The Batman's Sequels Need To Introduce The Bat-Family
This article contains spoilers for The Batman.The Batman features Bruce Wayne in the early days of his career as a crime-fighter, before he’s faced off against the majority of his iconic rogues’ gallery. And of course, this is far from the first film adaptation that introduces Batman as a solo crimefighter.
In fact, out of every Batman movie, the only versions that have featured any of the Caped Crusader’s sidekicks are the spin-off movie of the Adam West TV show, the two Joel Schumacher movies, and The Lego Batman Movie. In the comics, Batman has a massive family of sidekicks and other allies fighting by his side, but for the past 25 years, filmmakers have been reluctant to feature any members of the Bat-Family on the big screen. However, The Batman provides a perfect opportunity to change that.
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The Batman shows the story of a young Bruce Wayne, only two years after he first became a vigilante. And while he works alongside Alfred and Jim Gordon — and eventually Catwoman as well — he remains emotionally distant for much of the film’s runtime. Bruce accepts help when he needs it, but it’s clear from his actions that he prefers to handle problems by himself, keeping everyone around him at arm’s length. This image of Batman as a brooding loner isn’t anything new, but Robert Pattinson’s portrayal carries a distinct sense of loneliness that makes Bruce's isolation feel all the more tragic.
At one point, Bruce fails to save Alfred from a bomb sent to Wayne Tower by the Riddler — a bomb that was meant to kill himself. Wracked by guilt, Bruce visits Alfred in the hospital at his lowest point, after he’s discovered that his father Thomas Wayne had ties to crime lord Carmine Falcone. For the first time
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