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“I’m Batman“has lost its inherent badassness – it’s time for a new catchphrase.
- The Bat-Man: First Knight #3 provides a new possible catchphrase for Bruce Wayne.
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Jurgens’ writing, paired with art by Perkins & Spicer, creates an unforgettable Batman moment that I need to see in The Batman Part II.
WARNING: CONTAINS POTENTIAL SPOILERS FOR THE BAT-MAN: FIRST KNIGHT #3!Over the years, Bruce Wayne’s iconic “I am Batman“has evolved from a badass one-liner into a meme, thanks to the age of GIFs and its humorous use in media like The LEGO Batman Movie And the TV series Supernatural. However, I have discovered the perfect new catchphrase for the Dark Knight in a recent comic release that has to be featured in Matt Reeves’ The Batman Part II.
“I’m Batman” has become more gimmicky than a hard-hitting line, and has been so overused in Batman stories that it’s almost lost the inherent badassery it once had.
Dan Jurgens, Mike Perkins and Mike Spicer’s The Bat-Man: First Knight #3 is one of my favorite Batman stories in recent years. The dialogue, storytelling and art are on a whole other level, making this gritty 1930s retelling of Batman’s origin story unforgettable.
Jurgen’s writing was phenomenal throughout the entire mini-series. However, two little words stood out above the rest for me, and when paired with the masterful artistry of Perkins and Spicer, I can’t help but think, “That has to be Batman’s new catchphrase.– The two bad words? “Yes. Me.“
I’m totally obsessed with the idea of Robert Pattinson’s gravelly voice taking a stab at: “Yes. Me.“
“I’m Batman” Has outlived his cool factor: AKA it’s time for the Dark Knight to get a new catchphrase
The Bat-Man: First Knight’s Finale witnessed the Dark Knight closing in on the series’ Big Bads. Like the eldritch horror he often embodies, Batman sneaks up on one of his prime suspects, prompting the terrified man to scream, “You!“To which the Dark Knight coolly responds,”Yes. Me.” Accompanied by art that makes Bruce look otherworldly, the line instantly became one of my favorite Batman moments. Even though I’ve included the comic panels in this article, I know some die-hard fans won’t be convinced that “Yes. i” expressed I’m Batman. But hear me out.
Even apart from the fact that “I’m Batman” has become more gimmicky than a solid line, and has been so overused in Batman stories that it’s almost lost the inherent badassery it once had, it’s the simple fact that a line that acknowledges its legendary status is infinitely cooler than making a Self-introduction. in other words, “Yes. Me“is exceptionally powerful because Batman responds to being recognized as a legend in the flesh. on the contrary, “I’m Batman” is Bruce showing his legendary status to others, which is not nearly as cool.
The Batman Part II Is the perfect time to introduce – Yes, me. Like Batman’s New Catchphrase
the “Yes. i,“The line was so perfectly delivered in the comic that I could practically hear Bruce Wayne’s signature growling out the words, and now I’m completely obsessed with the idea of Robert Pattinson’s gravelly voice taking a stab at them. The Batman is set in modern times and The Bat-Man: First Knight Set in the 1930s, both portray Gotham and Batman in a similar light, which would make a comic-to-film adaptation of the line seamless. Therefore, there is no better opportunity to start moving the Dark Knight away from the overused, ‘I am Batman,’ And in a new cathphrase era with The Batman Part II.
The Bat-Man: First Knight #3 is now available from DC Comics!
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The Batman: First Knight #3 (2024) |
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The Batman Part II is the sequel to Matt Reeve’s Batman, released in 2022, and will continue where the original film left off. The film shares a universe with the HBO Max original Penguin series and sees the return of the Riddler and a different incarnation of the Joker.