Does Heroes need a 'Batman?'

[crazy monkey]

Understand, I'm not asking if the show needs a guy in a vampire get-up who only hunts crime at night. Batman's become a lot more than that - he is, for a lot of fans and creators, the benchmark for non-powered heroes in comic books. He's one of 'Us', a natural-born human. However, he has redefined his limits through discipline, education, and sheer determination, until he can look with confidence (often over-confidence) into the eyes of actual gods -- and spit.

For this reason, fandom is often split on his believability, even in a fanciful universe. Some root for his efforts, seeing him a champion closer to themselves. Others feel his victories against over-powered opponents are more fan-service than coherent fiction. Either way, the character has moments where he undeniably kicks ass, whether in physical combat or a battle of wits. (Personally, I find the latter, or a combination of the two, to be more enjoyable.)

So my question is, does this show need one of 'Us?' Does it need more of a contrast to the powered Heroes by pitting them against a character who can successfully stand up to them without any supernatural abilities? Or is Bennet already filling this role enough to satisfy you guys? Should Noah be inspired by the events of season One to eventually reach a Batman-level of excellence? Or maybe Ando?

Just a thought. Yours?

-- END!

 

[Eddie Brock]

No.

Nothing against Batman...but no. x2

 

[Sawyer]

His name is HRG. He IS this shows Batman.

 

[carrrnuttt]

Ando maybe.

Only other way is if it's an anti-hero. Someone who's vowed to eliminate the "freaks" due to some personal tragedy he suffered in the hands of one.

 

[carrrnuttt]

His name is HRG. He IS this shows Batman.

This is true. The way he used Matt Parkman and Ted to his advantage when they got captured was very Batman-ish.

 

[Sawyer]

This is true. The way he used Matt Parkman and Ted to his advantage when they got captured was very Batman-ish.

The only way he could be more like Batman is if his parents were murdered by a superpowered person, which lead him to joining the company. THAT would be awesome.

 

[steelio2006]

HRG is Batman. And Ando is the Abbott to Hiro's Costello.

 

[SodaPop]

Ando maybe.

Only other way is if it's an anti-hero. Someone who's vowed to eliminate the "freaks" due to some personal tragedy he suffered in the hands of one.

that could kind of worked. a man out on revenge and will take down any super powered person he can find. that guy would have to be trained really hard though. he couldnt be an average guy. he could be a smart athelete who loses his loved one and snaps and goes on a revenge spree.

 

[steelio2006]

i think it could work. but the whole anti-hero eliminating the 'freaks' screams what they did on an episode of Smallville.

 

[The Squirrel]

i think it could work. but the whole anti-hero eliminating the 'freaks' screams what they did on an episode of Smallville.

yeah but it still works if you do it well.

I used it for a story line for my own "superhero" stories before.

You can make it work and still be new and fresh.

 

[Matt]

Two words:

Mister Bennett. He is the balls. If anyone tries to take his place as the bad ass human on Heroes, I will hunt them down and gut them

 

[Sawyer]

Two words:

Mister Bennett. He is the balls. If anyone tries to take his place as the bad ass human on Heroes, I will hunt them down and gut them

Better yet, HRG will.
Does anyone kind of hope they retcon the name Noah out, though. It culd just be so much more badass. Plus, they could have kept the mystery running the whole series. Or at least until the character dies, which might be never.

 

[Eddie Brock]

Noah's awesome! Don't diss teh Noah!

 

[SouLeSS]

yeah, HRG is pretty much the Batman of the series. All he's missing is the million of dollars, the playboy life and the high tech gadgets.

 

[Primal Slayer]

ya HRG is basically the "Batman" of Heroes. But Batman might as well have powers since he can do basically anything and win against anyone or anything.

 

[Argyle of Sock]

yeah, HRG is pretty much the Batman of the series. All he's missing is the million of dollars, the playboy life and the high tech gadgets.

Was that a joke?

I seriously can't tell whether it was or not...

P.S. We need a sarcasm smiley on SHH to make it clearer when we're being sarcastic.

 

[GL1]

HRG is a non-powered character that is just as compelling, dangerous and dynamic as Batman is within the DCU. Just not so overrated and instead of having a rich-boy lifestyle (which would make him, y'know, a COPY of Batman) he has something totally different (which means, he just fulfil's Batman's ROLE)

And the show definitely doesn't need anyone MORE Batman-like than HRG.

 

[Katsuro]

Agreeing with everyone else and saying that HRG fills that role pretty damn well. No powers, yet he could probably kick the crap out of most characters on the show.

He's also really intimidating. I wouldn't mess with him, that's for sure.

 

[PyroChamber]

I always thought Mohinder was Heroes Batman.

 

[crazy monkey]

Was that a joke?

I seriously can't tell whether it was or not...

P.S. We need a sarcasm smiley on SHH to make it clearer when we're being sarcastic.

That would be: [dry], as in dry humor. works too, if the sarcasm has a bite to it.

I always thought Mohinder was Heroes Batman.

Ah, because... you don't watch the show?

...See how that works, Argyle?

(Jus' funnin' Pyro! t

Thanks to everyone for posting. Yeah, Bennet is the man, and, like Batman, he does seem to always be a step or two ahead of his enemies. Let's face it though, he wouldn't stand a chance with most of them toe-to-toe. Would you guys like to see him become more awesomer? Or should he remain [buzzword]grounded[buzzword]?

-- END!

 

[Sawyer]

I always thought Mohinder was Heroes Batman.

I think he is more of a Prof. X character. Just without powers.

 

[Eddie Brock]

Y'know, people accuse Heroes of stealing enough as it is...you guys labeling characters "Batman" and "Professor X" isn't helping AT ALL.

 

[Sawyer]

Oh, debunch your panties. We're not accusing Heroes of plagarism in anyway, we are just pointing out which characters happen to have certain similarities.

 

[Eddie Brock]

Oh, debunch your panties. We're not accusing Heroes of plagarism in anyway, we are just pointing out which characters happen to have certain similarities.

How about this for a WACKY idea?

Heroes continues to do what it's always done - instead of worrying about including characters that are cheap knock-offs. I know it sounds CRAZY, but how about they just continue to make a good show - rather than worry about precedents?

No...you're right. Let's sit around and think of rip-off characters.

 

[fu manchu]

HRG is the DA MAN. But he's no Batman. And the show is better because of that.
And there should no batman type character in the show. IMO, it would ruin the show.