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What would be your ideal version of Batman?

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It seems every author has their own take on Batman. Sometimes Bruce Wayne is just an act, sometimes Batman just barely tolerated the JLA, sometimes he doesn't want nothing to do with Red Hood, sometimes he is willing to torture or cripple for information... What's your ideal version of the character?

Me personally, I've always liked the more sympathetic side of Batman, who is stoic but polite and respectful, has nothing but respect and admiration for the JLA and the Bat family and is allowed to have friends or lovers. Screw "Batman is a tortuous loner" and the fascistic Batman from Frank Miller, Bats sees the best in everyone and has a wide net of friends and allies around the world.

On the other hand I also can't tolerate Batman being "realistic" or smn (Aka, being weak). I want Bruce to be highly effective, but not blatantly overpowered: Batman can break free of any trap or surpass any challenge, he can casually finance a worldwide superhero net like Batman Inc, he can heal from every wound or beat any foe. HOWEVER, he also can't casually solo the entire JLA, and he needs the Bat family to properly work as a superhero.

In conclusion, the ideal Batman for me is as much of a boyscout as Captain Marvel or Superman, and an equally effective crimefighter.

Posted Nov 1, 2023, 4:09 PM UTC

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