After years of being in development, The Batman found its way to movie theaters this past weekend, and it definitely seems like audiences are enjoying Matt Reeves’ take on the Dark Knight. Even before the film debuted, its trailers and teasers previewed a vision for Gotham City that was incredibly specific: equal parts reverential for the canon of DC Comics, the horror-tinged serial killer stories of its plot and aesthetics, and an “emo” sensibility. While some had expected the project to be the darkest take on Batman yet, the end result ended up existing on a surprising emotional footing, one that is sure to bleed over into the multiple HBO Max spinoffs and possible sequel that are on the way. Some fans have begun to argue that, once a sequel to The Batman becomes a reality, one character should be added to the fold — Dick Grayson / Robin. Spoilers for The Batman lurk below! Only look if you want to know!
