Throngs of attendees at this weekend's NY Comic Con were privy to a special treat. Warner Bros. revealed another assassin on Black Mask's payroll that's seeking to put an end to Gotham's vigilante in the company's prequel Batman: Arkham Origins.
Brief shots of some of the games other assassins are seen, Copperhead, Firefly, etc., before the trailer ultimately cuts to the reveal of Lester Buchinsky, better known as The Electrocutioner, getting ready for a by a one-on-one throwdown between the aptly named villain and Batman.
The clip has yet to be "officially" released, and has been posted courtesy of CyberAceGaming. Not the only YouTuber to snap up the footage with a smartphone, while it is a bit shaky, it's the best one available 'til WB provides something on its own timetable. As a result, I can't promise how long the clip will remain online, so view it below while you can.
Similar to Copperhead, Electrocutioner is arguably not as well known (evidenced by the apparent lack of audience interest...or maybe most are just being polite). In the comics, he didn't have many direct dealings with the caped crusader, but substantially more with his associates. He was beaten to a coma by Stephanie Brown for his part in the decimation of Star City, and upon waking, was promptly killed by Arsenal.
You don't have to have world-class detective skills like Batman to understand what Buchinsky is bringing to the table. Not the first to bear the name, he has the same abilities as the rest of the villains to carry the mantle. A wired suit allows him to generate electricity from his hands that can kill or stun targets.
Interestingly, the character also featured as the stage 3 boss of Batman for the original NES, albeit with a completely different appearance.
Batman: Arkham Origins stars a younger, not as experienced Batman we've seen in past Arkham games, and has the criminal Black Mask offering a boatload of cash to whoever can kill the caped crusader. Confirmed classic characters include Penguin, Deadshot, Deathstroke, Scarecrow, Bane, Copperhead, Mad Hatter, Killer Croc, Firefly, the Joker, Anarky, and others.
Batman is armed with more than just his grapnel gun and batarangs. He's actually carrying a few new toys thrown in for good measure, all to help him pummel thugs throughout a Gotham city that's almost double the size of the one seen in Arkham City. The game will release on the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Wii U, and PC. A follow-up, Batman: Arkham Origins - Blackgate, is also in development by Armature Studio, set to release for Nintendo's 2 and 3DS, and the PS Vita the same day. The games will release on all platforms worldwide on Oct. 25, 2013.
