The Lasso Of Truth Reveals Batman's True Identity.

The Lasso Of Truth Reveals Batman's True Identity. #dccomics #shorts

[@saygr8]

"I haven't been a kid since I was 8 years old..." - Batman

[@Kncperseus]

Ah yes, that JLU episode. Too sad, yet adorable how pre-teen WW had this massive crush on pre-teen Bruce.

[@MZ_980]

And Damian has been a baby for 3 years and all is training. No childhood.

[@DevilSnake2009]

"...I became a bat 🦇🦇🦇"

[@IronLung90]

I haven’t been a bat since 20 years ago -Batman

[@bulthaosen1169]

That was kinda gut wrenching. Bruce never left that alley. What left was batman.

[@nathanpetrich7309]

"How did you manage not to tell them your secret identity while under the influence of the Lasso?" "I'm Batman"

[@FarothFuin]

Also, he was wearing gloves

[@DarthFedora]

​​@@FarothFuin nope, he just genuinely believes that to be he who he is, mostly because he doesn't really be himself whenever he's Bruce (at least in public) Superman answered both Clark Kent and Kal-El because he believes himself to be both.

[@TheR3d3mpti0n]

​@@DarthFedora considering there's a whole plethora of comics that show Bruce Wayne being Bruce Wayne ill agree to disagree. Best examples I could give you is Adam West batman or 2004 The Batman show.

[@bulthaosen1169]

​@@TheR3d3mpti0nbruce wayne is fake. Batman is his real identity.

[@TheR3d3mpti0n]

@@bulthaosen1169 screw that. You nerds keep adding unnecessary stuff and making batman less fun.

[@mig4868]

"Is this the Krusty Krab?" "No... I'm Batman"

[@D3th10rd]

WW really went: "Hey, I just met you, and this is crazy, but touch my lasso, and I'll dox you maybe."

[@eliashuapilla]

Even in Batman Beyond, he still calls himself Batman, even though he's retired.

[@thelaughingrouge]

Bruce died in that alley with his parents. It's sad but accurate portrayal of how trauma can change who we are.

[@1stCallipostle]

As traumatic and horrifying as that event was... Honestly he must've always been not okay or destined to be not okay, just born that way. He still did inevitably grow up in a privileged position with and incredibly supportive and caring parental figure of sorts. (Usually)

[@nykthosacolyte5710]

​@@1stCallipostletrauma doesn't care about status or wealth. The reality is you are almost certainly more privileged than Batman was after that night and for years to come. Trust me as someone that lost a parent only about a minute from where they lived, it's not something that really even dulls like others, the constant reminders are unavoidable and burrow deep into you even if there was literally nothing you could do. I know rich people that lost a loved one under the same roof and even a decade later they still look broken and takes almost nothing to make them break down now... In fact in some ways it's worse. When you have wealth, you can financially afford to feed into the cycle of self misery, and the misery makes you want to... When you are poor, you might get to be off for a little while but eventually you have to work again and you are forced into not constantly feeding it. Bruce didn't just lose his parents... He didn't even have other family there for him... He had Alfred, one person to try to stop him from looking into the abyss endlessly and who couldn't. No cousins, no aunts or uncles, etc. He was largely left to look into the abyss and he even escaped from Alfred to do so multiple times... Because that's what pain does.

[@akashshetty5112]

Bruce died the same moment his parents died. Readers need to realize that Batman is his only identity and Bruce Wayne is his costume. The vow he made as a child was the true birth and beginning of Batman.

[@rynobehnke8289]

Or here me out here. We can also just accept that "Bruce died that day" was a late retcon done to the characters somewhere in the late 80s to early 90s and for almost the entire golden, silver and bronze ages of comic was Bruce Wayne very much a person. And that not every one has to like this "let's make it darker and grittier" retcon.

[@funkymon1251]

​@@rynobehnke8289I agree with this!

[@rkotera]

@@rynobehnke8289 Batman, in cave: “Where is the new villain I-Beam getting the steel for his weapons? I’ll ask around.” Cut to Bruce, playing tennis: “what’s going on with your building construction, J Howard Richboi?” JHB: “A lot of steel is missing! We’re behind schedule!” Bruce: “That sucks. I’ll tell Wayne Ironworks to increase shipments.” Cut to Batman in cave: “Now to link the stolen steel to I-Beam!”

[@johnthai6188]

@Babylonian-Cowboy i would argue that what died that day wasn't bruce, but the 8 year old bruce: what came out of that was The Batman. you know batman's whole mission statement of not wanting any kid go through what he did. without the death of his parents, bruce wouldn't make that mission statement in the first place and the new identity around it. this statement can work with the context of bruce being a father, son and a man.

[@UpstandingCitizen1]

This isn't accurate. Bruce Wayne is who he is, the same way Batman is. They're both different sides of one person that work side by side with each other. His personalities between both of those identities bleed into each other frequently, it's clear his intentions are genuine regardless of who he is presenting himself as.

[@brenscott5416]

In reality bruce is showing who he real is as batman. Its sad because he doesnt really care for being rich beyond what it can do for gotham with him as batman. The sad truth is that he likely associates bruce wayne as a face he shows the world where batman is the man behind the mask

[@diamondback2085]

Both awesome and heart breaking. As a dad I could only imagine the sorrow his father would feel for his sons loss of nnocence. You get it or you don't.

[@ICountFrom0]

As Batman famously said, "The voices inside my head, call Me BATMAN."

[@princeking1562]

He didnt lie he just didnt say more than necessary.

[@Klutch_the_dutch]

"bruce Wayne is gone i am what remains." "Anakin is gone i am what remains." Totally reminded me of that😂

[@sophitia_agna]

When Batman always says "I'm Batman" he's not being annoying, he just introduce himself. "Hello, i'm Patrick - i'm batman"

[@tubebammy]

He really told them “Hey. I’m Batman. Wanna know my secret identity”

[@AzguardMike]

Three people died in that Alley. Martha, Tomas and Bruce. One MAN was born that day. The Batman.

[@7_wd40]

Love the Supes and Bats banter

[@TheBlackKakashi]

He was waiting on his sister to get outta line one time 😂

[@littlebeesam]

I always love a good comic that points out bruce wayne just being a mask he wear and batman being the true identity

[@aussienimbat9988]

actually it's a fun nod to something important If you believe something with all your heart in your head it will be true and thus the truth can be altered by a strong will. Batman believes himself to be batman so much that the lasso makes him reveal his truth.

[@JustLeve]

Clark probably looked right through his mask and already knew who he was and Batman definitely knew who they were anyway 😂

[@chase1146]

Proof that Bruce is Truely just as delusional as the majority of his villains. Incredibly sad honestly

[@J.T.7]

''Do you wanna know my REAL identity?'' ''YESS'' ''I'm Batman.'' ...

[@aaronthesaxman660]

Just like The Dark Knight Rises says at the masquerade ball "Who are you supposed to be?" "Bruce Wayne, eccentric billionaire."

[@breezy3392]

I like that Clark's truth is both his human and his Kryptonian names

[@ddragon2635]

He said that because he was wearing a glove that blocks the force of the rope, so he said, "I am Batman."

[@kinglewis6553]

Terry: that's my name now

[@crimminalityfan477]

Patrolling the Mojave wasteland makes you wish for a nuclear winter

[@quantras2673]

Always felt like to me the whole "Bruce Wayne is the true mask" is just a cope from Bruce himself that he fully believes it now.

[@maxxinewillow3097]

‘I’m Batman’ Wait how did you do that?! *BECAUSE I’M BATMAN*

[@MD00792]

"Bruce Wayne is the mask Batman wears" alfred pennyworth

[@ChaoticEmperor01]

There’s actually a published psychology paper on this. Look at when they get to be their real self. Superman’s real self is him at the Daily Planet, or at the store, just being ultimately a normal man. Batman’s is only his true self while crime fighting

[@gigolo1324]

Bruce: I identify as Batman

[@GabrielCasados-kw8hr]

No just stop

[@sukabochi]

I remember when in batman beyond some villain use some phsycic to talk in bruce mind,to make him think that he crazy,but ofc it doesnt work,and terry ask bruce why he so sure the voice isnt him going crazy,ofc bruce being the GOAT reply,"i know im not crazy,the voice calls me bruce,thats not what i call myself",implying that the real "bruce wayne" is batman

[@yeaboieeyyy5097]

"Im batman." "Why are you here?!" "Im batman." "Where are you from?!" "Im batman"

[@forkkio1]

If batman couldn’t figure out that Superman is Clark Kent without glasses, then he isn’t the worlds greatest detective lol

[@ben59gray87]

I think its more of a zer en ar on a small scale where he can fluidly change between mind states but they are entirely different people/identitys so when he was asked he was bat man and not bruce in the moment

[@bluesquadstatus]

Ok but can we talk about how Aiden fell when Tess passed him the bucket of water 😭😭😭

[@sypoth]

Everyone bringing up how in Beyond he brought up that he calls himself that in his head but nobody bringing up how he did the exact same thing in TAS while under hypnosis. Don't remember which villain but it was either the Riddler or Mad Hatter, pretty sure it was the Hatter though.

[@LeoDas688]

It is also mentioned in one of the batman trilogy directed by Nolan

[@S_Scaling]

It’s kinda sad how Bruce only sees himself as Batman not even Spider-Man do that

[@nellowethereal6633]

I think Batman just knew the loophole. He is Bruce Wayne but he also is Batman so hes not lying.

[@cursedlemon7368]

This is one of those moments that’s incredibly funny but also incredibly sad

[@TheImmortalBloodwolf]

Actually I think that Bruce Wayne is Bruce Wayne and Batman is Batman... Both of them share a body but they are entirely separate people. I used to think that it was a multiple personality disorder until I learned about Barbados from the dark nights metal comic book run.... Batman is a creation of Barbados. All the skills, techniques, knowledge, abilities, everything Batman is known for isn't even his! it's all on loan from Barbados. Even his indestructible "iron will"!!! This tells me that Batman may actually be a separate person from Bruce Wayne created by Barbados and doesn't even know that is his origin. He shares a Brain with Bruce Wayne but they are separate people...

[@chaoticneutralgiraffe5514]

That reminds me of the 3rd christopher nolan batman movie. Bruce goes to a masked gala and starts talking with selyna kyle whos masked as a cat in there asks "what are you dresses as.." and he just replies "Bruce Wayne... eccentric bilionaire.." Bruce has always been the mask.

[@dratackt2555]

Kind of ironic that if batman would try to reveal his real identity under the influence of the lasso of truth, he would suffer.

[@sheikmuhammad3894]

When the mask is the real face, and the real face is the mask, you become the idea in its entirety.

[@bluediamond327]

Everyone in DC has to be kinda slow for a pair of clear glasses to be a disguise

[@lenardbordo9838]

Now that's just sad. Being devoured by your inner demons to the point you become your alter ego. Just sad.

[@COSMIC_WOLF_808]

Bat man is so OP he's almost considered God like the bat never seems to impress me always pulling something out his a$$ just to win or keep his identity secret

[@InfectedMoo]

The most compelling thing about Batman as a character has always been how severely messed up he is, mentally. No healthy mind would be capable of the things Batman has to do on a regular basis.

[@OniNoFro]

Yup. It's come up in even academic literary discussions of the new mythology being created. I'm not kidding when I say there are post-sec schools offering courses on comic books. Essentially the discussions about this and other scenes boil down to how Batman and Superman are more alike than different. Chiefly, their 'secret identities are the mask they wear and their cape and symbol is who they are.

[@MegumiZero]

I think there's a line like that in Batman Beyond Grampy Bruce: I don't think of myself as B.W. Terry: Then who do you....oh, right. Or something around there.

[@KicktheSky34]

‘Bruce Wayne is dead. I am what remains.’

[@a.k.rundizbeat3212]

Yep, Batman to Bruce Wayne is his true name ever since the transition from after his dead parents incident.

[@mangjitnijjhar1390]

It looks like Batman is grabbing the lasso with a glove.

[@stevent3676]

To him and to his subconscious, Bruce Wayne died along with his parents in that Alley

[@DaemonwarriorJulius]

"There is a face beneath this mask, but it isn't me. I'm no more that face than I am the muscles beneath it, or the bones beneath that." - V (and Batman apparently)

[@loftiestsea7202]

Bruce is just as crazy as joker. When he wears the mask he truly is batman. It's not a costume to him or a hobby.

[@TheElementsAreWithMe]

Batman may technically have a mask, but Bruce Wayne is the real facade. This is why a matter of perspective is so important.

[@kinte1870]

Bruce Wayne died in the alley with his parents. The Wayne's son Batman , left the alley in Bruce's body.

[@00yiggdrasill00]

Its a great character bit...but also very sad. Everything Bruce Wayne was died in that alley and what came after never rebuilt him. All his hope for himself is gone. All that remains is the desire to help others and prevent another child ending up like him. He lives in a pit of hell acting as a signpost to point the way out but never walking that path himself.

[@D3bugMod3]

Terry: So what do you call yourself in your mind? Bruce: ........ "stares at Terry." Terry: Oh yeah, but that's my name now.

[@jodiwetzel1564]

You forgot the fact he has the strongest mind in allllll of dc

[@okaydudes]

How anybody believes someone can sneak up on Superman is beyond me

[@Denis-mg1wj]

That is what I like about Batman 😁

[@timogord]

Rachel: Please babe you are not Batman you are Bruce Wayne 😭 Bruce: No im Batman 🗿

[@AgentSynthetic]

Green Lantern: Captain Hal Jordan social... United States Marine Corps Flash: Be right back, proceeds to phase into normal clothes, and comes back with Big Belly Burger food!

[@jacobblakely2224]

Orrrrr... Batman's wearing gloves.

[@supercasualgamer513]

Bruce is so broken... ❤️‍🩹

[@tylerneild8176]

3 people died in that alley that night

[@andrewlaidley4527]

I think people overlook how Superman introduces himself. He says Clark Kent AND Kal-El. He sees himself as both the human farmboy he was raised to be and the kryptonian legacy he carries within himself. But just as telling, he doesn't say Superman. Superman is idolised, put on a pedestal and seen as better than all. But Clark doesn't see himself as better and so doesn't really identify as being Superman

[@supercinos229]

This also points out a concept I find very interesting. The truth can be subjective, it’s not always black or white. In Batman’s mind, he’s Batman. Not Bruce Wayne. That’s HIS truth, even if by human rules he’s Bruce Wayne.

[@shadowsnake5133]

Wonder woman: no, like secret identity. Batman, holding the lasso tighter: BRUCE WAYNE IS THE SECRET IDENTITY. Wonder woman and Superman: oh no, he's psychotic.

[@redshirtveteran5688]

Yup, they didn't understand her at first, her words were Greek to them.

[@quincylopez7376]

Well the guy is only human and scares the shit out of aliens so that says it all about that psychopath

[@supergamingclips1]

Bruce died along with his parents in that alley way

[@ddropstrings4961]

batman/bruce wayne so genius, he can counter the lasso of truth 😆🤘🔥

[@kl1n235]

Bruce: the voice kept calling me "Bruce" Terry: Then what do you call yourself? *Bruce starring at Terry* Terry: Oh yeah. I suppose you would, But that's my name now Bruce: Hmmm. Tell that to my subconscious Batman beyond was such a great show bruv I WANT THAT BATMAN BEYOND MOVIE CONCEPT BY THE TEAM BEHIND SPIDERMAN: ACROSS THE SPIDER VERSE SOO MUCH

[@MrSlicky77]

That’s scarier than anything, Bruce died alongside his parents. That’s sad his, alter ego became sentient.

[@earthbind83]

Looks like the comic decided to do the opposite of Kill Bill 2, i.e. the main antagonist says that Batman is Bruce Wayne, but Superman is Superman, with Clark Kent being the mask. I think that while the "I'm Batman" joke is funnier, Kill Bill 2 actually got it right.

[@karloexe]

Bruce died on the alley, Batman was the one who came out

[@hideofreakingkojima5457]

There is no Bruce, only Batman!

[@ShawnC.W-King]

Batman IS The Batman of Batman That IS Batman.. that's it, lol

[@captainvimes6079]

Didnt need to put "Men" in bold like she just got here from Twitter....wake me up when comics arent twitter anymore

[@videohead5916]

I like that hes kinda embaressed.

[@danelamoreaux4166]

And this is why Batman is my favorite character in media.

[@Mokaakashiya24]

Bruce Wayne is the alter ego of batman not the other way around 😮

[@katamattyon]

I dislike the idea that he's Batman first and Bruce Wayne is a 'mask'. Batman and Bruce Wayne are the same person, the Batman name wouldn't come about if that person hadn't first lived Bruce Wayne's upbringing. Clark's identity as Kal El is something he's a bit disconnected from since he doesn't remember growing up on Krypton, so it makes sense that Superman says both Clark and Kal, but for Batman, Bruce Wayne is a seamless part of the same person as Batman, it isn't something he has to think about separately

[@DissonanceDisaster]

Ah yes, the two people with literally no costume(Clark kinda has one but he really takes no steps to hide his identity. Like there’s no fucking way he’s never been seen on camera romping out of his regular clothes). In other words, it’s just Batman revealing his identity

[@michaelboston9794]

I have a slightly different take on this. It's not that Bruce Wayne is "his real mask", it's that he has a clear separation between his two identities. When he is actively being Batman, that is all there is in the moment. So when BATMAN is holding the lasso of truth, he IS Batman. If she had used the lasso of truth on him when he was in his public persona of Bruce Wayne, he would have answer "Bruce Wayne". You have to remember that he keeps his mind and thoughts extremely compartmentalized. You can almost think of his brain as just a step or two below a super computer and when holding the lasso of truth, it can pretty much only access the folders that are already in view. Bit of a weird analogy, sure, but I feel it's rather apt for Batman/Bruce Wayne. Or maybe instead of folders, maybe think operating systems, Batman be Lynux while Bruce Wayne is Microsoft. Maybe that fits better...lol

[@ianfinrir8724]

It's been stated in the comics that the Lasso of Truth doesn't look for truth, it looks for intent.

[@michaelboston9794]

@@ianfinrir8724 Interesting, I had no idea. Now that's more DC trivia to put into my bag of info! ^-^

[@luckyirishfellow437]

"Whats your name?" "Im batman" "No, not..wait how did you..nevermind" "Im Bruce Wayn- Fuck"

[@JesbaamSanchez]

Bruce Wayne died with his parents. Only his vengeance shadow remains.

[@connorrandall7027]

Why did I read the subscribe button like it was apart of the comic… 😭

[@kalebr560]

He says a lot that Bruce Wayne died in alleyway

[@JusticeCanadians]

Is the other way around, Batman is true self and Bruce Wayne is his persona lol 😂

[@abgadi1305]

I feel like Bruce Wayne/Batman basically gaslit himself into thinking his true identity into being Batman

[@axshnjxsn2571]

In case you didnt catch on. Bruce is insane.

[@dfo627]

Could be Bruce “Died” that night in Crime Alley… All that’s left is now Batman, as Bruce is gone.

[@shinigami3633]

well, batman is his true identity and bruce wayne is his alter ego so technically he not lying

[@yewhanlim8916]

An enemy tried mind control Batman. He kept ordering Bruce around. Big fail.