He doesn't stalk criminals in the night, he is the night. He has said himself that he alone is the reasons criminals think twice out at night when they go to break the law. He's the hair standing up on the backs of their necks. He is the dark alleys, he's the pair of eyes always watching you.
Here's what you must understand: When Batman says that “I am vengeance”, he does not mean vengeance for himself, he is saying that he is a “spirit” of vengeance.
The BtAS episode “Nothing to Fear” airing Sept. 15, 1992 is the first place I heard it, but wondering if there are any comics predating this that originated the now iconic line?
Indeed, he is the one who says "I am vengeance" to any criminal who wonders about his identity. Bruce Wayne lost his parents Thomas and Martha precisely because of Gotham's corrupted upper-class, which is deeply intertwined with the city's mafia.
“I'm not going to kill you. I want you to do me a favor. I want you to tell all your friends about me.” Right before delivering the iconic “I'm Batman,” line, Batman establishes himself as a presence for the criminals of Gotham City to fear.
[HIDDEN DETAIL] In Batman: Arkham Knight, Batman says; “I am Vengeance! I am the Night! I am Batman!”. This is a subtle nod to the fact that he is Batman.
The Darkest Knight becomes fearful of Diana's newfound energy and, noticing the arrival of the Hands, pleads with her to join him; screaming in vain, the Darkest Knight is thrown into the Sun, killing him.
There's a tonne of stuff that led to this meme. There was also the time in Frank Miller's All Star Batman and Robin that he said 'BECAUSE I'M THE GOD DAMNED BAT MAN!! ' It's become a meme because it's used to show how someone can do something ridiculous.
Batman : Sometimes the truth isn't good enough, sometimes people deserve more. Sometimes people deserve to have their faith rewarded... Batman : [in the interrogation room] Then why do you want to kill me? The Joker : [giggling] I don't, I don't want to kill you!
At that point of movie he was in a challenging mood as superman broke his batmobile and asked him to stand down. Hence he said “Tell me, do you bleed ? You will !” This epic dialogue's credit goes to Batman vs Superman: Dawn of Justice screenplay cast David S.
Despite sounding like a quirky Elseworlds crossover story, Batman & Dracula was one of the darkest tales about the Caped Crusader ever seen. Instead of facing off against Dracula with his skills, this version of Batman became a vampire himself to find the strength to fight the villainous vampire.
The Batcycle, Batblade, or Batpod is the fictional personal motorcycle of the DC Comics superhero Batman. In the comic book universe, Batman's personal Batcycle is a modified street-bike with a 786 cc liquid-cooled V-4 engine.
The Best Batman Quotes Ever. “It's not who I am underneath but what I do that defines me.” . “I'm Batman.” – Bruce Wayne/Batman, Batman Begins“I fear dying here, while my city burns, and there's no one there to save it.”
“I never thought I could love again, but you've shown me that it's possible.” - Batman to Talia al Ghul, Batman Begins. “I'm not perfect, but I'm here for you.” - Batman to Rachel Dawes, The Dark Knight. “You're the only one who understands me.” - Batman to Alfred Pennyworth, The Dark Knight Rises.
The unmasked Riddler goon says, "I'm vengeance," to Batman because he, like the Riddler, believes Batman will understand his need to exact justice for the all the wrongs he sees.
Selina's original alter-ego, "Cat," has remained Bruce's term of endearment for her. Likewise, she usually calls him "Bat," long after she knows his secret identity.
