me and Bats will have this place all to ourselves. So get out there and make him show you how much he wants me.

You heard the lady.

Let's go.

Geez, she didn't need to kill him.

Are you dumbasses done yet?

She's all locked up safe and sound.

That girl is very important to me. So I'm not gonna take any chances. Remember who's in charge in here. When I give you an order, you do it.

Of course, I'm not afraid of the bat. Up high.

Now I say when you strike.

Got it.

Time to find a vantage point to cover Batman when he strikes.

These idiots want to break us apart.

Batman strikes and you can have his back. Time to find a high vantage point.

Enjoy!

Now boys, just because Batsy is going to beat you into a sort of vaguely sentient paste doesn't mean you shouldn't put up a fight.

He's making us look like idiots. Find him!

Excuse me, your blood, I mean. It'll look great on the suits.

Who said it'd be a lot quicker to take this minigunner down if we team up?

Got one already.

Eliminated in the very first episode of Batman: Rescue 16.

You won't be spinning a book deal out of that performance. Look back, buddy. If I was running, I'd show you something.

Over here! Get away!

Dumber, slower, twice as terrifying.

Hurry, I need to get you a raise.

Position so I can cover Batman when he strikes.

Tell me you do. Is that Robin? Is Robin here?

He went this way.

That interfering little goosebrain. Robin, Robin, he doesn't love you. You can take him in a birdcage.

He's in the ground hall. I won't let you down, Bruce.

I'll keep fighting, always.

Batman? Batman, is that you?

These idiots want to break us apart. I tried to explain all the painful things you're going to do to them, but well, I think they're back again.

Guess.

Enjoy. Now boys, just because Bastille's going to beat you into a sort of vaguely sentient paste doesn't mean you shouldn't put up a fight. I want him all bloodstained when he rescues me. Your blood, I mean. It'll look great on the suits.

This is the worst.

I need to find a vantage point up high. Then I can cover Robin when he strikes. I should keep watch on Robin when he strikes. I can cover him if I get to a high vantage point.

There he is! He ain't getting away again. You think you're taking us down, Bat? No chance. Keep hiding, Robin. Now! That way. He's too dumb to figure that out.

Oh, he's got one already. Eliminated in the very first episode of Batman Rescues Christina. You won't be spinning a—

He's open! That performance—

Look back, buddy. If I was running the show, the thugs would be so much better. Dumber, slower, twice—

Now, Robin, for time is breakable.

You know that, right? Tell me you do.

Whose side is she on?

Is that Robin? Is Robin here? Boys, kill that interfering little gooseberry third wheel brat! Robin, Robin, he doesn't love you. Leave us be or I'll cut off your limbs until you actually fit in a bird cage.

She's worse than the Joker. At least he wanted us to win. What's What's going on? Anyone see him? Nothing. Okay, keep looking. He's here somewhere. Payback. He ain't winning. Not here, not now. I'll break you this time, Batman. You kidding me? There was about a dozen of us up here. We'll end up the same way if we don't keep it together. Picking us off like a damn coward. He should come and face us like a man.

He's got another. You boys need a new boss. A better boss. A maniacal, terrifying boss with hands-on, not afraid to torture people management style. Too bad I'm team back.

Hey.

Look, this Harley chick, she broke in here. She's got potential, but she's a lackey at heart. I can tell. I bet she'd just flourish with someone telling her who to kidnap, who to torture, and when to shut up.

That's more like it. What are you standing around for?

Get in there and help those idiots out!

You heard Harley. Find Batman and kill him. Not a problem. You hear that, Batfreak? We're coming to get you. Not again! That freak thinks he's got us scared. Speak for yourself! Get a grip! Forget it, this guy's out cold. Let's move on. What the hell was that? No, it sounded like it came from over there.

There goes another one. Oh, bad. You try and act like you don't care, but then you go and do a sweet thing like Feeding, choking, and torturing all these idiots just to rescue me.

Y'all okay out there? Harley ain't going to like that, I think. Stay calm, we'll get through this. Get over here now, going to get away.

Oh, Faz, you're being cruel.

You're scaring.

You're hurting them. I love it.

I thought this guy was supposed to be tough. He had it coming. Always bragging about how he can take down the Bat. Yeah, about time someone knocked him down to size. Forget it, this guy's out cold. Let's move on. The Bat don't know it. But he saved the best for last. That's all of them.

Time to go get Miss Bell.

It was a great rescue, really. Except, you know, I didn't actually want to be rescued, and most of you are headed to intensive care. But aside from that, perfect. Top marks to anyone who manages to get away.

That's all mine.

Home-wrecking little birdie brat.

I'm his best friend.

I think she clawed half my face off.

Be honest, how's it look?

Like you're too slow.

I'll take her back to the cells.

Henry, Robin's heading your way. Let him in when he gets there.

Of course. I take it this means you stopped one of those monsters?

Yes, but I'm not done yet.

This Robin seems like a real improvement on that last one, Bats. Remember Jason Todd? Oh, what a whiner, always complaining. We're both better off without that loser.

Man, I wish that freak would show his face.

There you are. So what do we have here? Poor little Batman, all alone. You wanna hear this? You come see me. Ignore this freak. Just you and me, baby. Ugh, boring. Like he's interested in a fight. Don't you know this guy? He craves something more. Something intelligent. Something creative. Something fun. I'll show him fun. Two fists of fun. And then I'm coming to see you, Charisma. I'm gonna smack you so hard you're gonna be singing out the back of your head. Yeah, tough guy. Well, first you'll have to find me, and second— well, let's be honest, old-timer, you're a little past your sell-by date. Who do you think you're talking to, boy? You better watch your mouth. Whatever. Choice is yours, Bats. Come find us and see who wins. My money's on me. Come on, freak.

Before activating an order, I need to pick a target.

That wall don't look right. Go take a look.

What's the matter? These bullets hurt?

I need to pick a target before giving an order. The voice synthesizer won't work while he's busy with something else.

Come on, face me, Batman. Can't see nothing wrong with this wall. I know you're there. I'm gonna blow your stinking head off.

I should wait until he's in position before I detonate the explosive.

You can't hide forever.

That wall don't look right. Go take a look.

Got it. Aah! Hello? Is someone there?

Jason, I, I thought you were dead.

Batman, is that you?

Batman's not coming to save you, Jason.

Who come?

It's been 6 months now, Jason. I think it's time to face that. Screw you! That's the spirit. You're a real chip off the old bat block. Not that it'll do you any good.

Why won't you just kill me?

What? Oh no, no, no, no, I'm not going to kill you. Not yet anyway. You're my sidekick now. Imagine it, you and me out on the streets starting fights, picking on the weak. A regular dynamic duo, just like Bats and that new kid of his.

No, he wouldn't.

You think so? This isn't Batman then? Weird. The pointy ears are usually a dead giveaway. I didn't want to show you that photo, really, I didn't. But well, it was the only way for you to get closure. Now I know it hurts, but sometimes You gotta be cruel to be kind.

Are you okay?

I'm fine. Let's get the next one.

Sorry, Bats, but I was planning a duet for us. Can Bird Boy wait out there and listen to us make sweet music together? You might want to try the keypad.

This lock is mechanical with no digital components. I won't be able to use the remote hacking device. Henry, I need your help.

Of course, anything.

I need you to send me the CCTV footage from the camera in Stage C. You can use the computer in that room to do it.

Okay, I'll try. Computers really aren't my specialty.

You can isolate the data using the panel on the right. Slide your finger along the dial and—

Like this? Oh, this technology is very interesting. Okay, I can see the camera.

Now highlight the track for the last 10 minutes.

And done.

So I see. Thanks, Henry.