Arkham: Case Files
Elijah James for Mr. Freeze
Mr. Freeze, aka Dr. Victor Fries, is a tragic Batman villain driven by his desperate quest to save his terminally ill wife, Nora, who is cryogenically frozen. A brilliant cryogenics scientist, Fries was transformed into a cold, emotionless figure after a lab accident forced him to live in a sub-zero suit, wielding a freeze gun and cryogenic technology to commit crimes and fund his research.
His icy demeanor masks a broken heart, making him a complex foe who blends genius with obsession. Freeze’s motives often clash with Batman’s, as his crimes stem from love rather than greed, creating a sympathetic yet dangerous antagonist.
"Think of it, Batman. To never again walk on a summer's day with the hot wind in your face and a warm hand to hold. Oh yes, I'd kill for that."
"I failed you, Nora. I failed my beloved wife, my reason for living. But I will not fail you now. I will find a way to bring you back to me, even if I must freeze this world to do it."
"You cannot understand my pain, Batman. Every moment I live in this frozen prison, I am reminded of her warmth, her smile, her life—stolen from me. All I have left is vengeance, cold and pure."
