Batman Villain Figbarf #9

Alias: Mad Hatter

Real Name: Jervis Tetch

Gender: Male

Backstory: His parents died when he was still a child, so Jervis spent time in various foster homes. He had his eccentricities, which led to him being unpopular with the other kids. Because of this, he spent time reading the story Alice in Wonderland. The colorful cast of characters always fascinated him, especially the Mad Hatter, as he found himself to be similar in many ways to the character. Time would go on, and Jervis would eventually open up his own hat shop, using mercury in the manufacturing of said hats. It was there, that he would encounter the first of many Alice's. He was struck by her beauty and innocence. He would develop a mind controlling device that he would use on Alice, to make her fall in love with him. The mercury used in manufacturing his hats was slowly causing neurological damage to Jervis. This led to his hat shop being closed down just a week after it opened, due to the dangers of mercury poisoning. The poisoning lead to Jervis losing most of his childhood memories, now truly believing himself to be the Mad Hatter, as that's the only thing he really remembers, besides Alice. Speaking of Alice, she would end up dying, as collateral damage in one of the many gang wars that happened in Gotham. It was at this point Jervis snapped completely. Desperate, he would search for yet another Alice to fall in love with, killing whoever stood in his way, primarily using his mind control devices as a way to get close. During one of his tea parties, Batman would encounter him for the first time. Speaking in rhyme, Jervis would end up losing the fight rather quickly, as he has no fight training. Once in Arkham, Jervis would recite lines from the Alice in Wonderland story, as there was nothing else to do. It would be years before he, along with most other villains in Arkham were broken out, and he would find his next Alice. Unfortunately for him, this Alice didn't last long, as she was one of the White Knight's first victims. It was at this point that he would form the Wonderland Gang, every member being based on one of the characters in the Lewis Caroll story. His current location is unknown to the GCPD at this time.

 

Alias: Clayface

Real Name: Ethan Bennett

Gender: Male

Backstory: Ethan Bennett was Bruce Wayne's best/only friend growing up. After college however, they ended up not really talking all that much. Ethan, was busy training to become a detective for the GCPD, and Bruce was on his own journey. The next time they would meet, was Bruce as the Dark Knight, and Ethan Bennett, detective of the GCPD. Unlike his partner Ellen Yin, Ethan liked having the Batman around to help out the city. He noticed the good that Batman was doing for the city. Ethan would end up getting captured by Scarecrow while investigating an ongoing case. During his time being captured, he was subjected to Scarecrow's fear gas. He would see his partner, Ellen Yin, falling into a pool, filled with what looked to be a mixture of clay/putty. This would slowly cause him to go insane, eventually resulting in him diving into said pool. It would change his genetic structure forever. Running around as Clayface, Ethan at first wanted to be cured. But the more times he used his powers, the more he realized that he could do anything, and be whoever he wanted to be. He had a short stint as a hero, but it didn't last long before he reverted back into bad habits. One of the many victims caught in the crossfire of the Batman's war on crime. He's currently at large.

 

Alias: Strix

Real Name: Cassandra Cain

Gender: Female

Backstory: The daughter of David Cain and Lady Shiva, Cassandra was born with selective mutism. Her father used this as a chance to develop the perfect assassin, one able to interpret movement like one does a language. She was unable to communicate with anyone other than her parents. So she would train constantly, with the League of Assassin's. During her first mission however, she learned what it truly meant to kill someone, as she saw Faizul die right before her eyes, her blade jabbed right into his heart. This event scarred her emotionally, which would cause her to leave the League, and set off on her own. For a short time, she would join Haly's Circus as an aerialist. The League wouldn't let her leave so easily however, and chased her down. The Court of Owls saw this as an opportunity, and sent various Talons to bring Cassandra in. The battle between both groups left many casualties, but sure enough, Cassandra left with the remaining Talons, where she would meet the Court of Owls for the first time. Eventually, this leads to her becoming a Talon, called Strix. It's only a matter of time before she encounters the Dark Knight herself. Currently at large.

 

Alias: Kite-Man

Real Name: Charles Brown

Gender: Male

Backstory: Charles Brown was a boy that was fascinated by kites. The beauty of them flying through the air with such ease. It made him believe men could actually fly one day. Metahumans started to pop up, and proved it was possible. Putting his own crew together, which included Rubberneck, and Patrick O'Brian, Charles would come up with the Kite-Man gang theme. After getting easily caught by the Batman, Charles promised he would change his ways, especially when he learned his wife at the time was pregnant. They allowed him to see the birth of his son, with guards around of course. A couple years later, Charles was sprung out of prison by his cousin, Arthur Brown, aka Cluemaster. All Charles wanted to do was be there for his boy, and teach him everything he's learned. So he did. But when the inevitable war roared its ugly head, Charles would take his cousin's side. A costly mistake on his end, as he found his boy dead the next day. This turn of events lead to his wife leaving him. Upon learning Riddler was behind his son's death, he waited patiently, for a chance of revenge. Considered a joke by everyone, Charles Brown would prove everyone wrong, at least this one time. Being underestimated, Riddler's team didn't expect what came next. Having the last laugh, Charles would manage tricking Riddler's team into wearing a special type of kite, which ended up flying them into the Bat-Blimp. Charles was given a minute head start for his assistance, but he didn't get very far, and once again, was put away. Since then, he's formed the Aerialists, hoping to find respect in the villain community.

 

Alias: Copperhead

Real Name: Larissa Diaz

Gender: Female

Backstory: Larissa Diaz grew up known as the sister of Ricardo Diaz Jr, who was also known as the new Richard Dragon.

Her brother became a member of the league of assassin's and trained under the original Richard Dragon before he killed him. Larissa not wanting to be in her brothers shadow, left to Gotham, where she thought she could start a new life. It was there that she would encounter even more darkness than in Star City. She was lost, until Nathan Prince (known to most of the underworld as Copperhead), found her, and decided to take her under his wing. Grateful for his help, she would train under him, becoming one of Gotham's most lethal assassin's. Once she learned everything she could from Nathan, she would kill him, just like how her brother killed the original Richard Dragon. From then on, she would be an assassin for hire, eliminating the most difficult of targets for her clients. Currently at large.

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