Warning! This post contains SPOILERS Ultimate Batman #1
The newest version of DC Comics. Batman it’s basically Marvel Punisher…but better. The story takes place in a different world created by Darkseid and subsequently fueled by darker aspects compared to the main DC Universe. Ultimate Batman debuts with Bruce Wayne still becoming the Dark Knight, albeit without any of Batman’s core privileges or resources. Likewise, this new caped crusader is much more of an underdog, but also uses brutal and incredibly violent methods as he seeks revenge on Gotham City.
As this reality’s version of Alfred Pennyworth (an elite intelligence officer ordered to kill Batman) noted, Bruce Wayne is the world’s total and “absolute” beast. Ultimate Batman #1 Scott Snyder and Nick Dragotta enjoy the brutal violence he inflicts on the Party Animals, Gotham’s most dangerous gang of criminals. Using the blades hidden in the ears of his hood and the bat logo on his chest (revealed to be an ax head), As Alfred noted, Batman clearly enjoys his job, making sure his message is heard by those trying to terrorize his city.
Although both share the same mission of revenge and desire to end crime in Gotham, the Ultimate Batman seems to enjoy punishing his enemies much more than the original Caped Crusader. So, it really seems like this new Dark Knight is more like the Punisher from Marvel comics, known as Frank Castle.
The Ultimate Batman Doesn’t Kill
But he’s as brutal as Marvel’s Punisher
Despite maintaining his no-kill policy, this new Batman doesn’t shy away from maiming his opponents, such as gruesomely chopping off hands. Moreover, Ultimate Batman’s second confrontation with Alfred proves that he, too, is not averse to using firearms. Stealing Pennyworth’s custom shotgun during their first meeting in Ultimate Batman #1, Bruce modified the shotgun to fire multiple non-lethal miniature batarangs.
Connected
The added intensity of this new Batman’s methods really helps him resemble Marvel’s Punisher, who often has a wide arsenal of firepower and deadly blades to punish and destroy criminals of all stripes in the Marvel Universe (forever). As such, it can be argued that the Ultimate Batman is still morally superior to the Punisher due to his current desire not to kill.although his increased brutality and willingness to wield weapons and cause permanent damage suggests that it wouldn’t take long for him to cross the line, intentionally or not, into becoming even more like Frank Castle in the future.
This Batman enjoys his revenge and violence more than any other
Definition of intensive
Obviously, the main goal of this first issue is to show that the “Ultimate Batman” is a much grittier and much more violent version of the Batman fans are familiar with.. He’s not a billionaire with a cave underneath his mansion armed with all sorts of advanced gadgets. He is an outsider who is angry and wants to punish those who he believes deserve it using the tools he has at hand (unlike the Punisher). As such, it will be interesting to explore the nuances of this new Batman even further as the series continues.
Ultimate Batman #1 on sale now from DC Comics.