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LANGSTROM: Date is December 29th, 1992.
This is Dr. Kirk Langstrom at the Wayne Enterprises bioengineering division.
After extensive research, I believe I finally have the tools I need to develop what I’ve
been after all along.
A cure for the deafness that has been beginning to afflict me, and afflicts countless others.
My compound incorporates the DNA of vampire bats, with the goal of targeting their unique
sense of hearing and echolocation.
The mutagens within the blood from Arkham Patient #83357 proved to be the definitive
factor in this project.
I’m very optimistic about the results.
Animal test trials begin tomorrow.
December 30th, 1992.
I have introduced the compound into the system of the host, Dmitri the deaf rat.
After hours of waiting, still nothing.
Will resume observation tomorrow.
December 31st, 1992.
Dmitri has markedly improved in his hearing ability.
Responds to vocal commands instead of just visual stimuli.
It seems…
it seems that my compound is a success.
Unfortunately, Mr. Wayne sees this project as potentially unethical.
He has given me a deadline, but will not approve human trials.
I must attempt to convince him somehow.
January 1st, 1993.
A new year, a new outlook!
I still have not been approved to begin human trials despite Dmitri’s improvement.
I will not let this stop me.
It seems that I may have no choice but to test my compound on myself.
What better trial subject than someone who already has signs of deafness?
Will document the process beginning tomorrow.
January 2nd, 1993.
I will now introduce the compound into my system.
Today marks the first step towards a better future for Gotham and the world.
[silence]
There.
I’ve informed my wife, Francine, that I will remain within WayneTech’s bioengineering
division over the next few days.
The facilities here will be more than capable of accommodating me.
January 3rd, 1993.
I’m elated!
My hearing has begun to sharpen!
I feel ten years younger!
Will continue to remain here for self-observation until I’m sure there are no side effects.
January 4th, 1993.
Today I prevented a disaster.
I heard a sound, a light buzzing coming from the walls.
I alerted security who contacted the fire department and Gotham electrical.
They said I prevented an electrical fire, though they were confused how I’d heard
the buzzing through the wall.
I merely shrugged it off as lucky, but I know the real reason.
January 5th, 1993.
Dmitri has developed a ravenous appetite.
He eats twice the amount of food he normally does on a daily basis.
I’ve observed an increase in his metabolism, and must make precautions should the same
change occur in myself.
My hearing continues to grow sharper by the day.
I swear I can almost hear people in the hallways from behind the door of my lab.
It’s almost like hearing their thoughts.
January 6th, 1993.
I’m not sure how, but Dmitri escaped his cage.
It looks as if the lock has been broken.
It’s a minor inconvenience, but should not affect the project as a whole.
I have not experienced any hunger, but I’ve begun to develop a toothache.
Also, is it just me, or is there more hair falling off my head?
Probably just my imagination.
January 7th, 1993.
I awoke to find that my upper and lower canine teeth had fallen out.
This is cause for concern, and I’m trying to determine whether or not this is related
to the compound in my system.
The sound coming from outside my laboratory is almost deafening now.
I’ve had to reinforce the lab with soundproofing materials to relieve the strain on my ears.
January 8th, 1993.
I’m beginning to experience a deep, intense hunger.
I’ve stocked up on food in preparation for my stay here at WayneTech, but I’m worried
about it running out sooner than I expected.
Still no sign of Dmitri.
I swear, my hair seems to be falling out in clumps now.
I still remain myself other than these symptoms, and am not unhealthy by medical standards.
Will continue to self-observe and document.
January 9th, 1993.
The food ran out this morning.
I heard scuttling and discovered Dmitri behind a shelf.
I could hardly restrain myself at holding the creature…
alive, wriggling, and… delicious.
Before I knew what I was doing, I had torn into the poor creature.
I found that my canines have been replaced by fangs resembling those of a vampire bat.
I would ask the help of my fellow employees, but I’m worried how they would react.
Best to keep myself contained for now until I can get to the bottom of this.
january 11th 1993 my hair is gone i can feel my ears changing too almost as if they are
elongating.
The tiniest sounds register in my hearing, and it’s like I can hear my own heartbeat.
It’s erratic, but I feel normal.
Some of my fingernails have fallen out.
I’m…
I’m growing increasingly concerned.
Francine, if you hear this, I’m sorry.
January 14th, 1993.
The sound.
The sound is echoing in my ears.
My hunger is growing with each day.
I’ve begun to see claws form where my fingernails were, and a membrane is beginning to form
under my arms.
I can’t bring myself to look in the mirror anymore, I don’t recognize myself.
I worry that one of these days, I will no longer be Kirk Langstrom, but instead whatever
this creature is.
J…Janaury 19th, 19…93.
I see red.
I hear God.
He tells me He has forsaken me.
I hunger for flesh, for blood.
I can fly like the angels now.
I can hear heartbeats and… their blood calls out to me.
I understand now, Waylon.
I can feel the hunger in my blood.
I must feed.
[bones crunching] [Langstrom screams] [Manbat screeches]
Seven people have been found dead throughout the Narrows this past week.The bodies of the
victims have been found completely drained of blood, and are viciously mangled.
Authorities are unsure as to a suspect, but some witnesses have described the murderer
as a giant creature resembling a bat.
All we have to go on is this video sent in to us from an anonymous source.
The police are currently seeking the Batman for questioning.
More on this story as it develops.
I'm Vicki Vale and this is Gotham City News.
This is Professor Hugo Strange, warden of Arkham Asylum.
I have been asked to review and collect numerous interviews and footage to compile them into
instructional tapes for new staff here at Arkham.
Upon Dr. Langstrom’s admission here, I’ve seen both the potential and the destruction
wrought by his research.
I must undertake experiments with it in order to remedy his condition.
I hope that my work will help countless others, and will help to bolster my reputation if
my plans are ever to come to fruition.