Batman’s 4 Most Humiliating Moments, Ranked (And One is Just Disgusting)

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Batman is a legendary hero with a long history – over 86 years in comic books, to be exact. He’s known for being a fearsome crime fighter, a brilliant inventor, and a master detective. His many exciting adventures have made him a true icon. However, despite his success and compelling stories, Batman isn’t always portrayed at his strongest, and sometimes, he can be surprisingly flawed or even a bit ridiculous.

Even Batman, the Dark Knight, has faced some truly cringeworthy situations. From deserved losses to poorly executed storylines and even a rather unpleasant confession, here are four of his most humiliating moments. Luckily for him, the mask helps him avoid dwelling on them!

4) Whatever Batman: Odyssey Was

Neal Adams’ *Batman: Odyssey* is a strange and often awkward series. Originally published as two separate limited runs between 2010 and 2011, totaling 13 issues, it’s notable for Batman narrating the story directly to the reader in each installment.

Honestly, this Batman story is just… bizarre. It’s full of wild detours and things that don’t really add up – seriously, there’s a moment where Batman *explodes* Robin’s costume! But what really gets me is the artwork. Every issue opens with a bare-chested Bruce Wayne in the Batcave, and he just keeps getting closer and closer to the viewer – it feels like a really strange attempt to… well, seduce us, I guess? And he’s surprisingly hairy! It’s also a running gag that Batman is super fixated on his coffee machine. Watching it, I just felt so much secondhand embarrassment for him. It’s just… a lot.

3) Hal Jordan Knocks Out Batman (Green Lantern: Rebirth #6)

Everyone knows the saying about revenge being best served cold, but here, it’s a simple case of payback. In *Justice League* #5, a fight breaks out between Guy Gardner and Batman, and Batman quickly wins with a single punch, leaving the Green Lantern humiliated. However, the Green Lanterns eventually get their revenge. Later, in *Green Lantern: Rebirth* #6, Hal Jordan, who previously became the villain Parallax after losing his home city, redeems himself by saving the Earth. Despite this, Batman remains skeptical. When the truth behind Hal’s villainous turn is revealed, Hal gets a satisfying moment, knocking Batman out cold – a complete reversal of what happened in *Justice League* #5. And, adding to the fun, Guy Gardner is there to witness the whole thing, enjoying Batman’s defeat.

2) A Very Weird Romance Thanks to Corporal Punishment (Brave and the Bold #64)

This story from the 1960s issue of *Brave and the Bold* #64 features a surprising romantic plotline for Batman. He’s involved with a socialite named Marcia Monroe, and at one point, it even seems like he might propose! However, the relationship’s origins are incredibly strange. It turns out Batman and Marcia first connected when he… spanked her. A flashback reveals Marcia was a reckless partygoer, and Batman used spanking as a form of punishment for her irresponsible behavior.

Surprisingly, a spanking incident sparked a romantic connection between Batman and Marcia, and they even began working together. However, the situation was deeply humiliating for Batman, and the embarrassment didn’t stop there. It was revealed that Marcia had been posing as Batman all along! She used their relationship to manipulate him into stealing a gem, which resulted in his imprisonment. Ultimately, Marcia was exposed as the villain Queen Bee, working alongside Eclipso, claiming she did it all for him, though her motivations remain unclear. Marcia escaped and disappeared, never to be seen again. It’s a bizarre storyline, typical of the show’s ‘60s era, but the idea of Batman being tricked by a relationship that began with a spanking is particularly awkward.

1) Batman’s “Bladder Spasm” (Batman: The Widening Gyre)

For me, the best Batman story has to be *Batman: The Widening Gyre*. It came out in 2009 and was written by Kevin Smith. It actually continues the story from his previous Batman work, *Batman: Cacophony*, where we first met the villain Onomatopoeia. In this series, Batman does something really interesting – he meets a hero named Baphomet and starts mentoring him, basically taking him on as a sidekick.

During a conversation with Baphomet, Batman recalls a story from when he was first starting out as a vigilante. He describes giving a dramatic speech and using explosives to intimidate a group of corrupt officials – a clear reference to a scene from Frank Miller’s *Batman: Year One*. However, the story takes an unexpected turn when Batman admits the experience also caused him to accidentally wet himself. Baphomet responds with jokes, and the scene is played for comedic effect, making it a particularly embarrassing moment for Batman – arguably the most humiliating in his entire comic book history.

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2025-09-17 21:40