Okay. So, we all know Batman. Bruce Wayne, a young boy whose parents were brutally gunned down in front of him during the most important developmental years of his life. This crucial event in his childhood ends up planting a seed inside of young Bruce. And from that seed, Batman was born. And what's one, crucial part of Batman as a character? His rules. His morals. Among one of them, it's that he DOES NOT KILL. For any reason. But the reason as to why have become so convoluted, so unequivocally ridiculous, I feel that they do a massive disservice to his character, and make him look just as insane as the criminals he fights every night. What could I be talking about, you ask? THE FUCKING 'If I were to kill, I wouldn't be able to stop' BULLSHIT! Batman doesn't kill for 2 simple reasons.
The main reason Batman DOES NOT KILL is directly tied to the death of his parents. This senseless act of violence instilled in him the belief that all life is sacred. And the act of taking a life would make him no better than the villains he faces every day. He believes, regardless of who they are, everyone deserves a second chance. An opportunity to change for the better.
By making him not kill because he wouldn't be able to stop himself, it takes away from one of the most vital parts of his character, and makes it difficult for us readers to root for him whenever we know that he genuinely thinks like this. Someone can be deeply disturbed and traumatised, and even violent, without having the desire to just go ballistic and actually Murder hundreds, even thousands of people. Regardless if they were criminals or not. I am a living example of this, having DID due to extreme trauma in my own childhood. This is why even among the vast amount of Batman comics that are coming out, I always find myself going back to the earlier comics in the 80's. I hope that we can leave this characterisation in the comics in the past, and that any media in the future with Batman can capture the essence of his character once more. (specifically talking about James Gunn's Brave And The Bold in the DCU)
But we'll just have to wait and see.
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Realised I haven't seen the black and grey suit with the yellow oval in comics, is it a thing at all?
In light of James Gunn taking the helm for DC movies and my only reading Batman and Zatanna comics, I'm reaching out to hopefully receive some recommendations for comics of the following heroes (on where to start with them) as well as other characters/teams I may like! Thanks I'm advance!
- Superman
- Supergirl
- Green Lantern (preferably Hal Jordan but I'm generally open)
- John Constantine
- Justice Leage Dark
- Teen Titans
- Wonder Woman
- The Flash
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According to U.S. Copyright laws, properties cannot be owned by a single entity for more than 95 years.
Superman and Lois Lane will enter the public domain in 2033-2034.
Batman will enter the public domain in 2034-2035.
The Joker will enter the public domain 2036.
And Wonder Woman will enter the public domain in 2037.
I'm sad tbh. I'm going to miss the Warner Bros. Era of DC. It was fun while it lasted. I'm kinda not ready for the new era just yet.
Here’s my Grant Morrison Batman reading list so far. Do I need to rearrange the order or add anything?
List:
Batman: Arkham Asylum
Batman by Grant Morrison omnibus vol 1
Batman and Son
Batman: the resurrection of Ra’s Al Ghul
Batman R.I.P
Batman: Battle for the Cowl
Batman and Robin vol 1
Batman and Robin vol 2
Batman: The Return of Bruce Wayne
Batman and Robin vol 3
Batman and Robin vol 4
Batman Incorporated
Batman, Incorporated vol 1: Demon Star
Batman, Incorporated vol 2: Gotham’s most wanted
I'm reading Plastic Man Vol 4 20, and Batman says, "Sivana invited Dr Light over to do what Dr Light does to victims now." What does Dr Light do to victims?
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I like this version.
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Let's Say Batman Can Only Have Currently 4 Sidekicks, Who Would They Be? You be the judge based on how much they add to the current lore and how much potential they have.
The Current Extra Members
Azrael
Batgirl
Batman (Jace)
Batwing
Batwoman
Bluebird
Catwoman
Ghost-Maker
Gotham Girl
Harley Quinn
Hawkfire/Flamebird
Huntress
Nightwing
Oracle
Red Hood
Red Robin
Robin
Signal
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