Post by Joey Jojo Junior Shabadoo on Sept 17, 2008 0:49:47 GMT -5
EXT. ALLEY - NIGHT
In a dark alley two muggers advance on thier victim. Suddenly one of them is pulled backwards into the shadows. The other is struck with fear as he looks around for the assailant. On the wall across from him a shadow with pointed ears streaks by.
A passing car reflects light from the street into the alley and the shadows are lit up, revealing the first mugger, dead. His face slashed beyond recognition.
EXT. ALLEY - NIGHT
BATMAN talks to CATWOMAN in an alley.
A loud explosion and crashes start to shake the city.
EXT. DOWNTOWN - NIGHT
Batman and Catwoman arrive downtown, where in the middle of flaming ruins, ZOD, flying around like Superman in an alien black suit with a triangular crest, destroys everyting in his sight with super-strength, heat-vision and super-breath.
SUPERMAN flies in and confronts Zod.
INT. GORDON'S OFFICE - NIGHT
Through the window we can see the ruins of downtown Gotham. Inside, GORDON, holding a picture of Batman, Catwoman and Superman in the middle of Zod's attack, talks to EDWARD NIGMA.
INT. PENTHOUSE - DAY
Luthor sits at his desk with two glowing rocks, one green, one blue, talking into his intercom.
INT. MORGUE - DAY
A doctor examines a body while talking to Gordon, holding a candy bar.
Gordon hands the doctor a partially eaten chocolate bar in an evidence bag. The doctor looks at it, the wrapper labelled "RIDDLE."
The doctor looks at the back. Under ingredients it only says "Mystery".
INT. MUSEUM - DAY
BRUCE WAYNE stands in a lavish party talking to the museum's chairman.
EXT. GCPD ROOF - NIGHT
Batman stands next to Gordon on the roof. He punches through the Bat-Signal and pulls out a phone. On it's screen there is a countdown, now reaching one minute. Below the countdown the screen reads "Riddle me this, riddle me that. Who's not afraid of the big black bat?"
INT. ARKHAM ASYLUM - NIGHT
HARVEY DENT sits in his cell with his face buried in a newspaper with Batman, Catwoman and Superman on the cover, listening to a conversation in the cell across the hall, this cell covered in a steel door with a small window.
The door opens and Dr. Quinzel walks out. Dent pretends not to notice her. After she gets far enough away, Dent slides up the bench to the bars of his cell.
EXT. ALLEYS - NIGHT
The Dark Knight jumps through the allies and rooftops until he spots two muggers and their latest victim. As one holds their taget, the other holds a knife to their throat before he is yanked backwards into the shadows. The other is struck with fear before he is grabbed and spun around, looking justice in the face.
Batman begins to subdue the mugger as the victim flees. Suddenly the ground begins to shake violently. The surrounding buildings begin to collapse around them. He looks over and sees the mugger frozen with fear.
INT. PRESS CONFERENCE - MORN.
The President stands at a podium in front of a huge crowd.
INT. GCPD HQ - DAY
Gordon stands in front of a map of Gotham as he adresses what seems like the entire police force covered in full riot gear.
EXT. GOTHAM STREETS - MORN.
A small squad of goons led by Dent roams the streets. They stop at a Lexcorp crane picking up rubble and several goons huddle around it for a moment. They step away and the entire gang waits at the edge of the lot. After a few seconds the base of the crane explodes and it crumbles to the ground.
INT. NIGMA'S BUILDING - NIGHT
Nigma and Batman stand face to face.
In a dark alley two muggers advance on thier victim. Suddenly one of them is pulled backwards into the shadows. The other is struck with fear as he looks around for the assailant. On the wall across from him a shadow with pointed ears streaks by.
MUGGER
It's the Batman!
It's the Batman!
A passing car reflects light from the street into the alley and the shadows are lit up, revealing the first mugger, dead. His face slashed beyond recognition.
CATWOMAN (O.S.)
You wish.
You wish.
EXT. ALLEY - NIGHT
BATMAN talks to CATWOMAN in an alley.
CATWOMAN
You need to be a little crazy to do what we do, but that doesn't mean you can't be one of the good guys.
BATMAN
No, but slicing up someone's face does.
CATWOMAN
You're so picky.
You need to be a little crazy to do what we do, but that doesn't mean you can't be one of the good guys.
BATMAN
No, but slicing up someone's face does.
CATWOMAN
You're so picky.
A loud explosion and crashes start to shake the city.
BATMAN
What was that?
CATWOMAN
Sounds like a job for us.
BATMAN
Stop saying that.
What was that?
CATWOMAN
Sounds like a job for us.
BATMAN
Stop saying that.
EXT. DOWNTOWN - NIGHT
Batman and Catwoman arrive downtown, where in the middle of flaming ruins, ZOD, flying around like Superman in an alien black suit with a triangular crest, destroys everyting in his sight with super-strength, heat-vision and super-breath.
CATWOMAN
Is that Superman?
Is that Superman?
SUPERMAN flies in and confronts Zod.
SUPERMAN
Zod! He's from my planet.
CATWOMAN
Was that the other Superman in the paper today? He was helping people!
Zod! He's from my planet.
CATWOMAN
Was that the other Superman in the paper today? He was helping people!
INT. GORDON'S OFFICE - NIGHT
Through the window we can see the ruins of downtown Gotham. Inside, GORDON, holding a picture of Batman, Catwoman and Superman in the middle of Zod's attack, talks to EDWARD NIGMA.
GORDON
We have no reason to think this Superman, or Batman, or even Catwoman, have anything to do with this.
NIGMA
Look at the picture!
GORDON
For all we know they were trying to help people.
NIGMA
You're denying what's right in front of you! When are you going to end your affair with these costumed freaks and do something about it?!
GORDON
Right now we have bigger problems.
NIGMA
What could be bigger than this?!
GORDON
They have nothing to do with it!
NIGMA
What more proof do you need?! We need to stop them!
GORDON
Nigma, I think you're just obsessed with Batman.
We have no reason to think this Superman, or Batman, or even Catwoman, have anything to do with this.
NIGMA
Look at the picture!
GORDON
For all we know they were trying to help people.
NIGMA
You're denying what's right in front of you! When are you going to end your affair with these costumed freaks and do something about it?!
GORDON
Right now we have bigger problems.
NIGMA
What could be bigger than this?!
GORDON
They have nothing to do with it!
NIGMA
What more proof do you need?! We need to stop them!
GORDON
Nigma, I think you're just obsessed with Batman.
INT. PENTHOUSE - DAY
Luthor sits at his desk with two glowing rocks, one green, one blue, talking into his intercom.
PRESIDENT (INTERCOM)
Mr. Luthor, this country owes you an enormous debt, not only for defeating the superman, but for the amazing speed with which you have started the reconstruction effort in cities all over the country.
LUTHOR
I'm only doing my duty as an American citizen.
PRESIDENT (INTERCOM)
And a great citizen you are. Mr. Luthor, have you ever thought about entering politics?
Mr. Luthor, this country owes you an enormous debt, not only for defeating the superman, but for the amazing speed with which you have started the reconstruction effort in cities all over the country.
LUTHOR
I'm only doing my duty as an American citizen.
PRESIDENT (INTERCOM)
And a great citizen you are. Mr. Luthor, have you ever thought about entering politics?
INT. MORGUE - DAY
A doctor examines a body while talking to Gordon, holding a candy bar.
DOCTOR
Yep, poisoned. What was he eating?
Yep, poisoned. What was he eating?
Gordon hands the doctor a partially eaten chocolate bar in an evidence bag. The doctor looks at it, the wrapper labelled "RIDDLE."
GORDON
Look at the ingredients.
Look at the ingredients.
The doctor looks at the back. Under ingredients it only says "Mystery".
INT. MUSEUM - DAY
BRUCE WAYNE stands in a lavish party talking to the museum's chairman.
CHAIRMAN
Well didn't you see the video of the President? He was having dinner with the other G8 leaders, and when a secret service agent came in and told him what was happening he just sat there, stunned. A full seven minutes he didn't make a move, and by the time he did the other leaders had all already gotten the news and left to coordinate their countries' efforts.
BRUCE
Thank god his two terms will be up in November.
CHAIRMAN
Certainly, but who will take his place? Niether party can seem to decide on a candidate. Everyone's more worried about keeping their financial backers happy than the voters. Speaking of which, will Wayne Enterprises be making any contributions to a candidate?
BRUCE
You know, I think they might.
Well didn't you see the video of the President? He was having dinner with the other G8 leaders, and when a secret service agent came in and told him what was happening he just sat there, stunned. A full seven minutes he didn't make a move, and by the time he did the other leaders had all already gotten the news and left to coordinate their countries' efforts.
BRUCE
Thank god his two terms will be up in November.
CHAIRMAN
Certainly, but who will take his place? Niether party can seem to decide on a candidate. Everyone's more worried about keeping their financial backers happy than the voters. Speaking of which, will Wayne Enterprises be making any contributions to a candidate?
BRUCE
You know, I think they might.
EXT. GCPD ROOF - NIGHT
Batman stands next to Gordon on the roof. He punches through the Bat-Signal and pulls out a phone. On it's screen there is a countdown, now reaching one minute. Below the countdown the screen reads "Riddle me this, riddle me that. Who's not afraid of the big black bat?"
GORDON
A bomb?
BATMAN
I don't want to find out.
GORDON
Deactivate it!
BATMAN
Easier said than done. Now we know you're right about your guy being a a repeat offender.
GORDON
How?
BATMAN
A riddle.
GORDON
"Riddle me this, riddle me that. Who's not afraid of the big black bat?"
A bomb?
BATMAN
I don't want to find out.
GORDON
Deactivate it!
BATMAN
Easier said than done. Now we know you're right about your guy being a a repeat offender.
GORDON
How?
BATMAN
A riddle.
GORDON
"Riddle me this, riddle me that. Who's not afraid of the big black bat?"
INT. ARKHAM ASYLUM - NIGHT
HARVEY DENT sits in his cell with his face buried in a newspaper with Batman, Catwoman and Superman on the cover, listening to a conversation in the cell across the hall, this cell covered in a steel door with a small window.
QUINZEL (O.S.)
I think you would be an ideal candidate for our day release program. I would gladly support you if you'd like to go in front of the board.
MAN (O.S.)
Oh, I don't know if there would be any point in that. The men upstairs have plenty against me. I don't expect to ever see the light of day again, and over the years, I've made peace with that.
QUNZEL (O.S.)
If you don't feel you're ready, I won't push you, but just know I'll always be here for you.
I think you would be an ideal candidate for our day release program. I would gladly support you if you'd like to go in front of the board.
MAN (O.S.)
Oh, I don't know if there would be any point in that. The men upstairs have plenty against me. I don't expect to ever see the light of day again, and over the years, I've made peace with that.
QUNZEL (O.S.)
If you don't feel you're ready, I won't push you, but just know I'll always be here for you.
The door opens and Dr. Quinzel walks out. Dent pretends not to notice her. After she gets far enough away, Dent slides up the bench to the bars of his cell.
DENT
So you're doing better?
MAN (O.S.)
Would you shut up! This is a private conversation!
DENT
Stop joking around.
MAN (O.S.)
Okay, I'll have to get back to you later. Bye. What do you want, Dent?
DENT
You said the voices stopped, but I guess you were lying. Why didn't you want her to help get you out of here?
MAN (O.S.)
Because I don't need her help. I know someone with much more influence who is going to help me get out of here. You see, I've been chosen by someone who's been monitoring us for a very long time.
DENT
You really are nuts.
MAN (O.S.)
Not half as nuts as you. Not my problem. You wouldn't be talking like that if you knew the magnitude of his power.
So you're doing better?
MAN (O.S.)
Would you shut up! This is a private conversation!
DENT
Stop joking around.
MAN (O.S.)
Okay, I'll have to get back to you later. Bye. What do you want, Dent?
DENT
You said the voices stopped, but I guess you were lying. Why didn't you want her to help get you out of here?
MAN (O.S.)
Because I don't need her help. I know someone with much more influence who is going to help me get out of here. You see, I've been chosen by someone who's been monitoring us for a very long time.
DENT
You really are nuts.
MAN (O.S.)
Not half as nuts as you. Not my problem. You wouldn't be talking like that if you knew the magnitude of his power.
EXT. ALLEYS - NIGHT
The Dark Knight jumps through the allies and rooftops until he spots two muggers and their latest victim. As one holds their taget, the other holds a knife to their throat before he is yanked backwards into the shadows. The other is struck with fear before he is grabbed and spun around, looking justice in the face.
MUGGER
What the hell are you?
BATMAN
I'm your worst nightmare.
What the hell are you?
BATMAN
I'm your worst nightmare.
Batman begins to subdue the mugger as the victim flees. Suddenly the ground begins to shake violently. The surrounding buildings begin to collapse around them. He looks over and sees the mugger frozen with fear.
BATMAN
Come with me!
Batman and the mugger dodge falling debris as they run out onto the street, then having to deal with the panicking cars.
MUGGER
Can't you just fly us outta here?
BATMAN
I'm not Superman, you know.
Come with me!
Batman and the mugger dodge falling debris as they run out onto the street, then having to deal with the panicking cars.
MUGGER
Can't you just fly us outta here?
BATMAN
I'm not Superman, you know.
INT. PRESS CONFERENCE - MORN.
The President stands at a podium in front of a huge crowd.
PRESIDENT
These disasters, along with the previous Superman attacks, have financially, militarily, and emotionally taxed us all, and we simply do not have the resources to do everything. Therefore, at 10:58am today, congress passed, and I signed, a bill which changes the boundries of our country. Effective immediately there will be no travel to or from, no military aid, and no government reconstruction of the island city. As of now, Gotham City has officially been rejected from the United States of America.
These disasters, along with the previous Superman attacks, have financially, militarily, and emotionally taxed us all, and we simply do not have the resources to do everything. Therefore, at 10:58am today, congress passed, and I signed, a bill which changes the boundries of our country. Effective immediately there will be no travel to or from, no military aid, and no government reconstruction of the island city. As of now, Gotham City has officially been rejected from the United States of America.
INT. GCPD HQ - DAY
Gordon stands in front of a map of Gotham as he adresses what seems like the entire police force covered in full riot gear.
GORDON
By now, you all know the situation. We're on our own. There's no one to help us, but that's never stopped us before. We can do this, but it will be an uphill battle. In less than twenty-four hours nearly half of the city has fallen under gang control. These scattered green sections are the smaller street gangs we all know and love, using this as a opportunity to legitimize their power. You'll also notice that Arkham and Blackgate have no specific influence. You would think that they would be heavily populated by their former inhabitants, but they've all moved here, to the courthouse. They've staked out control in roughly eight blocks in all directions. Why the courthouse you ask? It's because the man who leads them has quite a bit of experience there. Some of you know him quite well. This gang is controlled by Harvey Dent.
By now, you all know the situation. We're on our own. There's no one to help us, but that's never stopped us before. We can do this, but it will be an uphill battle. In less than twenty-four hours nearly half of the city has fallen under gang control. These scattered green sections are the smaller street gangs we all know and love, using this as a opportunity to legitimize their power. You'll also notice that Arkham and Blackgate have no specific influence. You would think that they would be heavily populated by their former inhabitants, but they've all moved here, to the courthouse. They've staked out control in roughly eight blocks in all directions. Why the courthouse you ask? It's because the man who leads them has quite a bit of experience there. Some of you know him quite well. This gang is controlled by Harvey Dent.
EXT. GOTHAM STREETS - MORN.
A small squad of goons led by Dent roams the streets. They stop at a Lexcorp crane picking up rubble and several goons huddle around it for a moment. They step away and the entire gang waits at the edge of the lot. After a few seconds the base of the crane explodes and it crumbles to the ground.
DENT
They think they can take Gotham back from me. They had their chance. I won it fair and square.
They think they can take Gotham back from me. They had their chance. I won it fair and square.
INT. NIGMA'S BUILDING - NIGHT
Nigma and Batman stand face to face.
NIGMA
Who are you?
BATMAN
I'm Batman.
Who are you?
BATMAN
I'm Batman.
BATMAN: NO MAN'S LAND
COMING SOON
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