Comics in Category : Batman In Therapy

Full Disclosure

Full Disclosure
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Panel 1 : Ext. Gotham City – Day

Catwoman straddles a prone Batman. With a sly smile, she traces her finger across the bat-symbol on his chest.

Catwoman
So tell me… what’s the Big Bad Bat really afraid of?
Panel 2 : Ext. Gotham City – Continuous

A close-up on Batman. He looks… sad?

Batman
Honestly? I’m afraid that, if I fully process my childhood trauma and grief… I’ll lose my motivation to fight crime.
Panel 3 : Ext. Gotham City – Continuous

A close-up on Catwoman. She looks away in discomfort as Batman continues.

Batman
…And since crime-fighting is such a big part of my identity, I’m afraid losing it will change how I define my masculinity.
Panel 4 : Int. Catwoman’s Hideout – Later

Catwoman sits on the couch of her hideout, looking out the window, concerned. Behind her, Poison Ivy leans over to gossip.

Poison Ivy
Sooo… how’s it going with Batman?
Catwoman
Honestly, it’s been a bit heavy since he started going to therapy…
Bonus Panel : Int. Therapist Office – Later

In full costume, Batman lies on the couch of his therapist’s office. Behind him, in a plush chair, his kindly therapist takes notes.

Therapist
…And how is commmunication with the woman you’re seeing?
Batman
Good! I think she likes me!

Work Friends

Work Friends
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Work Friends

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Panel 1 : Ext. Gotham City PD Roof – Night

Commissioner Gordon and Batman stand on the roof of the GCPD headquarters at night near the bat symbol.

Commissioner Gordon
Thanks for helping us catch The Riddler, Batman. Gotham owes you a great debt.
Panel 2 : Ext. Gotham City PD Roof – Continuous

Gordon and Batman stand facing each other for an awkward beat.

Panel 3 : Ext. Gotham City PD Roof – Continuous

Batman blurts out.

Batman
…Wanna hang out after work?
Panel 4 : Int. Psychiatrist’s Office – Later

Batman lays on a couch. Behind him in a chair, his therapist takes notes.

Therapist
…And how are we doing with forming male friendships?
Batman
I’m so awkward!
Panel 5 : Int. All-Nite Diner – Later

Batman and Gordon sit stiffly in a booth of an all-night diner. Each has a strawberry milkshake in front of them.

Batman
How’s your milkshake?
Commissioner Gordon
– I should get home to my family…

The Breakthrough

The Breakthrough

Strip Info

Title
The Breakthrough
Date
February 20, 2022
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Panel 1 : Ext. Gotham City Rooftop – Night

Batman holds up a thug by his collar on a Gotham rooftop.

Thug
What are you?
Panel 2 : Ext. Gotham City Rooftop – Continuous

Batman growls.

Batman
I’m the victim of childhood trauma processing his emotions in an unhealthy way!
Panel 4 : Int. Therapist’s Office – Later

Batman, in full costume, lays scowling on the couch of his therapist. Sitting nearby, the therapist writes in his notepad with a patient smile.

Therapist
Excellent, Bruce! We’re making real progress here.

Bruce Wayne’s Dilemma

Bruce Wayne’s Dilemma

Strip Info

Title
Bruce Wayne’s Dilemma
Date
June 6, 2021
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Panel 1 : Int. Wayne Manor Study – Evening

A young Bruce Wayne looks shell-shocked. Alfred comforts him.

Alfred
Master Bruce, you’ve been through a terrible trauma…
Panel 2 : Int. Wayne Manor Study – Continuous

Alfred introduces Bruce to a friendly-looking therapist.

Alfred
…You can either talk to this nice man about your feelings…
Panel 3 : Int. Wayne Manor Study – Continuous

Alfred introduces Bruce to Ra’s al Ghul.

Alfred
…Or you can train with this scary man to beat up strangers and dress as a giant bat.
Panel 4 : Int. Wayne Manor Study – Continuous

Bruce and Ra’s are gone, leaving Alfred and the therapist.

Alfred
(to therapist)
I’m sure he’ll be fine.
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