Batman (Young Justice)

Bruce Wayne's childhood ended when he was only eight. While walking home from a movie theater, Bruce and his parents, Thomas and Martha, made the bad decision to go down Park Row, which is now called Crime Alley. A mugger named Joe Chill, whose face remained in the shadows, ambushed them, hoping to steal Martha's pearl necklace. Dr. Wayne tried to fight back, and his courage was rewarded with a bullet to the chest, while Martha was silenced in the same manner. Left in the care of his family's butler, Alfred Pennyworth, Bruce swore that he spend the remaineder of his days warring on the forces of evil. As the years passed, he perfected himself both physically and mentally, combining his mind with his might, becoming both an excellent fighter and a master detective. Returning to Gotham City, Bruce decided that to gain the upper hand, he needed a costume that would make criminals fear him. Inspired by a small bat that flew into his study, Bruce put together a black and gray uniform, and a special utility belt, and took to the streets of Gotham as the Batman.

His role and personality as a mentor to Young Justice shows him to be a very stern general and taskmaster, yet surprisingly understanding authority figure. He is quick to issue orders and expects them to be followed with no questions asked, but he does listen and at times even accept the opinions of younger heroes. His natural commanding presence and intimidating personality commands respect from Young Justice, but he rarely if ever abuses or lords his authority unfairly over them. In fact, even when the team makes mistakes on their missions, he makes certain to still praise them on what they did right, as well as educate them on what they didn't.

Batman also seems to take a personal interest in the young heroes beyond their work as covert agents for the Justice League. Aside from Robin, he's taken an interest in trying to help Superboy and Superman connect, suggesting to Clark to try and help the newly born clone, and playing the role of a father figure. He also subtly consoles Superboy himself, stating the eventually the whole League (i.e. Superman) will be impressed in time, and reminding him that Kryptonians "have very hard heads".

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• Peak Human Conditioning: Having undergone an evidently vigorous and intensive training over his life, Batman has exercised physical form to perfection, surpassing even the finest of athletes.
• Speed: Batman is shown to be able to run at above the average speed for a man of his age.
• Endurance: Batman's endurance is at the peak of his age and size able to run, move and fight for long periods.
• Agility: Batman has proven to be at the peak of human agility, able to leap high enough into the air in his battle against Mr. Freeze
• Durability: Batman is capable of taking a great deal of physical abuse for someone his age.
• Strength: Batman's physical strength are above most men his age as his is able to strike various enemies down with a single blow.
• Master Acrobat: Batman has proven to be able to perform amazing aerial maneuvers and flips.
• Martial Arts : Batman is a skilled martial artist and is shown as a capable fighter, having trained Robin himself.
• Master of Stealth: Batman is a master at stealth, capable of disappearing and reappearing without anyone noticing.
• Escape Artistry: Batman is capable of escaping from various traps and locks in rather impressive time, and has educated Robin in the art as well.
• Detective Skills: Batman is known as the World's Greatest Detective, and has trained Robin exensively in deductive reasoning.
• Excellent Strategist: He is an excellent strategist having shown to take Clayface down in less than 10 seconds, making use of Clayface's weakness to electricity, when the entire Young Justice were all defeated by Clayface.
• Expert Mechanic and Vehicle Driver: Batman has an arsenal of vehicles and weapons that he uses regularly and has taught Robin to use as well.
• Master Hacker and Computer Technician: Batman owns one of the world's leading technical companies in the world, Wayne Tech, and his company is responsible for much of the Justice League's tech. He has also trained Robin in hacking and computer skills.

• Batarangs
• Grappnel

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