Originally Posted by
bat39
I don't think its that mainstream a notion in general, though I used to see it expressed often on this and other forums, but I don't agree with the idea that Batman necessarily is, or was ever intended to be, some never-ending mission and that he can, or won't, ever quit. It's one of the things I most loved about the Nolanverse - the idea that Bruce had a limited mission as Batman that he actually completed, and was then able to hang up the cowl (only returning to deal with Bane's invasion).
Yeah, I know the way mainstream comics continuity works, Batman can never retire. But he should always work towards the day when he can retire, and its a possibility he always has in mind. And I'm always down for Elseworlds/Black Labels and other adaptations/alternate takes which actually show him retiring.
And yeah, the idea that Batman is some perpetually brooding loner is bullsh#t, but I think over the past decade or two that notion has been debunked pretty thoroughly in the comics and in pop-culture in general.