Warning! This article contains spoilers for The penguin Episode 1
HBO's The penguin reveals that Gotham found a new name for Robert Pattinson's hero after the events of DC Other worlds' The Batman. Bruce Wayne established himself as a crime-fighting one-man army, turning his Batman persona into an urban legend. Batman's brutality spreads fear throughout Gotham's underworld, forcing many low-level criminals to abandon their nefarious goals or to double down and oppose him. in The BatmanThe first fight scene, Batman reaffirms his urban legend status when he beats a group of bandits and tells them "I am revenge."
Robert Pattinson's Batman certainly deserves more street cred The Batman's epic ending, where he defeated the Riddler and his followers, saved dozens of innocent people, and stayed long enough to give the Riddler's survivors some hope. HBO's eighth episode The penguin Series takes place shortly after The BatmanBut Batman's popularity has already grown a lot in Gotham. While Robert Pattinson's Dark Knight is not expected to appear in the show, Batman continues to be an important looming figure who influences the decisions of criminals and regular Gotham citizens.
Robert Pattinson's Batman has a new name in The Penguin
Robert Pattinson's Dark Knight officially earns his Batman name from Gotham's media
The penguin's opening news report provides some updates on the aftermath of the Riddler's terrorist attack on Gotham. however, The news reader refers to Batman as "The Batman Vigilante"Praise him for helping people on the arena's roof at the end of Matt Reeves' The Batman. The penguinThe first news report is the first time Batman has been publicly called out "Batman". Previously, Batman's tendency to mention "revenge" Made his enemies know him literally "Revenge".
Batman's new name establishes what Gotham really thinks of him
Batman is on track to turn around his public image and become a full-fledged hero
The fact that The penguinThe news reader mentioned the word "vigilante" Talking about Batman suggests that Gotham no longer sees the Dark Knight as a dangerous urban legendBut as an independent crime fighter. of course, "vigilante" Still holds negative connotations, but it is a considerable improvement over "revenge". After all, the Gotham Police Department already tolerated Batman's actions in The BatmanAll thanks to James Gordon, who repeatedly hired the Dark Knight as a kind of independent detective.
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Batman is no longer filled with rage after his experience thwarting the Riddler's plans, and Gotham has begun to admire Batman's ruthlessness. However, Batman still has a long way to go if he wants to save Gotham. The penguinThe titular crime lord and other experienced criminals climb the criminal ladder, a new villain approaches ahead of The Batman - Part IIAnd the Riddler befriended the Joker in Arkham. Batman's reputation could easily explode again, and keeping the media on his side could be a powerful asset for Gotham's vigilante.
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