First look at Batman in Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe

73 Comments by Randy Nelson Jun 4th 2008 9:30PM
Filed under: Sony PlayStation 3, Microsoft Xbox 360, Fighting

The Dark Knight is the second DC Comics character from the upcoming krazy krossover, Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe, to be revealed as he'll appear in-game by Midway. Although this first image is a pre-rendered CG mockup, we can see what the game's artists are going for: a mix of the Caped Crusader's original black & grey outfit with some downright anime-style body armor details.

Bats had better have plenty of utility belt items at his disposal as he goes up against the likes of Scorpion and Sub-Zero. Best throw in some Kryptonite for good measure, given that Superman has already been revealed as a kombatant.

Tags: batman, midway, mk-vs-dc, mortal-kombat

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ApolloIV: Jun 4th 2008; 9:33PM

Ugh oh lord. You have to be kidding.

Mr Khan: Jun 4th 2008; 9:34PM

So, what?

It's like Smash Bros, where all the characters are living action figures?

Jtenma: Jun 4th 2008; 9:50PM

"So, what?

It's like Smash Bros, where all the characters are living action figures?"

Except for the fact that....

FUCKING SUPERMAN IS IN THE GAME!!!!!

Try to rip HIS spine out!

lol...

Obie: Jun 4th 2008; 10:07PM

All I need is a kryptonite scalpel right? ;)

Jtenma: Jun 4th 2008; 10:15PM

Superman can fly, he doesn't even have to fight. He can just use his laser eyes and shoot from the sky before you know what hit you...

Or, or, use his super speed to flash behind you and then trip you. While your falling in slow motion (as it appears to him) He goes around back in front of you to pull your heart out, then punch you into the mountains in the distance!

Noshino: Jun 4th 2008; 10:17PM

who is faster, Flash or Superman?

Jtenma: Jun 4th 2008; 10:25PM

I believe it was already proven Flash was faster...

antV: Jun 4th 2008; 11:06PM

here is why superman sucks, he's freaking invincible-flying-jesus!

Noshino: Jun 4th 2008; 11:10PM

antV, if Im not wrong, Batman has beaten him...

BananaBoat: Jun 4th 2008; 11:18PM

Flash is faster? Whaa? Didn't their match end without a clear winner?

The whole idea of this game is just retarded. Unless EVERY fighter has kryptonite handy, superman would own their faces. Obviously superman and batman are just two extra character models ontop of generic fighter #101

Zsavior: Jun 5th 2008; 2:20AM

Batman once said he can only beat superman because he knows how far superman will go. If superman was to lose it, and bats was to lose it, batman wouldn't have a chance. He puts a barrier in his mind to limit his ability he has had it there from young because he is scared of what he might do. So on an average superman runs on like 25% of is power.

Yes Nerf Superman!...Ok wait I guess they already did.

ThornedVenom (Harley Quinn Defense Force): Jun 5th 2008; 3:36AM

Superman can kick your ass anyday because he can fly around the world so fast, he can go back in time, see your momma and falcon punch her to abortion. =D

Superstar90: Jun 5th 2008; 8:54AM

In "Batman: The Dark Knight Strikes Again" Flash is faster than Superman and Batman beats Superman in a fight.

Paul (PSN: heypaul): Jun 5th 2008; 10:50AM

Batman #612 has all your "my dad can beat up your dad" answers.

http://www.coverbrowser.com/image/batman/612-4.jpg

Mr.ESC: Jun 5th 2008; 11:27AM

So, what?

Are you thick? are you retarded? Is the God damn Batman!

Blue_Falcon: Jun 4th 2008; 9:36PM

Batman looks better in LEGO form.

munjey: Jun 4th 2008; 9:38PM

Fuck that, Batman is the shit. Scorpion, Sub-Zero, and all of the other Mortal Kombat and DC characters combined couldn't take Batman. This game is a crock if every match doesn't force you to let Batman win, because any other outcome is totally bogus. Batman can take anyone any day of the week.

Noshino: Jun 4th 2008; 9:59PM

http://youtube.com/watch?v=hYfb0Xh0ZXA&feature=related

Wayne: Jun 5th 2008; 7:45AM

Bad should have ZERO fatalities. He's not a killer. I don't understand the game's concept if Batman is a participant in MORTAL (c/k)ombat.

Wayne: Jun 5th 2008; 7:46AM

Sorry, should say, "Bat should have ZERO fatalities". No coffee = more typos.

tmacairjordan87: Jun 4th 2008; 9:39PM

It looks like....Batman.

Shocking

NESv1: Jun 4th 2008; 9:40PM

It's "The Dark Knight" not the dark night. Batman isn't a cloudy evening.

electronicat: Jun 4th 2008; 9:50PM

But sometimes he feels that way. Even Batmen get the blues : (

Sir Fidlious Wong (Justin T. McElroy Memorial Burn of the Day Award): Jun 4th 2008; 10:02PM

Batman IS the Blues.

embassy: Jun 5th 2008; 3:39PM

they're right.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-GVG1YLllw&feature=related

electronicat: Jun 5th 2008; 11:11PM

Holy crap, embassy, that's hilarious. I wasn't even aware of that when I wrote it : )

Jimmyjimjim: Jun 4th 2008; 9:43PM

Without trying too hard to take the geek prize...

Batman can win a fight with anyone, should he have TIME TO PREPARE.

In a straight-out fight, he's more thancapable of taking out many, many thugs, but often has to fall back and examine his strategy with tougher foes.

If Bane could break him, Sub Zero has a pretty good shot.

This game better have TONS of characters, we're talking about Marvel Vs. Capcom 2 tons.

Slayer: Jun 4th 2008; 9:55PM

No ONE can beat batman. It will never ever happen. No matter how many opponents he faces, he can always rely one his utility belt. It has everything known to man in there.

Sir Fidlious Wong (Justin T. McElroy Memorial Burn of the Day Award): Jun 4th 2008; 10:06PM

Bane could only break him AFTER running him all around Gotham recapturing the criminals from the MASSIVE breakout from Arkham. Do you think Bane would have stood a chance if Batman wasn't straight out of fighting for 48 hours straight all culminating in a Gotham Tunnel showdown with Joker and Scarecrow?

Or is it sad that I remember all this and I'm likely the only one here who read Knightfall (and the shameful Azrael stint that was to follow).

Jimmyjimjim: Jun 4th 2008; 10:11PM

Damn, you got a good point. I forgot that it was after the Arkham breakout. Sorry, read that about 15 years ago.

But there HAVE been a lot of times Batman's had to regroup. However, that's also part of his appeal. He's kind of a brains-over-brawn guy when it comes down to it.

Noshino: Jun 4th 2008; 10:13PM

oh, I also have that volume, I forgot the exact number though (I think it was on the 480s or so).

Yah, he was worn out, but cmon, it wasn't only that, after the battle with Joker and Scarecrow, Wayne was depressed, way too emo to fight...

Noshino: Jun 4th 2008; 10:17PM

what I wonder is who would win between Captain America, Ironman, and Batman if you take in mind that the 3 of them are considered the smartest comic characters...(and although I love Batman, Captain America is considered the best strategist and hand to hand combatant of the Marvel universe...)

DangerMouse: Jun 4th 2008; 10:39PM

I'll take a solid fighting game rather than gobs of shitty characters mashed together.

t_m: Jun 4th 2008; 11:24PM

batman's supposed to have contingency plans to deal with any of the superheroes going rogue. Krypotonite bullets, etc..

But if he didn't have time to prepare then there are quite a few who could kick his ass. He's always been more of a detective than a fighter. (not that he can't fight).

He did beat superman (twice?) but I'm not quite sure how much of that fight was fixed.

Spooner: Jun 4th 2008; 9:50PM

Batman < Chuck Norris

Christopher Exantus: Jun 4th 2008; 10:32PM

No..Just No.

Norty: Jun 4th 2008; 9:58PM

Ah, Chuck Norris > Everything. That was a fun summer...

But anyway, I'd rather have a kick ass fighting game with solid mechanics and attention to detail than a huge MvC2-style roster (though both would be splendid).

&rew: Jun 4th 2008; 10:05PM

Batman is in now, that pretty much confirms Robin is in, which begs the question: who will have the most horrible outfit in this game?

Sir Fidlious Wong (Justin T. McElroy Memorial Burn of the Day Award): Jun 4th 2008; 10:07PM

Whatever MK universe female makes it into the game.

BlackFreefall: Jun 4th 2008; 10:12PM

Wonderwoman anyone?

Noshino: Jun 4th 2008; 10:14PM

seriously, the outfit of the MK female characters is taken from gymnastic magazines...

Norty: Jun 4th 2008; 10:08PM

I own Knightfall, the paperback book!!

*pauses*

What?

xGeneral DEATHx: Jun 5th 2008; 7:54AM

Sigh...

...me too.

Batzarro(A.K.A Rap-Rock Cameo): Jun 4th 2008; 10:12PM

Oh, snap! He looks great!

Wii60Warrior: Jun 4th 2008; 10:12PM

Everytime I'm reminded that this game actually exists a little bit of my childhood dies...:(

Just stop the madness please.

Marvel vs Capcom. That's all we ask for...

&rew: Jun 4th 2008; 10:23PM

Yes make Marvel vs Capcom again, then put Phoenix Wright in it, if they could put him in the card version, they could put him in anything.

Jtenma: Jun 4th 2008; 10:23PM

OMG MVC3 WOULD DESTROY.

Now only question remains what dimension?

A. 2d (high rez)
B. 3d
C. 4d (only on....)*runs and takes cover in a GeoW-like fashion from the flamers
D. ????
E. an hero

BPM [MKWii: 2578 3585 8392]: Jun 4th 2008; 10:49PM

If there's ever going to be another Marvel Vs. Capcom, it won't be for a long time (aside from the fact they'd need to acquire the Marvel game license again). Not only do they have two Street Fighters in the works (SF4, and SF2HD), but another Vs. game is in the works:

Tatsunoko Vs. Capcom.
http://kotaku.com/5010573/first-look-at-tatsunoko-vs-capcom

For those who don't know, Tatsunoko Production is an anime studio that has been around for over 40 years. They've created many well-known anime, including Speed Racer, Macross (aka Robotech), Gatchaman (aka Battle of the Planets, G-Force, and Eagle Riders), Samurai Pizza Cats, and Neon Genesis Evangelion (working with Gainax)... amongst many others.

So, with a history like that, there is huge potential for epic in this game. Characters shown so far for the game are Ryu and Chun-Li from SF, Ken Washio from Gatchaman (aka Mark in BotP, Ace Goodheart in G-Force), and Casshern from... Casshern (also known as Casshan).
Also, a stage littered with Servbots has been shown, likely meaning some Legends love in the game.

Why there isn't a single Joystiq post about this confounds me. :(

Noshino: Jun 4th 2008; 11:09PM

BPM, If Im not wrong, Gainax has all the rights to NGE.

But yah, with a history as huge as...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tatsunoko#Anime_series

...there is a HELL lot of potential...

But it is disappointing though, I was expecting them to do something different than the other "vs" games...

More so due to the MANY live-action adaptations of their series...

Shinzo Ningen Casshan
http://youtube.com/watch?v=emYqURahUKI

Catchaman
http://youtube.com/watch?v=gRo5uoL1ms0&feature=related

Well, hopefully they will AT LEAST have Speedy, Polly, and Guido

FOXHOUND: Jun 5th 2008; 7:26AM

I wonder if we'll even see TvC on this side of the water; considering NxC never came here.

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