★Scarecrow★

[blackmask]

:eek:

http://image.dcinside.com/viewimage.php?id=america_ani&no=29bcc427b48577a16fb3dab004c86b6f25381b65ff9e405b41650de6e96460e712cde60b11cbcfe2db169a053b4172694639d255d885a050a3d61cf845fe9fd4dab45abc8776dd8a172485b66d50d986927ba149d3927f0d53d009db77b194cf22&f_no=78eb8072b4ed1aa77ab2d7bb37c32f35226ca2c5337a75c7d7fe2aa06bf00b9a69e1ef3778bd1d

He looks like Freddy krueger(or undead rogue in World of warcarft)!!

[CaptainMcMulla]

sorry but old

nice picture though

[ennzo]

awesome art and great design.. one question though... why a gas mask if he uses liquid injection for his fear toxin??

[thebatman226]

He looks like a kid in a halloween costume :/

[batfan08]

awesome art and great design.. one question though... why a gas mask if he uses liquid injection for his fear toxin??

maybe his fear toxin has various compounds(liquid,gas,etc.)

[JackWinz]

Looks like a mix between altair, (Assasain's creed) and edward scissor hands...

[Gibraltor]

If only he would have looked like that in the movie :/

[Darkwing_Duck]

I really don't like the design. It just doesn't look like the Scarecrow to me. Just some random run-of-the-mill goon he could employ.

[Game Weasel]

I must confess, I'm disappointed in the design myself. He doesn't really look like his name sake here. Sure he's freaky looking, and if you're tripping out on a psychotic he's probably going to look scary as hell, but he still doesn't look like a scarecrow.
I think one thing that would go a long way toward pulling the look together would have been to just give him his hat.

[DrDoom]

Well you got to remember he had to make his costume from his uniform and things he found. I highly doubt they have some wide brimmed hats just sitting around the Asylum.

[Darkwing_Duck]

Well you got to remember he had to make his costume from his uniform and things he found. I highly doubt they have some wide brimmed hats just sitting around the Asylum.

Very true. I completely forgot that fact.

[VXR]

i think he looks adorable.... and he just needs a hug.

[Joe Chill]

He doesn't look THAT bad, but I do agree he looks more like a henchmen than the actually Scarecrow.

Too bad he couldn't have had a hat because that would have added a lot to the design of the character. Those syringes are still kind of weird to me, too. lol

[HeartlessSystem]

kinda looks like a zelda villian in my eyes...

[The Hylden]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v105/pgson/SkullKid_Large.png

I can see a family resemblance:p Of note: the Skull Kid in Majora's Mask was a bully too.

[Riddling Artist]

the road to arkham scarecrow looked waaaaay better in my opinion... but thats cuz i thought he had a trench coat...

[The Jedi Guardian]

I think this the only mistake the creators have made is not giving Scarecrow his signature hat.

There must be some reason he doesn't have it. But now that I think about it everyone except the joker isn't wearing their iconic costumes. Harley Quinn is in a nurse uniform, zsasz is almost always (as I have seen him) still in his prison clothes, bane has a costume but it doesn't look like the one in the game, poison ivy has a jacket and etc instead of her usual look, and now the only thing about scarecrow's look is his hood.

So looking at that it makes sense that arkham gets rid of it's patients clothing and moves them to inmate costumes, but I bet they could have retrieved them somehow

[Zombie-Gamer]

Scarecrow looks sick in this game, I can pick him creeping up on people and stabing them in back.

[Zur-En-Arrh]

I think this the only mistake the creators have made is not giving Scarecrow his signature hat.

There must be some reason he doesn't have it. But now that I think about it everyone except the joker isn't wearing their iconic costumes. Harley Quinn is in a nurse uniform, zsasz is almost always (as I have seen him) still in his prison clothes, bane has a costume but it doesn't look like the one in the game, poison ivy has a jacket and etc instead of her usual look, and now the only thing about scarecrow's look is his hood.

So looking at that it makes sense that arkham gets rid of it's patients clothing and moves them to inmate costumes, but I bet they could have retrieved them somehow

You know what? Wait... of course you don't, that's a dumb question. How could you possibly know what I want without knowing me and my motives? Wait, I'm digressing again like a senile Woody Allen.

Okay, I think one of the things that drew me to this game and which I still find endearing is the fact that they have given a new take on the Batman mythos. It's what's so great about modern comics, looking at different people's interpretations of the central myth we are all familiar with, just like in ancient times when the tales of Gods and Heroes were shared aurally or now when parent's tell their kids the classic bed-time fairy tales.

Look at Ledger's take on the Joker, Azzarello's (is that spelt right?) Killer Croc pimp or Dini's classic take on Freeze; all are perfect examples of this kind of development. In "B:AA", I'm particularly taken by the steam-punk-esque Bane and the amazing "AA: A Serious House On Serious Earth"-style Killer Croc. Although I like Bane's look, I do have to admit to being a little disappointed with Bane's actual character which seems a little more spasticated in the mind-tank than his comic counterpart.... a little bit (dare I say)... Batman & Robin.

You have to let guys mess with these tropes to keep them fresh. I say: "Go nuts, Rocksteady."

[Ensanguined Walls]

You know what? Wait... of course you don't, that's a dumb question. How could you possibly know what I want without knowing me and my motives? Wait, I'm digressing again like a senile Woody Allen.

Okay, I think one of the things that drew me to this game and which I still find endearing is the fact that they have given a new take on the Batman mythos. It's what's so great about modern comics, looking at different people's interpretations of the central myth we are all familiar with, just like in ancient times when the tales of Gods and Heroes were shared aurally or now when parent's tell their kids the classic bed-time fairy tales.

Look at Ledger's take on the Joker, Azzarello's (is that spelt right?) Killer Croc pimp or Dini's classic take on Freeze; all are perfect examples of this kind of development. In "B:AA", I'm particularly taken by the steam-punk-esque Bane and the amazing "AA: A Serious House On Serious Earth"-style Killer Croc. Although I like Bane's look, I do have to admit to being a little disappointed with Bane's actual character which seems a little more spasticated in the mind-tank than his comic counterpart.... a little bit (dare I say)... Batman & Robin.

You have to let guys mess with these tropes to keep them fresh. I say: "Go nuts, Rocksteady."

You have to remember that Bane is being tortured by the Joker in the game. He's capable of speech, but he's taking modified drugs that increase his addiction. With Paul Dini writing the script, I wouldn't be concerned from the short clips that we have seen of Bane.

[DrDoom]

Look at Ledger's take on the Joker, Azzarello's (is that spelt right?) Killer Croc pimp or Dini's classic take on Freeze; all are perfect examples of this kind of development. In "B:AA", I'm particularly taken by the steam-punk-esque Bane and the amazing "AA: A Serious House On Serious Earth"-style Killer Croc. Although I like Bane's look, I do have to admit to being a little disappointed with Bane's actual character which seems a little more spasticated in the mind-tank than his comic counterpart.... a little bit (dare I say)... Batman & Robin.

You have to let guys mess with these tropes to keep them fresh. I say: "Go nuts, Rocksteady."

I think it has more with being completely fueled on the Venom, then him being like the mindless beast in the movie.

After all he does show some intelligence when he asks Batman to get him down.

And Batman is surprised to see him in the state he's in.

[Zur-En-Arrh]

With Paul Dini writing the script, I wouldn't be concerned from the short clips that we have seen of Bane.

I hope you're right. Even if he is dumb, it'll be a new(ish) take on the character and I'm all for that.

[Ensanguined Walls]

I think it has more with being completely fueled on the Venom, then him being like the mindless beast in the movie.

After all he does show some intelligence when he asks Batman to get him down.

And Batman is surprised to see him in the state he's in.

:thumb:

[EliteF50]

I think he looks great, but he would look even better with a trench coat.

[Gho-Gerhowev]

I dunno, the trench coat idea is a little stale and typical. I like how his suit looks stitched together from his prison uniform.

[EliteF50]

I think the worst design in the game is Zsasz. He looks like that one guy in 300 with all those rings on his face.

I dunno, the trench coat idea is a little stale and typical. I like how his suit looks stitched together from his prison uniform.

Scarecrows usually have trench coat-like clothing.

[JawsFanJesse]

Mabey he Does have a Coat But in this Photo he just Dosen't have it

[Gho-Gerhowev]

I think the worst design in the game is Zsasz. He looks like that one guy in 300 with all those rings on his face.



Scarecrows usually have trench coat-like clothing.

He looks fine to me. I'd rather see a new take on him.

As for Zsasz, he looks like...Zsasz. Zsasz has always looked like a typical prisoner with cut marks.

[EliteF50]

He looks fine to me. I'd rather see a new take on him.

As for Zsasz, he looks like...Zsasz. Zsasz has always looked like a typical prisoner with cut marks.

No, not this time. He looks stupid this time. He should have orange Arkham Branded pants, and no upper body clothing.

That would be more like Zsasz.

[Gho-Gerhowev]

No, not this time. He looks stupid this time. He should have orange Arkham Branded pants, and no upper body clothing.

That would be more like Zsasz.

http://www.xboxist.com/xbox-360/2009/07/13/arkham_Zsasz.jpg

http://images.totalgamingnetwork.com/images/MrZsaszFinal.jpg

There's barely any upper clothing. Mostly chains.

[JawsFanJesse]

I just don't like those BIG Locks on Zsasz

[Gho-Gerhowev]

His bio in Arkham says he's extremely dangerous.

One e-mail on the viral marketing site said:

"Don't even give Zsasz a bar of soap. He has murdered with much less."

[door noob]

His bio in Arkham says he's extremely dangerous.

One e-mail on the viral marketing site said:

"Don't even give Zsasz a bar of soap. He has murdered with much less."

Actually it say's "Do not give him anything, not a paperclip, not a stick of gum - He's killed with less."

[Gho-Gerhowev]

Actually it say's "Do not give him anything, not a paperclip, not a stick of gum - He's killed with less."

Haha, I was trying to remember what it said. I thought it was something about soap.

[door noob]

haha, i was trying to remember what it said. I thought it was something about soap.

lol

[Gho-Gerhowev]

Remember the e-mail that said Zsasz was harassing one doctor?

Supposedly, he said he knows her?

[Zombie-Gamer]

Actually it say's "Do not give him anything, not a paperclip, not a stick of gum - He's killed with less."

He's like Rid****, when he kills that guy with his cup.

[WallaMalla]

Unlike the other villains designs, Scarecrow's is a little difficult for me to judge. I have to see how he acts and how his voice is with that costume on. Then I'll see what I think about it, I'm having some mixed feelings right now.

[door noob]

Remember the e-mail that said Zsasz was harassing one doctor?

Supposedly, he said he knows her?

Ya, or just talking as if he knew her, mind**** bassically.

[EliteF50]

http://www.xb oxist.com/xbox-360/2009/07/13/arkham_Zsasz.jpg

http://images.totalgamingnetwork.c om/images/MrZsaszFinal.jpg

There's barely any upper clothing. Mostly chains.

Those things on his arms are very ugly.

[Gho-Gerhowev]

Those things on his arms are very ugly.

What do you expect him to wear, man? Fine, untorn, lovely clothing with a smile?

[Riddling Artist]

He's like Rid****, when he kills that guy with his cup.

i loved that scene. :D it wasnt just a cup. it was a teacup :D and i like the character designs... and to that whole freddy comment last page...

one,two scarecrows comin for you
three, four, lock the door.... i forgot the rest.

[Zombie-Gamer]

i loved that scene. :D it wasnt just a cup. it was a teacup :D and i like the character designs... and to that whole freddy comment last page...

one,two scarecrows comin for you
three, four, lock the door.... i forgot the rest.

lol, when Scarecrow can kill you in your dreams is when you need to be scared.

[EliteF50]

What do you expect him to wear, man? Fine, untorn, lovely clothing with a smile?

I told you. I want something like this:

http://i25.tinypic.com/2exyesx.jpg

[Riddling Artist]

^ id love if they had stuck to the actual concept art. oh and id probably crap myself if scarecorw could kill in dreams.

[Gho-Gerhowev]

I told you. I want something like this:

http://i25.tinypic.com/2exyesx.jpg

In-game Zsasz looks exaxtly like that to me, just with some very short attachments.

You must be looking into this way too much.

[EliteF50]

In-game Zsasz looks exaxtly like that to me, just with some very short attachments.

You must be looking into this way too much.

Lol, the only similar thing about him is the bald head.

[Mythistocles]

So in one of the gameplay videos where the Batman must sneak up behind Zsasz and take him out...is that the last of him? One of the guards says" Get this animal back into his cage"...do you think he escapes again?

[door noob]

So in one of the gameplay videos where the Batman must sneak up behind Zsasz and take him out...is that the last of him? One of the guards says" Get this animal back into his cage"...do you think he escapes again?

He does, in another video or review we saw/ heard that he threatens to kill another person. It was Dr. Young.

[Gho-Gerhowev]

So in one of the gameplay videos where the Batman must sneak up behind Zsasz and take him out...is that the last of him? One of the guards says" Get this animal back into his cage"...do you think he escapes again?

It's been confirmed by a developer diary video that you encounter Zsasz again.

This time, he threatens a doctor with a knife.

[Mythistocles]

It's been confirmed by a developer diary video that you encounter Zsasz again.

This time, he threatens a doctor with a knife.

He's not a very nice person...I think in round two Batman should use the Atomic Batarang! That would put Zsasz down! lol

[The New Blueguy]

I think he needs a simple black hooded cloak.

[mothy]

I have a question.

Will Scarecrow and all these other exclusives attained only by pre-order be available to the masses later down the line?

[DrDoom]

I have a question.

Will Scarecrow and all these other exclusives attained only by pre-order be available to the masses later down the line?

Scarecrow isn't exclusive, just his challenge map is. To people who pre-order from certain stores.

[mothy]

Righto. So will his challenge map be available to everyone else down the line?

[Riddling Artist]

yep. i am proud to say i preordered with gamestop! (hopefully my copy doesnt get sold)

[DrDoom]

Righto. So will his challenge map be available to everyone else down the line?

I'd imagine so, I mean most exclusives at gamestop usually do eventually appear on the marketplace and PSN Store.

[DrDoom]

yep. i am proud to say i preordered with gamestop! (hopefully my copy doesnt get sold)

As long as you pre-order it they have to keep a copy for you.

[Joe Chill]

As long as you pre-order it they have to keep a copy for you.

Not necessarily. I've heard of pre-ordered copies being sold---not exactly sure on the specifics, though. I just know it happens...a lot.

[Riddling Artist]

i heard that if they run outta regular copies they start to sell preorders.

[DrDoom]

That's not true. If you don't pick the game up within 48 hours they'll sell it yes.

Store policy is that if you pre-order a game. They are supposed to hold it for 48 hours.

[Joe Chill]

i heard that if they run outta regular copies they start to sell preorders.

I've also known a lot of d-bags that work for GameStop. I'm sure they're holding back some CE accessories for themselves if you don't go pick your copy up.

Sell me a scratched, used copy of a new game for full price you got to open, take home and play because you work for GameStop. I don't think so!

Sorry, done venting. lol

[Riddling Artist]

well... im probably screwed... i saw the 2 worst looking dbags ever... plus i dont think gamestop has good dental if ya know what i mean...

[Joe Chill]

well... im probably screwed... i saw the 2 worst looking dbags ever... plus i dont think gamestop has good dental if ya know what i mean...

Yeah, those seem to be their preferred employees from my experience.

[DrDoom]

Yeah, those seem to be their preferred employees from my experience.

I must be one of the few people to actually have a good gamestop by them.

[Joe Chill]

I must be one of the few people to actually have a good gamestop by them.

Looks that way. A diamond in the rough, I would say.

P.S. I LOVE your sig! I am SO ready for some "Shark Week!"

[Riddling Artist]

yeah.... there teeth were messed up... but now to the subject at hand. scarecrow is okay with me right now... but if they make a sequel he has to at least make a cameo with his signature hat on (at the least)

[DrDoom]

Looks that way. A diamond in the rough, I would say.

P.S. I LOVE your sig! I am SO ready for some "Shark Week!"

Everybody loves Shark Week.

[purplerose1414]

The needles seem like their trying to hard. Reimagined villain looks are great, but a scarecrow can still be scary. Case in point,

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f127/PurpleRose1414/Batman-523-02.jpg

[JawsFanJesse]

Everybody loves Shark Week.

SHARK WEEK! :thumb:

[Kraken890]

Indeed, forgot about it. You can't truly have a summer without SHARK WEEK!

[WallaMalla]

What's Shark Week??

[Hall E Woode]

With Paul Dini writing the script, I wouldn't be concerned from the short clips that we have seen of Bane.

Perhaps, but I didn't like Batman: The Animated Series' portrayal of Bane. They thought of Bane as a gimmick, and undersold his intelligence a bit. So, I'm just preparing myself for a portrayal of him from a writer that possibly considers Bane a gimmick and nothing more. It's okay, but it still isn't Bane.

[Zur-En-Arrh]

Perhaps, but I didn't like Batman: The Animated Series' portrayal of Bane. They thought of Bane as a gimmick, and undersold his intelligence a bit. So, I'm just preparing myself for a portrayal of him from a writer that possibly considers Bane a gimmick and nothing more. It's okay, but it still isn't Bane.

Yeah, that worries me. Correct me if I'm wrong but Bane in the comic under went (as far as my limited knowledge is aware) horrific torture and Venom-based experiments in some South American prison and managed to retain his intelligence and personality through force of will. The fact he is under-going the same in Arkham would lead me to still think he would be the cool, calculating and merciless Bane we all love. Any arguements against are at best fan-based ret-conning, really.

However, saying that, I'm always interested in new takes on familiar characters.

[DarkKnightDanny]

Yeah, that worries me. Correct me if I'm wrong but Bane in the comic under went (as far as my limited knowledge is aware) horrific torture and Venom-based experiments in some South American prison and managed to retain his intelligence and personality through force of will. The fact he is under-going the same in Arkham would lead me to still think he would be the cool, calculating and merciless Bane we all love. Any arguements against are at best fan-based ret-conning, really.

However, saying that, I'm always interested in new takes on familiar characters.

the videos we've seen of him this far,i think,make him look less intellectual than he usually is in the comics. i dont want that. bane could easily be the second to last boss in this game if theyd played the "super intelligence" card.

[Zur-En-Arrh]

the videos we've seen of him this far,i think,make him look less intellectual than he usually is in the comics. i dont want that. bane could easily be the second to last boss in this game if theyd played the "super intelligence" card.

Indeed. Have you heard about the boss battle though? It also makes him sound like a pituary retard and damages my faith in the Knightfall Bane being the main source of inspiration.

[DarkKnightDanny]

Indeed. Have you heard about the boss battle though? It also makes him sound like a pituary retard and damages my faith in the Knightfall Bane being the main source of inspiration.

i have indeed, i dont really like to spout my dislikes about a game if im on their official forum.so i wont go on a tangant. but i dont like how theyve handled bane at all.seeing as though knightfall is my favorite comic arc of all time it seems a bit of a tragady.

[TDKJoker]

sorry to change the subject and Im really sorry if this sounds dumb (because it probably is) but has that been confirmed as Scarecrow?

[The Hylden]

Yes.

[Zur-En-Arrh]

sorry to change the subject and Im really sorry if this sounds dumb (because it probably is) but has that been confirmed as Scarecrow?

I believe so. You'd only be changing the subject back on topic.

[TDKJoker]

Ok, fair enough. So anyway, Bane....

[Sarvinator]

Looks that way. A diamond in the rough, I would say.

P.S. I LOVE your sig! I am SO ready for some "Shark Week!"

I actually have a great Gamestop by me. Everyone in there is always friendly and I've never had a problem with orders.
Oh, and Shark Week rules.

[RonnyGreen]

Yeah, have they even given him a South American accent?

[DarkKnightDanny]

what the hell is shark week?

[Zur-En-Arrh]

i have indeed, i dont really like to spout my dislikes about a game if im on their official forum.so i wont go on a tangant. but i dont like how theyve handled bane at all.seeing as though knightfall is my favorite comic arc of all time it seems a bit of a tragady.

Like I say, I'm all for writers/artists/developers giving their take on characters - infact, I'd encourage it. With that I realise I have to take the rough with the smooth.

Anyway... Scarecrow, eh?

[The Hylden]

What's Shark Week??

JScv8N91FGw

[Zur-En-Arrh]

I can't see that. My computer requires more hamster wheels.

[door noob]

http://69.5.18.73/images/shark_attack01.jpg

[Zur-En-Arrh]

Thanks... I still don' know what it means though.

[JawsFanJesse]

Thanks... I still don' know what it means though.

Shark week is a Week for Monkeys :lol: for Sharks ofcoures :rasp:

[door noob]

Thanks... I still don' know what it means though.

Discovery chanelle documentary about sharks.

[DarkCrusader67]

holy chit chit chit.... i refuse to watch that stuff!!!! I live in Southern California and I go surfing about every other morning!! That stuff is an absolute horror movie!!!!! :eek:

[Gho-Gerhowev]

Here's the deal about Bane, people.

Paul Dini is writing the script. He has said several times that he dislikes Batman and Robin.

Bane is being controlled by the Joker. Batman even seems shocked that Bane looks so weak. We don't know how many times you fight him in the game. The first battle could be when he's under the Joker's command. His bio even says the modified Venom makes him focus entirely on Batman.

You people are jumping to conclusions, and it's annoying.

[DrDoom]

Here's the deal about Bane, people.

Paul Dini is writing the script. He has said several times that he dislikes Batman and Robin.

Bane is being controlled by the Joker. Batman even seems shocked that Bane looks so weak. We don't know how many times you fight him in the game. The first battle could be when he's under the Joker's command. His bio even says the modified Venom makes him focus entirely on Batman.

You people are jumping to conclusions, and it's annoying.

That was my thought as well. Even remember doing his fight with Batman he says "I will break you Batman."

That shows some intelligence. In the movie he couldn't even say anything beyond one word at a time.

[Gho-Gerhowev]

Yeah. The GameSpot preview of the first two levels said that Bane communicates very well with Batman until the Joker pumps him with modified Venom. He's able to speak very clearly, and he even asks Batman to cut him down.

[The Hylden]

And these aren't going to be quick 2 minute flashes of interactions, most likely. From what Sefton said in the interview, the bosses we've seen, including Scarecrow, are the main bosses in the game. I mean, there might be other cameos, or mini roles for other characters, but they took careful time in picking the ones that would work and fleshing out the whole road to them. I am sure we have a TON more of each that was never intent to be shown before we get the game in our greedy little hands ;)


I can't see that. My computer requires more hamster wheels.

I had a feeling I should have posted the link as well to Discovery Channel...


http://dsc.discovery.com/convergence/sharkweek/sharkweek.html?siclientid=1920&sitrackingid=79607934&campaign=YHO|discovery+channel|Y_Discovery+-+Alone|YHO+SW09+-+Branded+-+Network+-+Alone&yahoomatchtype=std&ovadid=60304163511

[Gho-Gerhowev]

Sefton said Bane is considered a main character.

That means we should see him break free from the Joker.

[DrDoom]

Or it could mean we'll just see him more then once.

[Clown Prince Of Crime]

Anyways guys back on topic with the Scarecrow.


Today I read Gamemaster's superb review for AA in my own home and I read something I hadn't previously read off the forum.

It says half way through the game Poison Ivy's plants take over most of the Asylum. But they said it's nothing compared to Scarecrows nightmarish plans.

I believe he's gonna play a bigger part than everyone suspects !

[WillXW]

It's blantantly obvious he is a boss and they mention him having an involvement.

[Riddling Artist]

scarecrow as the boss who controls joker?.... hm... it could work.. bu then again if its drawing off the 70 years i doubt scarecrows controlling joker (fear gas doesnt work on joker)

[The New Blueguy]

What if the big twist is that Bane gets free from Joker and starts helping Batman. It seemed to me that they were almost milking him for Venom extract for Project Titan. No matter how much he hates Batman, he must want revenge for that.

It almost leads me to think that instead of being one big master rogues' plan, this is going to bust out in the sequel with Joker, Ivy, Scarecrow and an escaped Mr. Freeze battling for Gotham with none other than Riddler scheming and calculating behind the scenes as the master of it all.