ANARKY (Beware The Batman)
This is my own redraw of Anarky from the "Beware The Batman" cartoon. While I know everyone has their own opinions on the show (or don't know it exists), I will admit that it has always been one of my favorite Batman shows. One of the most polarizing things about the show is its inclusion of obscure Batman villains like Professor Pyg & Magpie and using them as placeholders for the primary Batman villains. And though I certainly am one to be critical of vast departures in comic-to-screen adaptations, I am willing to forgive certain decisions if they make sense or at least have good reasoning. Case in point: The show's depiction of Anarky.
I will admit that this is kind of a terrible Anarky. He's not a politically conscious teenage anti-hero/anti-villain who masquerades as an adult to further his political rebellion and has an on/off relationship with the Bat Family. Instead, he's basically the show's answer to The Joker. And while I normally wouldn't be so forgiving of such a change to a character that I like and respect, I am willing to accept it if what they make is at least good. And while this isn't a good Anarky, IT IS A GREAT VILLAIN. One thing I like so much about this Anarky is that they basically made him the "Anti-Batman". He dresses in a nearly accurate costume to Batman's, save for it having a hood, an "A" as its symbol, and being entirely white. He even has similar gadgets, though made to kill people as opposed to Batman's non-lethal gadgets. He's also a master combatant who can hold his own against Batman (He was basically the proto Nemesis). I also like how they use him as a Joker placeholder while still making him his own character. Instead of being a maniacal mass-murdering cartoon villain dressed in a purple tuxedo, he's a much more reserved and calculated mastermind who often manipulates others into unknowingly doing his bidding; like when he tricked Batman and Lady Shiva into nearly unleashing an epidemic or when he teamed up with Harvey Dent to take down Batman, which led to the latter getting scarred and becoming Two-Face. He's also not clown-themed in any way, instead going for more of a Chess theme with him as the "White King" and Batman as the "Black King". I also really like his portrayal by Wallace Langham. Instead of being a very off-the-wall over-the-top hammy performance, he's soft-spoken and mellow, but with hints of malice behind his voice. He kind of sounds like Neil Patrick Harris if he had Schizophrenia. Anarky barely ever loses his cool and hardly ever raises his voice, which adds to his menace.
That's all I have to say really. What are your opinions of "Beware The Batman" or this version of Anarky?
Arkham Asylum: Kingdom Of Madness - Two Face
After the inmates are freed from their cells and start a riot in Arkham Asylum, Batman has to journey in and resolve the chaos. To take back the asylum and save the guards and doctors taken hostage, Batman has to fight off a lot of his villains. He has to fight Poison Ivy in the Greenhouse, Scarecrow in the Medical Wing, Mad hatter in the Cafeteria, Two-Face in the Security Wing, and The Joker in the Movie Theater, where Joker dresses in drag and sings "I'm A Sweet Transvestite" from Rocky Horror Picture Show. However, it's revealed that the person who set the inmates free is none other than the head doctor, Hugo Strange. Hugo is revealed to be a complete nut case who's obsessed with Batman, and his plan was to see how he's able to defeat his rogues gallery. Revealing he's figured out who Batman is, his ultimate goal is to replace Batman, planning on trapping him inside Arkham Asylum. He'd then taking up the mantle of Batman, thinking that he'd be a better Batman than Bruce ever was.
In this story, Two-Face takes over the security systems of Arkham Asylum, and dons the attire of an Arkham security guard. Later on while fighting Batman, Harvey accidentally gets half of his suit fried by one of the taser walls, giving him his true Two-Face look.
Isle Of Villainy - Voice Cast (Part 1) Every 5 years, 22 villains of the DC Universe are selected for a game show: Isle Of Villainy, a Survivor/Total Drama style reality show taking place on an abandoned island in the middle of the Bermuda Triangle. This year's contestants are split into 2 groups, The Brainz & The Brawn. Hosted by The Joker, these teams will have to work together and fight for survival in different challenges based on different types of themes, all for the prize of the combined wealth of Lex Luthor, Bruce Wayne, and Oliver Queen. This year's theme is Cinema, with every challenge tailored to a certain movie genre, from Romantic Musicals to Depressing War Dramas. Challenges will be won, hearts will be broken, and lasting friendships will be made. Doesn't it feel so good to be bad?
The Brainz
These villains are far smarter than they are strong, though that doesn't mean that they can't put up a good fight.
Based on E. Nigma Investigations
Created by https://enigmainvestigations.tumblr.com/
Le Cirque Du Roi Des Clowns
Apparently, Joker takes vacations in Paris when he isn’t fighting Batman. He also speaks perfect french, which isn’t surprising. I find this to be an oddly comforting fact, as it makes you wonder what Joker does in his spare time when he isn’t concocting a scheme to kill hundreds of Gothamites. Also during his time in Paris, Joker started his own underground “Eyes Wide Shut” style club, full of people who are victims of his charm. It’s composed of actors, artists, television personalities, and various other members of Paris’ more artistic citizens. It’s a shame we never saw this place again. Batman Inc. has it’s own french member in Nightrunner. Wouldn’t it be cool if we got to see him encounter this group? What do you think?
My redesign of Oberon Sexton: The Thin White Duke Of Death
Made MK1 Clash Poses from Alastor (Hellaverse), The Joker (Heath Ledger X Comics), Green Goblin (Comics), & Wonder Woman (Young Justice). How do they look?
Villains: WiFi (Varian Montoya)
Varian Montoya was a child prodigy who grew up in poverty in the Dominican Republic. He had a passion for computers, and was extremely gifted at hacking. He also had an amazing understanding of human behavior, knowing that information is the true power in this world. He used this to get him and his family out of poverty and into the upper crest of society. It wasn’t merely a passion he had for hacking. It was an addiction. He was so good, he hacked everything from politicians, to corporations, and even governments, moving from country to country, and changing his identity along the way. He felt as though he were invincible, that no one could stop him. Until the fateful day when someone noticed him: The Illusionist. He visited him in his penthouse, and persuaded him into working for him, promising him the world, and access to all of the information he needs, but he would need some changes to adapt to the road ahead. When your hardware is obsolete, it’s time to upgrade. By the time all of the surgery, injections, and amputation of limbs was done, Varian was gone, and Wifi was born. Now the internet is his home, and he’ll find out who really runs the world, their weaknesses, and how to exploit them, and when he does, he’ll be the one pulling the strings. After all, in a land of locked doors, the one with the key is king, and honey you should see him in a crown.
A Day In The Life Of The Prankster
Superman #660 (The Art Of The Prank)