warning! Contains spoilers from Batman #132! It seems like one of Batman’s most famous nicknames might be the biggest confusion of all time. Robin Tim Drake sheds light on why Bruce Lee’s “Dark Knight” moniker really doesn’t suit him at all.
Despite his birth name Bruce Wayne, his mission to eradicate all forms of crime has seen him take on a widely known identity in the multiverse. Batman’s name is synonymous with heroism, and the word itself is meant to comfort the innocent while instilling fear in criminals everywhere. During his Batman days, he had many other nicknames: the crusader in the cap, the world’s greatest detective, and half of the dynamic duo. But no other name for Bruce conveys the spirit of Batman quite like his most infamous title: The Dark Knight. Three simple words make him a lone crusader and avenger for justice.
Robin Doesn’t Believe Batman’s Dark Knight Nickname
But one of Batman’s associates knew Bruce’s famous nickname couldn’t be further from the truth.exist batman #132 In Chip Zdarsky and Miguel Mendonça’s backup story, “The Toy Box: Part 2″, Robin doesn’t give up on finding Batman but enlists the help of Mr. Fantastic to help him figure out where Bruce might be. Analysis of the toy gun showed that it left a lot of energy, which means that Bruce must have gone to another world. Mr. Fantastic found a way for Robin to travel to another world, but before setting off, Tim Drake spent time with his boyfriend, Bernard. Tim thinks about what he’s trying to do and reminds himself that Bruce could be called the Dark Knight, but”all he cares about is other people“.
Tim is right. While Batman is known as the lone crusader, the Bat-Family has only grown in strength since Batman first began his mission many years ago. If one thing became clear to many of his allies and apprentices, it was that Bruce was a helpful and likable man. Although he wants to become a symbol of the fear of the criminal world, deep down inside, Batman is far from the “Dark” Knight.
The Dark Knight’s Name distorts Batman’s essence
Of course, the nickname helps Bruce become what the world fears. But anyone who really knows Batman knows that he’s not as dark as people think. Batman’s entire identity is a character carefully crafted to help him fight crime. But if Batman really was a “dark” knight, would he take so many children under his roof? Does he struggle to repair the damage every time his relationships take a hit? Will he fight to protect the people instead of just punishing the criminals? Some might see Bruce as a loner in the dark, but as Tim said, Batman has always cared about others. Fans can see more ‘not so dark’ knights batman #132Ready now.