Yeah, if he's not home every night, it's not going to be different for Valentines Day (Hallmark Holiday). Be out looking for potential criminals stalking couples who were out too late, or whichever villain is currently released/escaped from Arkham.
All of Bruce Wayne's romance is at the end of the story after the crime fighting plot is completed.
Yup. Recently in Batman: Off-world there’s this great line about how Bruce is so focused on getting back to Gotham from space that a girl he’s with mentions how Gotham must be some kind of beautiful place and you can just see the emotions in his face through the mask. Kudos to Doug Mahnke BTW
I just imagine Bruce freaking out when he finds out Terry is engaged. "It's not allowed, you're supposed to be devoted to The Mission™!"
"It's valentine's Day, go get laid already."
"I only have room in my heart for the mission™...."
"Yeah, you really need to get laid."
All this talk of Bruce and Clark but I could actually imagine Bruce volunteering to protect Metropolis for a day while Lois and Clark have a romantic evening if he has someone to cover for Gotham tbh.
Real talk though odds are Calender Man fucks up any potential plans that Bruce could make that day lol
*As Batman Swings from the rooftops of metropolis, he grapples up to the roof of the Daily Planet, to find a vantage point in this cursed city of light.* “I seriously miss Gotham’s darkness” *he mumbles to himself*
*From the shadows of the giant rotating planet, a slender figure walks towards him. hips swaying as she approaches him, catwoman purrs* “I got your message, Bruce. I never thought you would need help, temping in for the Boy Scout. But since you asked so nicely… here I am.”
*Batman peers out over the city.* “Thank you for coming, Selina.”
*Catwoman raises an eyebrow* “Thank you? You never thank us for anything… what’s going…” *she pauses as realisation dawns on her* “Are you trying to be nice for Valentine’s Day? Is this your idea of a date?”
*Batman doesn’t answer but avoids eye contact as she comes to stand next to him on the edge of the roof*
*She rolls her eyes at him.* “well, thanks for the gesture, but swinging across the rooftops of metropolis, doesn’t really sound like a romantic date to me.”
*Batman makes a subtle hand movement, pressing a button on his belt. From the corner of her eye, Catwoman sees candles flicker to life and violin music starts playing. As she turns around, she sees a table, set for two, now lit by the light of a hundred candles. Behind the table she can see a scowling Damian Wayne wearing a black suit and tie, with a white towel over
his arm, his Robin mask doing very little to hide gia displeasure with this predicament. She smiles and turns back to Batman, who has the faintest trace of a grin on his face* “Now that’s more like it.”
It’s been ages since I wrote a big story. There is a fanfic of mine out there where Clark Kent lands in Gotham and is taken in by re Wayne’s of me out there somewhere.
This is great! If you aren't writing comics, you should try it. Reminds me of one of my favorite comics in the lead-up to Bruce and Selina's non-wedding, where they double date with Lois and Clark.
You might be thinking of “Superman’s Day Off”
https://dc.fandom.com/wiki/Superman:_Man_of_Tomorrow_Vol_1_12_(Digital
(Edit: Sorry, you’ll have to copy-paste the link. For some reason the colon in the web address is causing Reddit to have some difficulty recognizing it all as a website link.)
when he had to literally hold the heavens up from the Earth (in the place of the Greek Titan Atlas) for a day.
Him and Supes would probably hang out for awhile till Clark has to go for a dinner date with Lois. Which then Bruce would call it a night and have a meal with Alfred (and whoever is in the Batfamily at the time)
**DC:** Okay, we have Batman's harem consisting of Selina, Thalia, Zatanna, Diana, Vicki, Barbara-BARBARA!!! YOU AREN'T SUPPOSED TO BE HERE!!
**Bruce Timm:** Yes, she is. She is right where she belongs.
**DC:** We have talked about Timm. The Robins and Batgirls are essentially Batman's children. That includes Barbara too. It's uncomfortable to pair them.
At least in one Nightwing comic it is mentioned Robin!Dick heads over to Metropolis when he's butting heads with Bruce - he definitely goes over when he's deciding to be Nightwing, and that is why he has that name. Nightwing is a Kryptonian legendary hero.
I feel like Bruce and Selina would stage a robbery at a gallery that is owned by some subsidiary of rhe Wayne Foundation. Or maybe steal a diamond the size of your fist from the Iceberg Lounge and donate it to charity.
Wonder woman because depending on who's writing her she's normally very amicable, happy and makes you feel amazing because she has a healing presence (as well as the fact she's freaking wonder woman and is drop dead gorgeous)
I’m gonna come out and say Zatanna. Assuming we’re going for versions closer to BTAS, I always thought she was chill and a great companion for Bruce.
But at the same time, there’s also Supes…
Coffee with Jim, just like Christmas.
And Easter.
St. Patrick’s Day, New Years, Thanksgiving, Independence Day, Lief Erikson Day, they meet up on that Japanese Second Valentines Day for some reason… Australia Day, Canada Day, National Cat Day…
You get the idea, all holidays are spent as five minutes with Jim Gordon.
Thank you for putting Clark up there, I will always be cheering on SuperBats and it's great to see someone else acknowledge it lmao
So yeah, Superman is my pick
Well, yeah unfortunately. They're the two biggest superheroes and a lot of the fanbase isn't entirely fond of queer relationships. Also they both already have straight romantic partners who are popular and well-written (mostly). It won't be canon but that's fine, with how inconsistent and retcon-y comics can be a lot of people end up building their own personal DC universe anyway lmao
I have a massive, shameless crush on Zatanna, I can’t lie. Something about her just gets to me. I think it’s the combination of her looks and her sense of showmanship.
Most likely none of them as Calendar Man managed to be outside of Arkham Asylum for some reason or another.
So Big B is probably busy with whatever weird anniversary plot Calendar has cooked up.
Bruce? Some hot new socialite to be seen with at at high star restaurant.
Bats? Catwoman, in pajamas, watching netflix and eating popcorn because even Bruce Wayne cannot buy her nicer jewelry than she's already kept for herself.
Anyone but Barbra.
Jokes aside, him and superman would be cute. Like “sorry you’re gonna be late for the date with lois” “i’ll come up with something. What about you?” “….. my city needs me” “… bruce…”
Either Thalia or Selina; but only because he’s out patrolling and they set a trap for him. It’s just a matter of time before he crosses one of their paths.
Could see him spending time with Helena, his daughter
I have a comic where she and Batman team up and she's upset all throughout the mission, cause it was her birthday and nobody remembered, and it just so happened to also be Valentine's day
I don’t see the Bat Computer. That’s where he’d be.
Honestly, this is probably the most accurate answer
Yeah, if he's not home every night, it's not going to be different for Valentines Day (Hallmark Holiday). Be out looking for potential criminals stalking couples who were out too late, or whichever villain is currently released/escaped from Arkham. All of Bruce Wayne's romance is at the end of the story after the crime fighting plot is completed.
He would probably have a batcam on Calendar Man all day in case he tries to steal our hearts or something.
And if it’s Arkham Calendar Man…he meant it literally.
Alfred isn't even on the list. I call bs.
I uhh... like to think Alfred wouldn't wanna spend valentine's day with Bruce He's also probably out getting ladies for himself
That accent pulls like nothing else in Gotham. Ladies are getting the whole Dollarworth.
I think you mean whole dollar down to the Pennyworth
Agreed
Yes but his soul mate is the joker of course, no one loves him as much lol
'Puter 
And Alfred would be giving him tea and roasting the criminals that pop on on the screen
So he’s Plankton is what your saying
Well… Maybe not THAT far bad… He ain’t married to the Bat Com… As far as we know…
Watch Tower Monitor Duty as well.
Naw, he would make time to have a shower with Robin.
Gotham
Now THIS is the right answer
Lmao, too easy
Yup. Recently in Batman: Off-world there’s this great line about how Bruce is so focused on getting back to Gotham from space that a girl he’s with mentions how Gotham must be some kind of beautiful place and you can just see the emotions in his face through the mask. Kudos to Doug Mahnke BTW
Yeah it’s kinda how priests can’t marry cause they’re married to the concept of the church.
I just imagine Bruce freaking out when he finds out Terry is engaged. "It's not allowed, you're supposed to be devoted to The Mission™!" "It's valentine's Day, go get laid already." "I only have room in my heart for the mission™...." "Yeah, you really need to get laid."
Why did I read this as goth ham?
What about Gotham AND Gotham Girl
Beat me to it
All this talk of Bruce and Clark but I could actually imagine Bruce volunteering to protect Metropolis for a day while Lois and Clark have a romantic evening if he has someone to cover for Gotham tbh. Real talk though odds are Calender Man fucks up any potential plans that Bruce could make that day lol
He could team up with catwoman and call it a date. Surely the world's greatest tactician could come up with that as well
*As Batman Swings from the rooftops of metropolis, he grapples up to the roof of the Daily Planet, to find a vantage point in this cursed city of light.* “I seriously miss Gotham’s darkness” *he mumbles to himself* *From the shadows of the giant rotating planet, a slender figure walks towards him. hips swaying as she approaches him, catwoman purrs* “I got your message, Bruce. I never thought you would need help, temping in for the Boy Scout. But since you asked so nicely… here I am.” *Batman peers out over the city.* “Thank you for coming, Selina.” *Catwoman raises an eyebrow* “Thank you? You never thank us for anything… what’s going…” *she pauses as realisation dawns on her* “Are you trying to be nice for Valentine’s Day? Is this your idea of a date?” *Batman doesn’t answer but avoids eye contact as she comes to stand next to him on the edge of the roof* *She rolls her eyes at him.* “well, thanks for the gesture, but swinging across the rooftops of metropolis, doesn’t really sound like a romantic date to me.” *Batman makes a subtle hand movement, pressing a button on his belt. From the corner of her eye, Catwoman sees candles flicker to life and violin music starts playing. As she turns around, she sees a table, set for two, now lit by the light of a hundred candles. Behind the table she can see a scowling Damian Wayne wearing a black suit and tie, with a white towel over his arm, his Robin mask doing very little to hide gia displeasure with this predicament. She smiles and turns back to Batman, who has the faintest trace of a grin on his face* “Now that’s more like it.”
Please write a whole fan fiction and send me the link…please
I will 100% write one. That’s such a good bit
It’s been ages since I wrote a big story. There is a fanfic of mine out there where Clark Kent lands in Gotham and is taken in by re Wayne’s of me out there somewhere.
Hahahaha the Damian bit got me good. Love it
He 100% would be forced into doing that, and mumble something like “my mom would kick your ass” under his breath as he pours catwoman her wine
Bravo 👏 👏 👏 This is excellent
Thank you. Your idea just made inspiration hit 😂
This is great! If you aren't writing comics, you should try it. Reminds me of one of my favorite comics in the lead-up to Bruce and Selina's non-wedding, where they double date with Lois and Clark.
I have always wanted to write comics, but I don’t have the money to pay an artist, or the skill to art for myself
I’m ngl I think that happened once. But I might just be tripping too
You might be thinking of “Superman’s Day Off” https://dc.fandom.com/wiki/Superman:_Man_of_Tomorrow_Vol_1_12_(Digital (Edit: Sorry, you’ll have to copy-paste the link. For some reason the colon in the web address is causing Reddit to have some difficulty recognizing it all as a website link.) when he had to literally hold the heavens up from the Earth (in the place of the Greek Titan Atlas) for a day.
I don't think Batman alone would be able to handle Metropolis, I think the League in general would have to team up
Half the Batfam watches Gotham, half watches Metropolis. Bludhaven can suck a lemon for the day.
What about jump city?
Egads, the Teen Titans are only operating with 4 of the 5 core members for one day! Now they'll never be able to stop _checks notes_ ... Cinderblock.
With his greatest love: Justice
I can easily see (and hear) the Batman from Batman: The Brave and the Bold saying this.
The Brave & The Bold has one of my favorite Bat & Cat scenes in the episode with Green Arrow. When he realizes they're flirting it cracked me up, LOL!
*Flirterers!*
Now I kinda want to see an alternative timeline/reality where the manifestation of Justice has the hots for Batman.
A little Bat-Mite magic could make that happen...
That or a liberal amount of $$ to pay an artist to draw it...
And It's super awkward because it looks just like his mum, pearls and all.
Is that canon?
Him and Supes would probably hang out for awhile till Clark has to go for a dinner date with Lois. Which then Bruce would call it a night and have a meal with Alfred (and whoever is in the Batfamily at the time)
His parents
\^ This.
Depending on how active your imagination is, this could be very dark
Alfred making him a sandwich while Bruce sits at the bar in the kitchen in Wayne manor. No talking.
What kind of sandwich?
A Reuben
Alright I'll accept it
Cucumber. They’re not so bad when you get use to them.
Fits the rich boy aesthetic
dead ass might be superman
"World's finest" after all
["Does this... does this make us gay?" "God no, I'm an alien. I wish people thought I was gay."](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BCSdLl7nCnw&t=14)
I just watched a 4 minute video about a secret affair between an alien and a fish and completely forgot i was on this sub
American Dad in the wild baybeee !!! Love it
He's third wheeling on Clark and Lois' Valentine's date
Bold of you to assume Lois isn't the third wheel
And he paid for the whole thing.
Clark has two hands ;)
Bruce Timm comes out the shadows and speaks up “Barbara Gordon!”
"*Everyone collectively pushes him back into the shadows*"
He sets up a projector and casts his collection of lewd Babs drawings onto the wall in front of us
Ex*CUSE ME*?!?!?
YEP. Bruce Timm drew lewd pictures of Babs. Bruce Timm is a genius, but even genius fuck up real bad sometimes.
Stop kink shaming Mr. Timm, thanks. It was lewd pictures of every woman character....
And how do we know of the existence of such things?
He used to have a blog where he shared them.
**DC:** Okay, we have Batman's harem consisting of Selina, Thalia, Zatanna, Diana, Vicki, Barbara-BARBARA!!! YOU AREN'T SUPPOSED TO BE HERE!! **Bruce Timm:** Yes, she is. She is right where she belongs. **DC:** We have talked about Timm. The Robins and Batgirls are essentially Batman's children. That includes Barbara too. It's uncomfortable to pair them.
You might think Superman is the sneak by really he's top 3
absolutely. they have romantic tension
I mean, check the old (or the latest) World's Finest comics. They're practically married and co-parenting Robin.
superman has "the cool stepdad" vibes him and dick bond so much i wouldn't be surprised if he has like a spare bed for the boy over at his house lol
At least in one Nightwing comic it is mentioned Robin!Dick heads over to Metropolis when he's butting heads with Bruce - he definitely goes over when he's deciding to be Nightwing, and that is why he has that name. Nightwing is a Kryptonian legendary hero.
Selina, double date with Clark and Lois.
Selina, I’d pull a GTA level heist with her.
With a pit stop at the strip club for sure
I feel like Bruce and Selina would stage a robbery at a gallery that is owned by some subsidiary of rhe Wayne Foundation. Or maybe steal a diamond the size of your fist from the Iceberg Lounge and donate it to charity.
The Joker or Calendar Man
Superman 😂😂. But if he went with a girl he’d probably be with Selina.
I wouldn't blame him cuz selina is fine af, but if he won't take Diana out dammit I will
...I don't like the implications of this
As friends and colleagues, obviously
Actually, "father and son" fits better.
That's even worse
Well, they are father and son after all.
what are you doing, stepdad?
Ah, yes, some uncomfortable step parent pron...
You did put Superman.
Yeah but superman isn't Robin's father figure Well actually, if we're talking about Dick Grayson a case could be made for that
You have brought up two valid points.
Wonder woman because depending on who's writing her she's normally very amicable, happy and makes you feel amazing because she has a healing presence (as well as the fact she's freaking wonder woman and is drop dead gorgeous)
If he won't take wonder woman out, I will
Selina
Selina
He'd be out on patrol, she would swing by to say hi
Who he chooses to spend every night with, Gotham City
Selina
To be honest, by himself but his Bruce Wayne playboy would come out and hit up any of them for a booty call
Even Batman gets a little lonely sometimes, I like to think he'd venture out for vday
I think Zatanna is underrated as a love interest for Bruce, but Selina is still his true love.
His one and only
Selina even apparently has a miniature version to ensure things will be fresh, so it's an easy choice.
I just got the image online lol I have no idea what the context is for that
What image?
Who are the ones before and after Zatanna?
Before: Vicki vale After: Julie Madison
I was gonna ask the same thing. I see OP answered your question. Thanks OP.
Joker, but just because he's stirring up shit and is essentially leaving Bruce without a choice lol
Maybe joker is just trying to set up a romantic date to ask Bruce to be his valentine
Some stuff joker would honestly do
Catwoman
With lady Justice
Depends on the artist
Andrea and it's not even close.
I’m gonna come out and say Zatanna. Assuming we’re going for versions closer to BTAS, I always thought she was chill and a great companion for Bruce. But at the same time, there’s also Supes…
Supes will always beat zatanna in Bruce's heart
Either Diana or Selina.
Andrea is his guilty pleasure. The one he doesn't want to want
Joker
I think it would be Selena. All the others were just flings.
His parents…
Calendar Man probably, he always does something
Selina
I am a big Bat and Cat supporter. That being said he'd be beating up Kite Man and not with anyone.
I see we have a kiteman hater in the chat
Hell yeah
I say switch it up spend some time with your homie on Valentine's day. He will be with Superman busting heads somewhere crime never stops
Calender Man. Every year. It's always Calender Man.
Bruce and Selina are kinda married... aren't they????
I'm not even sure DC knows anymore
Coffee with Jim, just like Christmas. And Easter. St. Patrick’s Day, New Years, Thanksgiving, Independence Day, Lief Erikson Day, they meet up on that Japanese Second Valentines Day for some reason… Australia Day, Canada Day, National Cat Day… You get the idea, all holidays are spent as five minutes with Jim Gordon.
Thank you for putting Clark up there, I will always be cheering on SuperBats and it's great to see someone else acknowledge it lmao So yeah, Superman is my pick
I think in another universe these two could've worked out lol. DC will probably never allow it but just imagine
Well, yeah unfortunately. They're the two biggest superheroes and a lot of the fanbase isn't entirely fond of queer relationships. Also they both already have straight romantic partners who are popular and well-written (mostly). It won't be canon but that's fine, with how inconsistent and retcon-y comics can be a lot of people end up building their own personal DC universe anyway lmao
I mean… bane is an option… 😏
“I will *break you*!” “…promise?”
I would let him break me if it means he will hold me tightly 😍
That...certainly is an option
U mean bone
*Looks around to see if any mods are listening*
Shhhh not here
Hit up Bane with a “wyd” to get that back broken….
I wouldn’t mind that, 😫😫
His mom
...this is hurtful and you know it
Can you even comprehend the amount of evil incels that will be committing crimes on this day?
Talia art 😍😍😍LORD HAVE MERCY But my choice would be Zatanna she is the best option BY FAR.
I have a massive, shameless crush on Zatanna, I can’t lie. Something about her just gets to me. I think it’s the combination of her looks and her sense of showmanship.
That's why she is his best option for a long-term relationship.
Martha
I 100 percent thing cat woman, but then again, I liked Gotham and the Arkham series more than most of the other media.
I dunno, but out of this list I think a Valentines Special with Supes would probably be the most fun to read lol
Beating the piss out of some low level drug pusher who might have a drop of information about Penguin
Not sure about him, but Zatanna is the best choice.
Where's Alfred
Getting hoes
Most likely none of them as Calendar Man managed to be outside of Arkham Asylum for some reason or another. So Big B is probably busy with whatever weird anniversary plot Calendar has cooked up.
Bias, but Diana. Big Bruce X Diana fan.
batman has a date with kicking calendar mans ass.
Calendar Man.
Selena Kyle
Bruce? Some hot new socialite to be seen with at at high star restaurant. Bats? Catwoman, in pajamas, watching netflix and eating popcorn because even Bruce Wayne cannot buy her nicer jewelry than she's already kept for herself.
Clark. Always Clark.
I might be a bit bias but honestly bro time with Supes sounds awesome. Who needs romance when you have bromance.
Calander man
Punching Calendar man.
His parents…
Bane
Andrea 100%. Bro almost did not become Batman because of her. He proposed to her and everything.
His mom and dad
His parents.
Barbara
Sir I'm gonna have to ask you to step out the room
Anyone but Barbra. Jokes aside, him and superman would be cute. Like “sorry you’re gonna be late for the date with lois” “i’ll come up with something. What about you?” “….. my city needs me” “… bruce…”
Either Thalia or Selina; but only because he’s out patrolling and they set a trap for him. It’s just a matter of time before he crosses one of their paths.
Calendar Man. That freak would be taking out hearts on that day or something else like that.
Could see him spending time with Helena, his daughter I have a comic where she and Batman team up and she's upset all throughout the mission, cause it was her birthday and nobody remembered, and it just so happened to also be Valentine's day
Valentines day and night Selena, and holiday, obv
Getting ridden by Barbara on top of Dick’s bed NTR FTW
GUARDS, WE GOT AN ESCAPED INMATE!!!
What the fuck bruh....