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10 Things That Could Make The Batman Truly Great

Is there a standalone comic book movie more highly anticipated than The Batman? It's been five years since the last standalone Bat-flick with 2012's The Dark Knight Rises and fans need their fix. Thankfully, it seems we won't have to wait for much longer. With Matt Reeves (fresh off of the Planet of the Apes trilogy) at the helm and Ben Affleck ready to go as the Caped Crusader, audiences can have faith in the right people having creative control over the project.

2) Adapt Scott Snyder’s Court Of Owls

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Scott Snyder’s New 52 Batman was something special thanks to a refreshing (but still recognizable) interpretation of the iconic character. Part of the successful run came from his strong first installment in Batman: The Court of Owls. Following a series of brutal murders, Bruce Wayne finds out the existence of a secret society called the Court of Owls. This group, at its foundation, runs the entirety of Gotham through their network of resources and assassins.

The mix of mind games, physical tests, and intrigue presented within this storyline would be a brutal treat. The challenge and threat of the Court is more than enough to contest (and even maybe overwhelm) Batman, and their influence keeps on growing across Gotham.

Audiences have seen what years of wear and tear have done to Bruce Wayne’s demeanor, but witnessing the mental torture and debilitation brought on by these mystery opponents could illustrate what 20 years of crime-fighting and beatdowns can do to one’s mental fortitude.