This Batman Storyline Is Everything ‘The Batman Part II’ Should Be

A 2014 Batman comic storyline, *Batman: Endgame*, is presented as a model for a high-stakes final Batman film. Written by Scott Snyder and drawn by Greg Capullo, it pits Batman against the Justice League and a besieged Gotham, while arguing that its horror atmosphere and uncertain threat could push the character beyond familiar film conflicts.

The article reveals that the apparent Justice League battle is a misdirection: the real threat is the Joker, returning after *Death of the Family*. A new airborne strain of Joker toxin turns residents into violent attackers and could kill those infected within hours, leaving Batman to face the crisis largely alone. The story also casts doubt on whether the Joker is simply human, making their long-running relationship part of the mystery.