15 Minutes 15 Minutes with Batman

[ImWithTeamConan]

Most you've ate at one time?

 

[Marx]

Since you've admitted to posting in a towel...

Have you ever streaked?

Would you ever go to a nude beach?

 

[Marx]

What is a question that hasn't been asked yet that you would like to be asked?

 

[Green Lantern]

Are you ever going to answer the rest of these questions?

 

[Batman]

Most you've ate at one time?

Hard to say. I'm a pretty big eater as it stands, so my portions are always a bit larger than others'. Recently, however, I ate a full course meal at Applebee's, which consisted of mozzarella sticks, a 10 oz. sirloin with shrimp, fries, and garlic mashed potatoes, and a piece of chocolate cake.

I swear that I couldn't walk straight, the day after.

Have you ever streaked?

Eh, I'm not a big risk taker, so I can't see myself doing that. I think it's hilarious when other people try and do it at big events, though.

Would you ever go to a nude beach?

Nah. Aside from being too shy, I'd be afraid of being caught staring for too long. Plus, I don't find the idea of it to be particularly sanitary.

What is a question that hasn't been asked yet that you would like to be asked?

I don't really like the idea of coming up with my own questions, so whatever you guys can continue to come up with, I'll be happy to answer. That, and I think I've touched a good variety of subjects thus far.

 

[Marx]

Where were you on September 11, 2001?

 

[Swordmaster]

Who are your Top 10 Comic Book characters?

 

[Batman]

Where were you on September 11, 2001?

Fifth grade math class. I remember it like it was yesterday, because the school was immediately placed on lock-down and all of the teachers were running around, trying to get televisions into the rooms to watch the coverage. To a fifth grade kid, it was very strange, because we had never experienced anything like it. We didn't know what the hell was going on for the longest time.

When I was picked up by my mother, we had to go into town and the line for gas went clear across a wide freeway street. It took at least thirty minutes to get through, just to pass them up.

 

[Batman]

Who are your Top 10 Comic Book characters?

Oh, well played. Well played indeed.

1. Batman, of course. He was the very first superhero I was introduced to, and his rich history of mythos and constant flow of good writers and artists have kept me attached to the character ever since. Beyond that, he's the best example of a character that has turned something tragic into a tool for guidance and hope.

Dick Grayson is great in the role, but Bruce Wayne is who I will always consider to be the true Batman. And I think to some degree, so will everyone in the DCU.

2. Spider-Man. In almost strict contrast to Batman, he's just a fun character to read, because of his enduring bad luck and his good sense of humor about it. Peter Parker is who we could be, and Spider-Man is who we want to be. He also has the second best rogues gallery in comic books, making for alot of good battles.

3. Superman. The representation of every ideal we hold dear, who happens to be an alien from another world and another culture entirely. There's just something inspiring about that, and it's hard to ignore the impact he's had on comics in general.

4. Daredevil. Particularly because of Frank Miller and Brian Michael Bendis, the character's become a twisted parallel of why I like Batman and Spider-Man. Because a character who's dealt with so much tragedy and still has the will to keep going is admirable.

5. Hal Jordan. Apart from what was introduced to the Green Lantern mythology under his run, Hal's overwhelming fearlessness has proven time and time again why he was chosen to wear the ring. Kyle's a great Lantern aswell, but Hal represents the best of what the Corps are. Geoff Johns' impressive run with Hal only reaffirmed this for me.

6. Iron Man. There isn't a superhero that deals with the issues of greed and technology quite like Tony Stark, and for that, he's become a unique fixture among the Marvel pantheon.

7. Captain America. I didn't used to be such a big fan of Cap, because I found him to be little more than Superman without the flying. But when I delved more into the character's history and Ed Brubaker's run, I discovered what made him unique to Clark, in that he's quite literally the ultimate soldier. Superman uses the motto of "Truth, Justice, and the American Way", but Steve Rogers' example better defines those ideas.

8. The Flash. My favorite has always been Wally West, and while I don't agree with bringing Barry Allen back into the role, it's been entertaining to watch him be reintroduced to the DCU. The concept of a speed force and a link to every super-speedster also intrigues me, and makes for some good science fiction storytelling. The Flashes' sense of family also make them very cool characters.

9. Wolverine. Simply because he exudes pure savagery and the dirtier way of fighting evil, no matter what his peers and teammates think of his actions. He's not afraid to take risks, or throw himself straight into the line of fire, because he knows he can survive it. And he knows he's the best he is at what he does.

10. Nite-Owl/Daniel Drieberg. Rorschach is usually everyone's favorite character from Watchmen, but Nite-Owl is who I could see as the superhero I identify with most. He seems himself as pathetic, even with all of these cool gadgets and a scientific mind. If I had ever went insane and decided to become Batman, I'd end up being more like Nite-Owl by virture of my own self-deprication. Dan's story of gaining self confidence was also a great read, and one excellently executed by Alan Moore.

 

[Marx]

What is your favorite Tim Burton movie?

What is your favorite Martin Scorcese movie?

What is your favorite Quentin Tarantino movie?

What is your favorite Steven Spielberg movie?

What is your favorite Michael Bay movie?

What is your favorite Sam Raimi movie?

What is your favorite Wes Craven movie?

 

[ImWithTeamConan]

That is the greatest meal I've ever heard of.

What's most you've had to drink and did anything high-larious occur of it?

 

[Batman]

What is your favorite Tim Burton movie?

Batman. But I've enjoyed every film that he's made, with one exception, which is the remake of Planet Of The Apes.

What is your favorite Martin Scorcese movie?

Gangs of New York.

What is your favorite Quentin Tarantino movie?

Pulp Fiction, even though I really want to see Inglorious Basterds.

What is your favorite Steven Spielberg movie?

Jaws.

What is your favorite Michael Bay movie?

Transformers.

What is your favorite Sam Raimi movie?

Spider-Man.

What is your favorite Wes Craven movie?

Red Eye.

 

[Batman]

What's most you've had to drink and did anything high-larious occur of it?

I haven't really delved that much into alcohol yet, so unfortunately, I don't have any stories. I've only tasted three different light beers and a glass of wine. But I turn 21 next year, so hey, maybe there're a few coming my way!

 

[Marx]

How technically savvy are you?

Do you own an ipod?

Are you interested in the new ipad?

Do you have a bluetooth headset for your cell phone?

Do you have a GPS navigation system?

Do you tweet?

 

[Batman]

How technically savvy are you?

I'm probably the most technical savvy of my entire family, but that's not saying much. I can do simple stuff, and work around with programs like Photoshop and Word, but never ask me to fix a computer or debug a program. I'm the sort of person that needs instructions for everything.

Do you own an ipod?

No, but I want to. Just don't have the money yet.

Are you interested in the new ipad?

Eh, not really. I have far more important interests.

Do you have a bluetooth headset for your cell phone?

I did for my last phone, but I never got it programmed. So I'm kind of wary of getting a new one.

Do you have a GPS navigation system?

Nope.

Do you tweet?

I don't, mainly because I find it pointless for people who aren't celebrities, or in the entertainment industry. I'd have zero followers. I do, however, keep track of tweets from a few of the Marvel movie people, like Jon Faverau and Jaimie Alexander (who's playing Sif in Thor).

 

[ImWithTeamConan]

Have you ever dressed up as Batman for a non-Halloween occasion?

 

[Batman]

Have you ever dressed up as Batman for a non-Halloween occasion?

Oh, plenty of times. I think I did it every other day until I was about twelve, infact. I'd go out on 'patrols' around my neighborhood and coax my friends into either being Robin or Nightwing. I even made little gadgets out of action figure accessories and household appliances that didn't work anymore. Eventually, I retired the outfit, but I bought a real licensed cowl when I was fourteen and still occassionally wear it, just to make sure it still fits and doesn't collect dust.

I was a bit of a strange kid, but not much has changed.

 

[Marx]

Did you ever have Batman pajamas when you were younger?

 

[Batman]

Did you ever have Batman pajamas when you were younger?

Oh, yes. I had Batman everything. Shirts, jackets, a pair of WB-shop jeans, socks, watches, hats, pajamas, a lunchbox/thermos, notepads, action figures, window decals, posters... the list goes on and on. Sadly, that was years ago, so most of it has either been lost or thrown out by now.

 

[ImWithTeamConan]

You can choose any actor in any time for Bruce Wayne, who's it going to be?

 

[Marx]

Do you consider yourself a good driver?

Have you ever gotten a speeding ticket? If so, how many and what was the speed?

Do you believe that drivers should be re-tested after a certain age to maintain their driver's license?