The Mad Hatter - Batman: Arkham Unhinged

The nomme-de-guerre of Jervis Tetch, The Mad Hatter was a cruel and sadistic man who thought he was the real life embodiment of Lewis Carroll’s Mad Hatter. Focusing his crimes around hats, tea and Wonderland, he wished nothing more than to find “his Alice.” To do this, he would go about kidnapping blond women he deemed to look like the titular character, killing them when they no longer did what he wanted. 

A frequent enemy of Batman, he would implement many of the principles and theories he learned about as a former neuroscientist, stripping people of their free will and turning them into mindless puppets loyal to him. 

Over the years, he would work with other like minded individuals, forming the rag tag team dubbed The Wonderland Gang. 

Following the closure of Arkham Asylum, The Mad Hatter was transferred to Arkham City.

With only a few mind controlled henchmen and no real power of his own within the prison, The Mad Hatter attempted to capture and break Batman’s mind and spirit, turning the vigilante into his very own Dark Knight. However, this plan ended disastrously, with an irate Batman incapacitating Tetch, before leaving him lying unconscious in his apartment. 

Berating himself for his shift in priorities, Tetch concluded that he needed to redouble his efforts and find Alice, who he believed was somewhere in Arkham City waiting to be found. 

Setting his sights on Vicki Vale, who he had seen talking with Batman earlier that evening, he ordered Tweedledee and Tweedledum to bring the Channel 3 reporter to the Hat Shop, taking up his former haberdashery as his new base of operations. 

While this was going on, he set about procuring his other guests. Kidnapping Pamela Isley, Selina Kyle, Jenna Duffy and GCPD Officer Ruiz, he placed them in a hypnotic daze, dressing them up as notable figures from Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass. 

With the last of his victims dressed and assembled, much to the displeasure of Vale who called him perverted for changing her clothes while she was unconscious, he set about performing the finishing touches to his plan. 

Springing the trap, The Mad Hatter gassed Batman with a modified version of The Scarecrow’s Fear Toxin, forcing him to endure a horrific nightmare that would push him to his very limits. 

Yet, even with this advantage, he was still no match for the vigilante, who used a sonic batarang to destroy the Hatter’s Master Controller, freeing all his victims from their trance. Terrified and outmatched he fled into Arkham City, first attempting to hide in the sewers and later in the backstreets. Though he was never truly safe, constantly pursued by those seeking revenge against the man who had stolen their free will. 

Jervis Tetch - Batman: Arkham Unhinged

The alter-ego of The Mad Hatter, Jervis Tetch was a talented neuro-scientist and part time haberdasher who, from an early age had a deep-seated obsession with Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. 

Believing himself to be the Mad Hatter incarnate, he styled himself after the character, quoting the book on a regular basis. 

He developed an unhealthy desire to find his “Alice,” targeting, stalking and kidnapping young blonde women he found to be attractive; killing them when they no longer lived up to his ideas of who Alice is to him. 

Brainiac-5: Original Timeline - Young Justice: Phantoms

Hailing from the 31st Century, Brainiac-5 was a Coludroid member of the Legion of Super-Heroes. 

Fighting against Dru-Zod's attempt to overthrow the United Planets, he helped defeat this rebellion, returning the Kryptonian general and his loyalists to the Phantom Zone. 

His future was drastically altered when Zod's son, Lor, stole a Time Sphere and travelled back in time to murder Conner Kent, the young hero "Superboy" who inspired the Legion to form and fight injustice in the universe. 

However, this blip in the timeline was corrected with Lor's death and Conner's survival, resetting the timeline with a 99.84  

Brainiac-5: Revised Timeline - Young Justice: Phantoms

A Coludroid member of the Legion of Super-Heroes, Brainiac 5 is a vastly intelligent and hyper-logical being who specilaises with facts and figures. 

He travelled back to the 21st Century in a Time Sphere to return Saturn Girl, Phantom Girl, and Chameleon Boy back to their own time, much to their surprise and delight of his teammates, who'd pretty much resigned themselves to their fate of being stuck in the past and beyond any hope of extraction. 

Dreamer - Young Justice: Phantoms

Hailing from New Genesis, Dreamer is a New God and one of the five Forever People, alongside her long-term lover Bear. 

She was a friend and ally of Conner Kent, having met and worked with one another in 2010 to recover technology stolen from New Genesis. Since then they have stayed in touch. 

When New Genesis was under threat from the rogue Kryptonian Lor-Zod, Dreamer and the Forever People came together to form Infinity Man, teaming up with Kilowog and Metron to stop the time-travelling menace before he could power up the Phantom Zone Projector and free his parents from the Phantom Zone. 

After learning that Zod had targeted another location than the one they were guarding, they all Boom Tubed to the Boiling Lake Crater. Though they were too late, Zod - despite failing to rescue his parents from the Zone before the Projector was destroyed - escaped, killing the Green Lantern Tomar-Re out of spite. 

Months later, Dreamer and Bear accepted an invite to Conner and M'gann's wedding, travelling to Earth to celebrate the prestigious occasion with the couple. 

Garfield Lynns - Batman: Arkham Unhinged

A trusted member of Roman Sionis, aka Black Mask's "False Face Society", Garfield "Gar" Lynns was an arsonist and pyromaniac in charge of burning down the Sionis Steel Mill during the group's first reign of terror. 

However before he could start the blaze, he was knocked unconscious by Batman, foiling Sionis' revenge against his deceased parents and Bruce Wayne. 

Garfield, now going by Firefly, would remain in contact with Black Mask over the next several years, returning to the False Face Society whenever called upon. 

Firefly - Batman: Arkham Unhinged

The alter-ego of Garfield Lynns, Firefly was a notorious criminal and pyromaniac operating in Gotham City. Deriving satisfaction and thrills from lighting fires and watching the destruction unfold, he was well known for his overwhelming desire to see everything burn. 

Before wearing his signature costume in the field, he worked with Black Mask, aka Roman Sionis as an enforcer for The False Face Society, using fire and explosives as his primary weapons in the gang's criminal attacks across Gotham. 

Firefly was a persistent thorn in the side of both Batman and his allies. 

Years later, after escaping from Arkham City, Sionis reached out to his old friend and ally with a proposition; to take revenge against the Warden, Professor Hugo Strange and his Tyger forces that had turned Gotham into a violent police state. Eager for this opportunity, and to also taunt Strange in his failure to catch and imprison him in the Supermax, Firefly targeted places of significance for Strange, keeping the Professor distracted long enough to allow for Roman and The False Face Society to hit Tyger shipments and amass enough supplies to escape Gotham for good. 

Heavily invested in the mission, Firefly failed to make the rendezvous at the Gotham Trainyard, forcing Sionis to leave him behind. 

"Corin" - A Midsummer Night's Dream

The form taken by the fairy king, Oberon, during his numerous extra-marital dalliances, "Corin," was a young shepherd who seduced a local maiden, Phillida, with his musical and poetic talents on his corn flute. 

Mr Barnes - Heartstopper

The bumbling headmaster of Truham Grammar School for Boys, Mr Barnes often made his students laugh with his jovial nature and humour. 

Despite the importance of rugby in the school's extra-curricular activities - and having to be constantly reminded of the rules, - he had no clue about how the game was played, voicing as much over the P.A system during the annual Truham-Higgs Sports Day. 

Daisy - Adoption: A Heartstopper Minicomic

On Sunday the 11th of June, Nick Nelson, and his long-term boyfriend (of ten years) Charlie Spring adopted a young puppy from a local animal shelter, naming her Daisy. The pair were super excited by this decision, with the former eager at the prospect of starting a family of their own. 

Bringing her home that same day, the proud parents introduced her to Spring's older sister, Tori, and her partner Michael Holden, who had arranged to come over to their place for the afternoon. 

To mark the momentous occasion, Holden took a picture of the pair on his polaroid camera, printing off the image as a reminder of how happy they had been that day. 

Antoni - Batman: The Long Halloween Part One

A proud enforcer for The Falcone Crime Family and member of Carmine "The Roman" Falcone's inner circle, Antoni was an impulsive, outspoken gangster known for his impetuous decisions and hot temper. 

Believing "The Roman's" judgment to not kill rival mob boss Salvatore "Sal" Maroni and newly elected D.A Harvey Dent - in retaliation for the murder of Johnny Viti - made the crime boss look weak, he voiced his concerns to Carmine during their emergency meeting. Angering Falcone with his tactlessness and disrespect, Carmine's loyal bodyguard Milos Grappa forcibly ejected him from the room, throwing him over a stairwell bannister to his death.

Pied Piper - Tales from the Dark Multiverse: Flashpoint

The alter-ego of Hartley Rathaway, Pied Piper was one of the few costumed vigilantes willing to join Cyborg in his efforts to stop the Amazon/Atlantean war. 

Meeting with the US President to pledge his support for the cause, he was quickly slaughtered alongside his fellow recruits by The Reverse Flash when the speedster attacked the Oval Office. 

Gloria Clark - Gotham Knights

The estranged wife of Erastus Clark, Gloria Clark lived with her sons and husband in Gotham in wealth and comfort. However, their happy family life started to crumble when Erastus began openly questioning his position in the Court of Owls and writing a tell-all expose about their history and operations. 

She watched in despair as her husband descended into obsession, paranoia and madness, enduring his rantings that they were all being stalked and hunted by the Court. 

Fearing for her family's safety Gloria left Gotham with their children, breaking off all communication with Erastus and changing her name. 

Upon learning of her husband's death, she began raising the boys and, later still, their grandchildren to live off the grid. Knowing full well that the Court would not forget or forgive their vendetta against Erastus until everyone in Clark's life was dead and gone, she would constantly adopt new names and upend their lives every few years so that they never stayed in one place for long periods.

The Clark Family - Gotham Knights

Originally a family of modest means, The Clark Family rose to prominence thanks to the creative and artistic talents of their young son Barclay. Championed by the Cobblepots, one of Gotham's greatest establishing families, the young artist was able to get his pieces showcased globally, something he had never dreamed could be possible when he was a child. 

Owing everything to the Cobblepots and the Court of Owls, the Clark Family was bound to their order with unwavering allegiance and loyalty, sharing their values and desires of making Gotham a paragon of culture and beauty that would put other cities to shame. 

Ironically it was in this pursuit of perfection that the Clarks became the Court's biggest misstep, kickstarting events that would help see their organisation falling into disrepair and crippling their hold over Gotham. 

Erastus Clark, Barclay's descendent, long becoming disillusioned with the Court's more brutal, sadistic and greedy ways decided to write a book for The Voice of the Court exposing their shortcomings. He hoped that in doing this, he could help course correct their stagnant and decrepit methods back into their more lofty goals of a new enlightenment. When this backfired and marked him and his family for execution, Clark's loyalty was finally severed. He wanted nothing more than vengeance and to destroy the Court as they had destroyed him, even if it meant posthumously.

Although his manuscript, the Historia Strigidae, was long thought lost, his grandchild continued their scion's work, not out of love for Erastus, as they had none for the architect of his family's misery, but out of an obligation not to let the Court continue their reign of terror over Gotham. 

Using a new name, Clark's grandchild scattered the pages, adding instructions on how best to use the text to bring down the Court. This plea was answered by The Gotham Knights, who used Clark's work to vastly diminish the Court's power in the city, forcing them to retreat back into the shadows. 

Members: 

• Barclay Clark
• Erastus Clark: 
• Gloria Clark: Left Gotham with their children to start a new life. Changed their name. 
• 2 Sons: Moved out of Gotham with their mother. Changed their names and lived a life tormented by fear that their father's killers would come for them too. 
• Grandchild: Forced to change their name after The Court called for the extermination of the Clark Family.

Barclay Clark - Gotham Knights

A prodigious artist, Barclay Clark's talent was recognized early on by the influential Cobblepot family. Their foresight proved accurate, as Barclay's paintings achieved global acclaim, gracing the most prestigious galleries across Europe and Asia. His masterpieces adorn museums, art galleries, and esteemed establishments throughout Gotham City, leaving an indelible mark on its citizens, even in the absence of the Court's presence.

Indebted to the Court for their patronage and resources, Barclay and his family swore loyalty to the Owls. This fealty would continue for generations. However, it all changed with Erastus Clark, who attempted to destroy the Court with an expose of their crimes and corruption.

Tony Zucco - Young Justice: Comics

A notorious mob boss, Tony Zucco's (bn. 1960) business mainly revolved around running a protection racket for all of Gotham's local businesses, whether they were permanent fixtures or not. 

Among those he tried to extort was Haly's International Traveling Circus, demanding that Jack Haly pay them a fee to operate in Gotham. When the ringmaster refused, Zucco made an example of the circus, sabotaging the trapeze for their headline act, The Flying Graysons and killing all but two of their members on April 1st, 2006; Richard "Rick" Grayson and his nephew, Richard "Dick" Grayson. 

When the costumed vigilante Robin (Dick Grayson) debuted as Batman's sidekick, Zucco was one of his earliest victories, shutting down his operation once and for all and avenging his family.

Jim Gordon - Tales from the Dark Multiverse: Batman: Hush

The father of Barbara Gordon, Jim Gordon was known as "the last good cop in Gotham", standing strong against the dishonesty and criminality that threatened to overwhelm the city. That was not enough to keep him alive, leading to his murder by those with ties to the GFS. 

His death was the spark of a revolution, with Barbara leading a vigilante team known as the Outsiders to fight corruption on the front line and in the streets. 

The Outsiders - Tales from the Dark Multiverse: Batman: Hush

A group of vigilantes determined to fight corruption and injustice in their city, The Outsiders, led by Oracle, aka Barbara Gordon, regularly clashed with the GSF in the streets 

Driven by a desire for vengeance, particularly for the murder of Jim Gordon, the last good cop in Gotham, they wished to take action against the architects of their corrupt, broken city, hoping to not only avenge but reclaim their city for the people. 

During a skirmish, they attempted to assassinate Senator Thomas Elliot after his helicopter was shot down in the Old Town, only for their leadership to be broken by the arrival of reinforcements. 

The leader of The Gray Sons, Richard Grayson, killed Cassandra Cain, forcing Tim Drake to flee, vowing to one day settle the score and avenge his dead friend. 

With Oracle in GSF custody, she admitted that while she was not the one responsible for firing the missile that destroyed the helicopter, she knew who was, pointing them in the direction of Redline C.E.O, Jason Todd. 

Tim and the surviving Outsiders regrouped after Elliot's disappearance, continuing their efforts to shift the balance of power. 

Members: 

• Barbara Gordon/Oracle
• Tim Drake 
• Cassandra Cain

Captain Flass - Tales from the Dark Multiverse: Batman: Hush

The corrupt Captain of the GSF, Flass was one of the many victims of Batman: The Silenced, who took him hostage as punishment for his misdeeds.  

His disappearance worried Gotham City State's President March, who ordered The Gray Son and his most trusted guard to investigate the kidnapping and the rumours surrounding Thomas Elliot's involvement with The League of Assassins. 

Harvey Dent - Tales from the Dark Multiverse: Batman: Hush

The Attorney General for Gotham City-State, Harvey Dent was a prominent and celebrated figure in the legal world, renowned for his handsome good looks and charisma. However, many deemed him corrupt and opportunistic, with many seeing him as one of the reasons for such inequalities and divisions among Gotham's citizens. 

On the night of Bruce Wayne's "death", he was one of several influential members of Gotham's elite kidnapped from his house by Wayne and his loyal associates, leaving behind newspaper clippings covering Thomas and Martha's murder as a warning to his priority target; Thomas Elliot. 

Harvey was kept alive by Batman: The Silenced, who sealed him away in a birdcage hanging in the abandoned cave network beneath the dilapidated Wayne family estate.

Duty Cop - Tales from the Dark Multiverse: Batman: Hush

An honest and decent duty cop who received the call about the Elliot Family's automobile accident, they were murdered on the orders of Elliot's son, Tommy, who wished to eliminate anyone and everyone related to the case. Tommy hoped that with no witnesses, there would be no one to tie him to the assassination of his parents.  

He was avenged by Batman: The Silenced, who took Elliot hostage in the caves beneath the dilapidated Wayne Manor. 

Talia's Father - Tales from the Dark Multiverse: Batman: Hush

A man of immense power and influence, Talia's father was the previous leader of the League of Assassins before his death at the hands of his own daughter, who usurped his role, placing herself as the new leader of the international criminal organisation.

Talia continued to head the League, using his teachings as a basis for her rulership and machinations. 

Redline - Tales from the Dark Multiverse: Batman: Hush

A defence company based in Gotham State City, Redline was founded and owned by their young President, Jason Todd. 

As well as being the GSF's main supplier of military arms and tech, Redline had ties to The League of Assassins, since Talia al Ghul saw Todd as a valuable investment should she need to eliminate her puppets, President Lincoln March and Senator Thomas Elliot. 

Dinah Drake - Tales from the Dark Multiverse: Batman: Hush

A celebrity revered by Gotham Glitterati, Dinah Drake made headlines by dating Jason Todd, accompanying him to the grand opening of The Omnicentre. 

GSF Pilot - Tales from the Dark Multiverse: Batman: Hush

A GSF Pilot operating Senator Thomas Elliot's private helicopter, he was killed when the vehicle was shot out of the sky and crash-landed in the middle of Gotham. 

Jervis Tetch - Tales from the Dark Multiverse: Batman: Hush

A patient at Arkham Asylum under the supervision of Dr Jonathan Crane, Jervis Tetch would often sing a nursery rhyme about the supposed "The Arkham Devil" that dwelled in the shadows of the facility. 

The Elliot Family's Driver - Tales from the Dark Multiverse: Batman: Hush

A driver in the employ of the Elliot Family, he was coerced into murdering Thomas "Tommy" Elliot's parents at the behest of the young boy. However, this went awry when he accidentally gunned down the wrong couple, killing Thomas and Martha Wayne. 

Arrested and awaiting trial for an entirely unrelated crime sometime after the incident, he too was killed on Elliot's orders, silencing him before he could testify against Tommy. 

The Batcave - Gotham Knights

Items of Import:

• Animatronic T-Rex - What's left of the Batcave's oldest trophy.

After Batman and Robin foiled a murder plot on Dinosaur Island, park owner Murray Hart gifted the dynamic duo a keepsake: A mechanical tyrannosaurus. Later, to monitor the Batcave against intruders, Alfred had audio sensors and cutting-edge cameras installed inside the animatronic dinosaur. 

• Giant Penny - A memento from a confrontation between Batman, Penny Plunderer and Two-Face.

One of Batman's earlier cases involved Joe Coyne, a conniving thief whose heists saw rare coins vanish from exhibits across Gotham City, earning him the nickname "The Penny Plunderer." Coyne made the mistake of crossing Two-Face in a mad scheme that involved this novelty oversized coin. In the aftermath, Two-Face escaped, Coyne went down on a murder rap and the coin ended up in the Batcave. 

The Spirit of Arkham - Batman: Arkham Asylum

Batcomputer Database

The writings have revealed a story that cannot possibly belong to just Amadeus Arkham. The story has weaved through time and ends with an individual who must still be alive and working here on Arkham Island. I need to figure out who it is and confront them before they can do any more harm.

• Real Name: Quincy Sharp
• Occupation: Executioner
• Base of Operations: Arkham Island
• Eyes:  Blue
• Hair:   Gray
• Height: 5 ft 8 in
• Weight: 190 lbs

Quincy Sharp has long been hiding a secret. Doctors had previously diagnosed him with a schizophrenic personality disorder, but he chose to ignore it. "How could someone of his importance be ill like the dogs in his asylum?"

On taking over the administration of Arkham Asylum, he became obsessed with the hidden writings of Amadeus Arkham. As he read more of these memoirs, he became almost two people; one dedicated to curing Gotham, the other desiring only to eradicate "the evil of insanity" from Arkham. 

In his demented state, The Spirit of Arkham has stalked and killed patients, his ultimate goal being to kill The Joker. It is possible the rational side of his personality is not even aware of this dark, destructive force within him.

• Intense dedication to "cleaning up" Arkham.
• An alternate personality that is prepared to kill patients to facilitate "the cure". 
• Contempt and disgust for all forms of psychiatric disorder that is rooted in self-loathing.

Chronicles of Arkham: 

I am the Spirit of Amadeus Arkham. Through my actions, I have saved this cursed city, though my own curse is to forever remain in the shadows. My story is carved into the very soul of Arkham and will only be revealed to those dedicated enough to discover it. 

My family's blood ran through the heart of Gotham. We were doctors, politicians, and teachers; we were the organ cleaning the arterial filth from the city. We have been its servants giving all to protect it. And it has still chosen to hurt us. 

As Gotham's veins slowly filled with pain and suffering. the effects were felt everywhere. My father fell first, infected by some foul disease; my mother lived on, but only in a dream. I returned to the family home to care for her where she remained in her bed for as long as her body continued to breathe. Her tears kept me awake at night. 

My journey lasted little over a month. Visiting academics in both Metropolis and Keystone, I was exposed to a wealth of new ideas. I began my day returning home in good spirits, eager to see my wife and family. I ended it kneeling in blood, broken fragments of my life pouring through dripping red fingers. 

I returned to my work, but I could not shake the pictures from my mind. I should have been repulsed, but I was more eager than ever to find an explanation for why someone would do this. 

They brought the animal before me, shameless and barking like a mad dog. For what felt like days I endured his boasts. He took pleasure in recounting his actions, cataloguing his depraved crimes. What should have been revenge turned to pity. This poor dog needed my help. 

The island changed little over the years. Its reputation was in tatters, but I vowed to fix it. As the buildings were rebuilt I saw the future, a bright wonderful future.

New brick, metal, and paint covered old wounds. Fresh blood was injected into the body. Bright new minds came and all swore to uphold our promises. We all knew we were the ones to fix this city. And the city would thank us. 

My family's killer stood in front of me. Years of therapy have deemed him sane. I was proud to see him walk free. In exchange for his liberty, the state required only a signature. He talked about wanting to walk in a park, how he longed to feel fresh air on his face, and then he took my father's fountain pen and killed my secretary. As he was subdued, he screamed out, pleading for forgiveness, for pity, but I had none. I watched as guards beat him to a stain on the floor. 

Spring was a turning point, a new beginning, a glorious realization of my true destiny. My family's killer perished in an unfortunate accident. These animals can not be cured. Like dogs, they only respond to discipline. And if that fails, then I was afraid that these accidents would have to continue. 

I took a walk around my island. I passed by the penitentiary and felt nauseous at the thought of the filth it contained. I looked out over the Gotham Bay and in the distance I saw lights, no doubt bringing more filthy degenerates to my city. I swore again to protect her from this darkness. 

I argued with the latest group of young, eager doctors. they bored me with theories and ideas, proving that they had no theories on how to cure these animals. Only one shared my vision. I offered her the chance to explore her dreams. She accepted. We'll make a good team. 

The Gotham police dragged a new patient to the island. They said he was responsible for the disappearance of hundreds of the city's vagrants. As I looked at his disgusting body, all scales and teeth, my mind ran free, dreaming of delicious punishments to break this monster. Doctors gathered around, poking it, examining it, but only I knew what would cure him once and for all. 

The beast was too strong. His animal savagery nearly cost me my life. I took my frustrations out on a lone patient. His case notes suggested he was a paranoid schizophrenic. His pleas as I beat him to death suggested much more. His confessions were illuminating. My path was clear. 

Every day I found the patients more distracting. Their insane mutterings and constant twitching disgusted me. There was only one way to cure this evil, only one way to purify the city and ensure its future. I needed to prepare myself. I needed to be ready. 

I had a sudden pang of conscience. I sought counsel from my priest on the choices I had made. I asked him if it was a sin to kill in order to save a life. the holy man said that all life was sacred, but a judgement would not be upon my soul if I acted to save another. I left the confessional with my soul uplifted, convinced more than ever I am doing a service not only to mankind but to God as well. 

I watched in silence as he brought in the woman. Her skin was now a venomous green. The wanton creature no longer looked like a human being, much less a woman. The Bible says, 'Suffer not a witch to live,' yet he has once again delivered this female atrocity into our care. Once I have dealt with the monster, I think it will be time to see if green wood does, in fact, burn. 

Sitting in the darkness outside of his cell, I watched the crazed twitching; I listened to the disgusting words that came from his mouth. How can I let a dirty animal like this live? He is the cancer I have sworn to protect this city from. 

Curse me for a fool. How could I not see it until now? The monster had a confederate! I hid in the darkness near his cell and saw with my own eyes one of the doctors whispering to him. She looked at him through the transparent barrier with tenderness, with, dare I say, desire. My skin crawled with revulsion as she kissed the glass. Fighting the urge to dash the woman's head through the glass, I let her continue; the damnable clown might have shared secrets with her that would be useful once the mad dog has been executed. I'm sure the woman will reveal what she knows to me. If not willingly, then certainly under electronic persuasion. After that, a lobotomy, I think. Unfortunate for one so young, but her lust has put the reputation of Arkham at stake. Yes. A lobotomy, the very thing. There is no other way to ensure her silence in this regrettable matter. 

Yet again I found myself watching him. No, we can't provide a cure. He laughs in the face of those who try. Amadeus would not have let him live and neither should I. One last sip of cognac and I was ready. 

He watched as I entered the cell. He smiled as I showed him the knife, I told him how I will use it. How I will cleanse this city. And then ... Terror. I was paralyzed. I struggled. I screamed, but I was silent. The monster looked at me, expressionless. He ran my blade slowly across my forehead; a smile cracked across his horrible porcelain face and I heard the filth fall from his mouth. He laughed and called me that horrible name. 

It must have been Crane, another one who doesn't deserve to live. Why do these people thrive on chaos? Joker in particular desired anarchy and, since his escape, will no doubt wreak it upon my city. I feel this is the end for my diary. Joker will be recaptured and my story will be told. I am not afraid. If Arkham becomes my cell, then I will know I did my best. I will be remembered. 

I am the Spirit of Amadeus Arkham. Even though Amadeus had long since passed, his spirit lived on, surviving, moving through the walls of his asylum. When it chose me, I felt proud. I was honoured to continue his work. To cleanse this city. If you are strong-willed enough to follow my tales, you are strong-minded enough to deduce my identity. Come and find me, friend. Together we will save Gotham. 

My name is Quincy Sharp, the Spirit of Amadeus Arkham. You have done well to decipher my story and I pray it has helped you on your path. I trust that through my writings you will do what is right. Please. I implore you.  Continue my work. This city deserves a saviour; continue my work! 

Quincy Sharp - Batman: Arkham Asylum

Batcomputer Database:

• Real Name: Quincy Sharp 
• Occupation: Warden of Arkham Asylum
• Base of Operations: Gotham City
• Eyes: Blue
• Hair: Gray
• Height: 5 ft 8 
• Weight: 190 lb 
• First Appearance: Arkham Asylum (Summer, 2009) 

Quincy Sharp has been running Arkham Asylum for the past three years and has dedicated his life to restoring to sanity the so-called supervillains that plague Gotham City. He is currently campaigning to become the next mayor of Gotham; to facilitate this campaign, he has instigated stringent new security and experimental research policies at Arkham. 

• Intense dedication to "cleaning up" Arkham
• Pompous and old-fashioned in demeanour, with a focus on his own political aspirations 
• Contempt for Arkham inmates and disinterest in the specifics of their treatment masks a cowardly nature

Blackgate Penitentiary - Gotham Knights

Batcomputer Database:

The fort on Blackgate Isle has existed for more than a century. At one point, it was used as a Continental Army stockade during the Revolutionary War, but the Union Army eventually demolished it and constructed a military prison in its stead. At the end of the 19th century, it was transferred to the state and was renamed Blackgate Penitentiary. It was shut down in the 80s amidst alleged human rights violations but was later reopened for "extraordinary needs". Eventually, the prison had to be upgraded to house Arkham Asylum's patients. It now has the largest exceptional-risk inmates of any prison in the US. There have been many successful prison escapes since then, which is why Batman had been given special access to the prison in case of emergency, but this access was revoked after Jim died. Batman and any other vigilantes are now considered hostile. Approach the prison with extreme caution.

Inmates of Note: 

• Inmate 365942; This inmate appears to have been strangled to death.

Inmate 365942 - Luca Bianchi - was an enforcer for the Falcone crime family. He was currently serving a 10-year sentence for kidnapping. The body is still warm. He must have died less than an hour ago.

Items of Import:

• McNeil's Kill List; List of names the inmate wished to kill

The cell was occupied by inmate 299427, a.k.a. Patrick "Killer McNeil. He did a stint in solitary after trying to kill a guard. Looks like he used his time in the hole to make a kill list containing the names of Blackgate occupants.

• Stupid guy in cell 53
• That bastard Luca
• Andrew B. NOT the other one
• Guard Pancetti. Won't miss again.

The Outlaws - Gotham Knights

Consisting of Red Hood, Starfire, and Arsenal, The Outlaws is an international crime-fighting team based in Miami. Fighting together, they quickly formed a tight-knit bond, creating their own little family unit.

While they are currently inactive without Todd, who is working in Gotham to bring down both the Court of Owls and the League of Shadows, they still have each other's backs. Starfire and Arsenal promised Jason that they would be there for him if he wanted or needed.

The Powers Club - Gotham Knights

Items of Import: 

• Virginia Creeper Cutting; Parthenocissus quinquefolia, otherwise known as the Virginia Creeper 

A species of flowering vine from the family Vitaceae. Commonly mistaken for poison ivy, the Virginia Creeper is found in swamps and bottomlands across southeastern Canada and the eastern United States, including Gotham's own Slaughter Swamp, where creeping vines are the least of visitors' worries. Whatever goes on in the Swamp, it has clearly impacted the flora.

• Gotham by Gaslight; History of Gotham City in the nineteenth century

The 1800s were a fascinating and tumultuous time in Gotham City. 

This popular history textbook explores multiple notable events throughout the century, including the tenement typhoid epidemic, the unsolved mystery of the Gotham graverobbers, and the story of the Runaway, one of the era's most interesting and elusive outlaws.

• Statue of Athena; Sculpture of the Greek goddess of wisdom

A Roman replica of the original Greek sculpture of the goddess Athena, late fourth or early fifth century BCE. 

The patron goddess of the city-state of Athens, Athena was associated with wisdom, strategy, and warfare. Though the sculpture traditionally depicts Athena brandishing a spear, this altered figure depicts the goddess holding an owl, an image of wisdom and one of Athena's most recognizable symbols.

The lceberg Lounge - Gotham Knights

Batcomputer Database: 

Before it became The lceberg Lounge, the building was home to the Gotham Customs House. At one point, the land was part of a proposal for a new waterfront public park, but the project was left in limbo due to soil toxicity. A few years later, after an unusually short application process, Oswald Cobblepot swooped in and bought the property. Turns out he had bribed the inspector to falsify the soil report so he could buy the land for cheap. He demolished part of the building and rebuilt it around his new nightclub to make it look partly like an iceberg. The main club space offers good vantage points if we ever need to navigate the building covertly. Oswald has since been conducting all his business (both legal and illegal) from the Iceberg Lounge. The building is guarded 24/7 despite Oswald's claims to have gone legit. Regardless, he remains a valuable source of information.

Items of Import: 

• Cobblepot Family Portrait, Circa Late 1930s

Cobblepot patriarch Theodore with his family, celebrating his second term as Mayor of Gotham City in the late 1930s. 

As the heir to the Cobblepot Steel "robber baron" empire, Theodore wielded significant influence over Gotham even before he began his political career. Two generations later, the family legacy passed to Oswald's father, Tucker. Oswald was disowned in his teens due to his penchant for violent criminality.

• Custom-made Trick umbrellas

A mechanism in the handle releases a hidden blade.

Oswald's compulsive need to carry an umbrella apparently traces back to his grandfather, who caught a fatal case of pneumonia in a rainstorm. Years later, The Penguin developed a fondness for weaponised umbrellas. Inspired by KGB assassinations in the 1970s, some of his prized pieces feature poisoned tips, concealed blades, and firing pins for bullets and other deadly projectiles. Today Cobblepot keeps his collection mostly as mementos of his colorful past. Or so he says.

The Penny Plunderer - Gotham Knights

Joe Coyne, aka The Penny Plunderer, was a notorious thief remembered for a series of bizarre heists that targeted rare coins from exhibits across Gotham. It was this unique modus operandi that earned him his moniker.

While he was one of Batman's earliest cases, his legacy would always be that his final confrontation with the Dark Knight led his adversary to obtain one of the Batcave's most famous mementoes; a novelty, oversized coin. 

This ill-fated scheme, where he foolishly crossed paths with former District Attorney Harvey Dent, aka Two-Face, resulted in his arrest and conviction on the grounds of theft and one count of murder. 

Patrick Wayne - Gotham Knights

The founder of Wayne Enterprises and the champion for the construction of Wayne Tower, Patrick Wayne grew the company to become a powerhouse of innovation and business and a key player in Gotham's corporate landscape. 

Following his death, he would bequeath Wayne Enterprise to his son Thomas, who would do the same for his son, Bruce.

Giovanni "John" Zatara - Gotham Knights

The grandson of the legendary stage magician Luigi Zatara, Giovanni "John" Zatara was a renowned magician who carried forward his family's magical legacy. With a bloodline steeped in magic, he lived up to his heritage with an act that was celebrated for its spectacle and wonder.

Throughout the 1980s, John Zatara toured extensively, captivating audiences with his performances. His shows were not just acts, but experiences that left spectators in awe.

One of his earliest known performances took place at the Monarch Theater in Gotham City. During this performance, a trick malfunctioned and accidentally started a fire. However, the fire was extinguished before the arrival of the first responders. This incident sparked rumours that Zatara possessed real magical abilities, only adding to his mystique and allure.

Anthony Lund - Batman: Arkham Knight

A middle-aged man struggling with alcoholism stemming from the breakdown of his marriage to his wife, Ophelia, Anthony Lund was originally from Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was abducted by Lazlo Valentin and the Circus of Strange while they were travelling through the city. 

Subjecting him to the long, painful process of systematically lobotomising and transforming him into one of his loyal Dollotrons, Valentin, aka Professor Pyg found Lund had too many "imperfections" for his desire for the "perfect pretty dolls" he was after. 

Wishing to start again from scratch, Pyg turned his attention to his other hostages and victims, killing Lund with an overdose of painkillers that resulted in him going into cardiac arrest. His body was dumped on Merchant's Bridge, strung up and posed like a hunted deer. 

During their city-wide evacuation, several officers reported discovering the body, feeling unnerved by the state of his corpse; burned-off fingerprints, mutilated genitalia, a disfigured face wrapped up in bandages & a white porcelain mask, and dressed in an old blood-stained medical smock. 

Investigating both Lund's body and the crime scene, Batman determined that this was the work of a serial killer, and the classical opera music playing over the nearby intercoms was his calling card. 

Although his body was mutilated to the point that the GCPD could not ascertain a positive ID on Lund, Batman was able to cross-reference the American Missing Person's Database, narrow down the searches with the help of Lund's more personal physical features; minor ear agenesis and scarring from his recent hip replacement procedure. 

Not only was Batman able to avenge Anthony by capturing his killer, but he was also able to save four other people from sharing a similar fate. Pyg was arrested on Halloween, where he was charged with at least six counts of homicide in the first degree; Anthony among them.