Why Batman is the best superhero... ever

[Thaius]

Batman is awesome, but he's technically not really a superhero, per se. He has no actual powers, but relies on technology, creativity, and fear/stealth to do his work. I know that's a lot of why he's so awesome, but the whole "no superpowers" does kind of disqualify him from being an actual superhero (along with characters like Iron Man).

Just sayin'. Either way though, you're right: Batman is freakin' awesome.

 

[Chronarch]

i dont think the problem here is batman, batman is an awesome superhero, if you consider the fact that hes in a somewhat realistic world, but compared to other superheroes hed get his ass kicked in a sec "superman lets figh..... heat vision TO THE FACE"

i think the problem here is that gotham city has the worst police and crime prevention system EVER the joker gets out of prison so often, youd think the guards would watch him better, or at least send him ti texas, where he can get the death penalty. ans also how many times are you gonna arrest a guy before finaly doing something else about it.

You do have some points, the Joker probably should be put to death. Although a lot of fans would be ticked off if that happened.

My top 3 heroes for today (this list is never the same two days in a row!):

3: Green Lantern. A power that relies on intelect, imagination, and willpower. Awesome.
2: Daredevil. Great Character. Creative uses of the powers as well.
1: Batman. SEE ABOVE POSTS FOR WHY BATMAN IS AWESOME. Plus, Batman has told some of my favorite stories in comics. Long Halloween, Hush, Gotham Underworld(or Underground), War Games, No Man's Land, KnightFall. Need I name more?

Still, Batman may be number 1 today, but tommorow he may be at number 4. He'll always be in the top 5, though. My opinion on who is the best hero tends to fluctuate...

Yes, Batman is indeed awesome though. Daredevil and the Green Lantern are also awesome.

Best DC hero maybe. They tend to be kind of dull.

Yeah, there aren't that many DC characters that really interest me besides Batman. I mean, Superman just beats everything with his nearly perfect set of powers unless they have kryptonite. Actually kryptonite seems to be fairly easy to get in the DC universe. The Green Lantern was always pretty cool and I used to like the Flash a lot. Besides them, not a lot of DC heroes stand out. I'm sure I'm forgetting some though.

Batman, while totally awesome, is not a superhero.
He is too bad-ass to need the assistance of super powers.
He's just really smart, wealthy and incredibly dedicated to making sure villains(both super and non) get booted hard in the face by justice. Or at least dropped from a building.

That's true.

Batman is awesome, but he's technically not really a superhero, per se. He has no actual powers, but relies on technology, creativity, and fear/stealth to do his work. I know that's a lot of why he's so awesome, but the whole "no superpowers" does kind of disqualify him from being an actual superhero (along with characters like Iron Man).

Just sayin'. Either way though, you're right: Batman is freakin' awesome.

He is indeed awesome and you do have some points. Batman is considered to have superhuman strength even without powers by some people though.

 

[s0nic_al]

I never understood the "Not a Superhero" Arguement. Since when did "Super" necessarily mean "Superpowered?"

Dictionary.com (numbers slightly revised)
?adjective
1.of the highest degree, power, etc.
2.of an extreme or excessive degree.
3.Informal . very good; first-rate; excellent.
4.(of measurement) superficial.

Hero
1.a man of distinguished courage or ability, admired for his brave deeds and noble qualities.
2.a person who, in the opinion of others, has heroic qualities or has performed a heroic act and is regarded as a model or ideal: He was a local hero when he saved the drowning child.

I'd say Batman fits for both Super and Hero. Thus qualifying him as a superhero.

 

[Mr Pantomime]

Your words remind me of this

 

[Chronarch]

I never understood the "Not a Superhero" Arguement. Since when did "Super" necessarily mean "Superpowered?"

Dictionary.com (numbers slightly revised)
?adjective
1.of the highest degree, power, etc.
2.of an extreme or excessive degree.
3.Informal . very good; first-rate; excellent.
4.(of measurement) superficial.

Hero
1.a man of distinguished courage or ability, admired for his brave deeds and noble qualities.
2.a person who, in the opinion of others, has heroic qualities or has performed a heroic act and is regarded as a model or ideal: He was a local hero when he saved the drowning child.

I'd say Batman fits for both Super and Hero. Thus qualifying him as a superhero.

That is another good point for the argument.

Batman is not a superhero
Hes a vigilante

There is a difference people!!!

In a way, I see your point.

Your words remind me of this

Lol, "I would have some kind of bat-missile defense gadget." It's so true.

 

[Ponch]

I never understood the "Not a Superhero" Arguement. Since when did "Super" necessarily mean "Superpowered?"

Dictionary.com (numbers slightly revised)
?adjective
1.of the highest degree, power, etc.
2.of an extreme or excessive degree.
3.Informal . very good; first-rate; excellent.
4.(of measurement) superficial.

Hero
1.a man of distinguished courage or ability, admired for his brave deeds and noble qualities.
2.a person who, in the opinion of others, has heroic qualities or has performed a heroic act and is regarded as a model or ideal: He was a local hero when he saved the drowning child.

I'd say Batman fits for both Super and Hero. Thus qualifying him as a superhero.

It has come to be that the connotation of "super" means "enhanced with powers" or maybe just "enhanced." Much the way that "awful" and "awesome" have connotations of two different meanings when in reality, they both have their roots in the word "awe"; they may actually mean something, but they are understood to be antonyms.

 

[s0nic_al]

Batman wouldn't have let the missles launch in the first place

 

[s0nic_al]

Batman is not a superhero
Hes a vigilante

There is a difference people!!!

Technically, so is superman. In fact, most superheroes are, because most aren't legal law-enforcement (Green Lanterns are arguable).

 

[Chronarch]

Batman wouldn't have let the missles launch in the first place

That is a very good point.

Batman is not a superhero
Hes a vigilante

There is a difference people!!!

Technically, so is superman. In fact, most superheroes are, because most aren't legal law-enforcement (Green Lanterns are arguable).

Superhero seems like the preferred term overall. In a way, I can see why they'd make it like that. I mean, we don't want little Jimmy looking up to a bunch of vigilantes. Superheroes are fine though.

 

[Chronarch]

If Batman is such a great super hero, then why has he been fighting the same villains since the 70's? (or whenever 'Batman' started [not a comic book knowy person])

Well, I can think of two reasons. For one thing, it's not his place to decide who lives and dies. The second is that if he killed them then he would be no better than the very villains he wanted behind bars.

And if that was actually his motivation for not killing anyone I would consider him the biggest pussy in the history of comics. That's right, more of a pussy than Aquaman. Luckily it has more to do with the fact that he refuses to kill anyone because of a psychological hang up from when his parents were killed.

I can see how his parents being murdered would effect that. Also, Aquaman isn't that bad. He tries... The powers of being able to swim well and talking to fish just leave something to be desired.

 

[McMarbles]

If Batman is such a great super hero, then why has he been fighting the same villains since the 70's? (or whenever 'Batman' started [not a comic book knowy person])

Well, I can think of two reasons. For one thing, it's not his place to decide who lives and dies. The second is that if he killed them then he would be no better than the very villains he wanted behind bars.

And if that was actually his motivation for not killing anyone I would consider him the biggest pussy in the history of comics. That's right, more of a pussy than Aquaman. Luckily it has more to do with the fact that he refuses to kill anyone because of a psychological hang up from when his parents were killed.

I can see how his parents being murdered would effect that. Also, Aquaman isn't that bad. He tries... The powers of being able to swim well and talking to fish just leave something to be desired.

You forgot his true power.

Polar bear throwing.

 

[s0nic_al]

You forgot his true power.

Polar bear throwing.

That bleeds awesome.

 

[Chronarch]

You forgot his true power.

Polar bear throwing.

My word, that is one of the most amazing things I've seen today.

 

[McMarbles]

Yeah.

Suddenly Aquaman's lookin' pretty cool.

 

[DefunctTheory]

I know someone who has something to say on this matter...

 

[Dr Snakeman]

As someone already pointed out, you really don't need to let a bunch of nerds on the internet know that Batman is the mightiest superhero ever. We already know.

Why?

Because HE'S THE GODDAMN BATMAN!!

 

[ChromeAlchemist]

If Batman is such a great super hero, then why has he been fighting the same villains since the 70's? (or whenever 'Batman' started [not a comic book knowy person])

Well, I can think of two reasons. For one thing, it's not his place to decide who lives and dies. The second is that if he killed them then he would be no better than the very villains he wanted behind bars.

And if that was actually his motivation for not killing anyone I would consider him the biggest pussy in the history of comics. That's right, more of a pussy than Aquaman. Luckily it has more to do with the fact that he refuses to kill anyone because of a psychological hang up from when his parents were killed.

I can see how his parents being murdered would effect that. Also, Aquaman isn't that bad. He tries... The powers of being able to swim well and talking to fish just leave something to be desired.

...

 

[Chronarch]

Yeah.

Suddenly Aquaman's lookin' pretty cool.

Throwing Polar Bears at people is beyond cool.

I know someone who has something to say on this manner...

That was beautiful.

As someone already pointed out, you really don't need to let a bunch of nerds on the internet know that Batman is the mightiest superhero ever. We already know.

Why?

Because HE'S THE GODDAMN BATMAN!!

Indeed.

If Batman is such a great super hero, then why has he been fighting the same villains since the 70's? (or whenever 'Batman' started [not a comic book knowy person])

Well, I can think of two reasons. For one thing, it's not his place to decide who lives and dies. The second is that if he killed them then he would be no better than the very villains he wanted behind bars.

And if that was actually his motivation for not killing anyone I would consider him the biggest pussy in the history of comics. That's right, more of a pussy than Aquaman. Luckily it has more to do with the fact that he refuses to kill anyone because of a psychological hang up from when his parents were killed.

I can see how his parents being murdered would effect that. Also, Aquaman isn't that bad. He tries... The powers of being able to swim well and talking to fish just leave something to be desired.

...

I'm glad that Aquaman is doing something useful with his time.