FAQ

Did Batman used to use guns?

Did Batman used to use guns?

While the Comic Code Authority did introduce a lot of changes in comics, this change was introduced before the CCA. Batman was inspired by pulp fiction heroes, specifically The Shadow, who used guns all the time. Batman rarely used a gun on people, but originally didn’t have a rule against doing so.

Does Batman use guns in Justice League?

A new image from Zack Snyder’s Justice League, released by Ben Affleck, shows Batman still uses a gun in the expanded cut of the movie. Snyder’s cut of the film is currently undergoing reshoots and various additions in editing to get it ready for release on HBO Max in 2021.

Does Batman use guns in Zack Snyder’s Justice League?

Why doesn’t Batman ever use a gun?

It’s because Batman is a superhero. He is defined by the gimmicks he deploys to fight criminals and villains. You could ask why almost any hero doesn’t use a gun. Guns are useful – that’s why we made them in the first place.

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Why does Batman have to keep cordial relations with the police?

It is for this reason why Batman must keep cordial relations with the police (most notably Commissioner Gordon). When a police officer kills a crook with his gun, he must personally testify in court that he had reasonable cause to use his firearm. Think of all the protests you see over police shootings.

Why does Bruce Wayne have a gun in his room?

The gun came to symbolize not just the loss of his own parents, but the act of murder itself. More importantly, though, the gun came to represent Bruce’s own moral failure and a near-blight on the memory of his parents.

Why are guns not allowed in comics?

Guns and gunplay (and especially concealed guns) were effectively banned from use by most superheroes in comics, and this rule lasted for many years. The Comics Code Authority enforced it, and comics could not carry the CCA label unless the stories adhered to the “no killing” rule.