Batman quotes from Beware the Batman

[Batman stops Tatsu Yamashiro from murdering] Once you cross that line, you can't go back.

Hole.

[walks past a sheepish Katana] It's never over until it's over.

Magpie

Hey, you just hit a girl!

No, I just hit a criminal. You've given me quite a run. Six warehouses, stolen high-tech electronics worth millions.

Magpie

Really? Millions? I just like the way they sparkle. Mr...?

Batman.

Magpie

Magpie. (Seeing Batman's utility belt) Ooh, nice belt. Shiny, shiny. Can I have it?

I'm using it right now. How about a shiny pair of handcuffs instead? (Holds up the handcuffs)

Magpie

You know, after I last met, I couldn't help wondering what makes someone put on a bat costume. Something to hide?

Who said this was a costume?

Magpie

Umm, I like that.

Magpie

What is this? Whose face is that?

You don't know. Two personalities in one body, unaware of each other.

Magpie

What're you talking about?

Margaret Sorrow was part of an experiment Braxton and Ravencroft were conducting. For your participation, you received early released.

Magpie

No! They took my memories! THEY STOLE THEM FROM ME!

I'm sorry, but you did this to yourself. Margaret Sorrow volunteered. The experiment was meant to strip the bad out of criminals, and in your case it worked. For a while anyway. (Magpie looks at herself in the mirror) They gave you a new name, a new face, a new life. But sometimes the bad is just too strong. It has a way of coming back.

Magpie

No! Lies! (She punches the mirror) I want to know who I am, and she can give that back to me! (Magpie extends her fingernails into claws, about to kill Ravencroft, when Gordon shots her nails off.)

Don't move, Batman. You either... bird-girl.

Magpie

(She picks up the shot-off nails) Shiny, shiny. (She throws her nails at Gordon. One of them cuts his arm and it makes him cry in pain. Magpie then jumps up, knocks Gordon down and runs off. Batman follows her, but is stopped by Gordon's gunshot.)

You're not going anywhere.

We don't have time for this, Lieutenant. Help the doctor, I'll stop Magpie. (He goes after Magpie)

(After defeating Magpie) No more shiny shiny. (He takes his utility belt from Magpie and puts it back on his waist) Is the doctor safe Lieutenant? (He turns around to see Lieutenant Gordon pointing his gun at him.)

Shaken up but fine. She had no idea that Cassie was once Margaret Sorrow.

Makes sense. Different face, different memories. My guess: Magpie subconsciously drove her here for revenge.

Well, now Margaret, Cassie, Magpie, whatever-her-name goes back to jail.

Put her back in the hole that created her. Is that justice?

That's the law.

Will I be getting the same justice?

Yes, but not tonight. Just so we're clear, nothing has changed between us. (As he talks, he puts handcuffs on the unconscious Magpie) We aren't friends. You helped me tonight, so I owe you. But the next time we cross paths... (He turns around to see that Batman has disappeared)

Daedalus

Down with creative oppression! This is justice.

No. I am justice.

Get this analyzed. Probably came off their shoes. Might give us something.

Alfred Pennyworth

From Cold War warrior to analyzer of sneaker goo. I've never been prouder.

Anarky

Well done. I'm so gratified that you understand the game.

This isn't a game. In that gear, those two are dangerous. It's a miracle bystanders weren't hurt.

Anarky

Oh, I would've been fine with that. (slides down to Batman's level) It's the sort of random action that makes ME the better player. You, the black king, representing order, and me, the white king... well, I'm Anarky.

I not gonna play your game, Anarky.

Anarky

Oh, but you must. I've waited so long for a worthy opponent. One day, they'll write songs about our struggles. You fighting for order and peace. Me for chaos and destruction. (An explosion goes off near one of the nearby sky-lifts. Nobody is hurt.) That was just to get your attention. The real bombs...

Are on the gondolas, set to explode as they cross one another.

Anarky

How did you know?

It's the obvious move.

Anarky

Ouch. Regardless, there's only time enough for you to deactivate ONE of the bombs before they cross. Those poor people on the other tram... (makes a ticking noise. Batman attempts to stop the trams by shutting off the main power, until Anarky kicks him out of the way) NO! Stop them from moving... (Shows a detonator in his hand) ...Instant detonation.

A dead man switch.

Anarky

Oh course. I let go, BOOM! (Daedalus and Junkyard Dog appear, running and panicked)

Daedalus

Boss, Batman is right behind us, he's... (They see Batman)

Oh, dang!

Anarky

These two will stay and slow you down even more. I know you love a challenge. Not such an obvious move now, is it?! I'll be watching, Batman. I hope you can do it. I've wanted a worthy opponent for so long. (He leaves)

Daedalus

(Surrendering) We were just trying to express ourselves.

So am I. (Knocks out both with one punch each.)

Anarky

Congratulations, you countered my move. You passed the test.

It wasn't much of a test.

Anarky

You have no idea what a honor it is to be chosen as my enemy... It's a really big deal!

I thought I'd found an opponent to match wits with, but you're just another lunatic in a costume.

Anarky

Madness is the more interesting choice. Logic and order are so... predictable.

Unless, I make a logical choice to do something insane. (Batman grabs the dead man switch, punches Anarky, who drops the switch, and nothing happens to the skylifts.)

Anarky

WHAT?! Why didn't they explode?!

Frequency jamming disk. Unpredictable enough for you?!

Tatsu Yamashiro

One got away.

That happens. It doesn't justify murder.

Tatsu Yamashiro

I didn't have a choice.

You always have a choice. You can save lives or take them.

Tatsu Yamashiro

I don't need an ethics lesson from a nut dressed up like a bat.

Too bad. You just got one.

[Tatsu Yamashiro has been injured in a fight] How bad are you?

Tatsu Yamashiro

I'm alive.

Good. Stay that way.

Tatsu Yamashiro

Careful. I'm starting to think I was wrong about you.

You wouldn't be the first.

Hello?... How did you get this number? And how did you reach me? We're 300 feet underground.

Hacked your phone and modified your SIM chip. Gotham PD should get better security for their equipment.

I'll stick that in the suggestion box when I get a chance.

The man in the suit...

Joseph Krimple, AKA Icepick Joe.

What? Who are you talking to? Where am I? Get me out of this thing!

What's your point?

Icepick is one of Tobias Whale's hit-squad goons.

Stay away from Whale, Batman.

Not an option. Just thought you deserved a courtesy call. (Hangs up)

(Dials phone) Rodriquez, it's Gordon. I need you to assemble a... (Dial tone) Hello? Hello? (Looks at phone, says 'No Service' on screen) Batman can get reception, but not me.