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Bruce Wayne witnessed the murder of his billionaire parents as a child, swearing to avenge them. He trained extensively to achieve both mental and physical perfection, mastering detective skills, martial arts, and criminal psychology. Costumed as a bat to prey on criminals' fear and utilizing a high-tech arsenal in his crusade to rid Gotham City of crime, the legendary Batman was born.

Favorite Batman Supporting Character?

#1 Edited by gotwillpower (636 posts) - 9 months, 12 days ago - Show Bio

With the addition of Harper Row, the newest Bat-verse character, I've been thinking about who my favorite Batman supporting character is.

This is kinda difficult for me, because so many of Batman's relationships with other characters are interesting. There's Alfred, James Gordon, the Joker, Dick Grayson, Tim Drake, Jason Todd, Barbara Gordon, Talia, and Selina, just to name a few!

Personally, I think of these characters I've always liked Alfred the most as a character, but Joker's relationship is far more captivating.

Who is your favorite supporting character? (and maybe there's a specific verison). What do you think of Harper Row? Do you think that the number of characters is sometimes overwhelming?

Edit: Totally didn't even see that Harper Row post, so forget about telling me what you think of Harper Row. Post in the other topic!

#2 Posted by Saucedo17 (135 posts) - 9 months, 12 days ago - Show Bio

Alfred gotta love the father figure

#3 Posted by Blood1991 (8098 posts) - 9 months, 12 days ago - Show Bio

Alfred- We are kindred spirits always telling someone not to do something reckless, and stitching their wounds and giving a lecture when they don't listen.

#4 Posted by The_Tree (4198 posts) - 9 months, 12 days ago - Show Bio

Of all the supporting Batman characters, I like Tim the most. I even like him more than Batman.

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#5 Posted by Onemoreposter (2661 posts) - 9 months, 12 days ago - Show Bio

Batman, even at his most independent, needs a pretty big supporting team to be done right. Alfred and Gordon are must haves regardless. I grew up in the Oracle era so for me, she's almost a necessity and I'm having to learn to live without her. Finally, Dick. Grayson's been part of the mythos almost since the beginning. I know Nightwing is a popular hero in his own right these days, but to me, he'll always be that streak of daylight and flickering smile Bruce needs to pierce into his darkness every now and again

I love alot of the Batfamily supporting cast, but those four I think are the most important.

#6 Posted by Tunsieon (316 posts) - 9 months, 12 days ago - Show Bio

What, no love for Ace the Bat Hound?

#7 Posted by ratman19 (525 posts) - 9 months, 12 days ago - Show Bio

damian

#8 Posted by TERMINATORXX (3900 posts) - 9 months, 12 days ago - Show Bio

@Saucedo17 said:

Alfred gotta love the father figure

#9 Posted by Mega_spidey01 (2129 posts) - 9 months, 12 days ago - Show Bio

nightwing, jason todd, terry mcginnis, the joker.

#10 Posted by Dark_Moolahs (20 posts) - 9 months, 11 days ago - Show Bio

nightwing

#11 Posted by HarlequinKiss (441 posts) - 9 months, 11 days ago - Show Bio

Jason or Alfred. They're both pretty badass.

#12 Posted by BigCimmerian (4349 posts) - 9 months, 11 days ago - Show Bio

1. Alfred
2. Nightwing
3. Gordon

#13 Posted by Deranged Midget (13020 posts) - 9 months, 11 days ago - Show Bio

Has to be Gordon or Alfred.

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#14 Posted by sEsposito7 (454 posts) - 9 months, 11 days ago - Show Bio

Technicially Tim, because he's my overall favorite character, but I view him not really as a supporting character. So, Gordon is my favorite character in a more supporting role to Batman.

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#15 Posted by Morpheus_ (29871 posts) - 9 months, 11 days ago - Show Bio
Alfred and Gordon, then Damian.  
 
Most of the other characters mentioned here are occasional guest stars, not regular members of Batman's supporting cast at this point in time.
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#16 Posted by JohnnyWalker (821 posts) - 9 months, 11 days ago - Show Bio

superman. BAM! i went there

#17 Posted by DarkKnightDetective (6741 posts) - 9 months, 11 days ago - Show Bio

Alfred nuff said.

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#18 Posted by Big_Nasty (322 posts) - 9 months, 11 days ago - Show Bio

Nolan batman's made Mr. fox so relevant. Tie between him and Alfred .

#19 Posted by gotwillpower (636 posts) - 9 months, 11 days ago - Show Bio

@Tunsieon said:

What, no love for Ace the Bat Hound?

Whoops, I forgot!

#20 Edited by TDK_1997 (9674 posts) - 9 months, 11 days ago - Show Bio

Well,from these guys here I like the most Gordon and Alfred.

Tim,Dick and Joker are more of additional characters than supporting ones.

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#21 Posted by InnerVenom123 (27555 posts) - 9 months, 11 days ago - Show Bio

Alfred and Gordon.

Although I love Harper.

#22 Posted by YMCMB (160 posts) - 9 months, 11 days ago - Show Bio

Bat-mite

#23 Posted by Omega Ray Jay (6403 posts) - 9 months, 11 days ago - Show Bio

Bruce Wayne.

#24 Posted by RedOwl_1 (1664 posts) - 9 months, 11 days ago - Show Bio

@BigCimmerian said:

1. Alfred
2. Nightwing
3. Gordon

Exactly what I was thinking

#25 Posted by SupBatz (668 posts) - 9 months, 10 days ago - Show Bio

They're all great and it's hard to pick a favorite as individual characters. But when choosing a favorite character to have in a supporting role it's gotta be Oracle.

#26 Posted by TheCannon (14193 posts) - 9 months, 10 days ago - Show Bio

I like Huntress the most.

#27 Posted by MadeinBangladesh (2255 posts) - 9 months, 10 days ago - Show Bio

Alfred Hands down.

#28 Posted by BlackPookie (579 posts) - 9 months, 5 days ago - Show Bio

damn i love them all, tim, alfred, stephanie, even damien...

#29 Posted by tuananhxu99001 (96 posts) - 9 months, 5 days ago - Show Bio

Gordon, the hero

Alfred, the super assistant

Joker, the best villain

#30 Posted by r3d_rob1n (534 posts) - 9 months, 5 days ago - Show Bio

I love Batman's interactions with Grayson. Anytime that he and Grayson are in the same story it is usually a great one. Other than that, any Robin usually creates a great Bat story. Where would the series be without Alfred, Gordon, and Babs. Hell even the occasional Superman cameo is a pleasure. I guess where this has led me to, is that Batman truly is a character built from an amazing idea and an amazing cast of supporting characters.

#31 Posted by Skewer (325 posts) - 8 months, 20 days ago - Show Bio

Alfred, dick, James Gordon, Barbara, Tim, Harvey bullock and Renee Montoya.

#32 Posted by FatihBATMAN (1355 posts) - 8 months, 19 days ago - Show Bio

My favorite is Alfred! close second is Dick Grayson

#33 Posted by haydenclaireheroes (7963 posts) - 8 months, 19 days ago - Show Bio

There are many supporting characters I enjoy from Batman. Just to name a few Barbara Gordon, Tim Drake, Nigthwing, and Stephanie Brown

#34 Posted by FatihBATMAN (1355 posts) - 8 months, 19 days ago - Show Bio

I seriously think that its impossible to have one single fav. Character because every character compliments eachother in another way.

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