When Bruce Wayne is ambushed at his temporary home in Crime Alley by the Red Hood Gang, he's beaten to within an inch of his life. The gang's leader, Red Hood One, gives a dramatic monologue to Bruce about how he remembers what the city was like in the aftermath of the Wayne murders. He speaks of how the act inspired him because of the simple pointlessness of it all; the murders didn't seem motivated by greed or revenge, it was a random act that could have happened to anyone. This soon inspired him to form the Red Hood Gang, preying on the public's fears of the unknown and indiscriminate criminal acts. This is an exciting new spin on the Wayne murders because fans have mostly experienced this tragic event from the viewpoint of Bruce, Alfred or Gordon. It's rare to hear from a villain how the death of the Waynes affected them, especially since many of the Batman rogues weren't quite around during that event. The scene demonstrates Snyder's ability to take something familiar and twist it in a certain way that it is given an entirely fresh perspective. Hearing how their deaths inspired this anarchic gang leader is disturbing as it creates a neat juxtaposition between himself and Bruce, especially if the man under the red hood is destined for a certain chemical bath in the not too distant future. Speaking of which...
Richard Church has a Bachelor of Arts in English and a diploma in Television Writing and Producing. He is an aspiring writer for short stories, novels and screenplays. He is also an avid fan of comic books and graphic novels.
