The Batman 2 Has The Perfect Setup To Fix A Batman Villain Mistake
Warning: Contains SPOILERS for The Batman
The Batman successfully brought new renditions of classic Batman villains to theaters and with fans already clamoring for a sequel, Robert Pattinson's next installment has the perfect setup to fix a previous Batman villain mistake in Killer Croc. Croc, whose real name is Waylon Jones, first made his live-action debut in the critically panned 2016 movie, Suicide Squad, played by Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje. David Ayer's blockbuster was too jam-packed with characters to give Killer Croc a proper introduction and his backstory was simplified into a few lines labeling Croc a monster. While Killer Croc didn't return for The Suicide Squad, many aspects of The Batman create the perfect opportunity for Killer Croc to become a true force to be reckoned with in The Batman 2.
Born with a genetic mutation that gives him reptilian features, superhuman strength, and other abilities, Killer Croc has always been a formidable Batman foe. He started as an alligator wrestler before becoming a mobster and eventually graduating to bigger leagues, working with the likes of Black Mask, Ra's al Ghul, and more. Croc has even gone toe-to-toe in a fight against Bane, who broke Batman's back, which makes Croc's lack of screen time in Suicide Squad even more egregious.
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The Batman 2 can fix Suicide Squad's Batman villain mistake by making Killer Croc a compelling character as The Batman did with all of its villains. The Batman sequel is also perfectly set up for Killer Croc because of the ending of The Batman. The flooding of the city caused by Riddler's car bombs opens up so much potential for Killer Croc to take over Gotham and lean into
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