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The Time Trust said:
That's a benefit to the reader, sure. But Batman as a character doesn't need to be part of any DCU or interact with superhumans to stand for "the best a regular man can be". Sorry, but I don't buy it.
I'm still waiting to hear how it benefits the character. And I'm arguing these points not because I like to argue but because I'm waiting for a stronger argument before I'm willing to concede any points. Don't let me down.
As a character who bases his entire theme on fear, would it not benefit his pseudo-image (as an urban legend of course) for it to be spoken of that he was able to beat people like Superman or Wonder Woman in a fight? Your everage Joe of the DC universe don't actually know the capability of the Batman. What they do know, however, is that he can stand toe to toe with superhumans whom they couldn't even imagine facing down.
The entire DC universe being around Batman also brings up interesting controveresy. Like a pro/con essay on acceptance of superhumans: They are a definite threat to the security of the people who can't match their strength....But then there's Batman, who also can't match their strength, but defeats them anyway. How would one look at the subject of the ambivalence between mutants/metas and normies after that comparison?
Last edited by Pariah; 2005-11-10 7:12 AM.
