What Was ALL of Batman's Training?

Summary

In 'Comic Drake,' Drake delves into Batman's extensive training journey, exploring Bruce Wayne's mastery of combat, languages, and diverse skills. From childhood talents to global mentors, Bruce's development into Batman is traced, including his martial arts training, detective skills, and engineering prowess. The video highlights the breadth of Batman's expertise, showcasing his relentless pursuit of knowledge and justice.

Takeaways

• 😱 Bruce Wayne's parents were murdered in front of him, an event that set him on the path to becoming Batman.
• 📚 Bruce was a prodigy with skills in vehicle repair, archery, and research from a young age, mastering speed reading and total memory recall.
• 🏰 Trained by his butler Alfred, Bruce learned combat medicine, acting, disguises, and voice mimicry.
• 🎓 Attended Gotham Academy, though he was expelled, and later studied at prestigious colleges like Cambridge and the Sorbonne.
• 🥊 Learned boxing from Ted Grant, who became the vigilante Wildcat, emphasizing the importance of taking a hit.
• 🎩 Studied under illusionist Giovanni Zatara, learning sleight of hand and escape artistry.
• 🚗 Trained in driving and specialty cars with Don Miguel in Rio de Janeiro, impacting the design of the Batmobile.
• 🕵️‍♂️ Worked with the Chicago police and FBI, adopting the persona of Matches Malone to infiltrate the criminal world.
• 🧘‍♂️ Trained in various martial arts globally, including Korean martial arts, kung fu, and ninjutsu.
• 🔧 Under Sergei Alexandrov, Bruce became a world-class engineer and problem-solver.
• 🤺 Continued his martial arts training with masters like Shihan Matsuda and Richard Dragon, mastering his body temperature and other skills.
• 🌄 Bruce's journey included spiritual training in Taoism and experiences with masters who could make themselves invisible.
• 🏆 Competed in pit fighting in Norway for 28 hours, refusing to kill and emerging victorious.
• 🦸‍♂️ After extensive training, Bruce returned home to Gotham and began his career as Batman, the world's greatest detective.

Q & A

What is the origin story of Batman as mentioned in the script?

The origin story of Batman involves billionaire Bruce Wayne, who after witnessing the murder of his parents at a young age, travels the world and becomes a master of numerous skills, ultimately becoming Batman.

Which version of Batman is the script focusing on?

The script is specifically focusing on the Bruce Wayne from the mainstream DC Comics New Earth/Prime Earth continuity.

What are some of the skills Bruce Wayne had mastered at a young age?

Bruce Wayne mastered skills such as basic vehicle repair, archery, research/data analysis, speed reading, total memory recall, lip reading, and lockpicking at a young age.

Who taught Bruce Wayne combat medicine, acting, mastery of disguises, and voice mimicry?

Bruce Wayne was taught these skills by his butler, Alfred, who was a field medic for MI5 and a trained actor.

Why was Bruce Wayne expelled from Gotham Academy?

The script does not provide a specific reason for Bruce Wayne's expulsion from Gotham Academy, only noting that it is assumed to have occurred before his training abroad.

What is the significance of Bruce Wayne's training with Ted Grant?

Bruce Wayne's training with Ted Grant, the world champion heavyweight boxer who became the vigilante Wildcat, was significant not only for learning boxing but also for learning how to take a hit.

How did Bruce Wayne's education abroad contribute to his skills as Batman?

Bruce Wayne's education abroad involved studying at prestigious colleges and learning from various masters, which contributed to his mastery of multiple martial arts, engineering, problem-solving, and other skills crucial to his role as Batman.

What is the significance of Bruce Wayne's training with the FBI?

Bruce Wayne's training with the FBI was significant as it taught him the value of maintaining a criminal alias to gather information from the criminal underground, leading to the creation of his Matches Malone persona.

What is the story behind the Ten-Eyed Brotherhood that Bruce Wayne trained with in Africa?

The Ten-Eyed Brotherhood is a group Bruce Wayne trained with in Africa, known for killing demons. It's unclear if Bruce meant literal or metaphorical demons, but given Batman's lore, it's likely literal demons.

How did Bruce Wayne's training with various martial arts masters impact his abilities as Batman?

Bruce Wayne's training with various martial arts masters allowed him to master an array of martial arts, weapons, and physical techniques, making him a formidable combatant as Batman.

What is the story of Bruce Wayne's mentors being targeted and killed off in Batman #434 and #435?

In Batman #434 and #435, Bruce Wayne's mentors were targeted and killed off one by one by a demolitions expert named Frederick Stone, who deduced he had trained Batman. Stone attempted to tie up loose ends to protect Batman's secret identity and his own life.