For years, comic book enthusiasts have wondered what life would be like if superheroes were real. Recently, someone shared a possible answer while responding to a worry many Americans share.
On January 29, 2026, a man dressed as Batman spoke to the Santa Clara City Council in California. He was there to express concerns about reports that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents might be at the Super Bowl. A video of his speech is available on YouTube.
During a three-minute exchange, a man known as Batman strongly criticized the city council for not adequately addressing federal policies that have resulted in their collaboration with ICE. He was assertive and occasionally used harsh language while making his point.
In the video, the speaker, identifying as “Batman,” points to reports of violence and deaths allegedly linked to federal law enforcement. He expresses concern that further unnecessary violence might occur at the Super Bowl if the city council doesn’t establish rules to prevent the local police from working with ICE, based on current, unverified rumors.
Other Unusual Places Batman Has Appeared In Real Life
The Santa Clara City Council recently spotted someone dressed as Batman, but this isn’t unusual. People dressed as popular characters, including Batman, are commonly seen on Hollywood Boulevard in California. While many characters appear, some are definitely more unexpected than others.
A particularly heartwarming Make-A-Wish moment happened when actor Eric Johnston dressed as Batman to fulfill the dream of 5-year-old Miles Scott, who was battling leukemia. The event in San Francisco received a lot of attention and is remembered as one of the most touching times a superhero has appeared in public.
San Francisco saw Batman again in 2015, but this time it wasn’t Bruce Wayne. Jorge Olascoaga, a 29-year-old pedicab driver, dressed up as the Dark Knight to boost his business. The costume was a hit, drawing lots of attention and customers eager to ride in his “Batmobile.”
In 2016, a man from Whitehaven, England, became a local hero when he dressed up as Batman to comfort children frightened by reports of creepy clowns appearing around the world. He reassured them that he would protect them from these scary figures, playfully suggesting he was well-prepared for the job.
A rather strange, but hilarious, sight occurred in Cambridge, England: a man dressed as Batman was seen running through the streets with a roughly made Batpod around his waist. This ‘Bruce Wayne’ turned out to be Robson Thomson, a YouTube prankster whose video of the stunt went viral in 2012, coinciding with the release of Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight Rises.
In 2014, a person resembling Batman – complete with a unique, three-wheeled motorcycle similar to the Batpod and featuring a Batman symbol – was seen riding around Chiba, Japan. This real-life hero, whose identity remains unknown, started dressing as the Caped Crusader to uplift spirits after a major earthquake. Remarkably, local police have praised his efforts – something the fictional Bruce Wayne doesn’t often experience!
Super Bowl LIX is scheduled to air on NBC on February 8, 2026, at 5:30 PM. Batman remains a popular figure in entertainment, appearing in films, TV shows, video games, and comics.
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