Summary

Batmanhas face plenty of horrifying scoundrel over the years who have tried to oppress his spirit and defeat him in combat . Despite going up against the like of Ra ’s al Ghul , the Joker , and Bane , none of these villain has beaten Batman . But after one especial conversation , Alfred decided to show exactly how to get the terrifying Batman down .

to become Batman , Bruce Wayne traveled around the human beings and learned from the most grievous people on the planet . course , when Batman returned to Gotham , he sense able to decimate the criminal element with few job . His own strength and noesis made Batman dangerously overconfident , and Alfred decided confronted him about his own hauteur in the story " The Butler Did It " by Damon Lindelof and Jeff Lemire fromLegends of the Dark Knight#1 .

Batman begin bragging to Alfred that he ’s the estimable hero because he has no weaknesses . He specifically points out how Green Lantern is weak to the colour yellow , and howBatman is n’t weak to Kryptonitelike Superman is . WhenAlfred points out that everyone has a vulnerability , Batman challenges Alfred to leaven it , which he soon comes to rue .

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Writer Damon Lindelof is better known as the creator and showrunner of rack up television showLost .

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Alfred Proves That Even Batman Has a Vulnerability

“The Butler Did It” by Damon Lindelof, Jeff Lemire, Jose Villarrubia, and Saida Temofonte fromLegends of the Dark Knight#1

Batman often seems utterly unstoppable . Despite having no powers , he on a regular basis goes up against superpowered beings and often wins . These wins have generate both fans and , in some cases , Batman the idea that Bruce truly has no weakness and can not miss . While it ’s honest that Batman does n’t have any specific physical weakness , he does have a vulnerability that can be exploited . Thedeath of Bruce Wayne ’s parentsleft a major mark on Batman ’s soul : a vulnerable smirch that can be easily manipulate , which Alfred shows with surprising ruthlessness .

While Batman is out on patrol in this narrative , he add up across a mugger jeopardize a class . Naturally , Batman immediately swing into actionand attack , only to be surprised when the family also turns out to be criminals . Batman is then violently beaten and get out battered and wound on the concrete . Alfred then appears , collecting his one dollar winnings from Batman ’s utility bang . While Batman does n’t have a physical weakness , the injury of his parents ' deaths will always be with him , and Alfred expertly shows that with his knowledge thatBatman can easily be emotioanlly manipulated into a deadly trap .

Batman’s True Weakness Speaks to the Heart of His Character

Batman tries to prepare for every situation , but he still has emotion and can be manipulated by his foe . Everyone in comic strip has a impuissance , and Batman is no exception . His recondite aversion to death means he will immediately leap into action to keep people from dying — especially strangers . When the risk resembles his own traumatic experience , Batman tends to playact before he recollect . While this lesson fromAlfred Pennyworthis peculiarly cruel , the Batman from this short narration is only six months into his calling , and without this reminder of his own weakness , Batmanmight not have survived as long as he has .

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Comic book panels: Batman Bets Alfred That He Has No Weaknesses

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Comic book panel: Alfred takes money from Batman’s utility belt.

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