Poll: Is batman a superhero?
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Yes, he is. Being a superhero in comics is more than just the powers that most have. It is about intentions, ideology, courage, and whatever else they bring to the table. It is never a question of just having powers.
No superpowers?
I'd say superhuman stamina, strength and fighting prowess count. Yes, it is because he's fucking nuts and trained like a ************. And he's so good, he can beat up people with actual super powers.
Plus, he's rich.
I'd say superhuman stamina, strength and fighting prowess count. Yes, it is because he's fucking nuts and trained like a ************. And he's so good, he can beat up people with actual super powers.
Plus, he's rich.
He's the world's greatest detective! Of course he's a superhero. Now shut up or I'll use my DEADLY BEE WEAPON on you.
The fact that the goddamn Batman[footnote]can someone tell me the origin of this?[/footnote] can take on villain just as effectively as Superman and other people who had been blessed with powers, he deserves to be in the same category as they are.
Exactly.gamefreakbsp said:
Superhero doesn't necessarily have to mean "hero with super-powers", and even if it has, what does "super-powers" mean?
If it's just the ability to do something beyond natural human capabilities, does it matter where that ability comes from?
I take "superhero" as meaning a hero that stands above and beyond any reasonable human standards of heroism. That is to say that not only do they devote their entire lives and even identities to being heroes, but they also have capabilities far beyond anything one could be expected to ever attain.
By my standards, Batman is not just "a" superhero; he's "the" superhero. He doesn't even NEED superhuman powers to take out all manner of super-villains -- He's just crazy enough that he doesn't need to be alienated out of the normal societal proceedings by superpowers and he's just rich enough that he can supplement his genius intellect and Olympic physique with high-tech gadgetry that makes said superpowers unnecessary.
Clearly I voted "Yes".
By my standards, Batman is not just "a" superhero; he's "the" superhero. He doesn't even NEED superhuman powers to take out all manner of super-villains -- He's just crazy enough that he doesn't need to be alienated out of the normal societal proceedings by superpowers and he's just rich enough that he can supplement his genius intellect and Olympic physique with high-tech gadgetry that makes said superpowers unnecessary.
Clearly I voted "Yes".
Heros don't need super powers. Just look at peacekeepers or doctors without borders! Batman isn't majical, but he's brave, and that's a greater and more accesible trait than being able to fly around or whatever.
Batman is a hero, just like we all should be. He's the Terry Fox of Gotham.
Batman is a hero, just like we all should be. He's the Terry Fox of Gotham.
Semantics. That's all I can say to that. Or, to put it differently: Who gives a flying fuck? Wait, that came out wrong, all I mean to say is that when someone says "OMG, you called him a super-hero, that's so stupid, he's not super", the only correct answer is "Whatever".
Depends really. Do you consider high intelligence and a crap load of money super powers? If so then yes, he is. Otherwise no, he is not.
Super means something is superior to the norm.
So think about it; you jump in cold water to save a drowning puppy or baby and you are a hero.
Batman has saved gazillions of people throughout the decades, and did way more incredible things than get his clothes wet. So, YES, he is well superior to any regular kind of hero.
Hence a superhero!
So think about it; you jump in cold water to save a drowning puppy or baby and you are a hero.
Batman has saved gazillions of people throughout the decades, and did way more incredible things than get his clothes wet. So, YES, he is well superior to any regular kind of hero.
Hence a superhero!
it's been stated already by others in different ways, but Batman does indeed have "superpowers". his super power is his willpower. Batman is absolutely indomitable and has more self-control than any real human being, ever.