8 Villains That Need To Appear In Batfleck's Arkham Asylum Movie

Ever since Ben Affleck was announced as our new Batman, fans have been clamoring for The Town and Argo director to write, star and of course, direct a Batman tale set in the new DC Extended Universe.

Confirmation finally came at Comic Con, with Warner Brothers parading out the directors of their future DC movies, Affleck in tow. Batman and Wonder Woman were the standouts of Batman v Superman, with many enjoying Affleck's grizzled and haunted take on the Dark Knight. The Caped Crusader has been operating for years in this new universe and that's why the latest rumours surrounding the stand alone flick are ridiculously exciting for all bat-nerds.

Outlets have reported that 'The Batman' will use the legendary Arkham Asylum as the location for the solo film. The inspiration behind the legendary video game series and Grant Morrison and Dave McKean graphic novel, Arkham Asylum is an integral part of Batman's universe and the source of the greatest comic book stories in modern history.

If the rumours prove to be true, expect to see a who's who of legendary Batman rogues taunting the Dark Knight throughout his mission in the famed asylum. This will give the film makers an unparalleled opportunity to introduce characters that have never been realized in movie theaters and save some from super villain purgatory.

Here are 8 Villains that need to appear if the film is set in Arkham Asylum.....

Clayface has had a tremendously convoluted backstory in the comics, with more than 4 characters taking on the mantle at different points in time. Like with many other characters on this list, Bruce Timm and Paul Dini did a masterful job in the Batman Animated Series of streamlining the multiple origin stories into one tragic and flawed tale.

Matt Hagen is an big time actor who becomes dejected after suffering severe facial injuries in a car crash, losing his career as a leading man. In a moment of desperation, he agrees to trial a drug that may give back him his good looks and career.

You can probably see where this is going - it transforms him into a monster and Hagen develops an addiction for the substance that allows his to shape shift. This forces him to commit crimes utilising his new ability to shape shift. He lives in the permanent fear of losing his access to the drug - without it he will lose his shape and die.

Whilst an Arhkam movie wouldn't necessarily allow for his backstory to be told, Clayface's appearance and power set would provide a unique challenge for the Dark Knight. As a shapeshifter not only can he change his form to physically intimidate Batman, he can transform his appearance to match that of near enough anyone and anything.

This would provide a cerebral challenge, even for the worlds greatest detective, tormenting Batman as he traverses the claustrophobic Arkham Asylum.