List Discussion- Brave and the Bold, Knightfall Batman (2 options)

Today we've got another list discussion, and it's another one I quite enjoy playing that has a bit of a theme to it (at least in terms of the big names). This one is based around Knightfall Batman and Sirens Catwoman, reflecting their brief meeting in the early stages of Jean-Paul's career.

The Brave And The Bold Crew

Models: 9

Reputation: 350/350

Funding: 1500$/1500$

[Boss][L] Batman (Knightfall) [115/0$]

[F] Catwoman [66/0$]

[H] Lerida [36/450$]

-Whistle [0/200$]

-Swat Special Training [0/100$]

[H] Gotham Policewoman [14/0$]

[H] Quick Response Team 2 [33/350$]

-Whistle [0/200$]

[H] Arkham Guard 1 [21/0$]

[H] Arkham Guard 3 [22/100$]

[H] Quick Response Team 1 [27/100$]

[H] Gotham Policeman [16/0$]

So this list at face value is high model count, high impact (or at least that's the goal). Basic idea is Catwoman taking on objectives quickly for VP, while the rest move up and get to fighting. There is a good deal of endurance to get through, 4 ranged weapons and a flamethrower to get out plenty of damage before things get closer, but it doesn't lose much when it does close up. 5 models with Arrest, most things doing either blood damage or double stun, it's pretty well rounded. 

Batman

Knightfall Batman is in my opinion one of the most unsubtle models in the game, because he has one role- get into combat range and use his claws and flamethrower on anything that moves. He can work as both horde clearer and single model killing, and his Medium Armour keeps him pretty safe from almost any henchmen most of the time. 

Catwoman

Catwoman goes in here as a VP battery, only reason I ever take her. She's quick, hard to land hits on, and can get bonus VP from Loot while being fairly mobile at the same time. Usually she gets backed up by Batman as protection, possibly also the guns, but I almost always make sure she's as safe as possible.

Lerida/QRT2

Same role as in any other list I take them, they're the ranged lynchpin. In this list though, Whistles take on a new highly lethal form in synergising with Batman's fire, stopping enemies from putting themselves out and maximising damage output. 

Arkham Guard 3/QRT1

These guys are here for both Arrest and for their Riot Guns. The guns let me reach out earlier than anything else in the list, and hopefully put some early stun onto models to soften them up for later. Both of these guys for less than 50 rep and only $200 funding is amazing, and if I play lighter on the heroes, I will always tag in these two after Lerida and QRT2.

Arkham Guard 1/Policewoman/Policeman

More bodies on the table, and more Arrest. They arrest things and sit on objectives, that's pretty much it.

Alternate List Option

The Brave And The Bold Crew

Models: 8

Reputation: 341/350

Funding: 1500$/1500$

[Boss][L] Batman (Knightfall) [115/0$]

[F] Commisioner Gordon [70/0$]

-Heliport [0/150$]

[H] Arkham Guard 1 [21/0$]

[H] Gotham Policewoman [14/0$]

[H] Lerida [36/450$]

-Whistle [0/200$]

-Street Patrol [0/$50]

[H] Quick Response Team 2 [33/350$]

-Whistle [0/200$]

[H] Arkham Guard 3 [22/100$]

[H] Sierra [30/0$]

This list is pretty much the same, with the biggest change being Catwoman removed for Commissioner Gordon. This is probably a more synergistic list, and still somewhat in theme, as it provides me more lasting ranged damage, an extra Inspire for the henchmen, and a means to easily set up the Riot Gun popping early shots off on models. The loss of QRT1 is felt, as is the drop in numbers, but compensated by taking Sierra for a reliable and tanky melee henchman.