Warning! This publish comprises SPOILERS for Absolute Batman #5It seems to be like DC has grown bored with a typical Batman criticism, and its latest model of Bruce Wayne is setting the file straight. As seen within the new Absolute Universe created by Darkseid the place heroes are underdogs and hope is difficult to return by, the brand new Absolute Batman lacks plenty of the standard assets in comparison with the primary Darkish Knight. Nonetheless, this new Caped Crusader is proving that Batman has by no means wanted billions of {dollars} to be an efficient protector of Gotham Metropolis.

As seen within the new Absolute Batman #5 by Scott Snyder and Nick Dragotta, Bruce Wayne’s Batman is given the possibility to function on a degree that is extra like The Darkish Knight we’re used to seeing in the primary DC Universe, one who has billions of {dollars}, a number of automobiles and planes, and a whole arsenal of innovative devices and expertise. Because it stands, the Absolute Universe’s Batman makes use of what he can get his arms on, working by day in building and civil engineering somewhat than being the pinnacle of a significant firm. Nonetheless, Batman nonetheless turns down an obscene amount of cash on this new universe, proving Batman has by no means wanted {dollars} to be a pressure for justice.

Absolute Batman Simply Rejected 200 Million {Dollars}

Breaking His Deal With Black Masks

Having staged a one-man struggle with Black Masks and his vicious gang generally known as the Celebration Animals, Roman Sionis surprisingly provided Batman $200 million to easily cease coming after him for one week, promising to chop again on the Celebration Animals’ brutal assaults earlier than leaving Gotham for good, as his enterprise within the metropolis is almost concluded. Naturally, Alfred Pennyworth, who on this timeline is a particular agent working for a British group tasked with investigating Sionis, encourages Batman to take the cash. Not solely might Bruce use it to make an actual distinction in Gotham, however Alfred’s individuals might monitor the transaction and put Sionis away for good.

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Nonetheless, this new problem sees Batman taking Black Masks’s cash, however not spend it. As a substitute, he piles the whole 200 million in money onto a floodlight to make an impromptu Bat Sign, a transparent image that he’ll by no means cease combating Black Masks for something. Whereas the associated fee could imply darker days for Gotham earlier than the daybreak, Absolute Batman attracts an epic line within the sand, proving that he cannot be purchased (and by no means wanted the cash within the first place).

This New Bruce Wayne Confirms Batman Does not Want His Billions

All He Wants Is Batman

As if the Bat Sign did not already get the message throughout, Batman makes his stance even clearer when he tells Black Masks precisely why he would not want his cash: “See, Roman, I do not want automobiles, or planes, or computer systems. I do not want something you might have. All I want…is Batman.” Taking the struggle to the Celebration Animals, Bruce shuts down the deal, a lot to Alfred’s shock and frustration. Nonetheless, this second finally serves as some good proof that the true energy of Batman has nothing to do with wealth.

As has been established in earlier problems with Absolute Batman, this new model of Bruce Wayne nonetheless has the identical intense drive and focus to turn into a pressure and image of justice for Gotham, similar to the primary Darkish Knight. Whereas the instruments (or lack thereof) could also be completely different, the mission is identical. On the finish of the day…Batman simply must be Batman, a person devoted to combating the darkness whereas working within the shadows.

Wealth Is A Weapon, However It is Not The Basis For What Makes Batman A Hero

There’s Far Extra To Being Batman Than Cash

Folks like to say that Batman’s solely actual energy is that he is wealthy. Even Ben Affleck’s Bruce Wayne quips about it in Justice League when Barry Allen’s Flash asks him what his powers are. Nonetheless, there’s a lot extra to being Batman than greenback payments.

Whereas the assets that cash can purchase undoubtedly assist in the campaign, Batman would not cease combating for justice in Gotham if he was abruptly broke. Current years in the primary DC Universe have confirmed as a lot, with Batman shedding a superb chunk of his fortune and even his manor. Nonetheless, it is superior to see within the new Absolute Universe proving that having billions of {dollars} was by no means a prerequisite for Bruce Wayne changing into Batman within the first place.

Absolute Batman #5 is on sale now from DC Comics.

Batman

Created By

Bob Kane, Invoice Finger

Alias

Bruce Wayne

Alliance

Justice League, Outsiders, Batman Household

Race

Human

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