Batman DOESN'T Kill?

[Slash Man]

Most of the people who argue that Batman doesn't kill are probably just people who aren't even aware of the Dark Knight's origins. But there are still those who are aware and deny it anyways, like this dude.

I just don't get that argument, why isn't Burton allowed to have Batman kill like he originally did? Obviously, there's a law against using the '39 comics as inspiration.

[riddler]

This was mainly brought up by Nolanites (and by that I mean those biased towards Nolan films).

You're right this film was based on Batman from the 30's when he did kill. As we eventually see he puts dynamite on the bad guy in returns.

I like the mythology and all but I don't like him going all out NOT to kill. How many lives would be saved if the joker were killed earlier. Batman kills if he has to.

[Seantastic]

Totally agree with riddler.

Plus, Keaton is much more of a badass then Bale is.  With Keaton you got the feeling that, yea, he'll kill you if you piss him off that much.

[Kamdan]

Burton wasn't to blame for the rewritten ending. Jon Peters was.

[GothamAlleys]

Another thing is Batman didnt only kill in his first year. He occasionally killed in every decade and every incarnation - http://www.gothamalleys.blogspot.com/2010/11/killer-batman.html

[The Joker]

There's alot of people who pretend to know Batman, but have a odd knack for completely ignoring his origins, or even how he was originally presented by Kane and Finger. I've had several co-workers downplay Burton's Batman films, and upon asking WHATS THE PROBLEM with them, I typically get  the 'Batman doesn't kill' line, which I never get tired of retorting by stating mere facts that can be found in the DC Archives, or Chronicles.

[riddler]

Batman is not in the same class as say Ghost rider or darevil; those 2 take it upon themselves to be judge, jury, and executioner. Batman doesn't go out to intentionally kill and this is a point well developed in Batman Forever; he knows if he does, he's no better than the thugs he fights.

I think Burton got it right; he doesn't set out to kill the bad guys but if it's between him and a bad guy or a bad guy and an innocent, he'll kill the bad guy if he has to. Even in the very first scene of the first movie; he could have killed that thug but outright said to him "I'm not going to kill you, I want you to tell your friends about me." Eventually he kills the joker to save himself and in the sequel does the same thing with the dynamite. He also attempts to talk Catwoman out of killing Max shreck.

[GothamAlleys]

He doesnt really kill Joker, he just tried to stop him from leaving by tying him top the statue. Unfortunately for Joker, "they dont make them how they used to"

[Kingdjack4500]

I think he does that good enough for me

[gordonblu]

I think the correct phrase should be "Batman doesn't murder". Death is unavoidable when you engage in vigilante activities, but Batman doesn't leave the Batcave with the mindset of "Who's life shall I take tonight?"