With the success of last year's The Batman and Matt Reeves' impending development on the sequel, it's clear that many of the Dark Knight's greatest tales - regardless of the medium - tackle gritty and street-level capers. However, it's always nice, especially in the comics, when moments of comic relief are used to occasionally lighten the mood.

Batman not having a sense of humor is a common misconception, but his brand of dry wit in addition to playful teasing from his friends and allies is welcome here and there. From Bruce Wayne's self-awareness to the Justice League ribbing him with impressions, it's fun to see writers poke fun at the hero's broodiness.

Batman Is Self-Aware About His Gadgets

Batman telling the "Bat-tery" pun to Harley Quinn in Joker War.

One of the most endearing qualities about Batman that's been maintained from the campy Golden and Silver ages of comics - despite their time coming to a pass - is the famous naming conventions for his dozens of gadgets. And though many times, particularly in the more serious stories, the writers don't emphasize the inherent silliness of the concept, Batman is certainly self-aware of it in-universe.

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During The Joker War where the hero recovers from Punchline drugging him, Batman remarks to Harley Quinn that he calls one of his ingenious little gadgets the "Bat-tery." Self-aware dry wit is an underrated personality trait of the Dark Knight.

Batman/Catwoman & Superman/Lois Double Date

Bruce, Selina, Clark, and Lois dressing up as each other in Double Date.

The Batman/Catwoman romance is the character's most iconic in the source material, as with Superman and reporter Lois Lane. Tom King's run on the mainline Batman series had its highs and lows, but a fan-favorite arc was the famous Double Date story arc.

In the lead-up to the admittedly disappointing result of the teased Bruce and Selina Kyle wedding, the two couples go to an amusement park when it happens to be superhero night. As such, it leads to Bruce dressing up as Superman, Clark Kent dressing up as Batman, Selina as Lois, and Lois as Catwoman. The whole storyline proved to be funny, charming, and well-earned all at once.

Batman Thinks He's Hilarious

Batman wearing a fake arrow on his head while sitting in his chair in the Batcave.

Though it's not a Batman series, Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen is a fun and outright comedy series that shows some DC characters from a more lighthearted point of view. And given Superman's friendships with both Batman and Jimmy, it was only a matter of time before the Caped Crusader made his way into the series for some funny one-offs.

After some investigating into his social life, Bruce discovers that Alfred has been paying people hundreds of thousands of dollars to laugh at his jokes. Even so, he maintains that he's genuinely hilarious. It's hard not to laugh at the image of a grown man in a Batsuit, slumped in his chair, and scowling while wearing a fake arrow on his head.

Batman Puts Green Lantern/Guy Gardner In His Place

Batman knocks out Guy Gardner in front of other Justice League members.

The Green Lantern mantle has been passed down to several characters, with many going on the be fan favorites in their own rights. Guy Gardner has received some character development to make him more liked as time went on, but especially early on, he was seen as arrogant and loud-mouthed.

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In a classic DC Comics moment that's equal parts satisfying and abruptly funny, Batman - in true One-Punch Man fashion - decks a mouthy Gardner in the face when he attempts to challenge him for his leadership in the Justice League.

The Most Memorable Batman & Robin Meme

Batman smacks Robin across the face in World's Finest #153.

There have been many iterations of sidekick superheroes in DC Comics, and the Robin mantle is not only the most memorable within the publisher's catalog but arguably across the whole superhero genre. However, one of the funniest and most immortalized Batman comic book panels comes at the Boy Wonder's expense.

In the campy days of the comic book industry, Batman slaps Robin across the face for disagreeing with his idea of vengeance upon Superman for allegedly killing Thomas Wayne. What makes this panel so funny is how, in a meta sense, it's been used and reused under countless altered contexts.

Batman's Lessons On Boundaries With Lois Lane

Batman visiting the Kent household in Superman: Son of Kal-El.

In the more recent soft relaunch of DC Comics in the form of Infinite Frontier, Batman had one of his more comical moments within the pages of Superman: Son of Kal-El. In 2021's annual issue, the Dark Knight makes a spontaneous appearance at the Kent household, much to the young Superman's surprise.

But aside from the entrance, the zinger of this scene is learning that the reason he doesn't make "Batman entrances" at their house is because of him unpleasantly catching Lois by surprise, resulting in a likely scolding from the latter. Another charming and funny visual moment of the ominous creature of the night ringing the doorbell in full costume, as well as what it leaves to the imagination.

Batman Gets Under Joker's Skin

Batman mocking the Joker in the Mad Love one-shot comic.

Though it's primarily known now as one of the best episodes out of The New Batman Adventures animated series, Paul Dini originally wrote this story as part of a one-shot comic book. Also titled Mad Love, this storyline sees Harley attempt to regain Joker's favor by catching the Dark Knight for him.

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She nearly pulls it off all the way, with Batman getting out of it by playing to the dysfunctional pair's insecurities. Seeing Batman get under the Clown Prince of Crime's skin and Joker's immediate reaction to being the butt of his arch-nemesis's joke is priceless.

The Justice League's Batman Impressions

The Justice League doing their Batman impressions while trying to stop Savage's plans.

Given the long history that Batman has with DC Comics' premier superhero team as a founding member of the Justice League, it was only a matter of time before his allies-turned-friends would eventually take some playful jabs at him. During the mainline Justice League run, the titular team needs to stop supervillain Vandal Savage from ushering in a world-ending threat.

Even so, that doesn't stop the rest of the League from doing comical Batman impressions over comms while on the job. Wonder Woman's meta-joke making fun of the maligned All-Star Batman & Robin series and Cyborg refusing to take part purely out of respect for Superman having the best Bat-impersonation are the clear highlights here.

Batman May Or May Not Keep A Book Of Clever Comebacks

The Flash joking with Batman in Justice League's Forever Evil event.

As far as Batman goes, moments of levity come across arguably as well as they do back with the Bat-family in Gotham City. During the New 52 reboot era of the Justice League series, DC's pantheon of heroes is dealing with the events of Forever Evil, including the uneasy team-up with Lex Luthor.

They're understandably suspicious of his potential ulterior motives, with Batman giving off a bat-themed one-liner. Flash, ever a source of comedic relief, jokes about the possibility of keeping a log of "Bat-comebacks" for just the right moments. It's probably funnier than the Speedster keeps the answer vague, but it'd be fun to know if the World's Greatest Detective also keeps a journal of witty puns and comebacks.

Hal Jordan/Green Lantern Puts Batman In His Place

Hal Jordan punches Batman as Guy Gardner cheers on.

Well after the memorable Batman vs. Guy Gardner bout, the situation was given a callback and reversed during the Rebirth-era run of the Green Lantern series. Hal Jordan -- one of the classic iterations of Green Lantern -- returns to the mantle with the other surviving members to defeat the villainous Sinestro and Parallax.

But, in another showing of Batman's paranoia, Bruce suspects that Hal is under control by Parallax, annoying Jordan to the point of returning the favor he gave Gardner decades ago in the comics. Batman's paranoia has always been a double-edged sword, often proving to be a strength in his abilities of deduction, but it's also put him and his allies in peril.

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