The truth of the matter is that Batman is a skeptical character.

Trust isn’t something that comes easy to him, even concerning his closest friends and allies.

There are plenty of comic book examples that show this to be true.

Custom image of Ben Affleck as Batman giving a thumbs up in front of the bat signal

Custom Image by Jefferson Chacon

Snyder knew this, and he was willing to see Batman’s multi-film character arc through.

Rather than being threatened by these god-like beings,Bruce learns to understand their power and direct it.

Reverse Flash and a new Batman were also in the works.

Zack Snyders Justice League Film Poster

Admittedly, it takes the DCEU Batman a little while to stop killing compared to most comic book depictions.

Here we see Batman go toe-to-toe with the likes of Superman, Doomsday, and Steppenwolf.

If only Ben Affleck had gotten to direct his own gritty Batman movie.

Batman and Superman facing each other ready to fight in Batman v Superman Dawn of Justice

Image via Warner Bros. Pictures

Zack Snyder’s Justice Leagueis available to watch on Max in the U.S.

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