DC Comics was not messing around when they announced that their new publishing imprint, DC Black Label, would include mature and uncensored content. Case in point: We’ve now got a full frontal image of the batpole. The imagery comes from the first issue of Batman: Damned by Brian Azzarello (Wonder Woman) and Lee Bermejo.

While the world reacts to Batman’s dick (Grayson—zing!), it’s worth noting the context and reasoning behind the choice. Batman returns to Wayne Manor after having been saved by Constantine. He is disoriented, suffering from memory loss, and is hearing voices. He takes off his clothes so the Batcomputer can scan him for injuries. Batman’s nudity in these panels is meant to show his vulnerability, and by stripping away his batsuit, we see the vulnerable, mortal man underneath it.

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Is there nothing sacred these days?