"A superhero is the type of fictional character you are" said CrystalQueen calming down a bit. "Though I guess if it were possible for superheroes to exist in real life the term wouldn't only apply to fictional characters".
"I still don't understand what it means" said Bruce.
CrystalQueen sighed. "See Bruce, this isn't just any story and your not just any fictional character."
I don't think I like where this is going thought Bruce.
CrystalQueen handed Bruce a few comic books all part of the series Detective Comics. "Sit down on the cushions on the floor" she instructed and Bruce did so.
She walked over to a whiteboard Bruce hadn't realized was there. She drew to large circles. "You originally came from a series of comic books" she said. She pointed at the 2 circles. "Sure there are other comic companies, like Dark Horse for example. But the main 2, especially for superheroes, are DC and Marvel".
This could possibly get very complicated very quickly thought Bruce.
Bruce nodded in understanding and CrystalQueen continued "We're not going to talk to much about Marvel at the moment because you Bruce, are one of the oldest and most important DC characters".
"Ok" Bruce said quietly as he nodded.
"You were created by Bob Kane and Bill Finger in 1939 and have existed for roughly 75 years. I have no idea if this is true or not, but I heard the statistic that, there have been more stories told about you than any other fictional character ever!"
What do I possibly do that makes me that popular? wondered Bruce. The vigilante experience popped into his head, but that alone wouldn't make him last 75 years.
"It would make sense though, you are one of the oldest comic book characters and probably the most popular. Since so many comic titles used to come out every single week, there was a time period where as long as you were in at least 2 titles, and you were, you would appear in over a hundred comic stories a year. And that went on for decades! Not even bothering to count the adaptations. It really wouldn't be much of a surprise if that is true, especially if you count fan fiction and other crap that's not officially licenced" said the CrystalQueen.
"None of this answers my question!" said Bruce growing slightly aggravated. "You kidnap me, break into my home, tell me I'm not real and shout at me, half of which I have no idea what you're talking about! You talk about kids that I definitely do not have, and tell me about something that I ask for clarification on and you go on a rant about how many stories I have been in!" snapped Bruce.
"Don't forget, I'm the writer. I let you get confused and angry because I want you to have realistic reactions. Remember, the main reason I came here was because you were being such a jerk to Alfred. Given the power I have over you right now, it would be wise if you were a bit nicer to me" said CrystalQueen.
