Batman has violated the Bro Code by pursuing Plastic Man's girlfriend, leading to speculation about his true intentions.
As Plastic Man recovers from his heartbreak, he shifts his romantic interests towards Catwoman.
This development suggests a budding rivalry within the ranks of the Justice League, as both Plastic Man and Batman seem to be competing for the affections of the same woman.
Batman's Controversial Move: Has The Dark Knight Crossed a Line by Violating the Bro Code?
CAUTION: This may reveal crucial plot points from DC's "How to Lose a Guy Gardner in 10 Days #1"!
Batman has recently earned a controversial nickname, "Mr. Steal Your Girl," after breaking the unwritten rules among brothers, known as the Bro Code, and pursuing a romantic relationship with a Justice League comrade's partner on Valentine's Day. Nevertheless, his actions have consequences, as the betrayed friend has now set his sights on seeking revenge by targeting Catwoman, promising a sweet and "purrr-fect" retaliation.
DC's Valentine's Special, "How to Lose a Guy Gardner in 10 Days #1," presents eight captivating 10-page mini-stories. Among them is "Love's a Stretch," penned by Dennis Hopeless and illustrated by Baldemar Rivas, featuring Plastic Man.
In this tale, it's revealed that Batman, or rather, Bruce Wayne, has unexpectedly stolen O'Brian's girlfriend, leaving Plastic Man deeply heartbroken. Yet, resilient as a rubber band, O'Brian bounces back quickly, shifting his affections towards a new, more feline love interest.
Batman's Bro-Code Violation: Stealing Plastic Man's Girlfriend
In "Love's a Stretch," Plastic Man gets entangled with a woman who manipulates him to cozy up to his Justice League colleagues, including The Flash, Green Lantern, and Superman. Unbeknownst to O'Brian, she was merely using him for her own personal gain. He is crushed when he stumbles upon a newspaper article revealing her new romantic involvement with Bruce Wayne, alias Batman. This situation also constitutes a blatant violation of the Bro Code, as Batman was fully aware that this woman was Eel's girlfriend prior to dating her, having previously seen them together.
Batman's apparent pursuit of Plastic Man's girlfriend has fueled speculation about his hidden agendas. Given Bruce Wayne's stature, he could have any woman in the DC Universe, but he oddly chose to pursue O'Brian's girlfriend without any real interest in her (interestingly, the women he pursues are often already aware of his Batman identity). This inconsistency leads to questions about whether Bruce's overt interaction with O'Brian's girlfriend was a subtle way to expose her true ambition to Plastic Man. Nevertheless, Plastic Man seemingly interpreted it differently, eventually shifting his affections to Catwoman.
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Could This Mark the Start of a Justice League Internal Rivalry?
In a panel, fans caught a glimpse of Plastic Man seemingly on a date with Catwoman, Selina Kyle, who is also Batman's occasional romantic interest. However, this apparent date was actually a ruse by Catwoman to involve Plastic Man in a robbery under the guise of a romantic date. Despite being deceived, it's clear that O'Brian was sincerely trying to woo Selina, ignoring the fact that she's Batman's love interest. This situation suggests a potential rivalry brewing within the Justice League, as Plastic Man and Batman compete for the same woman's affections.
"DC's How to Lose a Guy Gardner in 10 Days #1" is now available from DC Comics!
DC's How to Lose a Guy Gardner in 10 Days #1 (2024) Story: Love's a Stretch Writer: Dennis Hopeless Artist: Baldemar Rivas Colorist: Baldemar Rivas Letterer: Steve Wands Cover Artist: Amanda Conner & Jimmy Palmiotti