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1. Int a holding
cell in Arkham Asylum. BATMAN sits across a stainless steel table from The Riddler.
The Riddler has his hands tided behind his
back. His head tilted to one side a gleeful smile spread across his face.
RIDDLER: Oh
my dear Bats, I never expected you to be so stumped.
RIDDLER: It’s
a shame you can’t play the hero, instead you’re just a chump.
2. Tight shot on
the thick cell door.
SFX: Knock knock.
3.
Close up on the Riddler. His head now up
straight, his face has narrowed, he’s annoyed, mad even. His smile has
vanished.
RIDDLER: An uninvited quest
to our private party?
RIDDLER: This is a game for
just us two.
4.
Cut to a close up on Batman.
BATMAN: Enough of the games
Nigma.
5.
Batman has opened the cell door. Standing
in the doorway is DIANA PRINCE (Wonder Woman)
Diana is wearing a smart
and fashionable pantsuit. The suit is black, but her blouse and heels are a
deep shade of red. She holds her hands together in front of her; her lasso
hangs between her hands.
BATMAN: It’s time for the
truth.
I love the idea of Diana as a private operator on Batman's hire. You really nail the psychological aspect that is very much in line with Moulton-Marston's work.
ReplyDeleteGeneral question out there: I was a HUGE fan of the Bruce/Diana courtship that went on in JLA a few years ago. Anyone else feel the same?
Neat stuff, Shaun.
Ray - Yes. A hundred times yes. I really miss that undercurrent in the New 52.
DeleteI like this idea and obviously, as RA points out, it ties in with Moulton-Marstons real life work.
ReplyDeleteGlad you liked the idea boys. I loved that worth of wonder woman in a more gritty environment where strength and gender didn't matter just solving a crime.
ReplyDeleteLike most everyone else, I really like the idea, but I'm not sold on your choice of villain. Riddler feels a little too whimsical and out there for my taste. I almost feel like switching him out for someone like the Mad Hatter would make a bit more sense based on the dialogue.
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