Masked Guard

Biography
The Masked Guard is the average security guard at Arkham Asylum, one of the many present during the Joker's takeover of the asylum. He, along with many others, are identified mainly by their extensive riot gear and visored helmets with metal grilles that obscure their features. Masked Guards are often new trainees hired by Arkham's administrator, Warden Quincy Sharp, as part of several new security measures being instituted at the asylum. Masked Guards are often the younger, less experienced, guards at Arkham Asylum who tend to be lower-ranking than senior guards such as Frank Boles and Louie Green, whom they take their orders from.

Road to Arkham
After apprehending the Joker at Gotham City Hall, Batman telephoned Warden Sharp at Arkham Asylum to tell him that he would arrive in fifteen minutes. Warden Sharp notified the Masked Guards of his frustration due to the Joker's previous escape and would not tolerate any more incompetence amongst them, stating that "we straighten out Arkham today, we straighten out Gotham City tomorrow."

Batman: Arkham Asylum
The Masked Guards comprised many of the security guards present at Arkham Asylum's Intensive Treatment facility, when the Joker was recaptured by Batman. Most were posted to guard the Joker as he was being returned to Arkham Asylum after his most recent capture. While being transferred through the Holding Cells under the supervision of an unidentified security officer and a doctor, the Joker broke free and set loose all the prisoners housed in the Holding Cells (Most of them convicts transferred temporarily from Blackgate Prison). The Masked Guards turn up throughout the asylum, but most are immediately overpowered and murdered by the escaping inmates. The Joker and his men also take several Masked Guards hostage, two of which he experiments on, turning them into monstrous beasts. Batman, while trying to recapture the Joker, finds that most of the Masked Guards are actually dead or incapacitated. Arkham's security force became extremely depleted as the Joker and his hordes of inmates killed more and more of the Masked Guards, going so far as to even use their radios for communication. The Masked Guards were often isolated against desperate odds and cut off from radio support. Those who proved fortunate enough to survive the first stages of the Joker's takeover were either rounded up by his men or managed to find a safe place to hide and wait out the remainder of the takeover of Arkham. Most of the surviving Masked Guards fell under Poison Ivy's mind-controlling spell when infected by the spores released into the air by her mutated plants after they overran Arkham Island.

Notable Masked Guards
The following are Masked Arkham Guards identified by name and are therefore not included in this category:


 * Bill
 * Mike
 * Thomas Armbruster
 * Steve
 * Jackson
 * Jerry

The rest remained unidentified and are thus credited only as "Masked Guards".

List of Masked Guards in Batman: Arkham Asylum
The following is a list of all the Masked Guards that have appeared in Batman: Arkham Asylum:


 * Masked Guard #1: Stood guard to the left of the security door leading into the Intensive Treatment Center when the Joker was being returned to the asylum by Batman. He quickly raised his assault rifle and kept it trained on the Joker as Batman dragged him into the building. He was not seen again and his status remains unknown. If he remained at his post during the Joker's takeover of Arkham, he was probably killed by the escaping inmates as they left the Intensive Treatment Center.


 * Masked Guard #2: Stood guard behind Masked Guard #1 in the first hallway of the Intensive Treatment Center. When Batman delivered the Joker to the door, he followed his colleague's example and raised his gun second to level it at the Joker. When Batman walked past him toward Warden Sharp, this Masked Guard turned and kept his rifle trained on the Joker's head. He stayed behind in the hallway and did not follow the warden and Batman into the Intensive Treatment Lobby with the Joker. His status remains uncertain.


 * Masked Guard #3: Stood guard to the right of the security door leading into the Intensive Treatment Center when the Joker was being returned to the asylum by Batman. He quickly raised his rifle and aimed it at the Joker as Batman dragged the villain into the building toward Warden Sharp. He remained at his post when the Joker was escorted into the Intensive Treatment Lobby by Frank Boles. His status remains unknown.


 * Masked Guard #4: Stood guard next to Frank Boles at the security door leading into the Intensive Treatment Lobby. Oddly enough, he never leveled his rifle at the Joker even though the villain was surprisingly close to him. He stood motionless holding his weapon with both hands as Batman thrust the Joker into the Intensive Treatment Center. This guard looked on quietly as Frank Boles and another guard strapped the Joker into a patient handcart to wheel him into the Intensive Treatment Lobby. His status as of the Joker's takeover of the asylum remains uncertain.




 * Masked Guard #5: Stood at Warden Sharp's side as the Joker was being delivered to Frank Boles and his escort. He raised his gun and aimed it at the Joker should the evil clown attempt to make a lunge for the warden. He motioned with his head for Batman to hand the villain over to the Arkham staff, but kept his rifle trained on the Joker's head as Batman thrust him forward. The Masked Guard lowered his gun as Officer Boles grabbed the Joker to strap him into the patient handcart. He remained on guard next to the door and did not follow Batman and Boles into the Intensive Treatment Lobby, although he gave the Dark Knight a parting glance as they departed from each other. His status remains unknown.


 * Masked Guard #6: Stood guard to the left of the door leading to the Intensive Treatment Lobby, under the command of officer William North. He watched a security team and Batman wheel the Joker by on a patient handcart, but remained motionless, any expression hidden under his helmet visor. He remained on the upper portion of the Intensive Treatment Lobby and was among the guards killed later by Frank Boles, who was secretly in the Joker's employ.


 * Masked Guard #7: Stood guard to the right of the door leading to the Intensive Treatment Lobby, under the command of officer William North. He stood next to Officer North and Warden Sharp when they followed Frank Boles and the Joker's escort into the lobby's upper area. He turned and watched as the Joker was wheeled to a service lift leading to the upper area, but remained where he was and did not follow North and Sharp to the service lift. Instead, he remained in the upper area on guard. This Masked Guard left the Intensive Treatment Lobby at some undisclosed time, and was thus not present when Frank Boles murdered his former colleagues in the lobby during the Joker's takeover. His status remains unknown.


 * Masked Guard #8: Assigned to wheel the Joker through the Intensive Treatment Center to his cell. He awaited the Joker's arrival at Arkham, standing behind Warden Sharp, to the right of the door to the Intensive Treatment Lobby. When Batman dragged the handcuffed Joker through the door of the Intensive Treatment facility, this guard was ready with a patient handcart. The warden barked an order at Boles, who grabbed the villain and thrust him toward the handcart. This guard, in turn, unlocked the Joker's handcuffs and then stepped away for Boles to shove the Joker into the handcart. He and Boles then strapped down the grinning criminal's arms and legs into the cart, before turning to Warden Sharp. Sharp told him to "Get that filthy degenerate out of here!", to which this Masked Guard obliged. He wheeled the Joker through a security door and into the lobby area, where he and Boles were joined by a third armed guard, who accompanied the handcart to the Cell Block Transfer Corridor. While being looked over by an orderly, the Joker jerked suddenly, causing this guard to look about in alarm, although he quickly recovered and did his best to ignore the madman from then on. He and Boles then took the Joker into Secure Transit, where they encountered Killer Croc. Unlike most of the other guards, this Masked Guard remained unfazed. He ignored Croc and remained tranquil, with a calm expression, suggesting he has had some experience at Arkham and its inmates than the others. While in the Secure Transit elevator, the lights went out, causing this guard to warn Joker, "Stay where you are." The lights eventually came back on and this guard wheeled the Joker into the Transfer Loop, where the team was joined by Police Commissioner Gordon. After handing the Joker over to a doctor and a new guard, this Masked Guard remained in the hallway of the Holding Cells with Frank Boles. He disappeared after Boles and Gordon became trapped in the area by the Joker, and his fate remains uncertain.


 * Masked Guard #9: Assigned to be part of the security team escorting the Joker through the Intensive Care facility. He was waiting in the Intensive Treatment Lobby with Officer William North as the Joker was wheeled into the lobby by Masked Guard #8, accompanied by Batman and Officer Boles. He walked alongside the patient handcart with a loaded assault rifle in his hands, should the Joker attempt anything while strapped into the handcart. He accompanied the Joker down to the service lift, and then into the weapons scanner tunnel. From there he proceeded with the Joker's escort towards the Cell Block Transfer Corridor, pausing only briefly to give a cursory nod to one of his colleagues, who was accompanying Dr. Penelope Young, the head of research at Arkham and the Joker's personal therapist. As the Joker's escort began to near the end of the corridor, this Masked Guard began to walk ahead. He veered sharply to the right, and waited there with his rifle at the ready. He watched silently as the Joker was checked by an orderly, and remained in the Cell Block Transfer Corridor. He did not follow the Joker and Boles any further, and his status as of the Joker's takeover remains unknown.


 * Masked Guard #10: Stood guard in the upper area of the Intensive Treatment Lobby, standing to the right of the service lift, which descended into the lower lobby area. The Masked Guard had his rifle aimed at the Joker's handcart as soon as the villain was wheeled into the lobby. As the Joker was taken onto the service lift, this guard changed his position to keep his gun trained on the Joker. He walked to the edge of the service lift as it descended, to keep an eye on the Clown Prince of Crime and his escort. At some unrecorded time, this guard left the Intensive Treatment Lobby after the Joker ad been escorted through the area. As a result, he was spared being shot dead by Frank Boles as the corrupt security guard invaded the lobby during the Joker's takeover, murdering his former colleagues still on guard there. His status remains unknown.


 * Masked Guard #11: Stood guard in the upper area of the Intensive Treatment Lobby, standing to the left of the service lift, which descended into the lower lobby area. He looked at Masked Guard #10 standing just opposite of him, and followed his example after his raised his rifle to train it on the arriving Joker. This guard remained at his post with his superior, senior officer William North, in the lobby area after the Joker had been escorted through the area. This Masked Guard finally met his end at the hands of the traitorous Frank Boles.




 * Masked Guard #12: Stood guard with an assault rifle at the entrance to the Utility Corridor in the lower area of the Intensive Treatment Lobby. He was a close friend with senior security officer William North, who was also acquainted with this guard's wife and family. This Masked Guard watched as the Joker was escorted through the lobby into the weapons scanner tunnel, but never suspected his colleague, Officer Boles, of treachery until it was too late. This guard was shot dead by Boles during the Joker's takeover of the asylum. He lay slumped against the wall of the Utility Corridor, where William North mourned his death. North knelt next to this unfortunate victim of Boles' betrayal and told him sadly, "I'm sorry, buddy. I'll look after Maria. I promise." North was possibly referring to a family member of this guard, most likely his spouse or quite possibly a child of his.


 * Masked Guard #13: Posted on the lower area of the Intensive Treatment Lobby, near where the service lift descended. He pointed his rifle at the Joker and kept it trained on the villain as he was being transferred to the lower area on the lift. This Masked Guard only lowered his rifle when the villain was safely in the weapons scanner tunnel, where his supervision fell to Aaron Cash. This Masked Guard was finally murdered by Frank Boles, who fatally shot him as the corrupted member of security invaded the lobby later under the employ of the Joker.


 * Masked Guard #14: Stood guard with a gun at the ready in front of Dr. Walker's office on the lower level of the Intensive Treatment Lobby, just opposite the Utility Corridor. He watched the Joker being escorted through the area, then left the lobby shortly afterwards at an undisclosed point. The final fate of this Masked Guard remains unknown.


 * Masked Guard #15: Stood guard to the left of the service lift in the lower area of the Intensive Treatment Lobby. As Frank Boles and Batman with the Joker descended to the lower level in the lobby, this guard raised his rifle and kept it aimed at the Joker. When the lift had reached the ground level, this guard gestured with his head for Boles to go ahead. He watched as the security team escorted him into the weapons scanner tunnel, and then left the lobby afterwards. Though he was spared being massacred by the corrupt Boles later on, his final fate remains unknown.


 * Masked Guard #16: As Batman and the Joker's security team bought the evil clown into the weapons scanner tunnel to be subject to an X-Ray scanner, this Masked Guard under the supervision of Aaron Cash, helped operate the weapons scanner during the Joker's arrival. As Batman, the guards, and the Joker entered the chamber to be scanned, this guard was clearly visible tapping away on the keyboard of a computer console inside the X-ray operating booth. Aaron Cash then reminded him, "Tunnel's full. Start the scan." The guard, in response, reported: "Scan initializing." As this Masked Guard watched the canner's progress on a security monitor, he suddenly said, "We got a red light! Multiple prohibited items." Cash was furious at this guard and his fellows, voicing his disapproval loudly: "I want Joker searched again!" But the guard began to stammer, "Uh,....it's not the patient, sir.....it's....um..." Ignoring the guard's sheepish stammering, Cash regained his composure immediately. He waited quietly as the guard began to check the full results of the scan. He finally told Cash, "Scan is green on Joker." Cash then ordered, "Open the gate! Get him out of there!" The Masked Guard quickly complied. He vacated the weapons scanner booth and later took up his post alongside the other guards in the Intensive Treatment Lobby, where he was eventually shot dead by Frank Boles along with most of his colleagues in the lobby during the Joker's takeover.


 * Masked Guard #17: Was seen conversing freely with Dr. Penelope Young in the Intensive Treatment Lobby with another colleague. He had his back to the weapons scanner tunnel as Batman and the Joker's security team escorted him out of the tunnel and towards the Cell Block Transfer Corridor. Watching as his colleague suddenly raised his rifle at something behind him and noticing Dr. Young's suddenly-pale expression, this Masked Guard whirled around suddenly, finding the Joker and his security team just behind him. Immediately he aimed his own gun at the Joker's head as Dr. Young backed away, telling the doctor, "Keep behind me." He kept his gun on the Joker until the villain was escorted into the Cell Block Transfer Corridor. Dr. Young returned to her normal duties and left the Intensive Treatment Center later, and this guard was counted among the dead after Frank Boles had betrayed and killed his fellow guards in the area on the orders of the Joker.


 * Masked Guard #18: Was seen conversing freely with Dr. Penelope Young in the Intensive Treatment Lobby outside the weapons scanner tunnel to the right of the door to Cell Block Transfer with another colleague. However, as soon as the Joker appeared being escorted through the area, this guard raised his assault rifle to level it at the Joker. Watching as he did this, the startled Masked Guard #17 turned around and followed his example while a pale Dr. Young cowered between the two security guards. This Masked Guard lowered his rifle as the Joker was taken away, reporting to his agitated colleague, "He's clear." This guard later left the Intensive Treatment Lobby at an undisclosed time, but his whereabouts during the Joker's takeover and his eventual fate remain unknown.


 * Masked Guard #19: Was seen escorting four convicts temporarily transferred to Arkham from Blackgate Prison with another guard on the left hallway of the Cell Block Transfer Corridor toward the Intensive Treatment Lobby. Seeing the Joker being escorted by several other guards and Batman on the right hallway, the prisoners began to chant, "Joker! Joker! Joker!" This guard held an assault rifle at their backs, ordering them in a loud voice: "Shut it and keep movin'." When the convicts ignored his orders for them to be quiet, he shouted, "I said, shut it! Now..!" At his command, the convicts finally silenced. It is most probable that this convicts were freed during the Joker's takeover and recruited into his hordes of henchmen, although the fate of this Masked Guard seen escorting them is currently uncertain.


 * Masked Guard #20: Was seen escorting four convicts temporarily transferred to Arkham from Blackgate Prison with another guard on the left hallway of the Cell Block Transfer Corridor toward the Intensive Treatment Lobby. Seeing the Joker being escorted by several other guards and Batman on the right hallway, the prisoners began to chant, "Joker! Joker! Joker!" This guard rasped at them, "Shut up!" However, the convicts could sense the lack of forcefulness in his voice and kept on cheering the Joker on. This guard's colleague, however, proved more forceful and it was he who finally silenced the unruly prisoners. It is most probable that this convicts were freed during the Joker's takeover and recruited into his hordes of henchmen, although the fate of this Masked Guard seen escorting them is currently uncertain.


 * Masked Guard #21: Stood guard on the left hallway of the Cell Block Transfer Corridor in the Intensive Treatment Center with three other guards and an orderly, who was to document the overall medical condition of each inmate being signed in. This guard had his rifle trained on the Joker as Batman and Frank Boles escorted him through the area. When the Joker had been wheeled over to the orderly, this guard lowered his rifle. He watched closely as the orderly checked Boles' prisoner and filled out a form on his current minor injuries (sustained earlier during a battle with Batman at City Hall). The Clown Prince of Crime then jerked suddenly, causing the orderly to step away in alarm and this Masked Guard to follow his example and aim his gun at the Joker. Furious, the orderly told Boles, "He's all yours. Get him out of here!" As Boles and Batman began to escort the Joker into Secure Transit, this guard lowered his rifle, but watched the Joker's escort until they were out of sight. His status as of the Joker's takeover remains unknown.


 * Masked Guard #22: Stood behind Masked Guard #20 on guard in the Cell Block Transfer Corridor of the Intensive Treatment Center. He refused to take his rifle off of Joker, as his colleagues had done, nor did he relax his grip. As the Joker was wheeled over by Frank Boles and Batman, this guard remained a safe distance from the villain, on guard to the right of the door leading to the Secure Transit area. While the orderly looked the Joker over, this guard adjusted his grip several times on his rifle. When the Joker jerked suddenly to scare the orderly, this guard remained motionless, but kept his gun leveled at the Joker's handcart. When Boles and Batman began to wheel the Joker into Secure Transit, this Masked Guard finally lowered his rifle, but his gaze followed the Joker's escort until they were no longer in sight. His status as of the Joker's takeover is unknown.


 * Masked Guard #23: Stood guard to the left of the door in Cell Block Transfer leading to the Secure Transit area of the Intensive Treatment Center. When he saw the Joker and his escort approaching, he raised his assault rifle until it pointed directly at the Joker. When the orderly stopped to check the villain, this guard lowered his rifle. Even though he was the furthest person present in the area from the Joker, he stepped backwards into a corner when the Joker jerked suddenly in his handcart, frightening the orderly. Of course, he re-aimed is gun at the Joker until he was sure any possible danger had passed. Without taking his rifle off the villain, this guard said, "He's good. Get the door open." At his command, the door to Secure Transit was unlocked and the Joker's escort took him into Secure Transit. This guard lowered his rifle as he watched the villain go by. His status as of the Joker's takeover remains uncertain.


 * Masked Guard #24: Stood guard with an assault rifle in the upper level of Secure Transit, to the right of the door leading to the Cell Block Transfer area of the Intensive Treatment Center. He, along with many other security personnel, were guarding Secure Transit under the command of Officer Louie Green. He looked on as the Joker's escort wheeled the villain into Secure Transit. The Joker's team had to pause when Killer Croc was being transferred through the area. Killer Croc arrived on the elevator as the Joker reached the area, and Officer Green gave him top priority. As the elevator doors opened, Green ordered his men to get ready and keep their guns on Croc at all times. This guard turned to face Croc as the elevator doors opened, but did little else. He did not raise his weapon at Croc once, but did raise his rifle at the Joker to help keep in line after Croc's departure. After Killer Croc and the Joker had been successfully transferred through the area, this guard left Secure Transit. His whereabouts during the Joker's takeover, and his current status, remains uncertain.


 * Masked Guard #25: Stood guard with an assault rifle in the upper level of Secure Transit, to the right of the door leading to the Cell Block Transfer area of the Intensive Treatment Center. He, along with many other security personnel, were guarding Secure Transit under the command of Officer Green. He looked on as the Joker's escort wheeled the villain into Secure Transit. The Joker's team had to pause when Killer Croc was being transferred through the area. Killer Croc arrived on the elevator as the Joker reached the area, and Officer Green gave him top priority. As the elevator doors opened, Green ordered his men to get ready and keep their guns on Croc at all times. This guard turned to face Croc as the elevator doors opened, but did little else. He appeared increasingly fearful however, he shifted his weight nervously as Croc towered over all the other guards in the room. His eyes remained riveted on Croc, and followed the hulking inmate as he lowered his head under his activated electroshock collar. After Croc had been taken away, this guard lowered his rifle and watched as the Joker was taken to the Secure Transit elevator. He did not budge from his original position, even into the early stages of the Joker's takeover. shortly afterward, six escaped inmates armed with pieces of piping freed by the Joker after his escape invaded Secure Transit and murdered this guard in cold blood. Batman came across his body later, to the left of the upper level area with one of the Joker's gag chattering teeth toys trundling around next to it.


 * Masked Guard #26: Stood guard to the right of the Secure Transit elevator on the upper level of the Intensive Treatment Center. He was standing at such a position that he could not clearly see the elevator's occupant until they stepped out of the elevator. He did not raise his rifle until Killer Croc stepped out of the elevator. Even when the hulking villain stepped out, this guard seemed to ignore him until a spotlight was switched on, directed at Croc's head. Seeing clearly the full details of the reptilian criminal, this guard immediately raised his rifle at Croc and backed away nervously. After Croc had been taken out of the area, this guard relaxed, lowered his rifle, and stepped back to his original position. He left Secure Transit at some undisclosed time, since he was not present there during the Joker's takeover. His current status remains unknown.


 * Masked Guard #27: Stood guard to the left of the elevator in the upper area of the Secure Transit area in the Intensive Treatment Center. As Frank Boles and Batman with the Joker entered Secure Transit, this guard shot them a quick glance. His attention, however, was mainly focused on the hulking Killer Croc, also being taken through the area. This guard had been one of the two members of security assigned to escort Croc to Cell Block Transfer. As Killer Croc began to step out of the elevator, this Masked Guard raised his rifle, then turned to face the beast. As Killer Croc turned to threaten Batman and the Joker's escort, this guard stood his ground and kept his gun on the inmate. After someone had activated Croc's collar and shocked him to get him under control, Croc was forced to grudgingly move toward Cell Block Transfer, with another guard escorting him. This guard looked after them for a few seconds, then walked quickly across Secure Transit to catch up. He was mentioned by his colleague later that they had successfully gotten Croc back to his cell, although his status afterwards remains unknown.




 * Masked Guard #28: Stood in front of the elevator in the Secure Transit area of the Intensive Treatment Center when Killer Croc was being transferred through the area. This guard paid no attention whatsoever to the arriving Joker, who was being escorted by Batman and Officer Frank Boles. Instead, his attention was on the elevator, since he was waiting for Killer Croc to come up from the lower level. This Masked Guard was one of the two members of security assigned to escort Croc to Cell Block Transfer. When the announcement over the Arkham intercom stated that Croc was on his way, Louie Green stepped back from the elevator and motioned at this guard to step a few paces back. At Green's order, he raised his rifle and aimed it at Croc as the villain stepped out of the elevator. Croc, upon seeing Batman, took a giant step towards him, but this guard kept his rifle on him and refused to budge. When Croc was under control again after being shocked by the electroshock collar around his neck, he hurled one last threat at the Dark Knight before grudgingly stomping away. This guard hurried after him to keep up, and was followed by a Masked Guard #26. After successfully getting Croc back to his cell, this guard was caught up in the Joker's takeover. A fake radio call ordered him to Arkham East to await further orders. Throwing a uniform overcoat over his riot gear, this guard hurried to Arkham East, where he found at least a dozen more guards had been lured into the area by the same blind. He subsequently took up his post at the door to the Arkham Mansion. Thirty minutes later, Batman had arrived on the scene. By this time, most of the guards had realized that the Joker had tricked them and that the inmates were taking over the asylum, piece by piece. The guard, when approached by Batman, told him, "So, the nutcases are running wild. Do you need any help?" Batman responded, "Just stay alert, officer. I'll take care of it." The Masked Guard then added briefly, "We moved Croc down to his cell before I was moved here. Think of what would happen if that monster got free." Some time later, Arkham East was overrun by the escaped inmates as well. An armed inmate targeted this security guard and killed him. His gun was taken and claimed by the escaped inmates, who left him dangling upside down by his ankle from the doorway of the mansion.


 * Masked Guard #29: Stood guard behind Masked Guard #27 in the upper level of the Secure Transit area of the Intensive Treatment Center when Killer Croc was being transferred through the area. This guard paid no attention whatsoever to the arriving Joker, who was being escorted by Batman and Officer Frank Boles. Instead, his attention was on the elevator, since he was waiting for Killer Croc to come up from the lower level. At Officer Green's order, he raised his rifle and aimed it at Croc as the villain stepped out of the elevator. When the spotlight was switched on Croc, the Masked Guard lowered his rifle, but Croc was far from being under control. As Croc took a step forward, the guard raised his rifle and followed the villain's head with the barrel. He lowered his rifle as Croc and his two guards walked away toward Cell Block Transfer. This guard's gaze followed Croc until he was out of his line of vision, even though he kept staring after him. At some undisclosed time, most of the guards left Secure Transit, but he remained. During the Joker's takeover, the villain's henchmen singled this guard out as a target and invaded Secure Transit, murdering him. Once he was downed, they stood around his corpse, kicking at it. One thug noted, "This guard always gave [Joker] a hard time." Another goon responded, "Not anymore...."


 * Masked Guard #30: Stood guard behind Masked Guard #28 in the upper level of the Secure Transit area of the Intensive Treatment Center when Killer Croc was being transferred through the area. After Croc had passed through the area, this guard, unlike most of the others, displayed no further interest in him. He nodded at Frank Boles, who was escorting the Joker through the area at the time, and left Secure Transit at an undisclosed point. His status as of the Joker's takeover remains unknown.


 * Masked Guard #31: Stood guard on the far left of the Secure Transit area next to a ventilation grate. This Masked Guard never leveled his rifle at Croc when ordered by Officer Green to do so, and simply watched Croc's passing by with no interest, staring straight ahead. He also did not hold his gun at the ready or in the proper position, holding the rifle with its barrel pointed at the ceiling. During the Joker's takeover, armed inmates invaded the upper level of Secure Transit. They attacked this guard and overpowered him. Batman arrived on the scene later, finding the deceased security guard sprawled near the edge of the elevator shaft.


 * Masked Guard #32: Stood guard with an assault rifle in the lower level of the Secure Transit area of the Intensive Treatment Center, to the left of the elevator. He, along with three other security personnel, were guarding Secure Transit under the command of Henry Smith. He looked on as the Joker's escort wheeled the villain into the lower level of Secure Transit. He kept his rifle trained on Joker until his security team had him safely inside the Transfer Loop. He vacated Secure Transit shortly after, and his status remains unknown.


 * Masked Guard #33: Stood guard with an assault rifle in the lower level of Secure Transit, to the left of the elevator behind Masked Guard #31. He, along with three other security personnel, were guarding Secure Transit under the command of Henry Smith. He looked on as the Joker's escort wheeled the villain into the lower level of Secure Transit. He kept his rifle trained on Joker until his security team had him safely inside the Transfer Loop. He vacated Secure Transit shortly after, and his status remains unknown.


 * Masked Guard #34: Stood guard with an assault rifle in the lower level of Secure Transit, to the right of the elevator. He, along with three other security personnel, were guarding Secure Transit under the command of Henry Smith. He looked on as the Joker's escort wheeled the villain into the lower level of Secure Transit. He kept his rifle trained on Joker until his security team had him safely inside the Transfer Loop. He vacated Secure Transit shortly after, and his status remains unknown.




 * Masked Guard #35: Posted at the first corner of the Processing Corridor in the Intensive Treatment Center during the Joker's escape from custody. This Masked Guard was at his post when the Joker's accomplice, Harley Quinn, succeeded in taking control of Arkham's security systems and helping the villain escape. The Joker set free all the prisoners in the Holding Cells, then fled down the Processing Corridor while Batman fought the inmates. The guard on the corner proved an easy target and was one of the Joker's first victims. While following the Joker's trail of destruction, Batman across the body of this guard, slumped against the wall of the Processing Corridor. The Joker had left a set of gag teeth next to the corpse as his calling card, causing Batman to grimly murmur, "Wherever that madman goes, death is sure to follow!"


 * Masked Guard #36: Posted outside an office in the Processing Corridor of the Intensive Treatment Center during the Joker's escape from custody. This Masked Guard was at his post when the Joker's accomplice, Harley Quinn, succeeded in taking control of Arkham's security systems and helping the villain escape. The Joker set free all the prisoners in the Holding Cells, then fled down the Processing Corridor while Batman fought the inmates. The guard just around the corner proved an easy target and was one of the Joker's first victims. While following the Joker's trail of destruction, Batman across the body of this guard, crumpled in the middle of the corridor next to a wastepaper basket outside the office he had been guarding.

Masked Guard #37: Posted to guard an office near the Decontamination Chamber of the Intensive Treatment Center during the Joker's escape from custody. He, along with Eddie Burlow, comprised the security personnel guarding the area near the Decontamination Chamber. Burlow was posted at the door, and this guard outside the doctor's office just down the corridor. During the Joker's escape through the area, this Masked Guard proved an easy target and was overpowered and murdered by the Clown Prince of Crime. The Joker left a pair of toy chattering teeth trundling around near his corpse as a trademark. A few minutes later, Batman arrived on the scene. When called to the Decontamination Chamber door by Eddie Burlow, Batman passed this guard's body, stretched out on the floor amid several torn power cables outside the door to the office he had been guarding.

Masked Guard #38: Posted to guard an office just outside the Patient Pacification Chamber of the Intensive Treatment Center when the Joker wrestled free from his guards and escaped from custody. This Masked Guard soon proved an easy target during the villain's escape through the area and was one of the Joker's first victims. He lay crumpled near his desk amid a pile of scattered documents around the corner from the door to Patient Pacification when Batman arrived on the scene, following the Joker's trail of destruction and too late to stop the murder of this unfortunate member of security.



Masked Guard #39: Responded to an alarm at the Patient Pacification Chamber after the Joker had freed all the inmates in the Intensive Treatment Center, including the deranged serial killer, Victor Zsasz. Zsasz invaded Patient Pacification, brutally murdering one security guard and taking another, Mike, hostage. This guard watched helplessly as Zsasz barricaded himself in the area, strapping Mike to an electroshock chair and threatening to electrocute him if any of the guards made a move. The Masked Guard stood next to Zach Franklin at the entrance of the Patient Pacification Chamber, attempting desperately to talk Zsasz down as he threatened his hostage. When approached by Batman, the guard begged, "Please you gotta save [Mike]!" He continued trying to negotiate with Zsasz as Batman left to attempt a rescue. This Masked Guard held an assault rifle in his hands, and although he constantly aimed it at Zsasz, he did not shoot for fear of harming the hostage. With this in mind, Zsasz began to take cover behind Mike, using the hostage as a shield for any possible gunfire offered by the guard. After Batman had sneaked up on Zsasz, knocked him down, and freed his hostage, this guard rushed in, standing over Zsasz and covering him with his rifle to prevent any escape. Some time later, Zach Franklin and his party (including this guard) left Patient Pacification. Zsasz escaped their custody, and thus it remains to be seen if Masked Guard #39 survived the Joker's attack on Arkham or if he returned to his original post after the villain's defeat. Notably, this Masked Guard is the very first Masked Guard Batman can interact and converse with. As the player approaches this guard on the screen, an option is given to "Talk to Guard".

Masked Guard #40: Responded to an alarm at the Patient Pacification Chamber after the Joker had freed all the inmates in the Intensive Treatment Center, including the deranged serial killer, Mr. Zsasz. After Zsasz had taken Mike hostage, this Masked Guard, a known friend of Mike, arrived on the scene with Zsasz's personal therapist, Dr. Gretchen Westler. He, another guard, and Dr. Westler climbed the stairs to the higher level. The Masked Guard stood on the balcony overlooking Zsasz and his hostage, attempting to talk Zsasz down. He shouted, "He's done nothing to you! Let him go!", but Zsasz ignored him. When approached by Batman, this guard told him in a frantic voice, "Zsasz has got my buddy. He's gonna fry him! Do something. Please." Batman then instructed the guard to keep Zsasz occupied so he could get behind him. The Masked Guard managed to buy Batman some time when he demanded to know what Zsasz wanted. While Zsasz furiously repeated his threats, this guard's anger was also aroused, causing him to vent his frustration by saying that Zsasz himself should be executed instead: "I hate this guy. I've always said we should just exterminate the lot of them!" After Harley Quinn trapped Batman and the guards in the room, the Masked Guard concentrated on finding a clear channel on the radio to order control to shut down the security door and open it so they could escape. After a few minutes, Batman escaped through the ventilation shaft, much to the guard's surprise. He and his party left the chamber a short while later, although Zsasz managed to escape. This Masked Guard's status remains unknown, as he was not seen again.


 * Masked Guard #41: Responded to an alarm at the Patient Pacification Chamber after the Joker had freed all the inmates in the Intensive Treatment Center, including the deranged serial killer, Mr. Zsasz. After Zsasz had taken Mike hostage, this Masked Guard, a known friend of Mike, arrived on the scene with Zsasz's personal therapist, Dr. Gretchen Westler. He, Masked Guard #40, and Dr. Westler climbed the stairs to the higher level. The Masked Guard stood on the balcony overlooking Zsasz and his hostage, attempting to talk Zsasz down. After being filled in on the hostage situation by Zach Franklin, Batman arrived on the scene, finding this guard and his colleague leaning over the balcony rail and watching nervously as Zsasz paced up and down behind Mike. Notably, Masked Guard #41 said nothing to Zsasz, perhaps too gripped by the impending situation to do so. When approached by Batman, this guard responded without taking eyes off the developing situation below: "If you go down there, Zsasz will execute my buddy!" Batman needed no reminder of the obvious danger, and knocked Zsasz after sneaking up behind him. The Masked Guard rushed into the room with his colleagues and Dr. Westler, where they liberated Mike. Only then did the security guard turn his attention to escaping the chamber; he rushed to the door, only to find it had locked behind them. Assisted by another guard, he was last seen standing just outside the pacification area on the ground level next to the locked door with his radio, attempting to contact Arkham control to open the door. His status is uncertain.


 * Masked Guard #42: Posted in the Patient Pacification Chamber of the Intensive Treatment Center along with Mike during the Joker's escape from custody. This Masked Guard, a close friend to officer Zach Franklin, was at his post when the Joker's accomplice, Harley Quinn, succeeded in taking control of Arkham's security systems and helping the inmates escape, including Victor Zsasz. Zsasz invaded Patient Pacification, brutally murdering this guard and taking Mike hostage. Zsasz had murdered this guard first to satisfy his bloodlust. The Masked Guard lay crumpled on one end of the room, stretched out on the littered floor of the chamber, one hand still clutching the mortal wound dealt to him by Zsasz. Batman first spotted this guard's corpse while observing Zsasz from a vantage point near the top of the room. Determined to prevent the spilling of more blood, Batman defeated Zsasz and retook control of the Patient Pacification Chamber. Zach Franklin entered the room to free Mike, discovering this guard's corpse within. Fighting back grief at the death of his friend, Officer Franklin leaned over the body once, confirming his worst fears about his colleague. He laid one hand on the guard's helmet, then glanced at Zsasz, almost as if expecting him to begin killing again any moment.


 * Masked Guard #43: Posted in the Decontamination Chamber of the Intensive Treatment Center along with twelve other asylum security guards during the Joker's escape from custody. This guard was in the Decontamination Chamber when he and the other Masked Guards were attacked by a large group of liberated inmates led by the Joker. In the confusion of the gunfight that followed, the Joker released several canisters of his toxic Joker Venom gas into the room, killing many of the guards and inmates alike. When Eddie Burlow finally succeeded in forcing the door to Decontamination from the Processing Corridor and rushing inside, he found himself at an observation window which allowed him a view into the chamber. This Masked Guard was coughing furiously at the window. He began to sag as the toxic green gas filled the room, and pounded on the window as he looked up and saw the shocked Burlow. Unfortunately, the Arkham security systems detected the poisons in the room and sealed off the area, trapping and dooming this guard inside. He reached up and hopelessly struck the window again with his gloved fist, to no avail. Burlow could do little but gape in terror. The gas began to overcome the Masked Guard, attacking his nervous system and causing a slow, painful, death. The dying guard was reaching to strike the sealed-off observation window again when he suddenly seized his head violently with both his hands, his terrible pain obvious as the horrified Burlow looked on and Batman rushed to the window, just in time to watch this Masked Guard die and crumple to his knees, then slide out of sight of the observation window. Sadly, the Dark Knight was too late to rescue the doomed guard and nine others, although three other security guards managed to escape the dense Joker Toxin by climbing to safety.


 * Masked Guard #44: Posted in the Decontamination Chamber of the Intensive Treatment Center along with twelve other asylum security guards during the Joker's escape from custody. This guard was in the Decontamination Chamber when he and the other Masked Guards were attacked by a large group of liberated inmates led by the Joker. In the confusion of the gunfight that followed, the Joker released several canisters of his toxic Joker Venom gas into the room, killing many of the guards and inmates alike. When Eddie Burlow arrived at the observation window, this Masked Guard was visible in the chamber beyond, staggering in the midst of the deadly gas. He was clutching his stomach, then clawed and writhed madly as the gas began to overcome him. He turned toward the window as he sank to his knees, then fell as he stretched out his hands in a gesture of pain. Sadly, the Dark Knight was too late to rescue the doomed guard and nine others, although three other security guards managed to escape the dense Joker Toxin by climbing to safety.


 * Masked Guard #45: Posted in the Decontamination Chamber of the Intensive Treatment Center along with twelve other asylum security guards during the Joker's escape from custody. This guard was in the Decontamination Chamber when he and the other Masked Guards were attacked by a large group of liberated inmates led by the Joker. After the Joker had released the canisters of Joker Venom gas into the room, this guard was being overcome by the gas when Eddie Burlow and Batman arrived at the observation window. He was visible through the window at the far wall. Collapsing to his knees on the floor, the Masked Guard was killed by the toxic gas.




 * Masked Guard #46: Posted in the Decontamination Chamber of the Intensive Treatment Center along with twelve other asylum security guards during the Joker's escape from custody. This guard was in the Decontamination Chamber when he and the other Masked Guards were attacked by a large group of liberated inmates led by the Joker. When the Joker Toxin gas was released into the room, this guard was at the observation window. He managed to escape to escape immediate death by the gas, however, by leaping up and, through, some physical effort, seize the ledge of the upper level on that side of the room. He was not killed by the Joker Toxin because the dense gas had sunk to the floor after being released and remained on the lower floor. Losing his grip on the ledge, the Masked Guard pulled himself up as far as he could onto the upper level, and shouted, "Help me!" As Batman arrived on the upper level via the ventilation system, the guard shouted again, "Please help me! Over here, please!" As his legs dangled over open air and the green gas below, this guard, hanging on for dear life, was elated upon Batman's arrival. The Caped Crusader took him by the back of his collar and hoisted him up onto the ledge, telling him, "You're going to be fine. Stay here." Batman left this Masked Guard resting on the ledge, and proceeded to rescue the other survivors. At some undisclosed time, Masked Guard #46 left the Decontamination Chamber, most likely in the company of the other survivors. His status as of the later stages of the Joker's takeover remain unknown.


 * Masked Guard #47: Posted in the Decontamination Chamber of the Intensive Treatment Center along with twelve other asylum security guards during the Joker's escape from custody. This guard was in the Decontamination Chamber when he and the other Masked Guards were attacked by a large group of liberated inmates led by the Joker. In the gunfight that followed, this guard tried to contact his closest friend and colleague, Steve, on his radio. As Batman escaped from the Patient Pacification Chamber, his information broker, Oracle patched him into this Masked Guard's radio conversation, allowing Batman to listen in. At first, only muffled gunshots dominated the feed, but then Masked Guard #45 reported, "Steve! More Blackgate prisoners, by the boiler." Steve responded, "Who's that behind them? Oh my God! It's Joker. He's free! How'd he break out....!" The radio call was then cut off, and the feed went dead. After the Joker had released the canisters of Joker Venom gas into the room, this guard was able to climb to safety onto a layer of ductwork on an upper level and was the only survivor to completely, and successfully do so, without having to be rescued by Batman. Steve tried to reach the extraction system on the other side of the room so he could activate the ventilation system in order to filter the deadly gas out of the room, but was forced to abandon his mission and seek safety instead, scaling a ladder leading to a small utility ledge above. But then the boiler exploded, taking out Steve's ladder and leaving him hanging precariously from the ledge. The Masked Guard turned around in desperation, spotting Batman, who landed on the ductwork behind him. He then turned and shouted at Steve, "Batman's here! Just hold on a little longer, Steve!" When further approached by Batman, the guard, without taking his eyes off Steve, begged him, "Please, you've got to save Steve." After rescuing Steve, this Masked Guard shouted, "Batman! The extraction system! Steve was trying to get to the control panel on the end of the room!" He repeated his message with hand gestures, then sank to one knee and sat down on the ledge. He remained there after Batman had successfully cleared the gas from the room, then, at some undisclosed time, Masked Guard #47 left the Decontamination Chamber, most likely in the company of the other survivors. His status as of the later stages of the Joker's takeover remain unknown.


 * Masked Guard #48: Posted in the Decontamination Chamber of the Intensive Treatment Center along with twelve other asylum security guards during the Joker's escape from custody. This guard was in the Decontamination Chamber when he and the other Masked Guards were attacked by a large group of liberated inmates led by the Joker. After the Joker had released the canisters of Joker Venom gas into the room, this guard bravely made his way past the Joker's hordes of inmates and into the guard office on the end of the room. Staggering past a High Security Henchman, the Masked Guard hoisted himself onto the computer chair in the office, reaching upwards for the extraction control panel. When Batman arrived on the scene a few minutes later, he found Masked Guard #48 slumped over the office desk, his gloved hand still reaching up for the control switch, just inches from his goal. It is unknown if this Masked Guard was overcome by the gas, or possibly murdered by the Joker himself, perhaps to prevent him from ventilating the toxins out of the room.


 * Masked Guard #49: Posted in the Decontamination Chamber of the Intensive Treatment Center along with twelve other asylum security guards during the Joker's escape from custody. This guard was in the Decontamination Chamber when he and the other Masked Guards were attacked by a large group of liberated inmates led by the Joker. In the gunfight that followed, this guard was too close to the door to the Transfer Loop from which the inmates were using to enter Decontamination, and was shot dead on the scene. After being shot multiple times, the Masked Guard lay crumpled in the center of the Decontamination Chamber as the Joker released his canisters of Joker Toxin into the room, killing inmates and guards alike. Fate proved merciful to Masked Guard #49, as he was spared and even more painful and horrible death to the Joker's toxic gas. Batman came upon his body after ventilating the gas out of the room, amid several spent shotgun shells scattered across the ground.


 * Masked Guard #50: Posted in the Decontamination Chamber of the Intensive Treatment Center along with twelve other asylum security guards during the Joker's escape from custody. This guard was in the Decontamination Chamber when he and the other Masked Guards were attacked by a large group of liberated inmates led by the Joker. In the gunfight that followed, this guard retreated into a shower area and tried to take cover, but was shot several times before he could seek sufficient cover. This Masked Guard lay slumped against a wall as the Joker released his canisters of Joker Toxin into the room, killing inmates and guards alike. Fate proved merciful to Masked Guard #50, as he was spared and even more painful and horrible death to the Joker's toxic gas. Batman came upon his body after ventilating the gas out of the room, amid several spent shotgun shells scattered across the floor.


 * Masked Guard #50: Posted in the Decontamination Chamber of the Intensive Treatment Center along with twelve other asylum security guards during the Joker's escape from custody. This guard was in the Decontamination Chamber when he and the other Masked Guards were attacked by a large group of liberated inmates led by the Joker. In the gunfight that followed, this guard took cover, ducking behind a generator, possibly to reload his weapon. However, his cover gave him no protection from the Joker Toxin that the Joker released into the room. The Masked Guard was on his knees and peering over the top of the generator when the gas seeped in under his helmet and killed him. He fell backwards and landed directly under the security gate control panel for a doctor's office on the other side of the room.


 * Masked Guard #51: Posted in the Decontamination Chamber of the Intensive Treatment Center along with twelve other asylum security guards during the Joker's escape from custody. This guard was in the Decontamination Chamber when he and the other Masked Guards were attacked by a large group of liberated inmates led by the Joker. In the confusion of the gunfight that followed, the Joker released several canisters of his toxic Joker Venom gas into the room, killing many of the guards and inmates alike. This guard was among the many killed by the gas, and lay stretched out on the floor near the observation window. He was among the first to die from the gas, although several of his colleagues resisted it and held out slightly longer. Sadly, the Dark Knight was too late to rescue the doomed guard and nine others, although three other security guards managed to escape the dense Joker Toxin by climbing to safety.


 * Masked Guard #52: Posted in the Decontamination Chamber of the Intensive Treatment Center along with twelve other asylum security guards during the Joker's escape from custody. This guard was in the Decontamination Chamber when he and the other Masked Guards were attacked by a large group of liberated inmates led by the Joker. In the confusion of the gunfight that followed, the Joker released several canisters of his toxic Joker Venom gas into the room, killing many of the guards and inmates alike. This guard was among the many killed by the gas, and lay face down on the floor near the observation window. He was among the first to die from the gas, although several of his colleagues resisted it and held out slightly longer. Sadly, the Dark Knight was too late to rescue the doomed guard and nine others, although three other security guards managed to escape the dense Joker Toxin by climbing to safety.


 * Masked Guard #53: Posted in the Decontamination Chamber of the Intensive Treatment Center along with twelve other asylum security guards during the Joker's escape from custody. This guard was in the Decontamination Chamber when he and the other Masked Guards were attacked by a large group of liberated inmates led by the Joker. In the confusion of the gunfight that followed, the Joker released several canisters of his toxic Joker Venom gas into the room, killing many of the guards and inmates alike. This guard was among the many killed by the gas, and lay in a twisted position on the floor near the observation window. He was among the first to die from the gas, although several of his colleagues resisted it and held out slightly longer. Sadly, the Dark Knight was too late to rescue the doomed guard and nine others, although three other security guards managed to escape the dense Joker Toxin by climbing to safety.


 * Masked Guard #54: Posted in the Decontamination Chamber of the Intensive Treatment Center along with twelve other asylum security guards during the Joker's escape from custody. This guard was in the Decontamination Chamber when he and the other Masked Guards were attacked by a large group of liberated inmates led by the Joker. In the confusion of the gunfight that followed, the Joker released several canisters of his toxic Joker Venom gas into the room, killing many of the guards and inmates alike. This guard managed to make his way down a hallway to the right of the observation window towards the exit. However, he proved too late, as Arkham's security system detected the toxins in Decontamination and sealed off the area, trapping and dooming this guard inside. He was among the first to die from the gas, although several of his colleagues resisted it and held out slightly longer. Sadly, the Dark Knight was too late to rescue the doomed guard and nine others, although three other security guards managed to escape the dense Joker Toxin by climbing to safety. He came upon Masked Guard #54's corpse a few minutes later, marked by a set of gag chattering toy teeth that the Joker had left in his wake as a calling card.


 * Masked Guard #55: Posted in the Transfer Loop of the Intensive Treatment Center along with two other asylum security guards during the Joker's escape from custody. This Masked Guard was at his post when the Joker's accomplice, Harley Quinn, succeeded in taking control of Arkham's security systems and helping the villain escape. The Joker set free all the prisoners in the Decontamination area, then fled down the Transfer Loop after releasing his toxic gas in Decontamination. The guard just around the corner proved an easy target and was the Joker's next victim. While following the Joker's trail of destruction, Batman across the body of this guard, crumpled face down in the middle of the hallway.


 * Masked Guard #56: Posted in the Transfer Loop of the Intensive Treatment Center along with two other asylum security guards during the Joker's escape from custody. This Masked Guard was at his post when the Joker's accomplice, Harley Quinn, succeeded in taking control of Arkham's security systems and helping the villain escape. The Joker set free all the prisoners in the Decontamination area, then fled down the Transfer Loop after releasing his toxic gas in Decontamination. The guard and his colleague just around the corner proved an easy target and were the Joker's next victims. While following the Joker's trail of destruction, Batman across the body of this guard, strewn next to the wall to one side of the hallway.


 * Masked Guard #57: Posted in the Transfer Loop of the Intensive Treatment Center along with two other asylum security guards during the Joker's escape from custody. This Masked Guard was at his post when the Joker set free all the prisoners in the Decontamination area, then fled down the Transfer Loop after releasing his toxic gas in Decontamination. The guard just around the corner proved an easy target and was among the Joker's next victims. While following the Joker's trail of destruction, Batman across the body of this guard, slumped against a series of pipes on one side of the hallway leading to Secure Treatment Transfer.


 * Masked Guard #58: Posted in the Transfer Loop of the Intensive Treatment Center along with two other asylum security guards during the Joker's escape from custody. This Masked Guard was at his post when the Joker's accomplice, Harley Quinn, succeeded in taking control of Arkham's security systems and helping the villain escape. The Joker set free all the prisoners in the Decontamination area, then fled down the Transfer Loop after releasing his toxic gas in Decontamination. The guard just around the corner proved an easy target and was the Joker's next victim. While following the Joker's trail of destruction, Batman across the body of this guard, crumpled face down in the middle of the hallway.


 * Masked Guard #59: Posted in the Transfer Loop of the Intensive Treatment Center along with two other asylum security guards during the Joker's escape from custody. This Masked Guard was at his post when the Joker's accomplice, Harley Quinn, succeeded in taking control of Arkham's security systems and helping the villain escape. The Joker set free all the prisoners in the Decontamination area, then fled down the Transfer Loop after releasing his toxic gas in Decontamination. The guard just around the corner proved an easy target and was the Joker's next victim. While following the Joker's trail of destruction, Batman across the body of this guard, crumpled face down in the middle of the hallway.


 * Masked Guard #60: Posted in the Secure Treatment Transfer area of the Intensive Treatment Center along with four other asylum security guards during the Joker's escape from custody. This Masked Guard and his colleagues were tasked with manning the guard stations in this area and guarding Dr. Penelope Young's first experimental test subject, the Venom Henchman, a mutated inmate. Masked Guard #60 was at his post when the Joker invaded Secure Treatment Transfer with several of his men. While one of the security guards managed to drag himself into a nearby guard booth and hole up inside, this guard was not so fortunate and was overpowered and brutally murdered by the Joker and his thugs. The fallen Masked Guard lay in a pool of his blood between the two guard stations, and after the Joker released the Venom Henchman, his inert corpse was snatched up and hurled across the room at the arriving Batman by the enraged monster.


 * Masked Guard #61: Posted in the Secure Treatment Transfer area of the Intensive Treatment Center along with four other asylum security guards during the Joker's escape from custody. This Masked Guard and his colleagues were tasked with manning the guard stations in this area and guarding Dr. Penelope Young's first experimental test subject, the Venom Henchman, a mutated inmate. Masked Guard #61 was at his post when the Joker invaded Secure Treatment Transfer with several of his men. While one of the security guards managed to drag himself into a nearby guard booth and hole up inside, this guard was not so fortunate and was overpowered and brutally murdered by the Joker and his thugs. The Masked Guard's body lay strewn near the far end of the room, amid a pile of scattered documents on the dirty floor.


 * Masked Guard #62: Posted in the Secure Treatment Transfer area of the Intensive Treatment Center along with four other asylum security guards during the Joker's escape from custody. This Masked Guard and his colleagues were tasked with manning the guard stations in this area and guarding Dr. Penelope Young's first experimental test subject, the Venom Henchman, a mutated inmate. Masked Guard #61 was at his post when the Joker invaded Secure Treatment Transfer with several of his men. He was guarding the door when the liberated inmates entered, and hence was the first one killed by the Joker and his goons.




 * Masked Guard #63: Posted in the Secure Treatment Transfer area of the Intensive Treatment Center along with four other asylum security guards during the Joker's escape from custody. This Masked Guard and his colleagues were tasked with manning the guard stations in this area and guarding Dr. Penelope Young's first experimental test subject, the Venom Henchman, a mutated inmate. Masked Guard #61 was at his post when the Joker invaded Secure Treatment Transfer with several of his men. He and the other guards were surprised and quickly defeated. Recognizing that at present resistance was futile, the Masked Guard grabbed Jerry, one of his injured colleagues, and dragged them both into a nearby guard station. Staggering inside and activating the security barrier behind them, this guard deposited the senseless Jerry against one wall before passing out from his efforts. He remained unconscious inside the cramped booth while the Joker released the Venom Henchman outside on the arriving Batman. Upon Batman's defeat of the Venom Henchman, the guard revived, sitting up and rubbing his head. Struggling to his feet, he straightened up and supported himself on a fuse box, breathing heavily. This Masked Guard then rubbed his aching head again before entering a 12 digit-pass code into the control panel for the security barrier. He then called out to Batman, shouting: "Batman! I'm over here! Quick, get in here before more of them come!" After deactivating the security barrier, the guard beckoned for Batman to come into the guard station, shrugging as he explained, "They came out of nowhere! I...I dragged Jerry in here, powered up the gate. Must've passed out." Batman cut in, demanding "Joker went through that door. What's on the other side?" The Masked Guard responded, "We call it 'extreme isolation'. Only way in is via the transport system." Batman then told the guard to activate it, and he replied with a "Not a problem. I just need to call another cell." Nodding as he spoke, Masked Guard #61 did not hesitate. Bending over a computer console, he hastily began tapping out an order on the keyboard to the computerized transport system. In response, a security monitor on the booth desk began to flicker, as this Masked Guard reported, "Something's wrong. The system's not responding." The Joker then appeared on the screen, revealing that he'd utilized corrupt security officer Frank Boles to kidnap police Commissioner Gordon, who had been visiting Arkham. To make matters worse, the computerized system remained unresponsive. Masked Guard #63 told Batman without taking his eyes off the computer screen, "System's down. Best I can do is open the door you came in through. Sorry." Batman then left Secure Treatment Transfer and this guard continuing in his impossible task, typing away at the computer console.


 * Masked Guard #64: Posted in the Transfer Loop of the Intensive Treatment Center along with another other asylum security guard and an unidentified orderly during the Joker's escape from custody. This Masked Guard was guarding the door to the Holding Cells when the Joker's accomplice, Harley Quinn, succeeded in taking control of Arkham's security systems and helping the inmates escape. Two such liberated inmates came upon Masked Guard #64 and the two other asylum staff members, murdering the orderly immediately. Upon leaving the orderly dead with a trashcan resting over his head, the duo of inmates used lengths of lead piping to attack Masked Guard #64 from behind, clobbering his skull with one of their lead pipes and killing him.




 * Masked Guard #65: Posted in the Transfer Loop of the Intensive Treatment Center along with another other asylum security guard and an unidentified orderly during the Joker's escape from custody. This Masked Guard was guarding the door to the Holding Cells when the Joker's accomplice, Harley Quinn, succeeded in taking control of Arkham's security systems and helping the inmates escape. Two such liberated inmates came upon Masked Guard #65 and the two other asylum staff members, murdering the orderly immediately. Upon leaving the orderly dead with a trashcan resting over his head, the duo of inmates used lengths of lead piping to attack Masked Guard #64 from behind, clobbering his skull with one of their lead pipes and killing him. They then turned on Masked Guard #65, who attempted to resist longer, but was finally downed after a brief struggle. Standing victorious over the guard's dead body, the two inmates leered down at him, one laughing, "Ah, look at him! Not such the big man, anymore." The other joined in, cackling, "Man, He never stood a chance!" The first inmate then responded, "Did ya see him? He never saw it coming."


 * Masked Guard #66: Stood guard on the right hallway of the Cell Block Transfer Corridor in the Intensive Treatment Center with one other Masked Guard during the early stages of the Joker's takeover. He and his colleague were surprised and cornered in Cell Block Transfer by several liberated inmates who had gotten their hands on assault rifles. Backing toward the locked door to Secure Transit, this guard threw himself at the mercy of the inmates, begging "Please...!" He never finished his sentence. The armed inmates ignored the Masked Guard's pleading and shot him dead on the spot.


 * Masked Guard #67: Stood guard on the right hallway of the Cell Block Transfer Corridor in the Intensive Treatment Center with one other Masked Guard during the early stages of the Joker's takeover. He and his colleague were surprised and cornered in Cell Block Transfer by several liberated inmates who had been dispatched by their leader to finish clearing the area of the "Arkham chumps". Backing toward the locked door to Secure Transit, this guard threw himself at the mercy of the inmates after they shot the other guard, begging desperately as they reloaded their guns, "I...I got a kid! You don't have to..!" He never finished his sentence. The armed inmates ignored the Masked Guard's pleading and fired all at once, blowing him off his feet, the force of the bullet throwing him backwards towards the barred door to Secure Transit. Batman arrived on the scene mere seconds later, just in time to hear the guard's murderer snicker, "You're right. I don't have to. I just want to."


 * Masked Guard #68: Stood guard in the outer courtyard of Arkham East with another guard at the gateway to the Pump Station stunnel. He, along with all the other asylum security personnel in the area, were positioned across the courtyard in pairs, protecting the important areas. Masked Guard #68 was assigned to safeguard the tunnel that led to the old pump station in Arkham West. Although his colleague was more fidgety, this security guard stood ramrod straight, still as a statue with his rifle at the ready. He wore a security overcoat over his riot gear. When approached by Batman, this Masked Guard remained undaunted at the sudden appearance of the Dark Knight, who had recently escaped the Intensive Treatment Center after the Joker's takeover. The guard told him, "Sorry, Sir, but you can't can't come in this way. It's locked down." Batman then asked him, "Where does the door lead?" The Masked Guard replied immediately, "It led to the old Pump Station. Warden Sharp had it closed down soon after he arrived. Said it was a security risk." When further approached by Batman, Masked Guard #68 told him, "The Intensive Treatment Wing used to be a factory. Must have been a hell of a place. Eight workers committed suicide there ten years back." During the later stages of the Joker's takeover of Arkham Asylum, the villain had his hordes of armed inmates attack Arkham East. The inmates fired on the security guards as they invaded the area, killing several instantly. This Masked Guard managed to take cover behind the courtyard's guard shack, but was shot and killed by an armed inmate. His rifle was taken and distributed among the remaining thugs.




 * Masked Guard #69: Stood guard in the outer courtyard of Arkham East with Masked Guard #68 at the gateway to the Pump Station stunnel. He, along with all the other asylum security personnel in the area, were positioned across the courtyard in pairs, protecting the important areas. Masked Guard #69 was assigned to safeguard the tunnel that led to the old pump station in Arkham West. Although his colleague was more tranquil, this security guard remained fidgety, constantly displaying his nervousness by wiping his boots on his trousers, idly swatting at flies, and rubbing his feet together to keep warm. He wore a security overcoat over his riot gear. When approached by Batman, this Masked Guard was shocked at the sudden appearance of the Dark Knight, clutching at his chest and staring at Batman open mouthed, gasping, "What?" He quickly regained his composure, reassuring Batman, "The tunnel's locked down. No one in or out. It's cool." Batman remained unconvinced that any part of the asylum was safe, telling the guard, "It's not 'cool'. Joker's unpredictable. Stay alert." Masked Guard #68 could not help but retort sarcastically, "Oh, yeah? You think he'll come this way?" Batman's words, however, soon came true. Without any chance to react when several armed inmates took Arkham East by storm, this Masked Guard was shot dead where he stood, a pair of plastic gag teeth left chattering around his body by the Joker.


 * Masked Guard #70: Stood guard in the outer courtyard of Arkham East with Masked Guard #28 at the door to the Arkham Mansion. He, along with all the other asylum security personnel in the area, were positioned across the courtyard in pairs, protecting the important areas. As Batman mounted the steps of the Arkham Mansion upon escaping the Intensive Treatment Center, he came across this Masked Guard and his colleague. He turned to Batman, saying with some irony in his voice, "Ah, so the Joker's free again." Batman responded with his usual seriousness: "Not for long.." After a few moments, Masked Guard #70's tone became slightly more serious as he added grimly, "Stop Joker, once and for all." Some time later, the Joker's henchmen invaded Arkham East. This security guard paid a high price for his laxness in guarding the mansion: his life. As the armed inmates attacked the courtyard, they shot this guard down at his post.


 * Masked Guard #71: Stood guard inside the Entrance Hall of the Arkham Mansion before the Joker's takeover of Arkham Asylum. Shortly after the Joker began the first steps of his takeover, this guard remained at his post, a small area leading to the Arkham Mansion's Entrance Hall, which was blocked off by a security barrier. As an added precaution, Masked Guard #71 was posted here to keep the mansion secure during the Joker's takeover. He spent the first tense hours of the takeover standing on his feet next to the security barrier with his rifle in his hands, nervously awaiting action, or resting in a small wooden chair nearby, his gun by his side. After escaping the Joker's clutches to the heavily-guarded Arkham East, Batman entered the Arkham Mansion Entrance Hall to check the mansion's security. He found the Masked Guard standing dutifully on guard, and approached him. Loosening his grip on his weapon, this security guard sighed with relief, "Thank God it's you." He then added hopefully, "Have you caught Joker yet?" Narrowing his eyes with his reply, Batman responded, "No, but I'm going to track him down. I need you to stay here, stop anyone trying to get into the mansion." Satisfied with the duty that Batman had entrusted him with, Masked Guard #71 shook his head with renewed determination: "Whatever you say, Batman. No one's getting past me." He then repeated his statement confidently, "You can count on me, Batman. No one's getting in here." However, it was not to be. Some time later, the Joker and his henchmen followed Dr. Penelope Young through Arkham East and into the mansion. Three of the villain's thugs attacked this Masked Guard at the door. Despite his efforts, they overpowered and killed him, claiming his rifle and bypassing the security barrier to get into the Arkham Mansion. When Batman returned to the mansion, he found Masked Guard #71's body crumpled lifeless near the door.


 * Masked Guard #72: Patrolled the grounds of the old Arkham Mansion in Arkham East. As Batman mounted the steps of the Arkham Mansion and walked across the nearby walkway, he came to this guard, checking the grounds with a loaded assault rifle. He turned to Batman, asking him "You need me to do anything?", hoping to make himself useful. Batman replied curtly, "Just stay alive. I'll do the rest." Impressed by his brief meeting with the famous crimefighter, Masked Guard #71 turned away and continued on his tedious patrol, murmuring, "Can't believe I got to meet the Batman." His status remains unknown.


 * Masked Guard #73: Patrolled Arkham Asylum's infamous and gloomy cemetery, located within Arkham East. As the lone security guard walked among the Arkham family gravestones, he was encountered by Batman, who had recently escaped the Intensive Treatment Center. Batman's sudden appearance startled this unsuspecting guard, causing him to instinctively exclaim, "Batman! What are you doing...!" Masked Guard #72 quickly regained his composure, looking away briefly, with an embarrassed expression visible under his helmet. He then responded after a minute had passed, "I'm sorry. I kinda never thought that you were real." The Masked Guard then changed the subject to the impending situation at the asylum, wondering aloud: "What's happening?" Batman quickly filled him in on the problem as he replied, "Joker's seized control of the island. Stay here and keep a lookout. Blackgate prisoners are roaming free. Don't let them get close to you. You won't stand a chance." Nodding intently, this Masked Guard then parted ways with Batman, continuing on his usual patrol. Some time later, the Joker wrestled control of Arkham East from the guards. It is most likely that Masked Guard #72 was taken captive by the Joker's henchmen or somehow managed to evade capture, since reports indicated that he was not counted among the dead.


 * Masked Guard #74: Patrolled the upper courtyard around the Botanical Gardens in Arkham East after Batman's escape from the Intensive Treatment Center. His patrol route allowed him to check the steps to the Botanical Gardens and the door to the tunnel leading to Arkham North. As this Masked Guard marched up and down the area, he was startled by an approaching Batman, on his way to Arkham North to defend the Batmobile upon hearing over the asylum's intercom system that the Joker was ordering all liberated inmates to destroy the car and thus prevent Batman from leaving the island. Shaking his head as he contemplated the current situation on the island, Masked Guard #74 turned to Batman: "I don't get it. This place is supposed to be secure." This statement implied that the guard was one of the many new trainees in Arkham's security force and was not particularly familiar with the job. Batman reassured him, replying, "Unfortunately, some of the patients will always try and escape. I'll stop them." The Masked Guard then turned away, finding little more time for conversation and continuing on his rounds. Long after Batman had departed Arkham East, this guard remained stationed outside the steps to the Botanical Gardens. When the Joker's henchmen invaded Arkham East, he made an easy target in the inmates' direct line of advance and was killed at his post, with several pairs of toy "chattering teeth" left trundling along the ground next to the guard's corpse.


 * Masked Guard #75: Guarded one of the two watch towers in Arkham East, near the Botanical Gardens. When the Joker issued a fake radio call ordering all security guards to abandon their posts in Arkham North and report to Arkham East, this Masked Guard was one of the first to respond. He hurried to the area, only to find many other personnel lured to the eastern part of Arkham Island by the same blind. With no clear leadership, Masked Guard #75 stationed himself in one of the guard towers. Buttoning up his jacket against the wind, he switched on the tower's searchlight and patrolled the catwalk leading from the tower nest into Arkham East's temporary holding cells, built directly above the tunnel connecting to Arkham North. Half an hour later, he was still at his post on the tower catwalk when he sighted Batman, below on the ground. When the Dark Knight climbed the tower, he encountered this guard on patrol and questioned him. The Masked Guard hoped to receive some answers, and asked Batman, "What's happening? I got a radio call thirty minutes ago. Told me to come here and wait for more orders." Seeing no need to explain, Batman responded simply, "That call saved your life. Stay here." Some time later, the hero retraced his steps back to Arkham East, to find that the Joker had seized control of the area. This guard had vanished, and in his place was an armed inmate with his gun. His status remains unknown, although it is likely he was killed by the rampaging inmates.


 * Masked Guard #76: Guarded one of the two watch towers in Arkham East. Unlike most of the security personnel in the area, this guard was already on duty at Arkham East when the Joker issued a fake radio call luring the other guards there to leave Arkham North undefended so he could easily seize the Intensive Treatment Center and other strategic points there. The Masked Guard heard about the Joker's takeover of the asylum as reported by Jack Ryder on his personal radio set, and was thus knowledgeable about the asylum's situation. He turned on his tower spotlight, but then pulled a wooden chair up to his desk in the tower nest and sat down. As he rested to calm his nerves, he kept his rifle by his side, gripping the barrel and glancing around nervously every few minutes. Glancing up calmly at Batman when the Dark Knight climbed the tower and entered the nest, Masked Guard #76 reported, "I heard about what happened on the news. I thought you bringing Joker back here was a good thing." Batman replied, "So did I. Stay here while I deal with this." When Batman departed for Arkham North later, he left this guard sitting alone in the tower nest. Some time later, the Joker's hordes of henchmen invaded Arkham East, murdering most of the security personnel. Masked Guard #76 rose from his seat and rushed out of the safety of the tower nest, making an easy target for an armed inmate, who shot him dead. When Batman returned to Arkham East later, he found that an armed thug now occupied the place on the watch tower, armed with the deceased guard's rifle.


 * Masked Guard #77: Stood guard inside the Glasshouse Entrance of the Botanical before the Joker's takeover of Arkham Asylum. Shortly after the Joker began the first steps of his takeover, this guard remained at his post, a small area leading to the Botanical Glasshouse, which was blocked off by a security barrier. As an added precaution, another guard was also posted here to keep the gardens secure during the Joker's takeover. After escaping the Joker's clutches to the heavily-guarded Arkham East, Batman entered the Botanical Gardens to check the area's security. He found the Masked Guard and his colleague standing dutifully on guard, and approached them. Startled at the sight of Batman, Masked Guard #77 exclaimed, "Batman! You scared me." The Dark Knight then responded, "You're lucky I'm not one of Joker's men. Stay here and keep a look out." Needing no encouraging, the two guards shifted their weight uneasily, and this one replied, "Okay. Will do." Some time later, Victor Zsasz and hordes of other liberated inmates invaded Arkham East, overwhelming the security force. Zsasz invaded the Botanical Gardens, took these two guards by surprise, and murdered them. While two other inmates claimed the guards' weapons, Zsasz took their corpses. Dragging the bodies over to a nearby park bench, the deranged killer arranged them in a life-like pose, propping them up with books, as if reading. He then scratched tally marks into the bench for each of the two security men. When Batman recaptured Arkham East and tracked the Joker into the Botanical Gardens later, he found Masked Guard #77 and his unfortunate colleague due to a message sent to him by the Riddler, who was tracking his movements across the asylum. The message: "Is the number up for these guards?"


 * Masked Guard #78: Stood guard inside the Glasshouse Entrance of the Botanical before the Joker's takeover of Arkham Asylum. Shortly after the Joker began the first steps of his takeover, this guard remained at his post, a small area leading to the Botanical Glasshouse, which was blocked off by a security barrier. As an added precaution, Masked Guard #77 was also posted here to keep the gardens secure during the Joker's takeover. After escaping the Joker's clutches to the heavily-guarded Arkham East, Batman entered the Botanical Gardens to check the area's security. He found the Masked Guard and his colleague standing dutifully on guard, and approached them. Masked Guard #77 was startled at the sudden sight of Batman, but this guard displayed no surprise whatsoever, and remained silent. He watched as Batman left the Botanical Gardens. It would be the last time Batman saw Masked Guard #78 alive. Some time later, Victor Zsasz and hordes of other liberated inmates invaded Arkham East, overwhelming the security force. Zsasz invaded the Botanical Gardens, took these two guards by surprise, and murdered them. While two other inmates claimed the guards' weapons, Zsasz took their corpses. Dragging the bodies over to a nearby park bench, the deranged killer arranged them in a life-like pose, propping them up with books, as if reading. He then scratched tally marks into the bench for each of the two security men. When Batman recaptured Arkham East and tracked the Joker into the Botanical Gardens later, he found Masked Guard #78 and his unfortunate colleague due to a message sent to him by the Riddler, who was tracking his movements across the asylum. The message: "Is the number up for these guards?"


 * Masked Guard #79: Stood guard inside the Glasshouse Entrance of the Botanical before the Joker's takeover of Arkham Asylum. Shortly after the Joker began the first steps of his takeover, this guard remained at his post, just inside the door of the Glasshouse Entrance hall. Two other security personnel were also stationed down the passageway in a small area leading to the Botanical Glasshouse, which was blocked off by a security barrier. After escaping the Joker's clutches to the heavily-guarded Arkham East, Batman entered the Botanical Gardens to check the area's security. Whirling around and gasping in shock as the door unexpectedly swung open, Masked Guard #79 immediately raised his rifle at Batman's head. Realizing his mistake, the anxious guard rasped, "Who....!" but the sight of Batman forced him to lower his gun. He appeared relieved that it was a friend, not foe, who had bypassed his post. While Batman went to go check security in the rest of the gardens, the Masked Guard walked up and down in front of the door with his rifle. Constantly, he would face the door at long intervals and check the place of the security cameras above. When Batman exited the gardens, he walked past this guard, causing him to gasp in surprise again. Some time later, Victor Zsasz and hordes of other liberated inmates invaded Arkham East, overwhelming the security force. Zsasz invaded the Botanical Gardens, killing Masked Guards #77 and #78. It is probable that Masked Guard #79 met a similar fate, but a corpse was never located. His status remains unknown.


 * Masked Guard #80: Was posted in the tunnel connecting Arkham North to Arkham East along with five other Arkham security personnel during the Joker's takeover. Shortly after, the villain dispatched four liberated inmates with weapons to take the tunnel by storm. Outgunned, Masked Guard #77 led two of the other men in retreating back to the safety of Arkham East, but left three more guards behind, still trapped in the tunnel. Standing to the left of the tunnel door, rifle in hand, this guard remained alert and out of the line of fire. Some time later, Batman arrived on his way to Arkham North. The Masked Guard attempted to dissuade him from entering into a dangerous war zone, warning the crimefighter, "It's dangerous down there down there, Batman. We've got multiple Blackgateers." Nodding at Batman, he added: "They've got a hold of firearms, probably from the guard armory." Batman confirmed that he'd understood the warning, but replied, "Thanks for the concern, officer, but it will take more than guns to stop me." This Masked Guard made no reply, but watched carefully as Batman entered the tunnel. True to his word, Batman effortlessly defeated the armed inmates within, and went on his way. After the Joker seized Arkham East, this guard was not seen again, and his status remains unknown.


 * Masked Guard #81: Was tasked with leading the defense of the tunnel connecting Arkham North to Arkham East along with five other Arkham security personnel during the Joker's takeover. Shortly after, the villain dispatched four liberated inmates with weapons to take the tunnel by storm. Outgunned, Masked Guard #78 led two of the other men in retreating back to the safety of Arkham East, but left three more guards behind, still trapped in the tunnel. Poised to the right of the tunnel door, this guard gripped his rifle tightly with both hands and prepared to fight should the inmates invade Arkham East's courtyard itself. Hiding on one side of the tunnel doors, the Masked Guard was approached by Batman, who inquired of the situation. Turning towards the Caped Crusader, he rasped, "Batman..! Thank God. We lost control of the tunnel and got split up. Some of my guys are pinned down in there. It's a massacre!" Batman remained calm, commanding the frightened man, "Stay here. I'll deal with this." After clearing the tunnel of henchmen, Batman continued on to Arkham North, leaving Masked Guard #78 and his colleagues behind. After Batman departed, however, the Joker ordered a fresh assault on the tunnel, which was taken by storm. The inmates then invaded Arkham East. This Masked Guard was their very first target. Upon reentering Arkham East through later, Batman came across the dead guard laying crumpled on the ground to the left of the tunnel entrance.