Post by havenless on Mar 6, 2019 20:27:21 GMT
And to say anyone can be that just by accidentally being at the wrong place but at the right time makes me look at Kevin Conroy’s batman differently now. Anyone can be Batman, there’s nothing special about him anymore. THOSE are the rules of the Timmverse. I used to love that version of Batman, maybe even my definitive one. But that revelation just killed it. He’s just a guy, easily replaceable by any joe blow off the street. Astoundingly ridiculous.
Yes it was a bit fanciful how Terry became Batman. But I got over that easily. And no, not everyone can become Batman. Terry was augmented by a very powerful suit. He was a good fighter, but not a supreme martial artist like Bruce Wayne. Nor was he as intelliegent, but he was aided by Bruce. Bruce wasn’t simply his sidekick, but his team mate.
BB has many strong elements and is a fantastic show. The music, art direction and characterisation were all very strong. It was as much about Bruce as Terry, and was a fascinating Bruce Wayne at that. Then there’s the new rogues gallery who IMO was very good.
But to be fair to your assessment, this is why Terry doesn't really matter. The suit augments him, he's not a great martial artist, and it's as much about Wayne helping him be Batman. Steve Rodgers matters, other people wouldn't have gotten as far with the serum as he did. Bruce Wayne matters, DC is littered with vigilantes who don't come close to him. Terry could be anybody.
