"All right, let her go. The papers called him The Mad Hatter because of his obsession with Lewis Carroll.". ", On the news: "Billionaire industrialist Bruce Wayne was paralyzed in an auto accident early this morning.

"Yeah. I can just throw you over now, and start someplace else. You look like someone died!

Did all those horrible things, murdered Dawes, turned Dent into a deformed psychopath, all just to prove he could turn anyone into a killer, and he ends up being taken out by someone who already was one.

Jean-Paul is shown as a different but not dangerous Batman until an encounter with the Scarecrow, which culminates in Jean-Paul being infected by Scarecrow's fear gas and the "System" - his programming as Azrael - taking over, in order to combat Jean-Paul's fear.

", Outside, several cop cars are waiting, as Bullock and Montoya arrive.

Fans have seen a few different takes on Bane in the DC Animated Movie Universe already, with appearances in Justice League: Doom and Batman: Hush that failed to capture the cunning and strategic mind of Bane. Bullock says. ", "I'm serious, sir.

", "Also," Montoya continues, "Dr. Crane is gone," She pulls out a file folder.

Just then, Alfred comes to. Before Bruce can get to his feet, Bane grabs him by the neck, and throttles him.

"You, more than anyone, know the sickness that infects this world. We've searched all over the island, and there's no way they could've gotten off it in the time it took us to respond, which tells me someone took them off.". She gets in to a waiting car, where Doctor Crane sits shotgun.

She then grabs his radio. Master Bruce, if you don't mind me asking, have you gotten any sleep? ", "It doesn't matter.

He is clearly beyond exhausted. Bane grabs his shoulder, and pushes him up against the wall again, then punches him several times in the stomach.

Following this, Jean-Paul was unable to shake the influence of the System, giving into it completely after his first defeat at Bane's hands, and being increasingly influenced by it during the rest of his tenure as Batman.

", "Like I said," Gordon says, "he does that a lot.

", "Dedicated to the memory of Harvey Dent and Rachel Dawes, who lost their lives fighting for this city.

Most of them have been rounded up, either by you or us, but some of the more infamous are still unaccounted for.

Bruce wheels over to a memorial plaque; it's Rachel's. Montoya turns the page, and finds the writing gets even more manic, then, at the bottom, is scribbled, "WHY SO SERIOUS?".

Montoya comes up the stairs.

On the other side of the conversation, Commissioner Gordon waits in the lobby of Arkham Asylum. After he passes the dumpster, Scarecrow comes out of hiding. "Yes, Mr. Wayne, what do you have to say to your shareholders, who feel you're in too dire of financial straits to be hiring more people? With a single call, I could destroy your career.". We've been fighting against the Shadows for centuries. Early that evening, Batman is in the tumbler, when a message comes in, pinpointing the location of the call. Montoya rolls her eyes. While the big league villains like Joker, Scarecrow, and Two-Face all appear, both Bruce Wayne and Jean-Paul Valley are worn down by their quest to recapture all of the Arkham escapees and inevitable new villains, including characters like the Ventriloquist, Film Freak or Cornelius Stirk who have yet to appear in the DCAMU. Lines will be crossed, heroes will be broken in part 2 of my two part story. "Yeah, real cute, asshole. Note: This is based on my ideas for the next Batman movie. "Shit!" ", "Bruce," Rachel says, "you need to listen to us.". He told me a whole bunch. Her eyes widen, and she starts breathing shallowly.

Later on, Bruce is throwing up in his bathroom.

The mayor runs away. As for Bruce Wayne, he could be fully recovered after a film or two and Grayson would go back to being Nightwing – we all know Grayson wouldn’t want to be Batman for too long anyway!

"YOU!

"Master Bruce!

You're paralyzed. Stating that he will let Bane go to Blackgate Prison, Jean-Paul continues to watch over Gotham after the fight but grows increasingly unstable. Well I think so, and it would be awesome (if well written of course) 12 years ago. ", "So, how do you know about me?

There were a number of classic artists like Tom Aparo, Graham Nolan, Barry Kitson, Tom Grummet, and others involved in the storyline whose artistic style would work well for the adaptation, though Norm Breyfogle's dark and emotive work during "Knightfall" would look particularly amazing on the small screen. "Yes, that sounds good, Alfred.".

Several security guards get to D Block, and are instantly shot dead by the men in black. You're not with the League of Shadows, are you? One officer approaches.

She jumps him from behind, and puts the blade to his throat. Batman and his related characters featured pretty heavily in the last continuity of the DCAMU, as heroes like Nightwing, Damian Wayne/Robin, Catwoman, Batwoman, and Batwing all appeared in their more modern forms. The World’s Greatest Detective has also played a part in Justice League: Throne of Atlantis, Justice League vs. "Yeah, what?" Best case scenario, though, she escaped while mister Glasgow Smile there was being butchered by one of his fellow crazies, and she's just hiding out somewhere.

Lines will be crossed, heroes will be broken in part 2 of my two part story. "That's where…" He steps on the gas. "Even I didn't plan for this. Gunfire can be heard from inside. Meanwhile, at the airport, two Shadows get onto a plane, and into the cockpit. I will get you home. Give yourself up.". Batman throws the line, and trips him up.

Then the second film begins with azrael brutally beating Bane to near death but refraining from killing him. Az-Bats roundhouse kicks Bane in the face, knocking him to his knees, against the side. Just trust me on this.".

I know, funny name, but trust me, she's brilliant.

Before he can see where it came from, a grappling line grabs his gun and pulls it away. He's still mine to break. First, the woman he loved fell, then his greatest ally.

", "If the last thing I ever see is an innocent who'll live another day because of me, then that's just what the cards have in store for me.

", "If he's any kind of human being, he will. Knightquest: The Search follows Bruce Wayne and Alfred's search for Jack Drake and Shondra Kinsolving, with whom Bruce Wayne falls in love in the midst of his rehabilitation sessions. Other notable villains Jean-Paul faces include Mister Freeze, Joker, and Clayface. Bullock gives him a weird look. "BREAK YOU!!!" "Wow, Bruce," Harvey says, "I'm impressed. Alright, we're on our way! She applies black lipstick, and puts black eye-shadow around her eyes.

Batman drops to his knees, coughing.

", "Yeah, well I'm sure you'll feel differently when one of these lunatics turns up dead.". But I understand you guys did a hell of a job handling things while I was out. He's dead, his throat slashed.

There he is!

Bullock grabs Crane and throws him to the ground, then starts kicking him in the ribs.
", Ivy laughs.

If I ever see you again, Bane, I promise, you will never see me." She turns back around, to talk into her radio.

Batman's voice comes from behind her. Jervis Tetch sits in the police station, being interrogated by Bullock, while Montoya stands nearby. I'm a psychiatrist."


", "Your bodyguards let us in," Harley says, "We had to slash their throats to convince them, but…", "The same thing everyone wants, Mister Mayor.