The Batman Theory Claims “Vengeance” Line Teases The Dark Knight’s Future

The Batman Theory Claims “Vengeance” Line Teases The Dark Knight’s Future

The “I am vengeance, I am the night, I am Batman” line originated from “Nothing to Fear”, the tenth episode of Batman: The Animated Series season one. In the story, after being infected by Scarecrow’s fear toxin, Batman starts having hallucinations in which his father, Thomas Wayne, says he is disappointed in what Bruce has become. In addition to the fear toxin, these visions were also a consequence of an old friend of Thomas Wayne’s questioning Bruce and saying that Thomas would be ashamed of how the Wayne name was being used. At the end of the episode, after being reassured by Alfred that he was not a failure, Bruce rises above his insecurities and claims himself not to be a disgrace, followed by him using the line. Kevin Conroy, who played Batman in Batman: The Animated Series, would get to say that line again on two other occasions: in the Arkham Knight game and in the Arrowverse Crisis on Infinite Earth crossover event.

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How The Batman Flips The Vengeance Line

Although The Batman does pay homage to Batman: The Animated Series with the “I’m vengeance” line, the movie also flips the meaning of it. In the show, saying those words served as a moment of self-assurance for Batman after everything he had been through in “Nothing to Fear”. Being Batman was the main and perhaps only source of strength for The Animated Series‘ Bruce Wayne at that point in the episode, so it made sense for him to proclaim himself as being vengeance, night, and Batman.
For Pattinson’s Batman, however, the “vengeance” line was a symptom of a much larger problem. Matt Reeves’ version of the character had yet to realize that Batman could also be a symbol of hope and that simply acting out of revenge could inspire more violence in the city – which it did, as proven by the Riddler’s plan in the movie. For a younger Batman who had yet to find the real meaning of being the Dark Knight, being nothing but vengeance would not be helpful. This concept goes full circle at the end of The Batman, with Bruce finally realizing that he could be much more than just a tool for vengeance.

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The Batman 2 Could Focus On “I Am The Night”

With the vengeance plotline already resolved in The Batman, its sequel can explore the second part of the Batman: The Animated Series famous line, at least according to this fan theory. Just as “I’m vengeance” was the focus of The Batman, The Batman 2 can dive into the idea of Robert Pattinson’s Batman evolving to become “the night” on a symbolic level. While Batman states in The Batman‘s opening sequence that he is in the shadows, this version of the character is still far from being the stealthy, almost elegant figure that reigns over Gotham’s nights. For example, Pattinson’s Batman knocked at the Iceberg Lounge and later had to walk through a hall of armed criminals instead of finding more discreet solutions. Even his suit, with boots that announce his presence, works against him being the Batman that audiences know from other versions. However, now more experienced and aware of his role in a flood-ravaged Gotham that risks being taken over by the city’s villains, The Batman 2 could see Batman truly become the night – a mythical hero who is always watching over Gotham.

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The Batman 3 Could End With “I Am Batman”

With The Batman dealing with “I am vengeance” and The Batman 2 with “I am the night”, The Batman 3 would be left with the final part of the Batman: The Animated Series line, “I am Batman”. In the event that Matt Reeves’ Batman franchise becomes at least a trilogy, it would be most fitting that its final chapter ends with the formation of a full-fledged Batman. As with the MCU’s Spider-Man, who only truly became the Spider-Man audiences have known for so long at the end of Spider-Man: No Way Home, The Batman 3 could be when Robert Pattinson’s Batman puts aside all of his insecurities, learns how to better deal with special Gotham villains like Riddler and Joker, becomes open to having a Robin, and emerges as the true Batman. On top of the symbolic use of the identity storyline, The Batman 3 could also be when Robert Pattinson’s Batman actually gets to say: “I’m Batman”.
Batman: The Animated Series is one of the best interpretations of the Dark Knight, and it makes sense that it inspires or is at least referenced in other adaptations of the character like The Batman. With a Batman still in year two, Matt Reeves has a blank canvas of possibilities as to where he can take the character. It remains to be seen whether The Batman 2 will prove the “I am vengeance, I am the night, I am Batman” theory right.

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The Batman Theory Claims “Vengeance” Line Teases The Dark Knight’s Future

The “I am vengeance, I am the night, I am Batman” line originated from “Nothing to Fear”, the tenth episode of Batman: The Animated Series season one. In the story, after being infected by Scarecrow’s fear toxin, Batman starts having hallucinations in which his father, Thomas Wayne, says he is disappointed in what Bruce has become. In addition to the fear toxin, these visions were also a consequence of an old friend of Thomas Wayne’s questioning Bruce and saying that Thomas would be ashamed of how the Wayne name was being used. At the end of the episode, after being reassured by Alfred that he was not a failure, Bruce rises above his insecurities and claims himself not to be a disgrace, followed by him using the line. Kevin Conroy, who played Batman in Batman: The Animated Series, would get to say that line again on two other occasions: in the Arkham Knight game and in the Arrowverse Crisis on Infinite Earth crossover event.

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How The Batman Flips The Vengeance Line

Although The Batman does pay homage to Batman: The Animated Series with the “I’m vengeance” line, the movie also flips the meaning of it. In the show, saying those words served as a moment of self-assurance for Batman after everything he had been through in “Nothing to Fear”. Being Batman was the main and perhaps only source of strength for The Animated Series‘ Bruce Wayne at that point in the episode, so it made sense for him to proclaim himself as being vengeance, night, and Batman.
For Pattinson’s Batman, however, the “vengeance” line was a symptom of a much larger problem. Matt Reeves’ version of the character had yet to realize that Batman could also be a symbol of hope and that simply acting out of revenge could inspire more violence in the city – which it did, as proven by the Riddler’s plan in the movie. For a younger Batman who had yet to find the real meaning of being the Dark Knight, being nothing but vengeance would not be helpful. This concept goes full circle at the end of The Batman, with Bruce finally realizing that he could be much more than just a tool for vengeance.

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The Batman 2 Could Focus On “I Am The Night”

With the vengeance plotline already resolved in The Batman, its sequel can explore the second part of the Batman: The Animated Series famous line, at least according to this fan theory. Just as “I’m vengeance” was the focus of The Batman, The Batman 2 can dive into the idea of Robert Pattinson’s Batman evolving to become “the night” on a symbolic level. While Batman states in The Batman‘s opening sequence that he is in the shadows, this version of the character is still far from being the stealthy, almost elegant figure that reigns over Gotham’s nights. For example, Pattinson’s Batman knocked at the Iceberg Lounge and later had to walk through a hall of armed criminals instead of finding more discreet solutions. Even his suit, with boots that announce his presence, works against him being the Batman that audiences know from other versions. However, now more experienced and aware of his role in a flood-ravaged Gotham that risks being taken over by the city’s villains, The Batman 2 could see Batman truly become the night – a mythical hero who is always watching over Gotham.

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The Batman 3 Could End With “I Am Batman”

With The Batman dealing with “I am vengeance” and The Batman 2 with “I am the night”, The Batman 3 would be left with the final part of the Batman: The Animated Series line, “I am Batman”. In the event that Matt Reeves’ Batman franchise becomes at least a trilogy, it would be most fitting that its final chapter ends with the formation of a full-fledged Batman. As with the MCU’s Spider-Man, who only truly became the Spider-Man audiences have known for so long at the end of Spider-Man: No Way Home, The Batman 3 could be when Robert Pattinson’s Batman puts aside all of his insecurities, learns how to better deal with special Gotham villains like Riddler and Joker, becomes open to having a Robin, and emerges as the true Batman. On top of the symbolic use of the identity storyline, The Batman 3 could also be when Robert Pattinson’s Batman actually gets to say: “I’m Batman”.
Batman: The Animated Series is one of the best interpretations of the Dark Knight, and it makes sense that it inspires or is at least referenced in other adaptations of the character like The Batman. With a Batman still in year two, Matt Reeves has a blank canvas of possibilities as to where he can take the character. It remains to be seen whether The Batman 2 will prove the “I am vengeance, I am the night, I am Batman” theory right.

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