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[–] abracaDavid@lemmy.today 122 points 6 months ago (2 children)

So that's why his mask doesn't cover his mouth.

[–] tenchiken@lemmy.dbzer0.com 25 points 6 months ago (1 children)

It used to, but worn off with friction.

[–] CaptKoala@lemmy.ml 1 points 6 months ago

The chin section spontaneously combusted as a result of the furious head he was giving.

[–] BCsven@lemmy.ca 9 points 6 months ago
[–] delirious_owl@discuss.online 90 points 6 months ago (2 children)

Hero's definitely do give cunnilingus. Every time.

[–] SidewaysHighways@lemmy.world 6 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Every time.

Every Now AND Then.

[–] delirious_owl@discuss.online 11 points 6 months ago

Both before and after penetration

[–] ChonkyOwlbear@lemmy.world 86 points 6 months ago

I always knew I was a villain.

[–] HappycamperNZ@lemmy.world 70 points 6 months ago

... said no woman ever

[–] leaky_shower_thought@feddit.nl 42 points 6 months ago (1 children)

to abide by certain rules governing character behavior in order to protect the franchise and consumer products sales.

TIL that superheroes are also obligated to fight against 4rth wall problems

[–] Makeitstop@lemmy.world 8 points 6 months ago (2 children)

Yes?

In this case it's corporate being especially protective of Batman, and terrified of anything that might affect toy sales (among other things). IIRC Justice League unlimited had quite a few episodes shot down or rewritten because of various Batman related edicts from on high. And parental backlash after Batman Returns is part of why we got Joel Schumacher. Hell, it's how we got Robin and the no killing rule, because they wanted to make the comics more marketable to kids.

Shit on the other side of the 4th wall is often the biggest problem superheroes face, and not just through censorship. It's why Spider-Man made a deal with the devil. And it's why Arkham has a revolving door, since popular and marketable villains need to keep coming back (which is why the "Batman should kill people" argument is idiotic, as any villain that won't stay in jail will also refuse to stay dead).

These are corporate owned characters. The company in charge is going to care far more about making money and protecting their brand than they will about art, consistency, or even whether their policies are rational. Hell, they canceled a Green Lantern show that was popular and successful because they weren't happy with the fucking toy sales.

[–] SkyezOpen@lemmy.world 4 points 6 months ago

And it's why Arkham has a revolving door, since popular and marketable villains need to keep coming back

Also the fault of the stupid comic code that required the bad guy to lose by the end of the issue.

[–] leaky_shower_thought@feddit.nl 2 points 6 months ago

thanks for this great insight!

the only thing i knew related with toy sales are ewoks.

green lantern, being a popular show, definitely scaled up the money factor.

[–] bjoern_tantau@swg-empire.de 41 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago) (3 children)

This is the deleted picture Zack Snyder had posted. Does anyone know what comic it is from? Edit: Looks like Snyder's tweet is the only source. https://www.vice.com/en/article/akg75k/did-zack-snyder-draw-a-picture-of-batman-going-down-on-catwoman-an-investigation

NSFW

[–] TwinTusks@bitforged.space 19 points 6 months ago (3 children)

To be honest, that doesnt look all that comfortable, rooftop (dirty ground), batsuit (bulletproof? so I guess its hard?).

[–] ArmoredThirteen@lemmy.ml 56 points 6 months ago

Well cats will lay on literally anything and look comfortable and batman is a slut for being miserable so I think it'll be fine

[–] ThatWeirdGuy1001@lemmy.world 8 points 6 months ago

Everyone always brings up stuff like that but in the moment no one would care. Endorphins are pumping emotions are on fire and they already wanna fuck each other.

It happens.

[–] mrunicornman@lemmy.world 5 points 6 months ago (2 children)

And presumably they've been fighting crime all night in those suits so they're likely quite sweaty and dirty. And it's Gotham dirt. Catwoman's going to wake up with a UTI.

[–] Mycatiskai@lemmy.ca 5 points 6 months ago

Batman has a utility belt. Do you think he doesn't have something to freshen up his breath or wipe down his face after getting sprayed with all sorts of shit.

[–] SkyezOpen@lemmy.world 3 points 6 months ago

Really seals in the flavor

[–] Zane@aussie.zone 6 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Looks like Miller's Batman

[–] DebatableRaccoon@lemmy.ca 5 points 6 months ago

Exactly what I was thinking except "That looks exactly like Fatbat"

[–] Zozano@aussie.zone 4 points 6 months ago

Batman looks like my cat when it's about to pounce at the toy

[–] Repelle@lemmy.world 27 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago) (1 children)

“As sure as I am that he fucks bats, I know he doesn’t go down on women” - DC, probably

Seriously, I know the creators had to fight for the commissioner Gordon storyline, but how did they not allow this given all the other stuff in that show?? Show runners were spot on with the selfish lover comment.

[–] Hobbes_Dent@lemmy.world 20 points 6 months ago (1 children)

That’s not what DCs mom said.

[–] macmacfire@lemmy.ml 14 points 6 months ago

Ah yes, a true hero

spoilerresurrects his dead parents into florahuman abominations.

[–] DebatableRaccoon@lemmy.ca 13 points 6 months ago

Sure as shit isn't my headcanon

[–] yemmly@lemmy.world 9 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago) (1 children)

“A true hero penetrates.”

Edit: Put it in quotes so that you can tell that this is meant as satire.

[–] mp3@lemmy.ca 18 points 6 months ago

Balls deep. No wait, even the balls are going in.

[–] Mango@lemmy.world 7 points 6 months ago
[–] Dagnet@lemmy.world 5 points 6 months ago

Just passing by to say it's a great show

[–] autotldr@lemmings.world 4 points 6 months ago

This is the best summary I could come up with:


In a rather surprising revelation, the co-creator of the R-rated Harley Quinn animated series told Variety that DC blocked the inclusion of a scene from the upcoming third season of the show where Batman was going to perform oral sex on Catwoman.

“In this third season of Harley [coming to HBO Max] we had a moment where Batman was going down on Catwoman,” Justin Halpern said.

Superhero content creators are generally expected to abide by certain rules governing character behavior in order to protect the franchise and consumer products sales.

DC is at least open to the idea of expressing a romantic side to its characters whereas rival Marvel is considered extremely chaste.

In this week’s episode of The Hollywood Reporter’s ‘TV’s Top 5’ podcast, Loki writer Michael Waldron was asked about Marvel’s prudishness and whether the character Vision even has genitals.

“It’s the biggest piece of entertainment in the world right now that encompasses such a large spectrum of fans and age ranges when you get into sexuality.


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