Batman: Arkham Knight - 10 Big Story Moments Fans Will Debate For Years

5. Oracle's Kidnap Was To Force Melodrama

Once again Barbara was used as a means to force melodrama, but this time it was between the commissioner and Batman. Not only did Rocksteady not offer any explanation as to how the Clocktower's defences were breached (we're led to believe the Knight had this knowledge already), but Oracle's absence results in a rift opening up between Jim and Bruce. It can be argued that Oracle's elimination made logistical sense for the Knight's forces as she's Batman's key supporting element, but she was clearly targeted by Rocksteady to stoke drama between two very amiable allies - something that was much better done in an episode of The New Batman Adventures entitled 'Over the Edge'. Though Knight's second act may be more controversial due to its insistence on recurring tank sections, the first is just as divisive in the narrative sense. No wonder people were anticipating the Batgirl DLC so much.