10. We Need a Hero
Lets be totally honest for a second. The reason weve all loved Rocksteadys Arkham series so far is that theyve made us feel like Batman. And to feel like Batman is to sample what it must feel like to be the greatest superhero thats ever been created by humanity. Whenever we digest Batman stories, they constantly remind us that while he is just a man, hes also looked up to by the DC universe by fellow heroes, villains and civilians alike as one of its greatest and most capable defenders. To that end, I personally believe that the best way to utilize the Justice League in Rocksteadys take on a shared DC Universe would be to have them all in peril at once and have Batman as the only hero left to save them. Perhaps this could tie in with an adaptation of the JLA: Tower of Babel storyline, discussed earlier; perhaps it could involve Batman having to outsmart someone like Lex Luthor instead. Whatever the case may be, I can think of no other situation that could better utilize the Justice League while simultaneously reiterating Batmans extreme ability than to have him best an enemy whos already bested the iconic team of meta-humans. Thats enough Bat-speculation for now, I guess well just have to wait to see what develops. I imagine the Justice Leagues potential presence in Rocksteadys acclaimed Batman series is going to slip fans to a certain degree. Are you excited? Think this is just a desperate attempt from Warner Bros. Interactive to cross-promote an upcoming Justice League movie? Please do let us know whats on your bat-brain. Theres no solid information regarding a release date for the Arkham City Sequel as yet, but theres speculation that Rocksteady will go for an early 2014 window. For more information on this sterling series, check out our dedicated Arkham City hub page.