Notice! This post contains SPOILERS for The PenguinAfter the epic ending of The penguinI’ve become increasingly concerned about the future of a DC character going to Batman – Part II. In The penguinColin Farrell’s Oz Cobb works to become Gotham’s next crime boss, looking to take advantage of the power vacuum created after the death of Carmine Falcone in 2022. Batman. Although Oz eventually achieved his goals at the end of the series, it wasn’t without cost, as were new partnerships that the Penguin made along the way. To that end, it could have some dark ramifications for one of Gotham’s greatest defenders (aside from Batman himself).
In The penguinOz Cobb clashes with the likes of Sofia Falcone (Cristin Milioti) and Salvatore Maroni (Clancy Brown) as he tries to claim power in Gotham’s underworld. To this end, Oz ends up using Gotham’s corrupt politicians to attack his rivals, as seen in The penguin episode 8. However, this could have some dark consequences for Gotham’s mayor-elect, Bella Reál (Jayme Lawson), and her future in Batman – Part II.
I’m very worried about Bella Reál in the Batman universe
She might be too good for Gotham
Even before the events of The penguinI am very worried about the elected mayor Bella Reál in Batman universe. Having run against corrupt mayor Don Mitchell Jr before being murdered by the Riddler, Reál herself was shot shortly after by one of Edward Nashton’s followers, but was fortunately saved by Batman. Unlike his former opponent, Bella Reál seems to genuinely want to help Gotham improve. However, this could be exactly why she could face a dark fate in the future, especially after The Penguin end. After all, Gotham wasn’t meant to be a place that could truly improve.
As seen in The penguinit has been confirmed that mayor-elect Bella Reál is organizing a major anti-corruption campaign, even before she officially takes office. To that end, one could see Reál becoming a key ally to figures like Batman and Jim Gordon in the future, one of the few defenders of Gotham who actually wants to fix and help Gotham and its people. However, I am quite confident that Penguin’s newest alliance could cause major problems for Reál’s security as well as his plans for the future.
The Penguin ending saw Oz Cobb entering Gotham politics
Making friends in high places
In The penguin episode 8, Oz Cobb meets with a Councilman Hady at City Hall, the same Gotham politician who Oz had previously coerced into turning the lights back on in Crown Point, one of Gotham’s most disadvantaged neighborhoods that was hit hardest by the Riddler flood in Batman. While Oz specifically needs Hady’s help in dealing with Sofia Gigante, this also serves as the apparent beginning of a new partnership.. As such, it’s a sign that Oz will begin to grow his connections with Gotham’s rich and elite.
Additionally, all of Oz and Hady’s interaction takes place in the council chambers, with Oz sitting in Bella Reál’s chair. Cobb also directly mentioned the mayor-elect as someone he could one day meet with Hady’s help. Likewise, Oz also sees Reál herself from a distance as she leaves City Hall, with her arm still in a sling due to her recent gunshot wound at the hands of one of Riddler’s followers (as seen at the end of Batman). With all of this in mind, one can imagine that Oz’s interest in politics and manipulating Gotham’s leaders for various purposes has only just begun.
Theory: Bella Reál will be replaced in The Batman – Part II
Gotham’s corrupt will react
It is worth mentioning that Councilman Hady is a character from the original comics. On the page, Hady was one of Gotham’s many corrupt mayors. Therefore, it is not difficult to imagine a scenario in which Oz Cobb can work to install Hady as the new mayor, someone he can bribe and manipulate to maintain his power over Gotham’s underworld.unlike Reál, who certainly appears to be much more incorruptible as a true public servant.
“The Penguin will have no problem getting rid of Bella Reál forever the moment he determines he can’t use her…”
It certainly seems like this could be a strong possibility towards Batman – Part IIsomething that makes me worried about the fate of the current elected mayor in the future, how and when she might be replaced. After all, the Penguin would have no problem getting rid of Bella Reál for good the moment he determines he can’t use her. As such, it will be fascinating to see what the state of Gotham City will be in the upcoming sequel, now that Oz has gained all this power by The Penguin end.
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