this post was submitted on 13 Jul 2025
625 points (98.4% liked)

196

5372 readers
126 users here now

Be sure to follow the rule before you head out.


Rule: You must post before you leave.



Other rules

Behavior rules:

Posting rules:

NSFW: NSFW content is permitted but it must be tagged and have content warnings. Anything that doesn't adhere to this will be removed. Content warnings should be added like: [penis], [explicit description of sex]. Non-sexualized breasts of any gender are not considered inappropriate and therefore do not need to be blurred/tagged.

Also, when sharing art (comics etc.) please credit the creators.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact us on our matrix channel or email.

Other 196's:

founded 2 years ago
MODERATORS
625
superman rule (europe.pub)
submitted 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) by qaz@lemmy.world to c/196@lemmy.world
 
you are viewing a single comment's thread
view the rest of the comments
[–] Lemminary@lemmy.world 7 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (1 children)

You know, I used to think a place like Arkham City couldn't possibly exist because it's fiction, but I've learned since that comically evil IRL supervillains can and do spring up out of nowhere from time to time.

[–] MystikIncarnate@lemmy.ca 2 points 2 days ago

Honestly, between Batman and iron man, aside from the obvious gadgets that don't exist, it's more believable than any other "superhero" story out there. A rich guy dresses up in a costume and beats up "criminals" (the poors) for fun and entertainment, rather than use their vast wealth to fund programs that would actually help society.

Add in a bit of masochism, and that's basically America in a nutshell.

Beat people when they have no option other than to rob, or steal, just to survive.