The Scarecrow
Considering the pivotal role that Jonathan Crane/Scarecrow played in Christopher Nolan’s Dark Knight trilogy, it’s unlikely he’ll be facing the Bat in the DCEU. That said, he’d definitely make a fearsome and lethal adversary for Batgirl.
Now, now, before you get angry, hear me out for a second. Imagine the film follows a PTSD Babs, who’s just recovered from the Joker shooting and paralyzing her. She struggles to adjust to life as a hero again and has serious doubts about herself. After encountering the Scarecrow in battle, his fear toxin forces her to relive the trauma and battle her past, giving her incredible odds to overcome. Her strength and resolve would pull her through in the end – and she’d not only defeat Crane, but also her inner demons. Ta-da!
It’s a dark direction, for sure, but her ultimate perseverance would make for a triumphant story. Not all tales in the DCEU need to be bright and fluffy, but there needs to be some hope at the end of it all. Giving Barbara her strength back after her nightmarish ordeal is as hopeful as it comes.
Published: Apr 23, 2017 06:02 pm