Is it possible that Suicide Squad takes place before Man of Steel and Batman v Superman? Seems like the events of Man of Steel really broke Bruce Wayne. I'm under the impression that he didn't start killing or branding enemies until BvS because Alfred seems taken back and shocked when he sees the news article in the paper about the branding. That's when he has his cruel speech. Sounds to me like the old Batman didn't do this kind of stuff. Maybe aliens parred with the death of his parents and the death of Robin finally pushed him over the edge and that's why Joker is still out there. Or maybe Joker finally bites it at Batman's hands in Suicide Squad?
I loved the branding bit by the way. That was a new element to Batman that's never existed before that I thought was refreshing. Made complete sense to me when you consider the fact that Bruce Wayne was walking out of The Mark of Zorro when his parents die. Zorro is obviously the inspiration for Batman. Zorro has the money, the dual identities, the cave, the "Batmobile" (Tornado) and now, the mark of Batman with the branding. I was amused by that comment that those guys are marked for life and are probably going to be killed in prison because they bear the bat insignia. The movie was bland in a lot of parts, but that jumped out at me and I actually cringed at that thought. It's a genuinely good idea, so kudos to whoever thought it up
Too bad about Eisenberg though. Missed oppurtunity not having Batman brand his newly shaved head considering I doubt we ever see this Luthor on screen again. I knew for months about Batman sneaking into Lex's cell and not branding him, but I've always imagined a better moment where Batman does it Inglorious Basterds style. Would have been great.
This pathetic version of Luthor deserved it.
