While there were initial speculations about whether Robert Pattinson would be able to pull off the brooding superhero, Batman, it’s safe to say that he absolutely conquered the role. His performance under Matt Reeves’ direction was so well-received by critics and fans that it became the 7th highest-grossing film of 2022.
Since The Batman is the first film for an intended trilogy, fans are super excited to see all the villains that are going to be incorporated into the story. In fact, they have already started nominating the villains they think would be perfect in a face-off against Robert Pattinson’s Batman and one seems to be a common favorite.
Fans Want Robert Pattinson to Fight This Villain in The Batman 2
After the immense success of The Batman, we are eagerly waiting for Robert Pattinson to reprise his role in the sequel. Set apart from James Gunn and Peter Safran’s DC Universe, The Batman is the perfect film series for those looking to enjoy superhero stories without the complexity of a cinematic universe. As of now The Batman – Part II is set for a release date all the way in 2025, therefore there is a long way to go before we find out the nitty gritty of the sequel.
But that does not mean you can stop fans from giving their two cents about what the sequel should be like. Of course, one of the most important parts of a superhero film is the villain, the big bad guy, and fans know just who they want in the sequel – Killer Croc. Check out how fans are lobbying for the reptilian villain to be the next to unleash his wrath on Gotham City.
Ive been saying it would look pretty cool and make some interesting oppurtunities for story telling to make Gotham like a big city venice. Bruce and the GCPD chasing criminals on boats. Croc having a whole labyrith to himself or maybe make a gang. Vicktor can go ice age on it etc pic.twitter.com/TA5m4NulmR
— Torinthestorm (@torinthestorm) August 25, 2023
give me a batman horror movie with killer croc swimming thru a flooded gotham 😮💨
— daniel ❄️ (@dkamm46) August 25, 2023
Would love to see this. They need to move away from the whole realistic Batman an dive into the killer croc clay face mr freeze man-bat
— Atk (@atkinson85) August 25, 2023
You may be onto something
— Lord Flacko Slim😈 (@JimmyHarrity) August 25, 2023
Another reason I’d love this is that it follows that John Wick trend of immediately going from one story to the next. Would really show how much of a trial by fire the whole situation is & that there’s ALWAYS something bats has to deal with. There is no “down time” or easy fights
— Washed Gamer (@MitchellRossman) August 25, 2023
Given the fact that Paul Dano’s Riddler’s car bombs flooded the entire city of Gotham, Killer Croc seems to be the perfect villain for the case. Perhaps he could be one of the few villains in the sequel who lead up to the main boss? Well, it is up to Matt Reeves to decide if he wants a murderous croc causing havoc on his streets or not.
Who Exactly is Killer Croc?
Killer Croc aka Waylon Jones was first seen in Batman #357 which was released all the way back in 1983. Waylon was born with a rare mutation thanks to which he ended up with reptile-like skin, something which he was bullied for a lot. This eventually led Waylon to prison where he killed a fellow inmate for making fun of his appearance.
When he finally got out of jail, Waylon found a job at the carnival where he would wrestle alligators. Soon, he realized the full, evil potential he had and thus began the journey of Killer Croc, one of Batman’s most terrifying opponents.
Talking about his powers, Croc’s disease caused him to inherit traits of crocodiles, including hardened skin which makes him immune to many weapons. Killer Croc also has superhuman strength, speed, agility, and reflexes. An added benefit is the fact that he is able to rejuvenate his health at a much quicker pace than humans. All of this combined makes him an extremely tough competitor for Bruce Wayne.
If Killer Croc does show up in The Batman – Part II, it won’t be his first rendezvous with DCU. The villain appeared in Suicide Squad (2016) where he was played by actor Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje.
The Batman is available to stream on Max and The Batman – Part II is set to release on October 03, 2025.
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