A well-known fact in the comic book community is that most complex characters in DC Comics' lexicon. Though his life has been really difficult, his tendency to internalize his pain and push people out of his life doesn't really do him many favors.
Batman has been said to be one of the biggest jerks in the superhero community, but when his backstory is taken into , it makes his actions somewhat understandable. Also, there have been a lot of trials in The Dark Knight's personal life that he has struggled to overcome.
Felt Bad: When He Was Left At The Altar
After years of chasing each other across the rooftops of Gotham City, Batman finally dropped down to one knee and asked Catwoman to marry him. It seemed like the DC Universe would never be the same, but sadly cold feet ended up prevailing in the end.
Having Catwoman abandon Batman on their wedding day is one of the most controversial moves writer Tom King made during his run. For once, it seemed like Batman was going to get some happiness in his life, only for it to be snuffed out.
Hated Him: Not Telling Gordon The Truth
Commissioner Gordon is one of Batman's closest confidants, but Batman is honestly a terrible friend to him. Not only does Batman bail on him in the middle of conversations, but he refuses to reveal his identity to him. Telling Gordon the truth would probably put him in danger, but given his job, it couldn't be worst than it already is.
During "No Man's Land," the writers of the event did ittedly try to explain why Batman can't reveal his identity to Gordon. In the story, Batman tries to confess the truth to him, but Gordon tells him to put on the mask, as he would have to arrest Batman if he knew the truth.
Felt Bad: When Bane Broke The Bat
The visual of Bane breaking Batman's back is one of the most haunting images in comic book history. After Bane broke Batman's greatest foes out of Arkham, Batman was forced to round them up one by one, only to be met by the hulking tactician when he got back home.
With Bane having figured out that Bruce Wayne was Batman, their battle was as personal as it was brief. After pummeling a tired Batman, Bane lifted him into the air and broke his back over his knee, something that would put Bruce Wayne out of action for a long time.
Hated Him: Choosing Azrael To Replace Him
"Knightfall" is a cautionary tale in more ways than one, as it shows what happens when classic icons are made into murderous villains. This is framed via Jean-Paul Valley, the man known as Azrael, to whom Bruce Wayne es the mantle of Batman.
Though his new armored costume was cool, Azrael proved to be an incredibly vicious hero. It's baffling that Bruce chose him to take over the role, especially since Dick Grayson was standing right by.
Felt Bad: The Killing Joke
The Killing Joke is one of the most iconic Batman stories of all time, but if it has a flaw, it's how it victimizes Barbara Gordon. The scene where Barbara is shot through the spine by The Joker is highly controversial and has been discussed and criticized by many, including the comic's writer Alan Moore.
Nonetheless, this not only ruined the lives of Barbara Gordon and her father, but it was a major blow to Batman. Seeing one of his greatest allies hurt in such a way deeply affected Bruce, but sadly this wasn't the only time The Joker had done such a thing.
Hated Him: Being Willing To Let KGBeast To Die
Batman's no-killing rule has been bent slightly in the past but never has Batman attempted to break it more blatantly than with the story of KGBeast. After battling the Russian assassin, Batman traps him in an abandoned tunnel and barricades the door, leaving him to die.
KGBeast wasn't a good person, but Batman's complete nonchalant attitude towards the prospect of him starving to death is an affront to The Caped Crusader's own moral code. It was later retconned that KGBeast was freed, but the intent to let him die was there.
Felt Bad: A Death In The Family
Outside of his parents, the death of Jason Todd is the one that has haunted Bruce Wayne the most. The second Robin wasn't highly popular due to his abrasive attitude, which prompted DC to leave the choice of whether or not to kill Jason up to the fans.
While the final verdict was highly dubious, the final decision saw Joker beating Jason savagely with a crowbar and blowing up the warehouse he was in. Batman still keeps his suit in The Batcave as both a memorial and a reminder of his greatest failure.
Hated Him: Letting Bruce Wayne Die
In "Bruce Wayne: Fugitive," Bruce Wayne is framed for the murder of an old flame, who was found murdered in Wayne Manor. Naturally, he breaks out of prison, but rather than clear his own name, he decides to become Batman full time and is rather stubborn about it.
When The Bat-Family confronts him about his pigheadedness, Batman beats up Nightwing and declares that there's no Bruce Wayne. His name would later be cleared, but "Bruce Wayne: Fugitive" is practically an indictment of Batman's stubbornness.
Felt Bad: His Origin Story
An event told in thousands of different ways, but one that remains utterly harrowing. A young boy is returning home from the movies with his parents, only to be met by a random mugger who ends up shooting his mom and dad right in front of him.
It's something that could happen to anyone, but it just happened to be Bruce Wayne who had to witness it firsthand. From that day on, he vowed to battle criminals and strike fear into their hearts, just so that what happened to him would never happen to any other kid.
Hated Him: Tower Of Babel
Batman's paranoia has gotten the best of him on many occasions, but the worst occasion was in "Tower of Babel." A JLA story, "Tower of Babel" sees Ra's Al Ghul get his hands on Batman's contingency plans, which were designed to defeat The Justice League should they ever go rogue.
The fact that Batman would be so paranoid that he would create these plans is bad enough, but this event completely annihilates The League's trust in Batman. What makes it worse is that Batman is totally unrepentant about the situation, leading to him being kicked out of The League.
