The Scarecrow
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- “I'm afraid I'll have to ask you to DIE.”
- ―The Scarecrow in LEGO Batman 2
The Scarecrow or Professor Jonathan Crane is a minifigure from the Batman theme released in 2006. He is one of the many villians in Batman's rogue's gallery.
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Description
Scarecrow wears a Black Wizard Hat. His head depicts a Glow-in-the-Dark face which shows a mask with Red eyes and a mouth which has been sewn together. His torso is Reddish Brown with Black hands and depicts raggedy clothing. Scarecrow's legs are also Reddish Brown.
In the Video Games
In LEGO Batman: The Videogame, Scarecrow is identical to his appearances in 7786 The Batcopter: The Chase for Scarecrow and 7785 Arkham Asylum, but his hat flops when he moves and his head doesn't glow-in-the-dark.
He has a similar appearance in LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes, except his head seems more tan in colour and he has backprinting which is very similar to the printing on his front.
Background
Professor Jonathan Crane was bullied as a child for his bookish nature and scrawny figure. He became obsessed with fear and began to study it, eventually becoming a psychology professor in that field. He taught at Gotham University, but was fired for unethical experimenting. Professor Jonathan Crane then made a career out of villainy and became known as Scarecrow. Not only is he well-versed in fear, but Scarecrow uses it in his specialized toxins to bring out victims' nightmares.
In LEGO Batman: The Videogame
In LEGO Batman: The Videogame, The Scarecrow is a a playable character and a boss in the DS game. On consoles, Scarecrow himself is not a boss, but he pilots his Bi-plane, which is.
Scarecrow is able to use mind-control on certain targets and has a limited use a fear gas, which he may use to freeze a single enemy briefly. When Scarecrow uses his bi-plane, he is immune to toxins in the air and may fire fear gas torpedoes at certain targets.
Role in the Video Game
In the video game's story, Scarecrow was a part of The Joker's group, which also consisted of Killer Moth, Mad Hatter, and Harley Quinn.
After a series of events which involved the capture of Commissioner Gordon, Batman and Robin arrived to rescue him. The dynamic duo managed to defeat Harley Quinn and rescue Gordon, but Joker managed to escape in his helicopter. He summoned Scarecrow and his bi-plane to help in his escape and to create a diversion which would allow them destroy the Batwing with Batman in it. This plan failed and the dynamic duo gave chase to Scarecrow over the city. They eventually cornered him and were able to defeat him by towing him with the Bat-copter's winch. Scarecrow lost control of his plane after too many hits and crashed into Joker's helicopter. After nodding, Batman left both villains for dead and flew away in the Batwing. However, Joker and Scarecrow managed to escape using giant baloons which slowly lowered them to the ground.
However, the baloons eventually popped and the two fell through the skylight at the Gotman Art Gallery. They eluded the many Police Officers, Police Marksmen, S.W.A.T. Agents, and Security Guards. In the back of the gallery, they discovered an armoured van they planned to use for escape. However, they were ambushed by a group of police officers who grabbed Scarecrow with a crane and pinned Joker up against a wall. Joker managed to escape by contaminating the officers with his laughing gas, but left Scarecrow in his peril. Joker went to meet Killer Moth in a nearby alley and Scarecrow was returned to Arkham Asylum.
In LEGO Batman 2: DC Superheroes
In LEGO Batman 2: DC Superheroes, Scarecrow tries to escape after the Asylum Breakout. He is defeated by Batman and Robin during their investigation of The Joker's escape. He later can be found near Gotham Funland in a pumpkin shaped tent, and he can be purchased for 125,000 studs after bieng subdued. He no longer has mind control or fear gas abilities, however while you are fighting him and he activates gas he will increase in size and the player will need to cancel the gas to bring him back to the normal size.
In the console version, Scarecrow's minikit can be found in Arkham Asylum.
Appearances
Video Game Appearances
- LEGO Batman: The Videogame
- LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes
- LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4 (Cameo)
- LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7 (Cameo)
Gallery
His appearance in LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes
The Scarecrow from the online comic Asylum SINISTER!
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