Batman’s New Sequel Makes Fun Of The One Flaw The Hero Can’t Get Rid Of

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The newest Batman movie lightheartedly addresses a long-standing criticism of the character’s history. After more than 80 years of comics, films, games, and TV shows, it’s inevitable that some parts of Batman’s story haven’t always resonated with fans.

Batman’s stories have always varied quite a bit in tone, from lighthearted and silly to dark and serious. This difference is well-known and has become a running joke, even appearing in the upcoming Batman movie in 2025.

Batman: Revolution References The Silly Trend The Dark Knight Can’t Get Rid Of

Batman: Revolution, releasing in 2025 as a sequel to both Batman and Batman: Resurrection (2024), explores the early days of the Caped Crusader. The story takes place before the events of Batman Returns and focuses on Batman’s work to safeguard Gotham City after the Joker’s defeat. As Batman gains more experience fighting crime, the film also shows him building and refining his crime-fighting tools and techniques.

As a huge Batman fan, I always get a kick out of how even the grittiest versions of the character acknowledge the whole “Bat-” thing with his gadgets. It’s become such a core part of Batman’s world – the Batmobile, the Batcave, you name it – that it’s almost impossible not to use it anymore. It’s funny, because when Batman got more serious, people started questioning it, but it’s just… part of the fun now, you know?

In the comic Revolution, Bruce Wayne jokingly refers to his Batboat as a “batskiboat” while talking to Alfred, then admits he needs a better name for it – perhaps with the help of an advertising team. This lighthearted moment acknowledges the long-running fan jokes about the vehicle’s name, and it shows why those jokes will likely continue for years to come, becoming a beloved part of Batman’s history.

Batman: Revolution’s Batmobile Jokes Highlight Why DC Doesn’t Need To Change The Naming Trend

The story playfully acknowledges how odd it is that Batman names everything – his vehicles and gadgets – after himself. It points out this slightly silly detail, but in a way that lets the story continue, recognizing that even Bruce Wayne finds the habit a little strange.

This method is actually quite similar to how darker Batman films – like Christopher Nolan’s Dark Knight trilogy – have tackled the same idea. It lets movies maintain a key aspect of Batman’s story without ignoring how it might clash with his generally serious and intense personality.

The comic series Batman: Revolution demonstrates that DC’s tendency to frequently relaunch the Batman title with new names – a practice often joked about by fans and within the comics themselves – doesn’t need to change. It seems this approach will continue, even though some fans enjoy it while others see it as a problem.

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2025-10-28 19:10