Batman has one of the most terrifying rogue’s gallery in comic book history. The sheer psychological trauma that the likes of Joker, Riddler, and Bane have inflicted upon Gotham would be too much for most Justice League members to handle. Sure, most of them can be handled with superior strength, but that’s only after they […]
Batman is DC’s biggest character, without question. He’s the single most profitable superhero in the world, even beating out Spider-Man. The Dark Knight has risen from a normal man battling small-time thugs to saving the universe alongside the Justice League practically every day. Alongside him, DC has introduced a cast of characters that have become […]
Batman has been played by many actors since his first on-screen appearance in 1940s serials, but two portrayals have always stood as the most defining moments for the character. Adam West became one of the most prolific Batman stars, with his camp and colorful 1960s TV series, while almost 30 years later, Michael Keaton became […]
Batman has a certain reputation with the supervillain community. He’s basically a supernatural force to them, a dark avenger of the night that can survive anything they throw at him and come out with a win. He’s an indestructible force and there are many out there who look at him as perfect. However, this isn’t […]
Batman regularly goes up against villains and threats that should be far, far outside of his weight class. He’s bound by human limits, but he still battles alongside veritable gods like Superman and the Flash. From Lobo to Darkseid, there’s practically no villain that Batman hasn’t at least tried to handle on his own. While […]
Batman is famous, and to many, infamous, for his refusal to kill his enemies. Every fan has their own interpretation of why that is. Some cite “Under the Red Hood,” claiming that Batman avoids killing his foes because it would send him down a dark path he could not return from. Others will point to […]
Batman is one of DC’s biggest and greatest heroes. He stands alongside paragons like Superman and Wonder Woman as one of the pillars of the superhero community, guiding every other hero, big or small, as they all fight to make the world a better place. Batman’s position is even more impressive when you take into […]
Adaptations can play a large role in making a character iconic. When it comes to comics, the more a character is exposed to audiences, the more recognizable they become. Such is the case with Batman’s rogues gallery, in which villains like The Joker have been made iconic through continued adaptations and reimaginings. But for every […]
Alfred is the most iconic supporting character in comics, hands down. He’s been Batman’s faithful butler for decades and is just as essential to the Dark Knight’s image as the Batsuit itself. Heck, Robin debuted far before Alfred, but the butler has been in even more adaptations than the Boy Wonder. Alfred has been Bruce’s […]
Batman is DC’s biggest superhero, and there’s little doubt about why. He’s a dark avenger who has experienced unimaginable tragedy, but found a way to turn that into fuel to help his city and everyone in it. Batman is an insanely competent hero whose unmatched skillset, never-ending bag of gadgets, and unbreakable will have allowed […]