Batman Unlimited: Mech vs. Mutants

We can now confirm the mysterious freezing conditions falling over Gotham City

are a result of an attack by supervillains

believed to be connected to the sightings of a giant monster roaming the streets.

Scanning for target.

Target acquired.

Grandfather! No! What?

Oh, Pennyworth. I was pulling an all-nighter but I guess I fell asleep.

Master Damian, as we've discussed on previous occasions,

a young man must have adequate rest.

Those who wore the Robin mask before you all...

Save the lectures, please. Like you didn't hear about what happened last night.

Last night?

You really didn't hear? Well, don't worry. The rest of the world has.

A guy on the street caught it on his handheld.

I've got him, Batman.

Now that's funny.

Let's just say it's a pretty popular clip online.

Hey, stop filming.

I do see why this has caused you a measure of distress, Master Damian.

But the clown prince of crime has long been Batman's greatest enemy.

It is not surprising that you found yourself at a disadvantage

in your first encounter with him.

Disadvantage! I accidentally leapt off a building.

If Batman hadn't been there... I don't think he's happy with me.

I wish Red Robin was here.

It would be good to talk to someone who's been through the Robin training before.

It is unfortunate that Master Tim's work with his team keeps him away so much.

- But you could speak with Master Dick. - Nightwing?

He's not really giving off come-talk-to-me vibes right now.

Master Bruce. I have prepared tea.

Thank you, Alfred.

Studying. Good.

That's what I was trying to tell Pennyworth.

I'm familiarizing myself with your biggest villains.

Not good if it keeps him up all night, if I may say.

And where have you been, sir?

On patrol. Some trouble in the Bowery. Handled.

Hey, who is this little guy?

Oswald Cobblepot. The Penguin.

- Criminal kingpin. - How come I haven't seen him around yet?

I sent him away for a while.

That cursed Batman.

It's all his fault. Did I deserve this?

Being stranded up here for over a year?

I just tried to make Gotham City a more livable place for criminal...

people like me.

And the Batman always ruins everything.

I should be ruling Gotham City,

not stuck in Mr. Freeze's lab of half-working machines.

What? I actually caught something.

Bah! Barely a minnow.

You take it, buzz.

You know, you're the only one here I can talk to.

You understand me.

Oh, is it here? Where did I put those things?

Oh, great. Mr. Fun is back.

What's got your thermals in a bunch, Freeze?

Solitude. That's all that I ask for.

And yet wretched humanity keeps intruding upon me.

Wretched humanity?

If this is your way of saying you don't want me as a roommate anymore,

the feeling's mutual.

Just drop me off in Gotham City. I won't take it personally.

No, not you, Penguin.

My territory has been invaded.

A new oil drilling platform here on the ice pack?

Maybe they can get me back to civilization.

For the 1,000th time,

you'll be much happier once you've turned your back on humanity.

Living among them brings nothing but...

misery.

Here we go.

- What's that? - One of my inventions.

The key to our solitude.

Our solitude? Great.

My device can transform a simple animal like this tiny isopod,

into a monster.

Yes. We shall defend what is ours.

Come, beast!

Come on, Buzz. We might as well see the show.

Drill coming in. Get ready for setup.

Your occupation of my land must come to an end.

You shall return from whence you came.

Don't feign ignorance, you gadflies.

My monster.

Attack!

Now, fools, you know the consequences of crossing Dr. Victor Fries.

Well, Mr. Freeze is crazy. But he's always entertaining.

How could you even hope to defend yourselves?

You are powerless.

Victor, they are roughnecks.

Obviously here to drill. They might have...

Yeah, one of those.

Darn! How dare you defy me.

- In your face! - Laugh while you can.

My next monster will eradicate you!

Next monster?

Victor, wait!

Leave me alone. I need to plan.

You want better monsters. I think I can help.

How? You had better be serious, Oswald.

I have never been more serious.

However, to pull it off, we have to return...

to Gotham City.

Is this one of your tricks?

I assure you, far from it.

What are you waiting for? To Gotham.

Yes. To Gotham.

Why so sad, Buzz? You don't think I'd leave you behind, do you?

I need you to keep an eye on this madman for me.

I am confident, sir, that today's obligation to Wayne Enterprises

is present in your thoughts.

I haven't forgotten, Alfred.

The new technology showcase at Wayne tower? That's today?

In less than 10 minutes.

Isn't that super important? We'll never make it in time.

Yes, we will. Get in.

- Alfred, you're on logistical support. - Of course, sir.

- When do I get to drive? - We'll see.

- Soon? - We'll see.

- I hope it's soon. - Remember,

this is going to be a Wayne Enterprises function. So, we have to wear our costumes.

- We're already wearing our costumes. - These are our work uniforms.

Stupid costume.

Gross! Who would eat this?

That couldn't be what it sounds like.

Hilarious, Madam Senator. I'll definitely have to avoid that vintage.

Wow. He's so friendly.

Yeah, it freaked me out the first time I saw it, too.

- Oh. Hi, Mr. Green Arrow. - Watch it, Damian.

Here, it's Mr. Queen. Call me Ollie.

Sorry, Ollie. Add that to the pile of rookie mistakes I've been making.

Yeah, go easy on yourself, kiddo. We were all new once.

And you're training under him. That's like jumping into the deep end of the ocean.

Bat... the boss doesn't seem very happy with me.

Not talking much. Acting grumpy.

- Yeah. - That's just the way he is.

Green Lantern took him to a theme planet once.

The whole planet, one big amusement park.

I asked him how it was, you know what he said? Enjoyable.

- That's it. - Because he doesn't care.

Wrong. It's the opposite. Underneath, he cares more than any of us.

He has the biggest heart of all. That's why he has to hide it so well.

- Mr. Wayne, I presume. - Yes. And you must be general Sam Lane.

You've done your research. I'm responsible for the military's technology budget.

And if today's demonstration goes as well as it's supposed to,

I'm going to make you an even richer man.

In that case, I'm very pleased you're here, general.

Ladies and gentlemen. If I could have your attention.

I am Dr. Kurt Langstrom,

the head of Wayne Enterprises research and development department.

Wayne Enterprises has long produced high tech drilling sledges

for mining in extreme conditions.

Now, welcome to the next level.

This single operator drilling mech's plasma pincers

actually turn solid rock into lava to safely pass through.

We designed the mech for mining exploration and extraction.

- Alfred. - Emergency, sir.

A break-in at Arkham Asylum.

- You mean a breakout. - No, sir. In.

This technology could one day be used to explore the core of the Earth,

or even other planets. The potential is nearly endless.

Thank you for your time.

Well, Mr. Wayne. I have to say I'm very impressed.

You could...

Mr. Wayne?

Seal off the perimeter. Full lockdown protocols.

Get to your stations, people.

That's coming from...

Something tells me you don't have a license to drive this thing.

No one can issue me a license,

for there is no government that holds authority over Dr. Victor Fries.

Freeze!

Exactly.

In the name of the Gotham Police Arkham division,

I demand you give yourselves up.

You're the best Arkham has to offer?

It's embarrassing I've ever been kept in here.

Stay focused, Cobblepot.

You promised me what we need is somewhere in here.

I've already spent more time among other humans than I am comfortable with.

You won't be disappointed.

Release me. I shouldn't be in here.

That's what they all say.

What are you guys doing trapped in that hallway?

Don't you want to be free in here like me?

Okay, freak show.

I don't deserve to be free of here.

I was going to say the same thing.

Where are the items we need?

Patience. I waited for months in your mad scientist igloo.

You can wait a few moments more.

First on the list.

What do you two want?

Time to come with us, Bane.

Why do you want me out?

Explanations in good time.

Or we can always close you back in.

Good decision.

Chemo! We have a deal you might be interested in.