Some bat-beef I have with the new 52 Scarecrow

     Let's get this out on the plate. The new 52 scarecrow SUCKS. And has sucked for the last 4 years. Usually I'm accepting of characters having different versions and incarnations, but I honestly couldn't be happier with the possibility of Convergence wiping out and replacing the failure that is New 52 Scarecrow.

First off; He looks okay sometimes:

-and other times? Well...

Other times he's just a guy with a bag on his head.

The other problem I have with him is he no longer poses a viable threat to Batman. Fear gas no longer cuts it. Even robin one hit kayoes him:

*I'm trying not to curse*

But the main problem with Scarecrow, and not just the New 52 version, is the writers have NO idea what to do with him. Nada. Zip. Zero. NONE.

Here's the re-hashed Scarecrow story formula that's been used for the last 60 years:

Scarecrow escapes --> Batman fights Scarecrow --> Gets dosed with yet another new type of fear toxin --> Batman gets captured --> Batman overcomes fear --> Fights Scarecrow again --> Back to Arkham for Scarecrow.

And BOY am I sick of it. Not to say EVERY Scarecrow story has done this, but around 96%-ish.

So: Here is how you fix this:

Believe it or not, fear is NOT Scarecrow's goal. A LOT of writers get this wrong, which results in it becoming adapted as true.

Fear is only Scarecrow's Modus Operandi. His goal is respect. He wants nothing more than to be followed, listened to, and sometimes even worshiped.

To achieve this, he uses fear.

Take a look at this Knightfall saga issue, Shadow of the Bat #16:

In it, Scarecrow has developed a toxin where you must obey his every whim

Alan Grant masterfully captured Scarecrow here. I won't lie, this is my favorite Scarecrow story. Period.

I think the issue speaks for itself, but it's obvious he straight up ruined that kid's life while taking another. To any future Scarecrow writers: I beg you to use this issue as your standard.

The new 52 Scarecrow not only lacks his original motive, but is completely unoriginal. We deserve better, and so does Scarecrow.

In which Batman is defeated by an Elephant

When was the last time you visited your Grandfather's house? 

     My Grandfather has this big Grandfather Clock at his house which no one is allowed to touch. What he doesn't have is fake raccoon tails and fur scarfs to go clubbing every night in furry raves with.

      Batman #120, everyone.

     We open at at Wayne Manor where Bruce and Dick receive a call about a strange blue light coming from Stevens Storage Warehouse. 
     A Perfectly fine reason to call Batman and Robin. Scary blue lights.

     I'm sorry, but is that guy carrying an entire Grandfather Clock?

     And a lamp (which is on somehow)?! Seriously dude. It's a robbery. Not a competition. Jerk.

"Baws iss gunna' be so proud 'uf me"

"I's goin' places mama'. I's goin' places."

   
Like I said earlier, fake raccoon tails and fur scarfs:

So anyways, onto Batman vs the Elephant:

Ready? Here comes Batman's epic battle against an uncontrollable Zoo Behemoth! Behold: Batman Vs. The Mad Elephant

"Killing you would only end your pain. No- Instead, I will...

"BREAK YOU!"

"Why didn't you just... Kill me?"

"Your punishment must be more... Severe."

     Okay so maybe I hyped it up a little but I'm driving a point here. During Knightfall, why didn't Batman go to the Whirly-Bat?
Scratch that.
     Why didn't Batman just get some super awesome vehicle to fight crime with while he was crippled? Actually I know dang well why. Bats was absolutely Destroyed by Bane. Also I just like poking fun at the contrasts between Knightfall and this issue.

"But I wouldn't let something as silly as being crippled stop me from crimefighting. Pffffft."

   And yes, here's some Whirly-Bat action for you.

"But why do I have to use a Whirly-Bat? I'm not crippled!"

"Quiet Robin"

"Yes Boss."

     Not quite as epic as the Mad Elephant battle but hey, its the Mad Elephant. He can't be topped. He Broke the Bat. First. Bane has nothing on the Mad Elephant.

     Well, ride is here:

See you whenever I feel like posting again!