Are we ever gonna see a Batarang used as an offensive weapon? - Page 2

Tatsumarushinob · 07-25-2011, 01:46 PM

Batman didn't kill Dent. Batman HAD to take him down in order to save Gordon's kid. It was a necessity and a risk he took, he didn't deliberately kill him if that is what you meant. There was no reason to let Gordon's son or any other innocent victim die again. Batman did what he had to do. Dent was not Dent anymore at that point. And for all we know, he might as well be alive.

theman · 08-02-2011, 10:44 AM

batman DID use a baterang as an offensive weapon in Returns with that remote controlled one. he knocked down like 5 guys in one shot....except for that poodle.

Chris Wallace · 08-02-2011, 10:46 AM

We've been over that one and that stupid thing made me cringe. I want him to THROW a simple Batarang directly AT somebody.

helloiamben · 08-04-2011, 12:39 AM

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Chris Wallace · 08-04-2011, 02:46 AM

The electronic Batarang (really, that thing looks like a hand-held video game) has been discussed and I've clarified specifically what I'm referring to. Twice. Besides, can it truly even be considered a Batarang if he doesn't throw it?

Bathead · 08-04-2011, 09:21 AM

To me, the Batarangs In Begins were more like Bat-shurikens than anything else. That's too lethal a weapon for Batman. A proper Batarang, as originally intended by Kane and Finger - a boomerang with the usual Bat themed design that was both meant as a non-lethal weapon, that also doubled as the means to secure the Bat-rope to high ledges and the like. With the advent of the grapling gun, the latter function is out dated, but I also would like to see a proper Batarang utilized as a non-lethal wepon used to knock out the bad guys as it was once used. If the next film version of Batman takes a more traditonal approach (which I would love to see) that might happen.

Chris Wallace · 08-04-2011, 07:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tatsumarushinob

Batman didn't kill Dent. Batman HAD to take him down in order to save Gordon's kid. It was a necessity and a risk he took, he didn't deliberately kill him if that is what you meant. There was no reason to let Gordon's son or any other innocent victim die again. Batman did what he had to do. Dent was not Dent anymore at that point. And for all we know, he might as well be alive.

He's dead. That's been confirmed by Nolan.

sSArkAngelSs · 08-05-2011, 11:41 AM

Yeah we do need some Batarang action, and Nolan should be the one to do it in this movie!

Webbed Will · 08-05-2011, 05:51 PM

I get the impression that the Batarang seen in the Nolan films is meant to be more of a tool than a weapon, such as when Batman used them to douse the docks in darkness in Batman Begins. Personally, I think that sort of thing is the best way for them to be used. If they were used as a weapon, it may all depend on how it's done, but I think that it may be a bit too lethal for a Batman that appears to be more about hand-to-hand combat.

That having been said, I wouldn't be against seeing one used in a future Batman film.

Bruce Malone · 08-05-2011, 10:59 PM

The BB batarangs are all part of the ninja battle style LOS stuff. They're more for distraction and diversion than anything.

MessiahDecoy123 · 08-05-2011, 11:55 PM

I don't miss the batarang but I do miss how Batman constantly used the powered grapple gun in BTAS. That s--t was classic.

Chris Wallace · 08-06-2011, 12:06 AM

You mean as opposed to once or twice? Well he doesn't swing in the movies and he couldn't glide in the series.

MessiahDecoy123 · 08-06-2011, 12:57 AM

I only remember him using the powered grapple hook once or twice in Batman Begins then never again. Correct?

Chris Wallace · 08-06-2011, 01:16 AM

He used it in TDK; right after he wasted 15 minutes fighting w/SWAT (instead of saying, "Look at the clowns! They're the hostages! Just LOOK. damn it!") he used it to get to the top of the Pruitt Building.

MessiahDecoy123 · 08-06-2011, 01:46 AM

Oh okay.

I just loved those moments in BTAS when Batman would use the powered grapple hook to exit dangerous or even casual encounters. Bad ass.

Chris Wallace · 08-06-2011, 01:58 AM

He used it to end conversations.

Godzilla2014 · 08-06-2011, 03:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MessiahDecoy123

I don't miss the batarang but I do miss how Batman constantly used the powered grapple gun in BTAS. That s--t was classic.

I prefer Batman gliding to him constantly using the grapple gun because gliding strengthens the bat imagery.

Kar · 08-06-2011, 04:15 PM

Well, one was used to kill that model or whoever by the Penguin in "Batman Returns"....if that counts

The Navigator · 08-06-2011, 07:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris Wallace

He used it in TDK; right after he wasted 15 minutes fighting w/SWAT (instead of saying, "Look at the clowns! They're the hostages! Just LOOK. damn it!") he used it to get to the top of the Pruitt Building.

And to pull the fake Batman out of dog-biting range and to rescue the Joker from his fall.

The Joker · 08-12-2011, 10:12 AM

I concur, there does need to be more batarang usage. I like the blade gauntlet things he got in TDK, but he only got to use them once on the Joker.

Lead Cenobite · 09-01-2011, 04:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MessiahDecoy123

I only remember him using the powered grapple hook once or twice in Batman Begins then never again. Correct?

I'm pretty sure he uses it more than that. He used it quite a bit at the docks and at Arkham.

Deathlok · 11-24-2011, 08:02 AM

The problem with the Nolan batarangs is that they easily have the potential to be a lethal weapon. Being so gosh darned sharp and all.

Enriquespy · 11-25-2011, 01:30 PM

They also count as badass post-its, write the note in it and throw it away!!!
But yes, they deserve mor uses than just breaking some lightbulbs and windows...

SuperSoldier985 · 12-04-2011, 12:19 AM

With each movie, we've seen Batman use a variety of gagdets and devices, some old and some new in new ways...So, even though it might be nice to see him use the batarangs, I'm sure we will see something just as cool...

Dragonheart11 · 12-09-2011, 05:57 AM

Wow, I would think that they would have already.

07-25-2011, 01:46 PM	#26
Tatsumarushinob Side-Kick Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 273	Re: Are we ever gonna see a Batarang used as an offensive weapon? Batman didn't kill Dent. Batman HAD to take him down in order to save Gordon's kid. It was a necessity and a risk he took, he didn't deliberately kill him if that is what you meant. There was no reason to let Gordon's son or any other innocent victim die again. Batman did what he had to do. Dent was not Dent anymore at that point. And for all we know, he might as well be alive.

08-02-2011, 10:44 AM	#27
theman Banned User Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 219	Re: Are we ever gonna see a Batarang used as an offensive weapon? batman DID use a baterang as an offensive weapon in Returns with that remote controlled one. he knocked down like 5 guys in one shot....except for that poodle.

08-02-2011, 10:46 AM	#28
Chris Wallace LET'S DO A HEADCOUNT... Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 35,580	Re: Are we ever gonna see a Batarang used as an offensive weapon? We've been over that one and that stupid thing made me cringe. I want him to THROW a simple Batarang directly AT somebody. __________________ Michael Joseph Jackson 1958-2009. Gone Too Soon. May he finally find the peace that eluded him in life. TOP COMIC BOOK MOVIES 1. AVENGERS 2. CAPTAIN AMERICA 3. THOR 4. SPIDER-MAN 2 5. INCREDIBLE HULK 6. IRON MAN 7. SPIDER-MAN 8. X2 9. V FOR VENDETTA 10. X-MEN FIRST CLASS

08-04-2011, 12:39 AM	#29
helloiamben Banned User Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 233	Re: Are we ever gonna see a Batarang used as an offensive weapon? ... Last edited by helloiamben; 08-05-2011 at 07:02 AM.

08-04-2011, 02:46 AM	#30
Chris Wallace LET'S DO A HEADCOUNT... Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 35,580	Re: Are we ever gonna see a Batarang used as an offensive weapon? The electronic Batarang (really, that thing looks like a hand-held video game) has been discussed and I've clarified specifically what I'm referring to. Twice. Besides, can it truly even be considered a Batarang if he doesn't throw it? __________________ Michael Joseph Jackson 1958-2009. Gone Too Soon. May he finally find the peace that eluded him in life. TOP COMIC BOOK MOVIES 1. AVENGERS 2. CAPTAIN AMERICA 3. THOR 4. SPIDER-MAN 2 5. INCREDIBLE HULK 6. IRON MAN 7. SPIDER-MAN 8. X2 9. V FOR VENDETTA 10. X-MEN FIRST CLASS

08-04-2011, 09:21 AM	#31
Bathead The Oldest Geek Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Sumwear in Pencilvainya Posts: 3,134	Re: Are we ever gonna see a Batarang used as an offensive weapon? To me, the Batarangs In Begins were more like Bat-shurikens than anything else. That's too lethal a weapon for Batman. A proper Batarang, as originally intended by Kane and Finger - a boomerang with the usual Bat themed design that was both meant as a non-lethal weapon, that also doubled as the means to secure the Bat-rope to high ledges and the like. With the advent of the grapling gun, the latter function is out dated, but I also would like to see a proper Batarang utilized as a non-lethal wepon used to knock out the bad guys as it was once used. If the next film version of Batman takes a more traditonal approach (which I would love to see) that might happen. __________________ Little fly upon the wall, Ain't you got no friends at all? Wanna see God? splat

08-05-2011, 11:41 AM	#33
sSArkAngelSs Newbie Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 11	Re: Are we ever gonna see a Batarang used as an offensive weapon? Yeah we do need some Batarang action, and Nolan should be the one to do it in this movie!

08-05-2011, 05:51 PM	#34
Webbed Will Newbie Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 7	Re: Are we ever gonna see a Batarang used as an offensive weapon? I get the impression that the Batarang seen in the Nolan films is meant to be more of a tool than a weapon, such as when Batman used them to douse the docks in darkness in Batman Begins. Personally, I think that sort of thing is the best way for them to be used. If they were used as a weapon, it may all depend on how it's done, but I think that it may be a bit too lethal for a Batman that appears to be more about hand-to-hand combat. That having been said, I wouldn't be against seeing one used in a future Batman film.

08-05-2011, 10:59 PM	#35
Bruce Malone Who's Bad? Join Date: May 2009 Location: Stay out of my territory Posts: 3,328	Re: Are we ever gonna see a Batarang used as an offensive weapon? The BB batarangs are all part of the ninja battle style LOS stuff. They're more for distraction and diversion than anything.

08-05-2011, 11:55 PM	#36
MessiahDecoy123 Cosmic Spidey Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 9,178	Re: Are we ever gonna see a Batarang used as an offensive weapon? I don't miss the batarang but I do miss how Batman constantly used the powered grapple gun in BTAS. That s--t was classic. __________________ "It's Transformers with a brain, a heart and a working sense of humor. Suck on that, Michael Bay! " - Peter Travers on The Avengers

08-06-2011, 12:06 AM	#37
Chris Wallace LET'S DO A HEADCOUNT... Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 35,580	Re: Are we ever gonna see a Batarang used as an offensive weapon? You mean as opposed to once or twice? Well he doesn't swing in the movies and he couldn't glide in the series. __________________ Michael Joseph Jackson 1958-2009. Gone Too Soon. May he finally find the peace that eluded him in life. TOP COMIC BOOK MOVIES 1. AVENGERS 2. CAPTAIN AMERICA 3. THOR 4. SPIDER-MAN 2 5. INCREDIBLE HULK 6. IRON MAN 7. SPIDER-MAN 8. X2 9. V FOR VENDETTA 10. X-MEN FIRST CLASS

08-06-2011, 12:57 AM	#38
MessiahDecoy123 Cosmic Spidey Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 9,178	Re: Are we ever gonna see a Batarang used as an offensive weapon? I only remember him using the powered grapple hook once or twice in Batman Begins then never again. Correct? __________________ "It's Transformers with a brain, a heart and a working sense of humor. Suck on that, Michael Bay! " - Peter Travers on The Avengers

08-06-2011, 01:16 AM	#39
Chris Wallace LET'S DO A HEADCOUNT... Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 35,580	Re: Are we ever gonna see a Batarang used as an offensive weapon? He used it in TDK; right after he wasted 15 minutes fighting w/SWAT (instead of saying, "Look at the clowns! They're the hostages! Just LOOK. damn it!") he used it to get to the top of the Pruitt Building. __________________ Michael Joseph Jackson 1958-2009. Gone Too Soon. May he finally find the peace that eluded him in life. TOP COMIC BOOK MOVIES 1. AVENGERS 2. CAPTAIN AMERICA 3. THOR 4. SPIDER-MAN 2 5. INCREDIBLE HULK 6. IRON MAN 7. SPIDER-MAN 8. X2 9. V FOR VENDETTA 10. X-MEN FIRST CLASS

08-06-2011, 01:46 AM	#40
MessiahDecoy123 Cosmic Spidey Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 9,178	Re: Are we ever gonna see a Batarang used as an offensive weapon? Oh okay. I just loved those moments in BTAS when Batman would use the powered grapple hook to exit dangerous or even casual encounters. Bad ass. __________________ "It's Transformers with a brain, a heart and a working sense of humor. Suck on that, Michael Bay! " - Peter Travers on The Avengers

08-06-2011, 01:58 AM	#41
Chris Wallace LET'S DO A HEADCOUNT... Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 35,580	Re: Are we ever gonna see a Batarang used as an offensive weapon? He used it to end conversations. __________________ Michael Joseph Jackson 1958-2009. Gone Too Soon. May he finally find the peace that eluded him in life. TOP COMIC BOOK MOVIES 1. AVENGERS 2. CAPTAIN AMERICA 3. THOR 4. SPIDER-MAN 2 5. INCREDIBLE HULK 6. IRON MAN 7. SPIDER-MAN 8. X2 9. V FOR VENDETTA 10. X-MEN FIRST CLASS

08-06-2011, 04:15 PM	#43
Kar Side-Kick Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 649	Re: Are we ever gonna see a Batarang used as an offensive weapon? Well, one was used to kill that model or whoever by the Penguin in "Batman Returns"....if that counts

08-12-2011, 10:12 AM	#45
The Joker Clown Prince of Crime Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Jollity Farm Posts: 33,724	Re: Are we ever gonna see a Batarang used as an offensive weapon? I concur, there does need to be more batarang usage. I like the blade gauntlet things he got in TDK, but he only got to use them once on the Joker. __________________ "Sometimes I remember it one way. Sometimes another. If I'm going to have a past, I prefer it to be multiple choice!" - The Joker

11-24-2011, 08:02 AM	#47
Deathlok Scrawny gaunt & anorexic? Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Hertfordshire, UK Posts: 1,350	Re: Are we ever gonna see a Batarang used as an offensive weapon? The problem with the Nolan batarangs is that they easily have the potential to be a lethal weapon. Being so gosh darned sharp and all. __________________ Never mind, I'll see myself out... Si hoc legere potes nimium eruditionis habes

11-25-2011, 01:30 PM	#48
Enriquespy Side-Kick Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Queretaro Posts: 1,642	Re: Are we ever gonna see a Batarang used as an offensive weapon? They also count as badass post-its, write the note in it and throw it away!!! But yes, they deserve mor uses than just breaking some lightbulbs and windows... __________________ "Evening, Commmmmmmmmmmmmmmissionerrrrrrrr"

12-04-2011, 12:19 AM	#49
SuperSoldier985 That's Funny Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 4,248	Re: Are we ever gonna see a Batarang used as an offensive weapon? With each movie, we've seen Batman use a variety of gagdets and devices, some old and some new in new ways...So, even though it might be nice to see him use the batarangs, I'm sure we will see something just as cool...

12-09-2011, 05:57 AM	#50
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