Batman

Why is it that Batman is so popular?

First off, let's clear out the comparison of human superheroes and alien superheroes. Of course, the aliens win hands down, because they are here on earth, trying to save the earth, even though earth is not their true home. They are gifted with abilities that are supernatural (or natural), but the fact is they use them for good, to save earthlings.

So this eliminates, among others, Superman.

This leaves the humans then -- Batman, Spiderman, Green Lantern, etc. Here are the categories of superheroes:

1. Born with their abilities.
(a) Born on earth, and thus are mutants.
(b) Born on another planet, and thus are aliens.
(c) Machine.

2. Born normal, received abilities via: gift, scientific experiment, accident.
(a) Born on earth, and thus are humans.

Let's leave out mutants for now. We could have a separate debate about favorite mutant that would take years to decide.

Of all superheroes, Batman doesn't fit in any of the above. He has no special abilities, no powers. He's not a freak, he can't fly, lift heavy objects, jump really high.

Batman is just a rich guy. What does money get you? A plane shaped like a bat. A black cape and utility belt. Neat gadgets. Some would argue Batman is really knowledgeable and intelligent. When you're rich, you have all that extra time to read about things. Poor people don't have time for that because they need to work hard to get to where they are.

Also, where did Batman's money come from? From his parents. So really, he's not a rich guy with gadgets, he's just a lucky guy. He inherited his riches. But let's not call him lucky since he lost his parents. I'd call him... a great financier. He did well with the money his parents left him. He built an empire from it, Wayne Enterprises.

Batman: Just a guy with money.