Chapter Ten: Boss Character - Batman (Bruce Wayne)

Snafu's Notes: You've asked for it. You begged for it, pleaded with me for it. And I caved. So...here it is. The Goddamned Batman.

I'm introducing a dynamic into the Character Banter: Boss Characters. You can tell it's a Boss Character when there are one or two Variations instead of three.

If Batman speaks first, he has just swooped in. If he speaks second, then he is adjusting his gauntlets. Some of the bad guys know Batman's identity, as does the heroes in DCvsMK.

First Costume: Arkham Knight costume

Second Costume: Insurgency Batman Costume

Variations:

1. Injustice - Fighting Style from Injustice, a hybrid of his normal and alternative fighting styles.

2. Arkham - Fighting Style seen in the Arkhamverse.

vs Batman

[First Intro]

Batman 1: Dressing up as me again, Hush?
Batman 2: I'm the real Batman.
Batman 1: No. You're not.

[Second Intro]

Batman 1: Let me guess. Superman went nuts after the Joker killed Lois?
Batman 2: And nuked Metropolis.
Batman 1: I was joking.

[Third Intro]

Batman 1: Now what?
Batman 2: Did Talia clone you?
Batman 1: She cloned Damian.

[Fourth Intro]

Batman 1: This is weird.
Batman 2: You have no idea.
Batman 1: I mean beating myself up over this.

vs. Cassie Cage

[First Intro]

Cassie: Mom and Uncle Jax told me about you.
Batman: And what is your impression of me?
Cassie: Ask me again in five minutes.

[Second Intro]

Cassie: Bruce Wayne.
Batman: So you know who I am.
Cassie: Damian told me.

[Third Intro]

Batman: Blackbat shares the same first name as you, Cassandra.
Cassie: She has mommy issues too?
Batman: You have no idea.

[Fourth Intro]

Batman: Cassandra Cage.
Cassie: Ready when you are, Batman.
Batman: Let's go.

vs. D'Vorah

[First Intro]

D'Vorah: My children hunger, Masked One.
Batman: I'd be lying if I said sorry to disappoint.
D'Vorah: As you suffer, we shall enjoy.

[Second Intro]

D'Vorah: The Batman.
Batman: I know I got a big can of bug spray somewhere...
D'Vorah: Unamusing to the end.

[Third Intro]

Batman: D'Vorah.
D'Vorah: Your blood shall sustain my children.
Batman: Not if I burn them alive first.

[Fourth Intro]

Batman: Shinnok's lapdog.
D'Vorah: This One finds you unamusing.
Batman: You're really gonna hate me in the next three minutes.

vs. Ermac

[First Intro]

Ermac: Spawn of Thomas and Martha Wayne...
Batman: Bastard version of the Manhunter.
Ermac: Killing you will be a great pleasure.

[Second Intro]

Ermac: The Batman.
Batman: Another telepath...
Ermac: Your fear is understandable.

[Third Intro]

Batman: You're not related to J'onn J'onzz, are you?
Ermac: We are a collection of ten thousand souls!
Batman: I'll take that as a no.

[Fourth Intro]

Batman: Ermac.
Ermac: We are many. You are but One.
Batman: Knew I should have called the League for this...

vs. Erron Black

[First Intro]

Erron: What ill wind blew you here?
Batman: One consisting of justice and the night.
Erron: Won't do you any good against hot lead.

[Second Intro]

Erron: The Batman.
Batman: The gunslinger.
Erron: You know what happens next.

[Third Intro]

Batman: Erron Black.
Erron: State your intentions, stranger.
Batman: My intentions are to bring you in.

[Fourth Intro]

Batman: Do you always fight for money?
Erron: Someone's paid a hefty fee for your head.
Batman: A contract that will remain unfulfilled.

vs. Ferra/Torr

[First Intro]

Ferra: Batman bad man! (Torr roars)
Batman: Only to those who prey on the weak.
Ferra: Ferra/Torr not weak!

[Second Intro]

Ferra: We clip wings! (Torr roars)
Batman: I'll put you down.
Ferra: First wings, then bad man in two!

[Third Intro]

Batman: Found a playmate, Bane?
Ferra: Him Torr, Not Bane.
Batman: And not as dumb.

[Fourth Intro]

Batman: Ferra/Torr.
Ferra: We strong, Batman!
Batman: Not strong enough.

vs. Goro

[First Intro]

Goro: The Batman.
Batman: Four arms? I'm not impressed.
Goro: My arms shall tear your apart!

[Second Intro]

Batman: Goro.
Goro: That is Prince Goro to you!
Batman: The fool is you.

vs. Jacqui Briggs

[First Intro]

Jacqui: You're real!
Batman: As real as I can get, Miss Briggs.
Jacqui: Now comes the fun part.

[Second Intro]

Jacqui: No jokes. Let's do this.
Batman: I never joke when it comes to kombat.
Jacqui: Which makes you better than Uncle Johnny.

[Third Intro]

Batman: Specialist Jacqueline Briggs.
Jacqui: Reporting as ordered.
Batman: Show me what's so special about you.

[Fourth Intro]

Batman: I won't hold back, Miss Briggs.
Jacqui: I wouldn't want it any other way.
Batman: You'd get along fine with the League.

vs. Jason

Batman: The hockey mask is new, Grundy.
(Jason yanks the knife out of his neck)

vs. Jax Briggs

[First Intro]

Jax: Still fighting the good fight, Wayne?
Batman: Someone has to defend the helpless.
Jax: For once, I agree with you.

[Second Intro]

Jax: Bruce Wayne.
Batman: Let's knock some of that rust off.
Jax: I'll knock you for a loop.

[Third Intro]

Batman: Your daughter has raw potential, Jax.
Jax: I know. I trained her well.
Batman: She would be at home with the Batfamily.

[Fourth Intro]

Batman: Jax.
Jax: Feel like going for a couple of rounds?
Batman: I won't pull my punches.

vs. Johnny Cage

[First Intro]

Johnny: Whoa. I thought Sonya and Jax were joking.
Batman: They weren't. I'm the real deal.
Johnny: Let's see how real.

[Second Intro]

Johnny: Batman.
Batman: I heard you married Sonya.
Johnny: She loved her job more than me, unfortunately.

[Third Intro]

Batman: Johnny Cage.
Johnny: Always nice to meet a fan.
Batman: I'm no fan.

[Fourth Intro]

Batman: You're an annoying little bufoon.
Johnny: Least I don't hide my identity, Bruce Wayne.
Batman: You know?!

vs. Kano

[First Intro]

Kano: The Batman.
Batman: Why aren't you dead yet?
Kano: (spits) I'm very hard to kill.

[Second Intro]

Kano: Where's Jarek and Tasia?
Batman: Shiva killed them both.
Kano: (spits) I'll skin her next!

[Third Intro]

Batman: Be thankful that you're not fighting Red Hood.
Kano: How come?
Batman: He has no qualms about killing you.

[Fourth Intro]

Batman: Kano.
Kano: I know who you are, Wayne.
Batman: From Bane, no doubt.

vs. Kenshi Takahashi

[First Intro]

Kenshi: We meet again, Mr. Wayne.
Batman: How did you lose your sight?
Kenshi: Hubris on my end.

[Second Intro]

Kenshi: Still dressing up as a bat, Wayne?
Batman: Criminals are a superstitious lot.
Kenshi: You're right about that.

[Third Intro]

Batman: Kenshi.
Kenshi: A friendly spar, Batman.
Batman: It won't be anything but friendly.

[Fourth Intro]

Batman: Takeda is your son?
Kenshi: That he is.
Batman: He and Damian would get along fine.

vs. Kitana

[First Intro]

Kitana: Bruce Wayne.
Batman: Princess Kitana.
Kitana: Not at the moment.

[Second Intro]

Kitana: What does Selina have that I don't?
Batman: She wasn't manipulated by Shinnok for one.
Kitana: I'll make you forget about her.

[Third Intro]

Batman: Kitana.
Kitana: I don't want to kill you, Beloved.
Batman: You sound a lot like Talia.

[Fourth Intro]

Batman: I don't want to fight you, Kitana.
Kitana: And they say chivalry is dead.
Batman: No. But I will drop you.

vs. Kotal Kahn

[First Intro]

Kotal: You hide your face behind a mask?
Batman: Does it really matter?
Kotal: For me, certainly not.

[Second Intro]

Kotal: Batman.
Batman: Emperor.
Kotal: You will pay me my tribute.

[Third Intro]

Batman: Kotal Kahn.
Kotal: My fury will be brought to bear.
Batman: And there's mine.

[Fourth Intro]

Batman: So you've replaced Mileena.
Kotal: Her insanity almost destroyed Outworld.
Batman: She is nuts, I'll give you that.

vs. Kung Jin

[First Intro]

Jin: I consider this an honor, Batman.
Batman: The honor is all mine.
Jin: Let's proceed.

[Second Intro]

Jin: Batman
Batman: Gonna test your skills, Kung Jin.
Jin: Maybe it's yours that need testing.

[Third Intro]

Batman: I should introduce you to Oliver Queen.
Jin: You know the Green Arrow?
Batman: And he knows me.

[Fourth Intro]

Batman: You've changed your ways.
Jin: The Shaolin helped.
Batman: Which is fortunate for you.

vs. Kung Lao

[First Intro]

Lao: Liu Kang spoke highly of you.
Batman: I'm actually surprised he did so.
Lao: As am I.

[Second Intro]

Lao: The World's Greatest Detective.
Batman: And I've already got you pegged.
Lao: We shall see.

[Third Intro]

Batman: The hat's new, Lao.
Lao: And just as deadly.
Batman: I know some weapons that are deadlier.

[Fourth Intro]

Batman: Kung Lao.
Lao: How did you know who I am?
Batman: You're not Liu Kang.

vs. Liu Kang

[First Intro]

Liu: So you finally come, Bruce Wayne.
Batman: We have a score to settle.
Liu: That we do.

[Second Intro]

Liu: Not a word.
Batman: Upset that Kitana desires me?
Liu: Enough!

[Third Intro]

Batman: Liu Kang.
Liu: Where is the Kryptonian?
Batman: Indisposed at the moment.

[Fourth Intro]

Batman: It's time, Liu Kang.
Liu: To put our rivalry to rest.
Batman: Proceed.

vs. Mileena

[First Intro]

Mileena: Repulsive human.
Batman: Screwing Killer Croc is repulsive.
Mileena: WHO TOLD YOU THIS?!

[Second Intro]

Mileena: I'll make you forget about her.
Batman: Selina, Vicki, or Talia?
Mileena: You will be mine!

[Third Intro]

Batman: Kitana warned me about you.
Mileena: What does she have that I don't?
Batman: For one, Baraka's jawline.

[Fourth Intro]

Batman: Mileena.
Mileena: Fresh meat...
Batman: Harley Quinn is a saint compared to you.

vs. Predator

Batman: Ready for Round Two?
(Predator roars)

vs. Quan Chi

[First Intro]

Quan Chi: We meet again, Bruce Wayne.
Batman: Still ever Shinnok's lapdog?
Quan Chi: You shall serve him as well.

[Second Intro]

Quan Chi: The Batman.
Batman: Why aren't you dead yet?
Quan Chi: I am impossible to kill.

[Third Intro]

Batman: Quan Chi.
Quan Chi: No need for ceremony, Mr. Wayne.
Batman: This won't end well for you.

[Fourth Intro]

Batman: A devil in human flesh.
Quan Chi: Thank you for the compliment.
Batman: Wasn't a compliment.

vs. Raiden

[First Intro]

Raiden: Earthrealm needs your assistance, Bruce Wayne.
Batman: I thought Johnny Cage was your champion.
Raiden: At times, he tries my patience.

[Second Intro]

Raiden: Batman.
Batman: Looking for me, Lord Raiden?
Raiden: I was expecting Superman.

[Third Intro]

Batman: Lord Raiden.
Raiden: You challenge a god?
Batman: No. Beating a god.

[Fourth Intro]

Batman: I thought Damian was with you.
Raiden: Your son is reckless and impulsive.
Batman: He was a lot worse when starting off.

vs. Reptile

[First Intro]

Reptile: You are just a man in a costume.
Batman: I am more than a man.
Reptile: You shall bleed all the same!

[Second Intro]

Reptile: The Batman.
Batman: I know a couple of ladies who would like to make a leather coat out if you.
Reptile: I shall send them your head!

[Third Intro]

Batman: Lost a lot of weight, Croc?
Reptile: I am of Zaterra!
Batman: Selina did mention she wanted a new jacket.

[Fourth Intro]

Batman: Reptile.
Reptile: You have slain my kin!
Batman: You're related to Killer Croc?

vs. Scorpion

[First Intro]

Scorpion: Here we are once again, Bruce Wayne.
Batman: Funny how events come full circle.
Scorpion: Indeed.

[Second Intro]

Scorpion: I was expecting the Amazon princess.
Batman: Diana is no princess.
Scorpion: But she is better skilled than you.

[Third Intro]

Batman: Scorpion.
Scorpion: MY NAME IS HANZO HASASHI!
Batman: And you got some serious anger issues.

[Fourth Intro]

Batman: Takeda is your student?
Scorpion: He is impulsive, but talented.
Batman: Reminds me of Damian.

vs. Shinnok

[First Intro]

Shinnok: We meet at last, Bruce Wayne.
Batman: You're several steps down from Darkseid.
Shinnok: I am his superior.

[Second Intro]

Shinnok: You poison their hearts with hope.
Batman: And death is a better alternative?
Shinnok: It is the only alternative.

[Third Intro]

Batman: Shinnok.
Shinnok: You seem disappointed.
Batman: I've seen better.

[Fourth Intro]

Batman: The fallen Elder God.
Shinnok: Do you think you can stop me?
Batman: I'll make you wish you were fighting Johnny Cage instead.

vs. Sonya Blade

[First Intro]

Sonya: Glad you decided to come, Batman.
Batman: I never turn down those who helped me in the past.
Sonya: Consider this your greatest challenge.

[Second Intro]

Sonya: Batman.
Batman: So you're a General now?
Sonya: The price I paid was too high.

[Third Intro]

Batman: Your daughter shows much promise.
Sonya: She takes after her father, unfortunately.
Batman: You make it sound like it's a bad thing.

[Fourth Intro]

Batman: General Blade.
Sonya: You should try teaching Damian some tact.
Batman: That, he gets from his mother.

vs. Subzero

[First Intro]

Subzero: Bruce Wayne.
Batman: Kuai Liang.
Subzero: I shall finish what others cannot.

[Second Intro]

Subzero: My brother spoke highly of you.
Batman: I'm not joining the Lin Kuei.
Subzero: A pity.

[Third Intro]

Batman: I heard you became a cyber-ninja.
Subzero: I was.
Batman: You should talk to Cyborg.

[Fourth Intro]

Batman: Kuai Liang of the Lin Kuei.
Subzero: Winter is coming for you, Batman.
Batman: Something that Mr. Freeze would say.

vs. Takeda Takahashi

[First Intro]

Takeda: So you're fighting crime when you're not chasing women.
Batman: And you disapprove?
Takeda: Guy's gotta have a hobby.

[Second Intro]

Takeda: Batman.
Batman: Not what you're expecting?
Takeda: You probably get that a lot.

[Third Intro]

Batman: You are named after the founder of the Shirai Ryu.
Takeda: Coincidence, I know.
Batman: This meeting is anything but.

[Fourth Intro]

Batman: Takahashi Takeda.
Takeda: How'd you know?
Batman: I'm Batman, remember?

vs. Tanya

[First Intro]

Tanya: So...you and I...?
Batman: I prefer bad women, not backstabbers.
Tanya: I don't take rejection well.

[Second Intro]

Tanya: The Batman.
Batman: You don't want to do this, Tanya.
Tanya: Oh, but I do.

[Third Intro]

Batman: Surrender, Tanya.
Tanya: I'd rather do this the hard way.
Batman: Big mistake.

[Fourth Intro]

Batman: You attacked Selina.
Tanya: I wanted her out the way.
Batman: You shouldn't have done that.

vs. Tremor

[First Intro]

Tremor: You put me in Arkham!
Batman: You escaped.
Tremor: I will break you even worse than Bane!

[Second Intro]

Tremor: Batman.
Batman: Kano's still feeding you his scraps, Tremor?
Tremor: Both you and him shall fall!

[Third Intro]

Batman: Talia's put a hit out on you.
Tremor: And you've come to collect?
Batman: You gonna wish that I did.

[Fourth Intro]

Batman: Tremor.
Tremor: Bane should had killed you, Bat.
Batman: He came close.