The Batman

Caped Crusader film

The Batman refers to DC Comics' superhero Batman with the definite article, emphasizing his mythic or legendary status: The Batman is more than a man—he's a symbol.

The phrasing suggests the character as urban legend rather than individual, often used by Gotham's criminals speaking of him with fear.

It's also the title of the 2022 film starring Robert Pattinson.

Related
  • GothamNew York City nickname
  • Bruce WayneGotham's cowled crimefighter's identity
  • JokerGotham's chaos-loving nemesis
  • RiddlerPuzzle-obsessed costumed criminal
  • capeShouldered sleeveless wrap

Arkham Asylum · cowl · Alfred · vengeance · shadows · detective · noir · gritty · rain · gargoyles · Robert Pattinson · vigilante · mask · brooding · corruption · crime · rooftops · darkness

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Opposites
hero-villain alignment

The BatmanThe Joker

Maniacal painted-face adversary

supervillain · villain · Bane · Two-Face · Ra's al Ghul

tonal/aesthetic approach

The BatmanLego Batman

Toy brick superhero figure

Ragnarok · Super Friends · Deadpool

superhero archetype

The BatmanSuperman

Metropolis's flying defender

Supergirl · Captain America · Wonder Woman · Aquaman · Thor

Family

bat, bats, batted, batting, batter, batters, man, manly, manliness

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Known to kids · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG-13