Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League
Appearance
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League is a 2024 action-adventure video game developed by Rocksteady Studios and released by Warner Bros. Games. Kill the Justice League is written by Kim Belair, Allie Bustion & Grant K. Roberts, and serves as a spin-off of the Batman: Arkham series. In the game's main storyline, the eponymous Squad are tasked with hunting down and killing each member of the Justice League following Brainiac's brainwashing of each core member and devastation of Metropolis.
The game features Kevin Conroy's penultimate portrayal of Batman, which was initially touted as Conroy's final portrayal before news broke of his appearance in Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths – Part Three.
Harley Quinn
[edit]- Ah, Metropolis! It's the little things that really change a city's vibe. The weather, gentrification, the alien invasion...
- Got a point though -- justice for people like them, not a lot of justice for people like us.
- [regarding Joker's death in "Batman: Arkham City"] I compartmentalized all this. In a box, in another box, in a fridge... in a junkyard.
- Flash, I'm calling you out! Only one of us pulls off the red tights look, and it ain't you, Speedy!
- You know how many guys I saw get put into traction saying they could whup Batman's ass?
- [to Wonder Woman] You went out like you lived, doll -- lookin' sharp and never listening to us...
- [as Harleen] So, tell me what you've been working on, H.Q. Because it looks like you traded one killer clown dependency for three more.
- Listen, Harleen. I got this worked out, an'... I hope you'll be proud of me one day.
- Well, someone's about to get a heapin' helpin' of hubris. Hope it ain't me!
- [to Batman] See, you might be immune to your fear toxin, but you ain't immune to mine.
- Time for us bad guys to save the world.
Deadshot
[edit]- [to Green Lantern] I wanna learn how far I can shove this foot up your glowing green ass!
- What can I say? Killing your first Justice League asshole perks you right up!
- [about Green Lantern] Man's an A-grade asshole, but a C-grade killer!
- Green was my favorite color, asshole! I'm coming for you next!
- What matters now is our plan. We're out here making it work. So... what's the plan?
Captain Boomerang
[edit]- Isn't Deadshot supposed to be white?
- [regarding the depiction Joker's death in "Batman: Arkham City"] Could've been me and Flash... I mean, I wouldn't hold him like that!
- "Barry"? Who the hell's "Barry"?
- When I think of the Justice League, I think of Wonder Woman! Superman! Green Lantern! Batman! You don't wanna mess with that lot. But you, -- Barry -- you're just the team mascot, aren't you, mate? The comic relief! The speedy, flaming larrikin... Yeah. He's the loser of the League, folks! The fastest man alive, according to all his girlfriends. Ha! It's the Fla--!
- Time for the ol' Davey and Goliath action, folks!
- If I split and the others stay, then they die! Is that the prisoner's dilemma?
- Well, we only went and did it, you bloody beauties! WE KILLED SUPERMAN! Hell, we murdered the whole Justice League! In self-defense, since they were all totally evil...
King Shark
[edit]- I am in a tunnel. It only has two exits despite its length! Human architecture is fascinating...
- I cannot don the helm of Ares; he is a lesser god.
- [regarding Boomerang's penis] Makes sense. The gods have cursed you in every other way.
- "On fire" is not a natural state for sharks!
- If my friends are overdosing on the fear toxin, I too will overdose on the...!
- Any last words, tyrant?! Make them memorable because this group is easily distracted.
Amanda Waller
[edit]- Task Force X -- stop sightseeing and see if you can kill everything in sight, got it?!
- You're tenacious as junkyard dogs. Desperate. Hungry. You know how to survive. Now that might make you the kings and queens of Arkham. But outside these walls? The world's forgotten about you. And you're going to spend the rest of your lives picking maggots out of prison meatloaf. I could change that. I could be your way out. A chance to do some good.
- I only need one of you. As for the other three? You're dead already. So... show me what you got.
- Your sentences will be posthumously commuted in recognition of your service.
Wonder Woman/Diana Prince
[edit]- Whatever happened in those other universes, Brainiac, you won't have this one!
- Hang on, Barry, I'm coming! I just hope you're still you when I get there...
- I'm a warrior for peace! I swore an oath to never strike anyone in anger. You four are seriously testing my resolve!
- [last words] Thought the four of you... couldn't achieve anything... Prove me wrong.
Brainiac
[edit]- Really, Bruce Wayne? Your limited human body constantly outpaced by its mind? The process of integration is less painful if you permit it!
- "Fight or flight". I'm not letting you do either just yet.
- How did you defeat my Justice League, hm? You four! With your... chaos. Your every fractal failure. Your every inexplicable success. Pure, unpredictable... fascinating.
- Ah... the "Suicide Squad". Hm. A fitting moniker, given how the next few minutes will proceed. A bit on the nose, possibly.
- I'm going to break your bodies, hollow out your minds, and rebuild you as my pets.
- I fear that I'm losing my impartiality. It's best that I take a step back.
- Excellent! They gave their lives for the greater good: Mine.
- Ha... My projections predicted something akin to this. I never intended to experience it.
Batman/Bruce Wayne
[edit]- At too young an age, I lost my parents to the city's greatest enemy -- crime. From that day forward, I swore I would dedicate my life to defeating those who would prey on the heart and the spirit of Gotham. So I became a symbol. Something even evil would fear. I became vengeance. I became the night! I became Batman.
- Hrm. You know what they say about good intentions, Clark...
- No. Not a threat at all. Still, let their corpses strike fear into those who'd resist...
- You'll need to rely on all your years of highly specialized training. Discipline. Loyalty to your team. None of us can do this alone. The team you lead... the family you choose... together, you'll be formidable. That's something you taught me, son.
- Your faith in Harley Quinn delivered you right to me. Brainiac told me to preserve your bodies... but I'm going to enjoy destroying your minds.
- Now, fear the Batman!
- You think you're a team now? You're herd animals. Dependent on someone else to survive.
- [last words] Are we done with your bad stand-up routine?
Superman/Clark Kent
[edit]- Now I know what you're thinking: That big "S" on my chest can only stand for one thing, right?
- I love this world. My friends. And yes, even Batman. Let's make a promise everyone -- we'll always try to help. Always give people a chance, no matter who they are or where they're from. And we'll always watch out for one another.
- You know, Pa used to say to me "Don't ask for lighter burdens, ask for broader shoulders".
- I didn't choose how I got here, Flash. Now, I'll admit it's not the most... inviting presence, but if we can avoid fighting altogether, we owe it to the people of Metropolis to try. They know the strength of the League; everyone does. Now let's show them our heart. Our compassion.
- It's over, Harkness. Try to be brave.
- It seems we've come to casting stones! This is the most human I've ever felt.
- All my life, I've moved heaven and earth to protect you. Now is when most people would start to pray.
- I can move your entire planet with my fists alone. What can you do? Pull a trigger?
The Flash/Barry Allen
[edit]- The Justice League isn't only about what I can do. And it's not really about what the others can do either. It's all about you. You can be a superhero every day by doing the right thing. It's you who inspire us to be great. So thank you.
- The souvenirs that we keep in the Hall aren't just here to look cool... but I'm not gonna lie: I HAVE tried on Riddler's bowler hat.
- All of us in the Justice League believe that part of being a hero isn't just remembering the good stuff, but the bad stuff too. That's what makes us stronger. That's what really makes a hero.
- He got... He got Kal. I mean, how do you even get Kal?!
- [to Deadshot, who has attempted to shoot him] Really? Why don't you just mail me the bullet?!
- You have to kill us, Diana. We have to die to save the world.
- Hey, Metropolis! Do you like live executions? Well, don't touch that dial! Or I'll break your fingers.
- I did wanna grab you one at a time and run fast enough to burn the skin off your bones. Friction, you know? Ouchie. But I don't need to touch you to tear you apart. So let's play!
- I made a tornado for your four! And this is the thanks I get?!
- I can run between seconds. You still think you're a threat?!
- Oh boy. Oh, wow. I'm not really used to... getting winded. [coughing laugh] Hey... Hey, shouldn't you all... be in... jail?
Green Lantern/John Stewart
[edit]- [to the Squad] Don't worry! You'll have time for last words.
- [to Deadshot] Oh. You need another lesson, convict?
- You're just making a mess and wasting my time, convicts!
- Let's get your sorry asses contained!
- You could've been part of a new world!
- I'll say "hi" to Zoe for you, Lawton.
- No bad ports in a storm, right? Can I get a hand up, since we're all working together now?
Others
[edit]- Lex Luthor (Earth-2): I've dreamed of seeing my Superman broken before his own pompous statue. To have that dream realized with this Superman? It moves me...
- Kamo: "King" Shark. Hm! You abandoned your people and your legacy to be a prawn in Man's cocktail!
- Lois Lane: Metropolis, this is Lois Lane. From all reports, it seems that Batman is... gone. As Batman and as Bruce Wayne, everyone knew him. Everyone knew his voice. Always prepared, he left a communication with The Daily Planet in the event of... Well. It reads, "When I put on the cowl, I became a symbol. But I never stopped being Bruce Wayne, citizen of Gotham. Remember that we are all handed adversity in our lives. No one's journey is easy. It's how we handle that -- how we help others -- that makes us unique. That's what the Batman will always stand for." Metropolis... we'll get through this. And Batman? Goodbye. You will be missed, but never forgotten.
Dialogue
[edit]- Deadshot: So. Makes sense Waller would want the world's deadliest assassin in her pocket. I don't know what she wants the rest of you for.
- King Shark: Knowing Amanda Waller, it is nothing good. In my experience...
- Harley: What the heck is your experience? And what's a fish doing in Arkham? You got mental health issues, Shark?
- King Shark: Generalized anxiety. But I was brought here from my home.
- Harley: The ocean?
- King Shark: Belle Reve Penetentiary.
- Deadshot: Can you all focus for one damn minute?! This is clearly a trap. Any of us touch that thing, none of us is getting out of here.
- King Shark: Ah, the prisoner's dilemma...
- Boomerang: What's the bloody dilemma? This prisoner wants out!
- King Shark: There are bombs in our heads. We are all losers.
- Deadshot: The shark's right -- she played you all.
- Amanda Waller: You played yourselves. Welcome to Task Force X.
- Harley: Guess you got what you wanted, Boomer! Too bad no one saw it...
- Boomerang: Yeah, well I saw it, alright?! Look... I'm not gonna make a big deal of it...
- Harley: Oh, thanks, we really appreci--
- Boomerang: But I've prepared a speech!
- Harley: Redheads. Who died and put him in charge?
- Luthor (Earth-2): Everyone else on the planet.
- Green Lantern: Look at me, convict! I'm feeling fresh and relaxed. How you feeling, Floyd?
- Deadshot: Goddamn peachy! Ready to kick your ass. How you feeling, people?
- Harley: Confused, mostly.
- Boomerang: I kinda zoned out.
- King Shark: Still waiting on my turn to talk.
- Deadshot: Y'all are stomping all over my moment here...
- Deadshot: Wassup, Lantern? You still feelin' fresh and relaxed? [Lantern coughs and chokes up blood.] Yeah, that's what I thought. Not so easy in a fair fight, is it?
- Green Lantern: "A fair fight!" Man... Y'all are pathetic. Four dipshit cons too dumb to know when they're punching above their weight. You're just gonna go from Waller's prison to Braniac's!
- Deadshot: Nah. Didn't you hear? [he shoots Green Lantern] We're out on good behavior.
- King Shark: Waller. Always taking the nuclear option...
- Deadshot: Not even mad at this point.
- Harley: Sure sucked knowing ya, nerds.
- Batman: Me. There is no anti-Batman device.
- Harley: Aw, rats! Well, it was worth a shot...
- King Shark: I have a complicated relationship with my father!
- Deadshot: Join the club, man.
- Harley: You and me both, Sharkie.
- Boomerang: I never knew mine.
- Deadshot: You wanna come for me, Bat? Come for me, not my parenting.
- Batman: It's a deal.
- Harley: Now listen, what we definitely shouldn't do is put him in some kind of elaborate deathtrap situation.
- Deadshot: What?
- Harley: Trust me -- been there.
- Harley: You know, Joker? Used to be real good at hurting people with words. But you? [she taps him on the nose] Boop! Even when you're evil, you're still too good. You had a good run, Brucie. Flying around Gotham, punching bad guys, clean up the streets... Causing long-term mental and emotional damage to everyone you knew! It's our turn now. After all we've been through... Betcha didn't think it'd be ME at the end, huh, Bats?
- Batman: Are we done with your bad stand-up routine?
- Harley: Almost. But you always gotta end with your best joke...
- [She shoots him, point-blank.]
- Superman: One of the world's finest heroes... snuffed out, by this?
- Harley: Mm-hm! And you're next, asshole!
- Superman: Sure, sure. And you can tell Wonder Woman all about it.
- King Shark: We can explain everything.
- Waller: Go on.
- King Shark: Uh, we cannot explain.
- Harley: So, we get to play with a bunch of cool shit from alternate universes and then what? Retire?
- Lex Luthor: Once you've defeated all thirteen Brainiacs, yes!
- Harley: You mean twelve!
- Lex: Mm...
- Deadshot: A kill list... We can work with that.
Cast
[edit]- Tara Strong as Harley Quinn
- Daniel Lapaine as Captain Boomerang
- Bumper Robinson as Deadshot
- Samoa Joe as King Shark
- Debra Wilson as Amanda Waller
- Jason Isaacs as Brainiac
- Nolan North as Penguin and Superman
- Scott Porter as The Flash
- Dan White as Green Lantern
- Kevin Conroy as Batman
- Zehra Fazal as Wonder Woman
- Corey Burton as Lex Luthor
- Seychelle Gabriel as Lois Lane
- Duane R. Shepard Sr. as Aaron Cash
- Wally Wingert as Riddler
- Rick Pasqualone as Gizmo
- Omono Okojie as Hack
- Christopher Sean as The Toyman
- Darcy Rose Byrnes as Ivy