Some investigative journalist from, I don't know, Central or Star City, comes to Gotham with the theory that Batman is funded by Wayne Enterprises as a way for billionaire Bruce Wayne to save face. Dr Jonathan Crane, his former therapist turned dangerous criminal? His former friend, DA Harvey Dent, turned criminal mastermind? Victor Fries, former employee, turned rogue? Oswald Cobblepot, AKA the Penguin, the owner of the nightclub that Bruce is often seen stumbling out of too drunk for his own good? Lex Luthor, social equal and occasional business rival? Taken down and imprisoned by the Bat on numerous occasions. The Bat is clearly paid muscle paid by or on behalf of Bruce Wayne to protect his reputation. This journalist starts asking questions but they don't exactly get the desired response.
Journalist: Batman is clearly in the employ of Bruce Wayne, who is clearly funding him-
Gothamite: Yeah, no shit.
Journalist:
Gothamite: What? You think we didn't know?
Journalist: But-
Gothamite: Bat might as well have Bruce Wayne's name on that spandex covering his ass.








