Warning! This article contains spoilers forThe Penguin.The Penguin’s conflict between Oz Cobb, Sofia Falcone, the Falcones, and the Maronis solves aDCand Marvel problem that makesThe Batmanand its sequels even better movies. Oz Cobb confirmed his independence from every Gotham crime family when he left Sofia Falcone to die inThe Penguinepisode 3’s ending, and Sofia Falcone confirmed her transfromation into the deadly Sofia Gigante when she killed the entire Falcone family inThe Penguinepisode 4’s ending. Nothing will ever be the same for anyone involved, and only one will come out on top in their quest for power.
The BatmanandThe Penguin’s Gotham is remarkably realistic and devoid of fantastical characters from DC Comics. However, Gotham houses multiple famous villains and anti-heroes from the comics, including the Riddler, the Joker, the Penguin, and Catwoman. All of these iconic DC characters' stories are deeply intertwined in Matt Reeves’The Batmanuniverse, and whichever new characters are introduced inthe upcomingThe Batman - Part IIandThe Batman - Part IIIwill likely have certain narrative connections to some or all of the previously established characters.At the center of it all, of course, is Robert Pattinson’s Batman.
Superhero Spin-Offs & Solo Releases All Struggle With The Same Issue
Superheroes Should Appear In Other Superheroes' Stories Much More Often
Superhero cinematic universes rely on the existence of other characters in the same continuity as the protagonist the audience is currently following, hence why it’s so exciting to see the Avengers and the Justice League assemble on the big or the small screen. However, superhero franchises' interconnectivity often plays against solo projects.When comic book characters are starring in a movie or show of their own, one question usually comes up: where are the other heroes?In theory, heroes like Superman, Batman, Iron Man, and Doctor Strange should be able to intervene in most conflicts that take place in their respective universes.
Robert Pattinson’s Batman Will Regret 1 Line After The Penguin’s Brutal Maroni Twist
A shocking scene in the latest episode of the HBO series The Penguin shows Oz Cobb becoming a truly terrifying threat to Gotham and The Batman.
Peacemakerseason 1 poked fun at this issue when Peacemaker scolded the Justice League for arriving late to stop the Butterfly invasion.The Flashavoided the same problem with Batman and Wonder Woman arriving to help Flash stop a terrorist attack. However, the heroes' absence is often evident in most comic book projects. For instance, the Justice League should have traveled to Philadelphia as soon as Atlas' daugthers started wreaking havoc inShazam: Fury of the Gods, and most of the Avengers should have received assistance from their colleagues in conflicts such asIron Man 3’s attack on the president andCaptain America: The Winter Soldier’s Project Insight launch.
The Penguin Doesn’t Need Batman
Batman’s Absence In The Events Of The Penguin Is Logical
Robert Pattinson’s Batman doesn’t appear in any episode ofThe Penguin, but his absence is logical and doesn’t leave the audience wondering why the Dark Knight couldn’t intervene in Oz and Sofia’s gang wars.Oz and Sofia’s power struggle is inherently clandestine, as both the Falcones and the Maronis' shady business has remained in the shadows for years. The GCPD is either involved in Gotham’s drug business, or it doesn’t dare to cause more problems than it’s worth. Hence, every casualty is swept under the rug, and neither the authorities nor Batman will be surprised by more deaths and crime in Gotham’s traditional drug business.
Only until Oz or Sofia climb to the top of the hierarchy and endangers multiple innocent lives will Batman be likely to intervene
Besides, nothing that happens in every episode ofThe Penguinseems like a reasonable excuse for Batman to appear. Batman wouldn’t be able to notice Oz’s murder of Alberto Falcone, his multiple betrayals, or Sofia’s massacre of her family until much later. Even then, there’s nothing about these events Batman would be interested in beyond gathering intel onGotham’s criminal underworld. Only until Oz or Sofia climb to the top of the hierarchy and endangers multiple innocent lives will Batman be likely to intervene — or when the negative effects of their new drug start to be reflected on Gotham citizens.
How The Batman Subtly Explained Bruce Wayne’s Absence
Robert Pattinson’s Batman Isn’t The Near-Perfect Vigilante He Is In The Comics
The Batmanintroduced Robert Pattinson’s Batman as an especially brutal vigilante in his early years fighting crime. However, it also showed how Bruce Wayne found himself forced to reevaluate his values, shifting his efforts from beating up criminals to saving Gotham from larger, more complex threats and providing hope to the city. After the events ofThe Batman, the Dark Knight may not be keeping a close eye on organized crime’s inner workings. Instead,Batman must be investigating Gotham’s corruption, secret conspiracies, and would-be terrorists who wish to follow in the Riddler’s footsteps.
Is It Time We All Admit The Penguin’s Villain Is As Good As Heath Ledger’s Joker?
The Penguin has introduced an incredible new Batman villain into live-action, one who rivals the impact and fear of Heath Ledger’s terrifying Joker.
Batman will also be more than busy quite soon, asThe Batman - Part IIwill present a bigger threat to the Dark Knight and Gotham City. As Batman deals with this new antagonist, Gotham’s criminal underworld will unavoidably continue to exist and evolve, and hardened criminals like the Penguin will probably keep leaving a bloody trail everywhere they go. Eventually, though, villains likeThe Penguin’s Oz Cobb and Sofia Gigante will have to answer for their actions, and Batman will likely be the first to make sure that they get the punishment they deserve.
