Has it been a mistake so far for DC? Or is it something that needs more time before it's decided by fans? I mean, I think after Batman Inc runs its course we'll really be able to say whether it was a successful venture for DC. But, as of right now, was the Return of Bruce Wayne a mistake?
Debate.

I meant Return of Bruce Wayne in the title. My bad.

Give reasons.

No.. It was a superb book and brought the best character ever back into the DCU.

It was not a mistake and the best thing that could have happened in the story Bruce also went through a life changing transformation making him a better Batman for this decade though it is probably only a matter of time before some writers screw it up and make him the Frank Miller Batman again. But really it's good because Bruce's mission is put in prospective he saw the beginning of time and the end so that surely helps Bruce now. That is my answer if you asked if you mean should the story have happened if that was not the question please clarify because it sounds like you are asking two different questions.

The OP needs to elaborate.

" Give reasons. "

"It was not a mistake and the best thing that could have happened in the story Bruce also went through a life changing transformation making him a better Batman for this decade though it is probably only a matter of time before some writers screw it up and make him the Frank Miller Batman again. But really it's good because Bruce's mission is put in prospective he saw the beginning of time and the end so that surely helps Bruce now. That is my answer if you asked if you mean should the story have happened if that was not the question please clarify because it sounds like you are asking two different questions. "

I want Dick to stay as Batman

" @johnny spam said:

"It was not a mistake and the best thing that could have happened in the story Bruce also went through a life changing transformation making him a better Batman for this decade though it is probably only a matter of time before some writers screw it up and make him the Frank Miller Batman again. But really it's good because Bruce's mission is put in prospective he saw the beginning of time and the end so that surely helps Bruce now. That is my answer if you asked if you mean should the story have happened if that was not the question please clarify because it sounds like you are asking two different questions. "

how is he any different compared to before RIP and Hush? "

" Im not trying to question you, i just think he feels the same. Yea he is more willing to work with partners but i dont feel like he evolved very much from his multi-life experience. I would like to see him take a more proactive move towards his relationship with Selina as well as a larger role as a mentor to his kids rather than come back to take his spot back "

Bruce Wayne is the bread and butter of DC comics.

Sorry, been busy with some things, haven't been able to moderate this as much as I would like. What I mean is, due to fans reactions (which has been kinda split) should the story arc have been done? I don't mean if it was good or bad, but what I'm getting at is this: Was this groundshaking event in Batman's universe something good for Batman? Or has it pushed some away by its quirky plot, thus making it a mistake? Does that help?

It sort of reminds me of Coca-Cola releasing a newer, tastier Coke that was only good when you weren't drinking it. Killing Batman was a pretty good idea, actually. Unfortunately, killing heroes is a cheap trick and bringing them back costs them only their credibility in the industry. Bat nipples.

" It sort of reminds me of Coca-Cola releasing a newer, tastier Coke that was only good when you weren't drinking it. Killing Batman was a pretty good idea, actually. Unfortunately, killing heroes is a cheap trick and bringing them back costs them only their credibility in the industry. Bat nipples. "

I dont necessarilly think it was a bad idea i just wish they would have actually killed him and let Dick take over the mantle totally. (if you are talking about Bruce Wayne)

I didnt pick up the series bc i just saw it as DC reaching for money but overall wasnt a terrible story to tel (if you are talking about the series)

" @sesquipedalophobe said:

" It sort of reminds me of Coca-Cola releasing a newer, tastier Coke that was only good when you weren't drinking it. Killing Batman was a pretty good idea, actually. Unfortunately, killing heroes is a cheap trick and bringing them back costs them only their credibility in the industry. Bat nipples. "

In general i agree with you however Bruce Wayne was never marketed as dead or going to die and his death was a metaphorical one, not literal. The only time span in which that was a possibility of Batman truely being dead in the literal sense was the time between issues 6 and 7 of Final Crisis. Issue seven though closed that hole by clearly shows an alive Bruce Wayne next to a dying Anthro. Sure there was Batman: RIP but in interviews Morrison said that RIP did not stand for "Rest in Peace" and meant something else and while the ending for RIP does feature Nightwing holding the remains of Bruce's costume after he has crashed into the water via Hurt's helicopter Final Crisis was well underway at that point and Bruce was seen alive in well in issues 1 and 2. Heck the epilogue in issue seven of Final Crisis was actually somethign DC wanted Morrison to add as Morrison wanted to leave it ambiguous. As I said the death of Batman was only figuratively. In Final Crisis you see him break one of his sworn to vows about fire arms and in RIP you see him break down to the point where Bruce Wayne was completely taken out of the equation. Return of Bruce Wayne wasn't just about a literal return it was about Batman being restored back to his former self and embracing not just the Batman side of him but restoring his Bruce Wayne persona something that in Morrison's very first issue on Batman he hinted at Bruce having trouble with. "