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    Character » Batman appears in 23537 issues.

    Bruce Wayne, who witnessed the murder of his billionaire parents as a child, swore to avenge their deaths. He trained extensively to achieve mental and physical perfection, mastering martial arts, detective skills, and criminal psychology. Costumed as a bat to prey on the fears of criminals, and utilizing a high-tech arsenal, he became the legendary Batman.

    Why is Batman so cool?

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    I wanted to see why people think Batman is so cool. He is an icon, and the favorite character of many (he is one of my favorite characters, don't get me wrong), but what has Batman remained so cool over the years?

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    #2  Edited By nefarious

    Because, he is a Prep God.

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    #3  Edited By TheCrowbar

    He's the most inhuman of all the heroes, yet he has no powers.

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    #4  Edited By jrock85

    BECAUSE HE GETS THINGS DONE.

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    #5  Edited By Primmaster64

    I have no idea...

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    #6  Edited By batflasharrow96

    What, are you dense?! Are you retarded?! He's the goddamn batman!

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    #7  Edited By not2baad

    Because everyone think he is the underdog when he always has the advantage.

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    #8  Edited By Bombs_Away
    @jrock85 said:
    " BECAUSE HE GETS THINGS DONE. "
    He's the Jack Bauer of comics!
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    #9  Edited By Harlekin

    Because he's the god**** BATMAN.

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    #10  Edited By DarkShadows

    He has no special powers yet he gets things done straight.

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    #11  Edited By entropy_aegis

    He's batman
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    #12  Edited By FadeToBlackBolt


    A picture is worth a thousand words
    A picture is worth a thousand words
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    #13  Edited By jrock85

    He's stood amongst gods and earned their respect.

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    #14  Edited By joshmightbe

    I once had this theory that the reason Batman made the first Robin wear the chain mail speedo and the pixie shoes just so he'd look cooler by comparison cause for what other possible reason would a crime fighter wear pixie shoes

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    #15  Edited By The Impersonator

    I'm Batman. Catch me if you can.

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    #16  Edited By FadeToBlackBolt
    @joshmightbe said:
    " I once had this theory that the reason Batman made the first Robin wear the chain mail speedo and the pixie shoes just so he'd look cooler by comparison cause for what other possible reason would a crime fighter wear pixie shoes "
    Dick's said multiple times of his costume; 
    "Sure, everyone mocks me for the pixie boots and green underwear, but I have never been seriously wounded; because a crim thinks twice when he eyes a flying mess of colours coming at him" (Quote obviously paraphrased, but that's the gist)
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    #17  Edited By joshmightbe
    @FadeToBlackBolt: So basically he was saved cause criminals didn't know WTF was happening with his outfit?
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    #18  Edited By FadeToBlackBolt
    @joshmightbe: Basically, yeh. You see Batman lunging at you, your reaction is "holy ****" and you shoot your gun. You see some little weirdo in pixie boots your first reaction is to go "what the hell?". Then he kicks you in the face.
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    #19  Edited By joshmightbe
    @FadeToBlackBolt: I never thought of it like that but it actually makes sense
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    #20  Edited By FadeToBlackBolt
    @joshmightbe: Yeah, I know lol. It's weird, but it works. And it makes the whole costume much easier to stomach.
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    #21  Edited By Jayso4201

     
    It's becuz of everything he's been through, everything he's done, and everything he's capable of doing.  He changes with the era and always becomes a becon of light or darkness, whatever you want to say. He doesn't kill but he finds a way to get the things done that need to be.  The DC universe is a much better place for having him and even if it's not always Bruce under the mask, his legacy will live on forever.

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    #22  Edited By joshmightbe
    @FadeToBlackBolt: might also explain what was going on with super hero costumes in the 70's 
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    #23  Edited By FadeToBlackBolt
    @joshmightbe: Actually, I think they just sucked lol. 
     
    There is no excuse for this; 

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    #24  Edited By joshmightbe
    @FadeToBlackBolt: can you explain the tiara
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    what is he the princess of Harlem or something?
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    #25  Edited By FadeToBlackBolt
    @joshmightbe: Sigh, the 70s. It has so much to answer for >_>
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    #26  Edited By tim2081

    I think Batman is only cool because he is forced on people. There are plenty of other characters that have little to no powers, and there are other characters that get stuff done, but Batman gets the most exposure in TV and movies.

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    #27  Edited By FadeToBlackBolt
    @tim2081: Because he's the best... lol
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    #28  Edited By jrock85
    @FadeToBlackBolt: 
     
    Correction: He's the best of the best.
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    #29  Edited By entropy_aegis
    @tim2081 said:
    "I think Batman is only cool because he is forced on people. There are plenty of other characters that have little to no powers, and there are other characters that get stuff done, but Batman gets the most exposure in TV and movies. "

    Yeah and superman and spiderman are only so known cause they are forced on to people too.
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    #30  Edited By daredevil21134

    While i'm not the biggest Batman fan,I respect the hell outta of him
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    #31  Edited By saiyan_earthling

    Because he doesn't need powers to be a hero and he fights crime, because he wants to. He's pretty got everything he needs to kick ass.

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    #32  Edited By DH69

    honestly i only like batman in his solo shows/movies. couldnt care less about him when u start involving him with the rest of the DC universe.

     

    but to me what makes him so cool is the fact that his arch nemesis is a psychotic clown...

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    @Harlekin said:
    "Because he's the god**** BATMAN."
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    #34  Edited By Reaper_bat
    @FadeToBlackBolt: rigth you are because he is the best there and the best that will ever be 
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    #35  Edited By Billy Batson
    because
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    #36  Edited By thetophat

    Batman is authoritative, that is 8+ characters right? :0

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    #37  Edited By Manchine

    Batmans cool?
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    #38  Edited By Kenjav

    This may sound redundant, but I'd say he is so cool because he is always written as cool and in control. Always. In every situation against any enemy and any number of odds. 
    I agree he IS cool, but at the same time I don't think of him as an engaging character. Is that weird?

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    #39  Edited By B'Town
    @FadeToBlackBolt said:
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    A picture is worth a thousand words
    A picture is worth a thousand words
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    THIS!!! 

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    #40  Edited By B'Town

    Batman kicks the crap out of the badguys!  And we Bat Fans love that.

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    cause hes batman

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    cuz hiz da hero

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    Because he has a lot of depth to his character and a cool costume

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    The reason I liked him when I was younger is because he's not afraid of anything

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    #48  Edited By Knightfall225

    Because no other superhero is like Batman. He has some of the best villains , lovers , equipment , allies , and costumes. His Batarangs are also very popular. He is a man amoungst gods but sometimes he makes the gods look like men.

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    He has the best movie, games, and stories. He's dark and bad@ss an a human so people can relate to him.

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    Actually, I think they just sucked lol.

    There is no excuse for this;

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