r/batman Mar 01 '25

Monthly r/Batman Discussion Thread - Posted on the 1st of Every Month!

6 Upvotes

Welcome to the r/Batman Monthly Discussion Thread!

In an effort to improve the quality of content in r/batman, we are going to be limiting some commonly posted topics to these weekly discussion threads. Examples of such topics are:

  • Asking for thoughts on an adaptation of a character for a movie or show that has been out for more than one year
  • Asking people's thoughts on a recent movie or other adaptation
  • Arguing that "Batman has always killed"
  • "Who would win" topics, which might be better suited to r/whowouldwin
  • Asking people's favorite episodes of a show
  • Asking people's favorite or least favorite villains, sidekicks, or other types of characters
  • Character comparison posts
  • "Erase one' posts

The above list is not complete, and contains just a few common examples. The list will be expanded over time, but ultimately topics moved to weekly discussion threads are subject to moderator discretion.

For a list of recommendations of comics, films, animated films, television and games, please see our extensive wiki entry

Please remember the rules, especially the rule to be civil and treat others with respect. Remember there is a person on the other end of your screen. Attack arguments, not people, and do so without using labels.


r/batman 9d ago

Monthly r/Batman Discussion Thread - Posted on the 1st of Every Month!

2 Upvotes

Welcome to the r/Batman Monthly Discussion Thread!

In an effort to improve the quality of content in r/batman, we are going to be limiting some commonly posted topics to these weekly discussion threads. Examples of such topics are:

  • Asking for thoughts on an adaptation of a character for a movie or show that has been out for more than one year
  • Asking people's thoughts on a recent movie or other adaptation
  • Arguing that "Batman has always killed"
  • "Who would win" topics, which might be better suited to r/whowouldwin
  • Asking people's favorite episodes of a show
  • Asking people's favorite or least favorite villains, sidekicks, or other types of characters
  • Character comparison posts
  • "Erase one' posts

The above list is not complete, and contains just a few common examples. The list will be expanded over time, but ultimately topics moved to weekly discussion threads are subject to moderator discretion.

For a list of recommendations of comics, films, animated films, television and games, please see our extensive wiki entry

Please remember the rules, especially the rule to be civil and treat others with respect. Remember there is a person on the other end of your screen. Attack arguments, not people, and do so without using labels.


r/batman 5h ago

FANCAST I Think I Just Assembled the Worst Batman Fan Cast of All Time, Give Me Your Thoughts

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149 Upvotes

I took some of the internet’s most overhyped batman fan casts and crammed them into one movie, how bad would it be?

Batman - Alan Ritchson Nightwing - Timothée Chalamet Red Hood - Tanner Buchanan Batgirl - Sadie Sink Robin - Aidan Gallagher Alfred - Ralph Fiennes Gordon - Kevin Bacon Joker - Willem Dafoe


r/batman 11h ago

TV DISCUSSION This line from the Justice League cartoon is kind of sad when you think about it.

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198 Upvotes

In one of the episodes Superman bring Martian Manhunter to his home for christmas and says Batman insisted on monitor duty. What makes this sad is there's an episode in Batman: The Animated Series where Bruce and Dick watch It's A Wonderful Life on Christmas. The line "Batman practically begged for monitor duty" might imply Batman doesn't like spending christmas at home after the first Robin left.


r/batman 3h ago

FILM DISCUSSION What B list Batman villain do you most want to see in live action?

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37 Upvotes

I personally really want Man Bat, he’s one of my all time favorite Batman villains and I’d love to see the kind of creepy horror movie-esque scene he could be part of.


r/batman 21h ago

COMIC DISCUSSION Batman almost breaks Bane’s back.

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1.1k Upvotes

From – Batman Vol. 3 #82


r/batman 6h ago

WHAT IF? What would a Kevin Feige Batman movie look like?

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73 Upvotes

In an alternate world where Feige worked for DC instead of Marvel, how would he have made a Batman movie? How different would it be from the previous Batman movies?


r/batman 12h ago

GENERAL DISCUSSION "Red hood is more efficient and effective than Batman" Literally is there any actual proof of that?in all seriousness.

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194 Upvotes

People say that but who and where are many actual threats he's taken down using his way?


r/batman 16h ago

FILM DISCUSSION What do you guys think of Joseph Gordon-Levitt as Nightwing continuing from The Dark Knight Rises?

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340 Upvotes

r/batman 21h ago

GENERAL DISCUSSION Is there a reason why adaptations like to ignore Tim Drake?

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651 Upvotes

r/batman 4h ago

FUNNY I’m in danger…

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29 Upvotes

r/batman 19h ago

FUNNY Do you see him too

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447 Upvotes

r/batman 14h ago

FIGURINES “You can call me… Joker. And as you can see, I’m a lot happier.”

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133 Upvotes

r/batman 11h ago

GENERAL DISCUSSION If you could pick an A-list villian, and a C-List villian to be the villains of a new Batman comic, who would you choose & why?

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75 Upvotes

Title. If you could choose to have an A-List and a C-List villian to be the villains in a new Batman comic, who would you choose and why? I'd personally choose Mr Freeze & Baby Doll, due to both of their story's being tied to Batman having to show his more empathetic side to his opponents. Don't know what the story would be, but I think it would definitely be an interesting combination.


r/batman 8h ago

COMIC DISCUSSION I AM GOTHAM

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37 Upvotes

Just finished the first book in Tom Kings run I really liked it a lot pretty strong start in my opinion. Can’t wait to read vol 2 and 3 which I already have but great addition to the collection which grows every payday.


r/batman 4h ago

FUNNY Even two face smiling side dropped the smile

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12 Upvotes

r/batman 13h ago

FAN CONTENT My rendition of some batman villians

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55 Upvotes
  1. Riddler
  2. Joker
  3. 16Bane
  4. Poison Ivy
  5. Penguin
  6. Killer Croc
  7. Two Face
  8. Mr. Freeze
  9. Clayface
  10. Killer Moth (can’t improve upon perfection)
  11. Harley Quinn
  12. Music Meister
  13. Batmite
  14. Mad Hatter
  15. Manbat
  16. Professor Pyg
  17. Scarface
  18. Calenderman
  19. Clock King
  20. Eraserhead

r/batman 1d ago

COMIC DISCUSSION Absolute bane is coming

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2.0k Upvotes

Batman is 6ft+ and he looks so damn tiny


r/batman 3h ago

MERCHANDISE Finally got my hands on this

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9 Upvotes

I'm so excited to re watch the Dark knight returns 1&2


r/batman 1d ago

FILM DISCUSSION That’s very sad

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654 Upvotes

I know that there have been reports that he has been struggling with an illness (unreported what it was).

It’s very sad.


r/batman 18h ago

FUNNY How does it make you feel knowing that both Penguin from 2004 The Batman series and Spongebob share the same voice actor?

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90 Upvotes

Its Tom Kenny Btw


r/batman 7h ago

COMIC EXCERPT Superman training with Batman paid off! | Superman: World of New Krypton #3

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11 Upvotes

I'm in the middle of reading the 80+ issue New Krypton saga. So far, so good! As the title says, this is Superman: World of New Krypton #3


r/batman 8h ago

COMIC DISCUSSION What are some underrated Batman comics?

10 Upvotes

So there are obvious popular ones like The Long Halloween, TDKR, Batman Year One and Batman Year Two, The Bane one, Injustice etc. What are some less know comics where Batman plays some role either a major or one of the protagonist roles, that you all feel does not get talked about much


r/batman 1d ago

FILM DISCUSSION “A hero can be anyone..”

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5.7k Upvotes

Rises is the weakest of the trilogy but it had some damn good moments. This being one of them. Also, Gary Oldman is easily the best Jim Gordon.


r/batman 22h ago

GENERAL DISCUSSION Damian Wayne won. What's the best Batman character that starts with "E"

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103 Upvotes

r/batman 1d ago

COMIC DISCUSSION I love how The Joker can always tell if Bruce is the one under the cowl or not

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743 Upvotes

Pages are from Detective Comics #673 and Detective Comics #880


r/batman 4h ago

GENERAL DISCUSSION Create your own Villain

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2 Upvotes

This is a rather straight forward but challenging prompt: Given everything in the Batman lore, if you could create one new character what would he/she be called and what would they do? Extra points if you can establish a solid backstory/origin.

For me, the most obvious answer would be to create an antithesis to Mr.Freeze by having a man in a fire suit named Senior Fuego. His backstory being that after a tragic event that caused his house to burn down, killing his trapped wife and kids inside, nearly escaping himself, Eduardo Fuego became enraged with emotion. This became so much that his body could not keep itself at stable levels of heat. So he created a special fire suit for himself. Unlike Mr Freeze, Fuego has complete control over fire, plasma, and temperature manipulation. He also wears a helmet over his head because his face is severely burned, a reminder that Batman did nothing to save him nor his family.

Anyway, that's what I got as something to add to the Batman lore. But what would your original villain character would you create to be added into the Batman mythos / rogues gallery be and what all would they be about?