Superman s existence is meanwhile dividing the world and he is framed for murder during an international crisis.

The heroes clash and force the neutral Wonder Woman to reemerge.

But this changed fairly quickly, with1940sBatman#4.

Batman in multiple different movies

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Why Is Batman’s No Kill Rule So Important?

Moviegoers may remember this idea from whenRobert Pattinsons version of the character describes it in the 2022 filmThe Batman.

Jason cant understand why Bruce wont make an exception, incredulously asking What?

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Batman is manipulated by Lex Luthor to fear Superman. Superman´s existence is meanwhile dividing the world and he is framed for murder during an international crisis. The heroes clash and force the neutral Wonder Woman to reemerge.

Your moral code just wont allow for that?

Its too hard to cross that line?

to which Bruce angrily replies, No.

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God almighty… no.

Itd be too damned easy.

He kept the batmobile warm between George Clooney and Christian Bale.

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Even worse, in the chase he uses automatic guns mounted onthe Batmobileto do so.

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Batman holding the tattered body of Jason Todd/Robin

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Batman jumping forward with the moon on the background in Batman: The Dark Knight Returns

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Batman ahead intently in 1989’s Batman

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Ben Affleck as Batman

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