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| “ | Welcome, Gotham City, to the art of destruction. | „ |
| ~ Anarky witnessing Junkyard Dog's and Doodlebrush's rampage. |
| “ | It's a sort of random action that makes me the better player. You, the black king representing order, and I the white king - well, I'm Anarky! | „ |
| ~ Anarky. |
| “ | Bravo Batman. Checkmate. Shall we play again? | „ |
| ~ Anarky accepting his loss with stride in the series finale |
Anarky is the main antagonist of the 2013 animated series Beware the Batman, and is more overtly villainous than his mainstream counterpart (who is only sometimes a villain and other times an anti-hero).
He was voiced by Wallace Langham, who also voiced two other Batman villains, Ocean Master in Batman: The Brave and the Bold and Clayface II in The Batman, and hwo portrayed Tom Metcalf in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.
Personality[]
Unlike the original comics version, this version of Anarky is unambiguously evil, motivated by a sheer enjoyment of being the villain and of chaos. Anarky is of the firm belief that the very nature of the universe is chaotic and that chaos is the natural order, finding order and logic so predictable and making life so monotonous. Despite his beliefs, Anarky is far from stupid and a master of the mind. He can manipulate everyone an play them as pieces of his own games, be it batman, the Gotham Police Department, Harvey Dent, etc, being a huge master at the art of manipulation. Any plan doesn't go the way he expects itself, Anarky can quickly come up with a contingency plan out of a love for improvisation and keep Batman on his heels. And for all of Anarky's big talk, upon the words Batman told him that he is just an ordinary costumed freak, Anarky was willing to not kick up any fuss on his loss, gracefully admitting defeat in the final scene of the series.
One of Anarky's biggest strengths is his charisma, using his politeness to rally up people to his cause and corrupt jerks into worse beings and use them for his plans of Anarky. Anarky is a nihilist as well, willing to put his own life in danger and even add himself to the body count of his own bomb and risk his won life for the sake of his own victory, laughing off the very possibility of death itself. A recurring trait with Anarky is that he respects Batman, finding him a worthy opponent to craft the perfect story and are the different king pieces of a chessboard and polar opposites, frequently complimenting Batman while giving it as more of a reason to have him suffer and kill him. Even when Batman doesn't reciprocate his feelings of being a worthy adversary, Anarky can do nothing but just brush it off and show he is still a dangerous threat regardless, and is ultimately a very twisted and undermined respect that only exists to fuel Anarky's ego and motivates his desire to become Batman's greatest foe and have songs written of their struggle.
History[]
In "Tests", Anarky is amused by two teenage criminals Daedalus and Junkyard Dog who express themselves through destroying art. When they were captured by Batman, he freed them and gave them high tech weapons to continue, telling them that it was a donation. They used these until Batman came and defeated them again and they were sent to jail. Anarky frees them again and gives them even more powerful weapons. Batman uses his automatic bat-mobile to fight them while he goes after Anarky. They are evenly matched in a fight until Anarky reveals that he planted bombs on two mono rails and only gives him time to deactivate one. However, Batman is able to defuse them by using the wires and Anarky is able to escape.
He returns in the episode "Sacrifice" where he steals a box containing Ra's al Ghul from the League of Assassins. He tells Lady Shiva that if she wants it back she would have to get something from the Gotham Contagion Research Lab. He them commits an attack on the city, and when Batman and Katana that Shiva and her henchmen are there. When the two groups fight each other, Anarky then seals them in it and releases a virus that turns Shiva's goons into hulking monsters and Batman, Katana and Shiva have to work together to fight the monsters and get past all the security walls. Anarky plans to turn them into monsters as well then release the virus onto Gotham itself. In the end, they escape and the lab is burned down which kills the virus and Shiva's goons are cured. Anarky later sends an apology letter to Lady Shiva and sends her Ra's box back.
In "Nexus", he bombs the mayor of Gotham City's office with one of Batman's bombs so that the police would believe Batman is the culprit. Later, Batman kidnaps Harvey Dent to draw Anarky out. Anarky briefly fights Batman and Katana, however, he is able to plant bombs on Batman, Dent, Katana, and himself. Batman and Dent's are linked so if they get too far from each other they will explode, same with his and Katana's. Anarky orders Batman to take to in a park in the city and surrender to the police or he will detonate another bomb in the city. While they do this, Katana thinks he is bluffing and rides away on her bike to find out, while Anarky follows her in his truck. After eluding the police Batman cracks the code on the bombs and places them all on Anarky. He quickly activates his last bombs before escaping through an manhole. However, no one is killed.
In "Monsters", he breaks into Dent's office and tries to convince him to join his cause.
In "Hero", after watching Batman and Katana stop Anarky again, Dent decides to work with Anarky in order to stop them. Anarky hires Deathstroke and tells Dent to make him part of Dent's Special Crimes Unit (SCU). He wants Deathstroke to not only out stage Batman but kill him to. This works at first, however, when Dent complains to Deathstroke and Anarky, Deathstroke reveals that he has different plans of his own. Anarky then tries to kill Deathstroke with a gun, but Deathstroke knocks him out and kidnaps Dent to lure out Batman. In the end, after Batman saves Dent and defeats Deathstroke, Anarky congratulates him on his victory before escaping.
In the tie in comics, he infiltrates Stagg Industries as Dr. Robert Catesby, playing Stagg to fund for his project to produce a home security system, which is used in 90% of Gotham and controls nearly all of its doors, tkaing advantage of the Strikeback movement. With his plan laid in formation, Anarky set a pre-recorded speech to broadcast to all of Gotham upon unlocking all doors in the city to rally up nearly all of Gotham to incite a huge riot that will tear Gotham apart. Anarky then attempts to drop Stagg to his death to a spark between the rich and poor, before Katana and Batman save Stagg and fight him. Batman overrides Anarky's speech to quell the potential of Anarky's riot. Anarky then attempts to set up an explosion that would kill Batman, being possible engulfed in the explosion himself.
Quotes[]
| “ | They certainly would if they catch you. | „ |
| ~ Anarky's first line. |
| “ | That's the spirit, but are you sure you are ready to die? Thought as much. | „ |
| ~ Anarky intimidating a security guard to leave. |
| “ | Anarky: Oh I'm no hero. I'm a fan. I've been watching you for sometime. Deadalus, your authority-challenging street shows enormous promise. Doodlebug: It does? I mean, duh. Anarky: And you, Junkyard Dog, your knack for cultural destruction I find inspiring. I see genius I you both. Considering this my first donation to your art. Junkyard Dog: Dude, who are you? Anarky: Call me, Anarky. |
„ |
| ~ Anarky turning Doodlebug and Junkyard Dog into supervillains. |
| “ | Anarky: Hello boys Doodlebug: Mr. Anarky, dude, we gonna come looking for you. Junkyard Dog: Yeah but Bat-dork... Anarky: No apologies necessary. Despite his claims of free agency, Batman is clearly a tool of order. |
„ |
| ~ Anarky meeting Doodlebug and Junkyard Dog after busting them out of prison. |
| “ | I on the other hand will fight against order for total, unleashed freedom at any price. It is a patreon's responsibility to make sure his artists are suitably equipped. Merry Christmas. | „ |
| ~ Anarky giving the vandals more powerful weapons |
| “ | Anarky: Impressive. Batman: Thank you. Anarky: But Batman, you're... |
„ |
| ~ Anarky meeting Batman for the first time. |
| “ | Bravo, I believe this game just got interesting. | „ |
| ~ Anarky complimenting Batman for his deceptive trick before fighting him. |
| “ | Anarky: Well done, I'm so gratified you understand the game. Batman: This isn't a game. in that gear, those 2 were dangerous. It's a miracle bystanders weren't hurt. Anarky: I would've been fine with that. It's a sort of random action that makes me the better player. You, the black king representing order, and I the white king - well, I'm Anarky! |
„ |
| ~ Anarky stating his reasons for using tactics that endanger innocents. |
| “ | Oh but you must. I've searched so long for a worthy opponent. Someday they'll write songs on our struggle. You fighting for order and peace, and me for chaos... and destruction! | „ |
| ~ Anarky revealing to Batman his intent on being his archenemy. |
| “ | Anarky: That was just to get your attention... Batman: ...are on the gondolas set to explode when they cross one another. Anarky: How did you know? Batman: It was the obvious move. Anarky: Ouch. Regardless, there is only time for you to deactivate one of the bombs before you cross. Those poor people on the other tram... |
„ |
| ~ Anarky revealing his plan to Batman. |
| “ | Anarky: No! Stop them from moving, instant detonation. Batman: A dead man's switch. Anarky: Of course. I let go... boom. Junkyard Dog:Boss, Batman is right behind us. Oh dang... Anarky: These two will stay and slow you down even more. I know you love a challenge. Not such an obvious move now, is it? I'll be watching Batman. I hope you can do it. I wanted a real opponent for so long. |
„ |
| ~ Anarky revealing the game is more harder than that. |
| “ | Anarky: Congratulations, you countered my move. You pass the test. Batman: It wasn't much of a test. Anarky: Arrgghhh. You have no idea... what an HONOR it is to be CHOSEN as my enemy. It's a REALLY. BIG. DEAL. |
„ |
| ~ Anarky's entitled breakdown in his first episode. |
| “ | Madness is the more interesting choice. Logic and order are so predictable. | „ |
| ~ Anarky's reason for his disdain for order. |
| “ | Good evening gentlemen. What do we have here? A gift for me? Oh good, I was hoping you'd say that. | „ |
| ~ Anarky facing off the League of Assassins' ninjas. |
| “ | You're gonna make me very happy. | „ |
| ~ Anarky holding Ra's al Ghul's body hostage. |
| “ | Lady Shiva: Who are you? Anarky: You may call me Anarky. I'm the one who stole your precious cargo. Now now, there is no need for hostility. I'd be happy to return it you, in exchange for a small favour. Lady Shiva: You dare bargain with the League of Assassins. Are you mad? Anarky: Without question. This is the door to the level 3 vault, deep within Gotham Contagion Research Centre. Behind it are some of the world's most lethal contaminants, including Calibo-6, a delightful mutative toxin. Bring the Calibo-6 to me, and what is yours, will be yours again. So, do we have a deal? |
„ |
| ~ Ra's striking a deal with Batman |
| “ | Are you okay Batman? I hope I didn't blow you up. I just wanted to be sure I had your full attention. Is your hunt for the League going well? | „ |
| ~ Anarky making a video call with Batman |
| “ | I like her Batman. She's like the pepper to your salt. | „ |
| ~ Anarky starts to like Katana |
| “ | Batman: What do you know about the League. Anarky: I know exactly where they are. Batman: Another one of your games? Anarky: Perhaps, or perhaps they are breaking into the Contagion Research Centre as we speak. There is only one way to find out. Oh, and one more thing, duck. |
„ |
| ~ Anarky pitting Batman against the League. |
| “ | I think that went well, don't you? Of course, we do have common desires, power, upheaval, infamy. You and I now have a front row seat to the end of Gotham. | „ |
| ~ Anarky to the comatose body of Ra's |
| “ | Interesting? Oh there is so much more than that. They are a monstrous game changer. Isn't Calibo-6 divine? | „ |
| ~ Anarky reveals he played the League and Batman. |
| “ | That was a close one. The good news is that those two lovelies won't stop until every last corner of Gotham is infected. | „ |
| ~ Anarky reveals his plans of unleashing a lethal plague onto Gotham. |
| “ | Batman's code of honor will be his doom. Look. | „ |
| ~ Anarky witnessing the events in the CRC unfold. |
| “ | Don't be so glum my treasures. You're not going to perish alone. All of Gotham City will be right behind you. Oops, here comes trouble! | „ |
| ~ Anarky taunting the heroes about the imminent end of Gotham. |
| “ | Such a touching moment. Such a selfless act and such a waste as since it will only delay the inevitable. | „ |
| ~ Anarky taunting Batman. |
| “ | Anarky: Oh, Mr. Dent, you're faithful to your demons but even you wouldn't believe that. What am I going to do with you batman. I GO to such lengths to compose the perfect script for your ruination, and you don't even have the decency to play your part! Dent: You bombed the Mayor's office? Anarky: Of course I did. And now, we would have to improvise. Luckily, I love to improvise. |
„ |
| ~ Anarky revealing he is the bomber that framed Batman before quickly thinking of a contingency plan and facing off Batman and Katana. |
| “ | One for me, and one for each of you. | „ |
| ~ Anarky revealing to have placed proximity charges on everyone. |
| “ | We're linked now, like flowers and bees, but I want to bring us closer together by showing Batman the true outlaw his soul yearns to be. | „ |
| ~ Anarky to Dent. |
| “ | Good eye Mr. Dent. Batman is going to escort you there and surrender to the authorities for all to see. If he doesn't, I'll detonate another, bigger bomb. Batman's band is paired with Dent's and yours is paired with mine. Tick tock gentlemen. | „ |
| ~ Anarky's contingency plan. |
| “ | Anarky: Batman is rather driving slowly for someone having such a fast car. Katana: The Batmobile isn't as fast as it looks. The rockets? Just for show. Anarky: Or he's stalling or time to crack my code. A pity it won't do him any good. Oh Katana, such a rare diamond, so much untapped potential. You shouldn't allow Batman to stay for your growth. Katana: At least Batman doesn't need a bomb to keep me around. Anarky: Can you feel that? Chemisty. |
„ |
| ~ Anarky and Katana having a conversation. |
| “ | Oh, the law is a bludgeon, too clumsy for this gambit. Batman won't be arrested. They're walking into a trap. Batman would figure that out or, Gotham will need a new DA and you'll need a new partner. | „ |
| “ | Temper, temper. You don't want to lose your hand, and everything else. Katana: You're bluffing. Anarky: Am I? Katana: Let's find out. |
„ |
| ~ Anarky threatening Katana. |
| “ | Anarky: You are a pistol, aren't you. Katana: You have no idea. Rental I assume, I hope its faster than it looks, and these explodicuffs have more range, for both our sakes. Anarky: Oh goodie. |
„ |
| ~ Anarky pursuing Katana to keep the proximity charges in range. |
| “ | A clever bet Katana. But this bet is mine. | „ |
| ~ Anarky complimenting Katana for her risk-taking move. |
| “ | You cracked the code? Tell me Batman, how did you do it? | „ |
| ~ Anarky excited that Batman cracked his code. |
| “ | Bravo, I told you we were linked. | „ |
| ~ Anarky complimenting Batman for catching his subtle hints |
| “ | Batman: I know the bomb is here Anarky. You can't detonate it without adding yourself to the body count. Anarky: I beg to differ. |
„ |
| ~ Anarky showing the value he has for his own life as well. |
| “ | Sorry about the suit Harv. Doubly sorry for involving you in my little gambit a few weeks ago. After all, we both want the same thing. The Batman, dead or alive, preferably dead. We should be a team you and I. Oh, I know you wanna get your hands clean, but I'm happy to get mine dirty for you and no one will ever know. | „ |
| ~ Anarky making a deal with Harvey Dent. |
| “ | Gladly, shall we do this the easy way, or the fun way? | „ |
| ~ Anarky threatening Deathstroke. |
| “ | Anarky: Going somewhere Harvey? Dent: I'm getting out of this death factory. Anarky: So, you're feeling well. Well enough to finish what we've started. Dent: Yes, I'm going to kill Batman. Anarky: YOu don't say. Those are some bold words, especially from a District Attorney. Dent: I'm not that Harvey Dent anymore... thanks to Batman, and I'm going to pay him back. Anarky: As ell you should. Who could blame you? Dent: I have some loose ends to tie up first. Anarky: Oh Harvey, I like this new side of you. |
„ |
| ~ Anarky corrupting Harvey Dent into Two-Face. |
| “ | Shhh. No need to panic... yet. | „ |
| ~ Anarky intimidating Jocelyn Kilroy |
| “ | That looks healthy. | „ |
| ~ Anarky uses sarcasm to drive Harvey's threat against Kilroy home. |
| “ | I applaud your optimism Harvey. But Batman is no fool. He wanted you to know his location, and he's no killer. This is a set-up. Plain and simple. | „ |
| ~ Anarky voicing his concerns to Two-Face. |
| “ | Anarky: Wake up Harv. Wake up. Oh goodie, you're not dead. That would've put such a damper on our victory. Two-Face: Victory? Anarky: Batman and our old colleague Deathstroke have... what's the opposite of "risen from the ashes"? Two-Face: Died. Anarky: The fires of revenge may burn slowly, but they are burning now. |
„ |
| ~ Anarky revealing to Two-Face on their supposed victory. |
| “ | Exactly, Gotham is ours for the plucking. | „ |
| ~ Anarky before Two-Face's betrayal. |
| “ | I'm disappointed. I thought we were cohorts? Collaborators? Partners? | „ |
| ~ Anarky confront Two-Face on his betrayal. |
| “ | Three? It appears we're not parting ways, but minds as well. | „ |
| ~ Anarky noticing Dent's insanity. |
| “ | Why the long face, or in your case, two face? Did you realize I could kill you as easily as I created you? | „ |
| ~ Anarky nearly killing Two-Face for betrayal. |
| “ | Oww, way to wreck the moment Gordon. Welcome to the game, Harv... | „ |
| ~ Anarky to Harvey Dent before disappearing. |
Audio Logs[]
Anarky's theme[]
Gallery[]
Videos[]
Trivia[]
- This is one of the darkest versions of Anarky, along with his Arrowverse incarnation.
- He is closer to the general personality of the Joker, as he gleefully causes chaos, lacks an identity beyond his criminal one, and holds an obsession with Batman, considering him his equal and opposite.
External links[]
- Anarky on the Pure Evil Wiki
- Anarky on the Magnificent Baddie Wiki
