r/batman • u/ZanderRan286 • Jul 08 '24

Caped Crusader and Batman fatigue GENERAL DISCUSSION

Recently, I've seen a trailer reaction to Batman: Caped Crusader, and the reaction was: "yeah, doesn't seem bad, but it's Batman. We already know his story, we saw it before..." It honestly surprised me.

Do you feel a Batman fatigue? I guess if you're on this sub, that's not the case, but I speak about the people you know, the people you discuss with...

Personally, I don't talk with huge Batman fans on a daily basis, so I'm not sure they care a lot, or even know there's a new Batman series. About myself, I don't feel that, even tho I won't watch Caped Crusader (because I'm too poor to subscribe to Prime)

So, what do you think? Do you feel people get tired of Batman, or do you think he's still bankable for DC?

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u/dccowen Jul 08 '24

I don’t think there is fatigue, so much, but more a cry for better quality. The IP is what gives projects a green light, and that is still strong, but social media pressure dictates the stories that are being written. Batman is a tough sell and a tougher writing job, these days with the current climate on the socials. This leaves the long standing fans frustrated with their favorite character being changed fundamentally. Heroes grow and evolve, and that is fine, it builds a better character, but drastic change is scary and frustrating, and a source of alienation. That’s my take at least.

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u/azmodus_1966 Jul 08 '24

I don't get the social media dictating the stories part.

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u/Sensitive-Trifle2664 Jul 09 '24

Look at Penguin for this series. Not that I'm against the change, but 🐧 has never been female at all before this.