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nicholas1M7
09-21-05, 07:14 PM
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Bruce Wayne is the only one true human superhero.

The reason for his triumphs as Batman are primarily due to his personal tragedy at the loss of his parents to a criminal, following the crucial decision to prevent such tragedies while faced with nothing else.

During his self-destructive phase, Bruce Wayne sought training in the martial arts schools that could not be found in western civilization. By the age of twenty two, he acquired enough skill to take on six men at once. As Batman, he would later become the victor of nearly every battle with humans and non-humans alike, wherein, his own all-too-human flesh and blood vessel inevitably brushes death many times, saved mostly in part to his intellect and sagacity, as well as the care of a precious few. His much-too-close experience with victimization as a child, following the personal pain of his loss, has led him to make analytical observations and studies of the criminal element, thusly granting him the utmost awareness of their world. This is what primarily sets him apart from government officials and law-enforcement agents. It must be said that although he operates outside the bounds of the law, he remains within reason, which makes him different from the usual vigilante out for revenge. Hence, in his beginning years as the Batman, he is misunderstood by the law, which later becomes rectified through his friendship and trust in commisioner Gordon as well as his reputable actions. One of his greatest principles is that he will never take a life unless absolutely necessary or to save his own.

An atypical missionary, Bruce Wayne's initiation of the Batman identity was for detective work above all else. At first, he lived to save the city he has always known and to honor the names of his late parents. In the later years of his career, he lives to fight injustice more so than ever. This brought him to assist in the fights alongside real superhumans (with a diverse array of superhuman genetic resources as opposed to simply being a physically healthy, financially wealthy pretty boy with a post dramatic stress disorder) when called to. But the near victimization he experienced as a child and other survivals of smaller life-threatening proportions are the primary motives of what he fights against today as it is written in the books. It can be said that the powers of this particular "superhero" comes from within and manifests themselves physically and mentally.

These are two famous lines that came out at the same time Batman was created in 1939:

"Criminals are bullies and bullies are cowards." Bruce to Alfred (an important figure to the Batman universe).

"Criminals are a cowardly and superstitious lot." Bruce to Alfred.

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cato
09-21-05, 07:49 PM
it seems people have a problem with starting posts in middle of a discussion. are you simply stating who batman is? or do you have a point?

nicholas1M7
09-21-05, 07:53 PM
it seems people have a problem with starting posts in middle of a discussion. are you simply stating who batman is? or do you have a point?

The point is to state who Batman is. :)

Prince_James
09-21-05, 08:40 PM
Nicholas:

What about Batman compells you so much?

nicholas1M7
09-21-05, 08:54 PM
Nicholas:

What about Batman compells you so much?


My interest in the character is on a primary level as I have had much-too-close experiences with victimization also. As well the self-destructive phases as a result of such victimization and/or hardship.

Quantum Quack
09-21-05, 09:29 PM
Nicholas, do you think Batman will ever settle down and get married and have kids?
Do you think he will ever reconcile the death of his parents and the victimisations he endured and eventually achieve happiness?

Or is he going to grow into an old emotional bankrupt?

The reason I ask these questions is that most persons who have suffered in similar ways develope a state of Batmanship as a way of coping and survival. Normally after a certain period of time these persons are able to reconcile that human nature is what it is and find a more balanced perspective on life in general. Takes time.

Is Batman fighting crime for the people of Gotham City or is he fighting crime to asuage his personal tragedy?

Is this his way of dealing with his loss, channelling his pain into more productive pursuits to avoid self-destruction?

Do you think he is the typical martyr?

Prince_James
09-21-05, 10:35 PM
Nicholas:

Whilst that must surely be very personal, would you be willing to go into further depth?

cato
09-22-05, 01:09 AM
anyone see the trailer for the movie "Grayson" yet? the movie is not being made. they just made the trailer to try and get investors.

Prince_James
09-22-05, 01:32 AM
Cato:

Actually, it was just made as a fan film. Basically a trailer for a never-to-be-produced film.

cato
09-23-05, 03:42 PM
are you telling me that if someone gave them the money, that they would not make it? I doubt they would decline. however, yes, it was made as a fan film.

Prince_James
09-23-05, 09:07 PM
Cato:

I am not sure they'd make it, although it does look like it'd be pretty boss.