Connecting Arkham Knight to Suicide Squad
“Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League” is not just a new title in the gaming world; it’s a pivotal extension of the Arkhamverse established by Rocksteady. This game, a quasi-sequel to the 2015 hit “Batman: Arkham Knight,” takes a moment in its early scenes to bridge the narrative gap for fans deeply invested in the storyline. For those who have journeyed through the Arkham series, this game offers much-awaited answers to lingering questions.
Spoiler Alert: Batman’s Story Unfolds
Note: The following contains spoilers for “Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League” and “Batman: Arkham Knight.”
In one of the first missions of “Suicide Squad,” the anti-hero team finds themselves in a museum dedicated to Batman. This setting is not only a tribute to the iconic character but also serves as a narrative device for Rocksteady to revisit its past creations and provide clarity to some unresolved plot points.
The True Ending of Arkham Knight: Batman’s Identity and Fate
“Batman: Arkham Knight” concludes with Batman faking the death of Bruce Wayne and someone, presumably Batman, continuing the vigilante’s legacy. The true ending of the game left fans speculating about Batman’s real fate and the identity under the mask post-Arkham Knight. The connection of this Batman to the one in “Suicide Squad” remained a mystery, raising questions about his activities during the intervening years.
Rocksteady’s Revelation: Filling in the Five-Year Gap
Rocksteady addresses these questions in “Suicide Squad” through the Batman museum exhibit. The final display reveals Batman’s actions in the five years following “Arkham Knight.” It reveals that Batman, after a period away from the public eye, returned and admitted to being Bruce Wayne, acknowledging his fabricated demise. This revelation aligns with his new role as a member of the Justice League, expanding his sphere of influence beyond Gotham.
The Voice of Jack Ryder: A Canonical Confirmation
The game’s narrative is further enriched by an in-game voiceover from Jack Ryder, stating, “Several years after faking his death, Bruce Wayne finally returned, drawn back to the light by the meta-human ‘super-heroes.’ They asked Batman to join the Justice League. He accepted. And so the story of Bruce Wayne–the Batman–continues, far from the mean streets of the city that made him.”
A Chapter Closed, More Questions Opened
While this explanation offers closure to a part of the Arkham series’ ending, it also opens new avenues for speculation. Questions about whether Batman took a hiatus or continued his vigilantism in secret linger. Yet, for Arkham fans, this development in “Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League” offers a satisfying link to the past while paving the way for new adventures in the ever-expanding Arkhamverse.
