Looking for Batman in Gotham to Film Batman [Western Crossover]

Adrian was picked at random by the System and dropped into Gotham City, a place brimming with talent.

System: "Reach the top in Gotham City and you can go home."

Adrian: "You expect me to punch Batman, kick the Joker, step over a few Robins, and beat a whole bunch of villains to the top?!"

System: "I gave you the [Immortality and Zero Pain] buff, plus a golden finger that makes any contract you successfully sign take effect with a hundred percent certainty. Isn't that enough?"

Adrian, a mere film student: "..."

Adrian: "Does reaching the top of Hollywood count?"

Wayne Manor welcomed a new guest.

Bruce Wayne, master of the manor, looked at the boy, who might not even be old enough to be an adult, and wasn't sure whether he should kick him out.

Black hair, green eyes... Hm...

The first thing the boy said was, "I'm one of your many-greats-number-of-Robins. Do you believe me?"

Bruce: "...?"

Adrian: "Actually, I'm here to make a movie with you. Interested in shooting a Batman trilogy? The Dark Knight Rises, The Dark Knight, and Batman Begins!"

Bruce: "???"

"Think about it. Would Batman be stupid enough to tell the whole world he's Gotham's richest man? If everyone knows you're Batman, it's just like nobody knowing you're Batman. They'll just think you're chasing clout!"

Batman himself politely but firmly declined.

"Then would you be interested in making American Psycho or Good Will Hunting?"

Bruce: "You should ask the Joker."

Adrian grew even more excited. "I'm already prepared. I've got Brokeback Mountain, Joker..."

"The Robins, don't run off either! There are so many roles for handsome young men and women! This doomed ocean liner seems perfect for you. We can cast both the male and female leads at once!"

"Jason, the big bad in Friday the 13th wears a mask, just like you. Want to try your hand at being the Crystal Lake killer?"

"For Sherlock Holmes, should we cast Downey or Benny? Wait, should we get Iron Man or Doctor Strange..."

"Hacksaw Ridge and The Social Network... Where can I find Peter a bromance partner to revive this ghost ship... Is the fan-cast James Potter on his way?!"

The Batfamily: We don't understand any of this!

How cruel! He even went after Commissioner Gordon and the old man who makes Batman's armor!

Adrian: Of course! These are Oscar-winning actors and the voice of God!

*

The Joker had been having a rough time lately. He'd captured a little boy and livestreamed the plan to blow up all of Gotham, but the next day the boy showed up in perfect condition and kept chattering about signing some kind of movie contract with him.

"Don't you think this story has such a poignant real-world message? Don't feel bad about being disfigured. Modern makeup is practically plastic surgery. And if you don't like that, I've also got 10 Things I Hate About You..."

No matter how many times the Joker killed him, Adrian kept coming back, as if he were trapped in Triangle.

Wait, how did he know about Triangle?

That kid's babbling was like hypnosis. It was driving him nuts!

For who-knew-how-many times, a rotting hand reached out of a pool of blood and grabbed the Joker's shoe. An eyeball grew first. "Are you sure you won't consider it...?"

Even the Joker thought this was sanity-draining!

Not long afterward, Gotham's citizens saw the Joker singing a love song and confessing his feelings on the stadium steps at the movie theater.

Oh, God, was this the end of the world? Why were they dreaming about something like this?

Good heavens, the Joker and the Riddler were having a forbidden romance too!

1. The pairing is unknown. Ship whoever you like. A hilarious, feel-good power fantasy.

2. It's all lifted from other works, though adapted. Extreme out-of-character behavior ahead.

3. This was written for fun. There are lots of actor jokes and tons of plot holes, so don't overthink it~

4. I'll commission a cover once it's launched. This one looks nice for now (scratches head).

Theme: The most important thing in life is having fun