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| “ | My name is Bruce Wayne. When I was ten, my parents were murdered in front of my eyes. I've spent my life training to fight the same sort of criminals that took them from me. But this, this is different. This isn't about me. | „ |
| ~ Batman to Green Lantern. |
Bruce Thomas Wayne, also known as Batman, is one of the main protagonists of the DC Animated Movie Universe and the titular main protagonist of the spin-off film series of the same name. He appeared in twelve of the fifteen movies within the franchise and one short film.
Personality[]
| “ | His trauma runs so deep. It's as if he defines himself by his pain. Such madness. | „ |
| ~ Mad Hatter describing the trauma that makes Batman who he is. |
Batman, in most of his incarnations, is a dark and brooding hero with a personal vendetta against crime and injustice. Psychologically traumatized by the death of his parents, Batman has sworn to rid Gotham from the criminal elements that took his parents away from him. He's extremely pessimistic and suspicious, which often makes it difficult for him to trust people other than Alfred, Commissioner Gordon, the Robins or the Batgirls.
Despite this, Batman has proved to have a great love for humanity, which was instilled by his parents. His father was a doctor, while his mother was a crusader against child abuse. Indeed, Batman's oath of vengeance is tempered with the greater ideal of justice. He refrains from killing, as he feels this wouldn't make him any better than the criminals he fights. He's also a very prominent member of the Justice League and the founder of the Outsiders. Although, there can be exceptions in beings that aren't technically considered "alive," as he could execute the mindless Parademons and the undead army of Talons from the Court of Owls.
His adherence to his code of not killing can, on rare occasion, enter pathological obsession and irrationality, which can lead to the lethal risks for himself; as seen when he refused to let the Riddler fall to his death, and would have died if not for Catwoman cutting the tether. Despite the reality of the situation, Batman was so distressed that he unintentionally caused a death, even of a murderous enemy, that Catwoman found him to be "insane," which ended their relationship.
To protect his secret identity, Batman has constructed a fake persona he can use in his civilian identity. To the world at large, Bruce Wayne is a self-absorbed, irresponsible playboy and philanthropist. Only his closest allies know that this attitude is just an act. Despite his commitment to justice, he doesn't consider himself to be a good person; part may be due to feeling guilt for his parents' deaths, and the brutality he sometimes relies upon makes him doubt the righteousness of his fight against crime.
He has a strong attachment to his family, especially Alfred, Dick Grayson/Nightwing, and Damian Wayne/Robin, and cares about them deeply. However, due to his childhood trauma, he can struggle to properly express his feelings, thus can unintentionally come across as controlling and indifferent, with the control merely being a desire to protect them, and his indifference his intense emotional discipline that can stifle healthy close connections.
Despite having worked effectively with the Justice League in repelling Darkseid's first invasion, Batman disregarded the concept of being in a permanent team of heroes from separate cities, failing to show up to meetings during its original official union. Yet with after the next global threat caused by Ocean Master, Batman became a willing and dedicated member of the League due to appreciating that a threat requiring various heroes wasn't an isolated incident with Darkseid. His subsequent appreciation for the team made him try to encourage his son, Damian, to learn how work effectively in a team, thus had Nightwing take the boy to the Teen Titans to teach him the lesson that Batman himself personally failed to realise at first.
Batman has high standards for his allies, thereby can seem condescending and judgemental; despite this, he is a good judge in character and ability, so develops a strong trust in any who meet or surpass his expectations. Yet like all of his relationships, he often fails to clearly express his affections, so frequently others assume he is grumpy or dislikes them. Nevertheless, even for colleagues who find him difficult, Batman is able to instill loyalty and belief in his wisdom, and this allows them work exceptionally as a team.
Powers and Abilities[]
Abilities[]
- Genius-Level Intellect: (Batman's IQ is well over 200) Batman is a brilliant, virtually peerless, detective, strategist, scientist, tactician, and commander; he is widely regarded as one of the keenest analytical minds on the planet. Given his lack of superpowers, he often uses cunning and planning to outwit his foes, rather than simply "out-fighting" them. Due to his mental training and being naturally gifted he has acquired an instant learning aptitude, parallel multitasking, eidetic/photographic memory, accelerated reading, and a more powerful memory.
- Photographic Memory: Batman has perfect recall and can remember anything in great detail.
- Polymath: He has studied Biology, Technology, Mathematics, Physics, Mythology, Geography, & History. Gained degrees in Criminal Science, Forensics, Computer Science, Chemistry and Engineering by the time he was 21. He has mastered Diverse Environmental Training, Security Systems, and illusion/sleight of hand by the time he was 23. He gained even more degrees in Biology, Physics, Advanced Chemistry, and Technology by the time he was 25. He has learned Forensic, Medical Sciences, Expanded Computer and Engineering Sciences, and Expanded Device Pool use of personal powered armor and system, database creation on underworld crime bosses, rogue's gallery foes and other supers; improved material sciences for body armor and micro-machinery by the time he was 26. Has also learned Advanced New Development in Forensic and Medical Sciences.
- Multilingualism: He's able to speak English, Spanish, Japanese, German, Russian, Arabic, French, Latin, Cantonese, Mandarin, Greek, Portuguese, Sanskrit, Hindi, Thai and much more.
- Master Strategist & Tactician: He commonly utilizes cunning tactics to outwit his foes. He's an excellent leader and at times commands the Justice League. Cyborg refers to him as the "Greatest Tactician on the planet" and has listed him as such in his database. Batman is known as one of the greatest(if not the greatest) strategists and tacticians in the entire DC universe.
- Master Detective: He's considered the "World's Greatest Detective", almost without peer. He capable of observation, forensic investigation, and inductive and deductive reasoning of the highest caliber. Human intuition is an unlearnable trait and one of Batman's most effective tools. Given any mystery, he can arrive at any conclusions with a fraction of the data.
- Master of Disguise: Has mastered the art of disguise by the time he was 23. Has further learned Expanded Disguise techniques by the time he was 26. Batman has many aliases he uses to infiltrate the underworld or just to go undercover in public situations.
- Expert Mechanic and Driver: Batman is proficient at combat driving. He has also pioneered improved vehicle designs. In addition, he has been trained and is proficient in basic vehicular operations.
- Business Management: Bruce Wayne has extensive skills and experience in business management, has through understanding of financial marketing and management and is often known as an example of successful industrialist and businessman on par to Lex Luthor.
- Master Martial Artist: Batman is one of the finest human combatants Earth has ever known. He trained in the US for various martial arts for 10 years. He has mastered 127 styles of martial arts including Muay Thai, Escrima, Krav Maga, Capoeira, Savate, Yaw-Yan, Taekwondo, Judo, Jujitsu, Kendo, Fencing, Kenjutsu, Kali, Bōjutsu, Francombat, Boxing, Kickboxing, Hapkido, Wing Chun, Parkour, Shorin Ryu, Silat, Chin Na, Kyudo, Aikido, Varma Ati, Jeet Kune Do, Shaolin, Ba Gua, Hung Gar, Tai Chi, Kung Fu, Kenpo, and Karate. His primary form of combat is an idiosyncratic admixture of Jui-jitsu, Taekwondo, Judo, Muay Thai, Kickboxing, Kung Fu, Karate, Boxing, Aikido, Krav Maga, Capoeira, and Ninjutsu.
- Master of Stealth: His advanced and extensive Ninjutsu and law enforcement training has made him a master at stealth, espionage, infiltration, sabotage and sleight-of-hand. Bruce is capable of breaching very high-security facilities with ease and without being detected, and performing complex tasks unnoticed. Notably, he once stole Hal Jordan's power ring right off his finger.
- Master Marksman: Due in part to his training in Ninjitsu, Batman almost never misses his targets, 9/10 times he's successful. While he despises guns, he is able to use them to quickly aim at and hit even a narrow target.
- Master Acrobat: Proficient in gymnastics and acrobatics, to the peak of human ability. He's particularly skilled in parkour and free running.
- Indomitable Will: Although he has no superhuman powers, Batman's unstoppable determination and strength of will make him an extremely formidable opponent. This makes him able to function while tolerating massive amounts of physical pain, and also allows him to resist telepathy or mind control. His willpower is strong enough to operate a Green Lantern Ring when necessary.
- Intimidation: It's widely known that Batman has the ability to instill fear in others, to the extent that even the people that know him best are intimidated by him, Batman regularly forcing common criminals to flee in terror despite there being no evidence that he would actually kill anyone. Even those who aren't afraid of the likes of Superman fear Batman.
- Interrogation: Batman is adept in interrogation techniques, often using law enforcement methods as well as torture. Several methods seen include hanging a person over the edge of a building by one leg or chaining a person upside down and beating them. He usually just plain uses his frightening appearance to get answers.
Paraphernalia[]
Equipments[]
Bat-Suit: Batman's costume is composed of Kevlar and a small percentage of titanium; it's bullet-proof and resistant to most forms of attack (explosions, blunt trauma, falls, etc.) It's also flame-retardant and insulated. The gloves and the boots are reinforced to nullify the impact of punches and kicks. Batman's gauntlets have retractable metallic blades on their sides. The cape is extremely light and can be used to glide long distances. The cowl is composed in small part by lead, which shields Batman's face from identification via x-rays. It has also an infrared viewer and auditory sensors. The cowl is outfitted with security systems (aggravating gas, electric blasts, etc.) like the utility belt. The mask is also a transmitter-receiver.
Utility Belt: Batman keeps most of his personal field equipment in his iconic yellow utility belt. Over the years, it has produced plastic explosives, nerve toxins, batarangs, smoke bombs, a fingerprint kit, a cutting tool, a grappling line-launcher, and a re-breather. Superman also entrusted Batman with a ring made of Kryptonite, should the Man of Steel ever need to be reined in (because of mind-control by a super-villain, etc.).
Apokolips Batsuit: Upon being brainwashed by Darkseid, Batman wore a more advanced Batsuit than possible in Earth technology. It augmented his existing agility and increased his strength; it also allowed jumps far higher than usual. Its armour was from from Apokoliptan metals that surpassed the durability and protection from prior suits. It had a built-in grapple gun. It could manifest and shoot batarangs, as well as bolas. The gauntlets could generate electrical charges that added shock damage to punches.
Mobius Chair: It allowed him access to all functions of Apokolips, from boom tubes, security systems, and hack other computer systems. While seated, Batman would be provided nourishment through an unknown series of waves. It had a semi-autonomous mode that allowed it to fire lasers at detected targets.
Transportation[]
- Batmobile
- Batplane
- Batboat
- Batcycle
- Batglider
Weapons[]
Batarangs (Several Different Types), small, non-lethal explosives, smoke and tear gas pellets. He is also known to have a Grapnel Gun, a Line Launcher, a Batclaw, and disruptor for firearms, mines, and Freeze technology.
Quotes[]
| “ | Green Lantern: I noticed, but fire is no problem for me. As I was saying, Green Lantern can do anything. Except shut up, apparently. Green Lantern: Wow, someone forgot to take their True Blood tonight. I'm not a vampire. Green Lantern: Seriously? I thought with the darkness and the vanishing, and the, what, super strength? No. Green Lantern: Can you fly? In a plane. Green Lantern: Wait, you're not just some guy in a bat costume, are you? [Batman smirked]Are you freaking kidding me? What, nobody asked you to prom...so now you dress as a bat and prowl around your parents' basement? What's this do? [Take Green Lantern Ring off] Green Lantern: Huh? No buttons. I assume it works off concentration. Green Lantern: How did you do that? You weren't concentrating. Green Lantern: You won't do that again. Unless I want to. |
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| ~ Batman squabbles with Green Lantern. |
| “ | Green Lantern: I'm gonna let ya know right now, Bats. Working with you is gonna be the furthest thing from easy. Batman: If there's a will there's a way, Jordan, and you're the one with the power of will. |
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| ~ Despite their bond through battle, Green Lantern and Batman still have a friendly bickering |
| “ | (Damian: Deathstroke has a contact stationed here.) In Gotham? (Damian: We find him. We find Deathstroke. We could take Deathstroke out...permanently.) We don't kill.(Damian: I was taught you destroy your enemy.) That makes you like them.(Damian: It makes me better than them. Deathstroke killed my grandfather. He has to pay.) Ra's was a madman. (Damian: He was a hero. He died a hero.) | „ |
| ~ Bruce disagreed with his son's method. |
| “ | Do you know what you were tonight'? You weren't a warrior, you weren't a soldier. You were a child. (Damian: If it hadn't been for him, I...) If it hadn't been for Dick, you'd have gone too far. (Damian: It's easier my way.) It has nothing to do with easy. It's about doing what's right because it's right, that's the only reason you need. (Damian: Seemed right to me.) That's the problem. | „ |
| ~ Batman confronts Damian for almost to cross the line. |
| “ | Talia al Ghul: I thank you for my life and the life of my son. Batman: Our son. |
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| ~ After the defeat of Deathstroke, Batman and Talia have a disagreement about Damian's future, which foreshadows a future dilemma |
| “ | You and the Court tried to take control of my city and destroy my home... but worst of all, you messed with my kid. [grins savagely] So this is gonna hurt and I'm gonna enjoy it. | „ |
| ~ Batman displays a rare moment of sadism in retaliation for Talon exploiting his son |
| “ | Batwoman: I could have handled these C-listers on my own. Batman: Dressing like a bat doesn't make you a hero. It just makes you a target. |
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| ~ Batwoman dismissing Batman's help, who in turn criticises her taking the Bat symbol and using lethal force |
| “ | Good job, Titans. We're proud of you. All of you. | „ |
| ~ Batman congratulating Teen Titans for defeating Trigon, and adding emphasis to support his son working well in a team. |
| “ | Boo. | „ |
| ~ Batman nonchalantly startling a Grim Reaper he can't see, but knows is present |
| “ | The criminally insane don't need magic as an excuse. | „ |
| ~ Batman's initial doubt about supernatural influence on a recent crime spree |
| “ | Yes, and if he wanted, we'd be dead already. Deep down, he's a good person, and deep down, I'm not. | „ |
| ~ Batman expressing his faith in even a brainwashed Superman, while also disparaging himself |
| “ | Damian Wayne: There are no ex-criminals, Father, only ones who aren't breaking the law at the moment. Bruce Wayne: She's not like that, anymore. Damian, I... |
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| ~ A candid videophone conversation between Bruce and Damian, with the son acting as the voice of caution to the father.
Interestingly, Damian's honesty and sympathy are reflected from his growth as Robin as both partner of Batman and member of the Titans. |
| “ | Selina Kyle: I don't often say something was worth the wait because I hate waiting. But that, meow. Bruce: I feel the same. |
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| ~ Bruce and Selina in bed together after certain activities. |
| “ | You dare call me that? Your mother drugged me to conceive you, goaded me into raising you, and broke me mentally. But once my eyes were opened by Lord Darkseid, I see you were never my son. Only a burden. | „ |
| ~ Brainwashed by Darkseid, Batman's disdain about Damian addressing him as "father," and giving a scathing condemnation of his very existence |
| “ | Go to hell. | „ |
| ~ Batman defiantly damning Darkseid |
| “ | Damian... hold on. | „ |
| ~ Batman trying to keep Robin alive |
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Trivia[]
- The late Kevin Conroy voiced Batman in the new universe created after Flashpoint. Jason O'Mara would later take on the role in the feature length films. Although, Conroy also voiced Thomas Wayne, Bruce's father, in flashbacks in Batman vs. Robin.
- During Justice League Dark: Apokolips War he is brainwashed into serving as Darkseid's right hand - the suit he wears is a capeless black Bat suit, with a red Bat symbol on the chest; this suit is similar to the Batman Beyond one.
- He has three significant romantic relationships in the franchise:
- Around 12 years prior to Son of Batman, he was in an on-again, off-again relationship with Talia al Ghul; before parting ways, they had a night of intimacy enabled due to Talia giving him an aphrodisiac hidden in a drink, although it is implied he would have slept with her again anyway, with the aphrodisiac making the typically cautious Batman to forgo protection. They bond during their reunion, partly due to them having a son together, Damian, but also due to their mutual attraction. Talia is killed by Deathstroke, and against his better judgement, Batman immersed her in a Lazarus Pit, reviving her, seemingly the same as before.
- Despite them parting again on amiable terms, the Lazarus Pit seemed to have begun twisting Talia, removing her desire to save the world at any cost, and replacing it with a desire to rule it, and her love for Bruce changed into a desire to simply control him. Talia brainwashed Bruce into being an obedient, silent sentinel for her world domination scheme; even Damian, evidence of their prior love, was discarded by her, as she created an accelerated aged clone of him, Heretic, who upon seeing his desperate plea to be considered a real son, she just as heartlessly killed him. When Batman was freed from the mind control, she just tried to kill him, too, reinforcing the fact that any love in her heart had vanished. Bruce and Damian accuse Talia of never caring about them, which she doesn't deny, albeit it could be plausible that she was too warped by the Lazarus Pits to even know herself anymore. Talia's descent into supervillainy, and Samantha being the leader of the Owls, had made Bruce reluctant and sceptical about any further romances.
- In Batman vs. Robin, he is dating socialite, Samantha Vanaver, though his attachment to her was more out of respect for her charitable endeavours and to reinforce his cover as harmless Bruce Wayne. He never on-screen learns that she is the Grandmaster of the Court of Owls, though she is killed by Talon before he learns the information, thus never confronted her for her deception, but doesn't seem to suffer lasting emotional damage; he notes that he held suspicions about her, however. Although, he still felt a physical attraction to her, since she was one of three illusions in his head during Talia's brainwashing.
- In Batman: Hush, despite his paranoia from prior failed relationships that ended with his lover being a master criminal, Batman entered a flirtatious dynamic with Selina Kyle/Catwoman (whom he must have met earlier and she made an impression, since she was one of the illusions in Talia's brainwashing program that was enticing him). Due to their similar backgrounds as orphans, adoption of an eccentric alternate identity, plus general chemistry drove Batman to uncharacteristically start a relationship with Selina, after also surprisingly revealing his true identity as Bruce Wayne. Along many passionate breaks, they work effectively as a crime fighting team, collaborating to unravel the conspiracy of Hush. Bruce's childhood friend, Thomas Elliot, is killed, seemingly by the Joker, which causes Batman to nearly beat his archenemy to death, until stopped by Gordon. Selina comforts Bruce in his grief and fear about almost losing control. Hush kidnaps Catwoman. Eventually, the mystery of Hush is revealed to be a persona created by the Riddler in a final scheme to destroy Batman and to prove he isn't a C-List villain. The fight in the factory ends as its begins to collapse; Riddler nearly falls, but is caught by Batman's grapple line; however, this almost drags them both down, until Catwoman severs the line, dropping Riddler to his death in molten metal. Escaping the factory, Batman is in shock, causing him and Catwoman to argue the rationality of his moral code, which ultimately seems so insane to Selina that she breaks off the relationship with him, although she is apologetic about it, and they seem to still maintain good terms despite the break up; therefore, ending his last romantic relationship of the franchise.
- Around 12 years prior to Son of Batman, he was in an on-again, off-again relationship with Talia al Ghul; before parting ways, they had a night of intimacy enabled due to Talia giving him an aphrodisiac hidden in a drink, although it is implied he would have slept with her again anyway, with the aphrodisiac making the typically cautious Batman to forgo protection. They bond during their reunion, partly due to them having a son together, Damian, but also due to their mutual attraction. Talia is killed by Deathstroke, and against his better judgement, Batman immersed her in a Lazarus Pit, reviving her, seemingly the same as before.
- There is a superficial continuity error with Bruce Wayne's scarred body. When unclothed in Hush, multiple scars are clear, but in Batman vs. Robin and Bad Blood, he doesn't have any scars, even though notable ones - such as the damage from Catwoman's claws on his chest - are stated to have happened prior to him becoming aware of his son Damian's existence, thus predating the series events.
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