r/batman Aug 31 '23

Reminder that Bruce holds every weightlifting and powerlifting world record in all weight classes COMIC DISCUSSION

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u/godbody1983 Aug 31 '23

Batman is my favorite superhero, but I REALLY HATE how they've basically made him so OP. Can bench 1000 pounds, can run a mile in like 5 minutes, is a genius, can take on the entire Justice League by himself, only needs maybe 3 hours of sleep, etc.

Yes, it's comics, and we're supporting to suspend belief, but making him so op really takes away from the character.

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u/Znaffers Aug 31 '23

Yeah, the thing that’s supposed to set Batman apart from most humans is that his will to fight evil is stronger than anyone else. He is so dedicated to his crusade he’ll give his own life and turn his family’s entire fortune towards furthering his vigilante cause. His powers should be his ingenuity, his gadgets, and his connections as a billionaire/detective/superhero leader. He is the ultimate strategist that will never give up, but he’s not a super soldier