I got bored so i did some research on Bruce Wayne's kids. Feel free to let me know if i missed any or wrongly added one (last updated April 2023)
Someone: how many kids do you have?
Bruce: legally, biologically, or emotionally?
The answer is 42 children
Key
bold = the "main" kids
* = at some point this timeline and/or universe was "erased" from existence
** = ambiguous universe (ex: was it a alt timeline or just a dream?)
Legally
aka adopted and/or fostered at some point in time
Dick Grayson
Jason Todd
Tim Drake
Cassandra Cain
Duke Thomas
Jarro
Alina Shelley (Batman: The Dark Prince Charming)
Lance Bruner* (Earth-One)
Turner Hayes (Gotham Knights)
Kal-El (Batman: Last Knight on Earth)
Roger Burnim Jr.* (Brave and the Bold #98)
Nyesha Burroughs Wayne** (Batman '89)
Stepchildren
Jackie Napier (mother: Harley Quinn) (Batman: White Knight)
Bryce Napier (mother: Harley Quinn) (Batman: White Knight)
Stephanie Trevor (mother: Diana) (Batman/Superman Generations)
Biologically
Mother = Talia al Ghul
Damian Wayne
Athanasia al Ghul (Injustice)
Tallant Wayne (Batman: League of Batman)
Ibn al Xu'ffasch (Earth-22)
Unnamed Son
Mother = Selina Kyle (Catwoman)
Helena Wayne (Earth-2)
Aion**
Bruce Wayne Jr.** (Batman ’89)
Tivali Wayne** (Batman ’89)
Mother = Diana (Wonder Woman)
Kull (Dark Nights: Death Metal)
"Batman" (JLA #90)
"Batwoman" (JLA #90)
Mother = Other
Bruce Wayne Jr. (mother: Kathy Kane) (Earth-154)
Bruce Wayne Jr. (mother: Unnamed Wife) (Earth-3839)
Kiki Wayne* (mother: Helen)
Genetically Engineered
Terry McGinnis (Batman Beyond)
Matt McGinnis (Batman Beyond)
Emotionally
aka other people Bruce has mentored/gotten attached to
Barbara Gordon
Stephanie Brown
Harper Row
Cullen Row
Carrie Kelly
Rui Aramiya (Batman and the Justice League)
Barbara Wilson (Batman and Robin (1997) movie)
Drake Winston (Batman ’89)
Mia “Maps” Mizoguchi
Claire Clover
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Currently looking into which of the batkids canonically took the name Wayne (just Tim and Damian) and theres some comments on what ppl think Jason should've made his surname and this popped up in my head
Dick: so what's it gonna be? You staying a Todd or becoming a Wayne?
Jason: actually ive decided on a completely separate name
Dick: oh really
Jason: im gonna name myself after one of my favorite heroes
Bruce, leaning in expecting "Robin" or "Batson": and who's that
Jason: im gonna be Jason Wonders
Bruce: ...Wonders?
Jason: yeah. After Wonder Woman
Bruce: *in shock at the feel of utter betrayal*
Dick, choking back laughter: i was gonna suggest "Grayson" as a joke and revealing it as a surprise to piss Bruce off but this is so much better!
alternatively
Jason: i dont want to be Todd and i refuse to be a Wayne
Jason: and i sure as hell wont be a Grayson or a Drake
Jason: i guess that means im Jason Pennyworth now
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Jason: hey Alfred check out my new drivers license
Alfred, trying not to cry: you've chosen well Master Jason
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Random meet the batfamily reveal situations i dont see enough of so have some examples/prompts
The JL: Batman is truly terrifying. No one has the guts to lie to his face
The JL: *video calling the batcave*
FEW MINUTES LATER
Spoiler: *walks across the room and is seen as she passes behind Batman*
The JL: wait! Its you!
Batman: Spoiler, why and when did you have contact with the Justice League?
Spolier, no hesitation: i have never met these people in my life
The JL: WHAT? What are you talking about?!? We saw you two days ago
Spoiler: wasn't me. I don't know what to tell you, you must've saw someone else
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Batman: *turns on his camera for the JL zoom call*
THE BATCAVE IS COVERED IN GLITTER
The JL: uh, Batman?
Batman: *steamrolls right into the meeting material so he doesnt have to talk about falling for a prank*
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THE WATCHTOWER CELLS, WHICH HOLD THE MAJORITY OF THE BATKIDS
Batman: what happened?
The JL: well this group broke into the Watchtower and put Green Arrow and Green Lantern in the infirmary! They refuse to tell us who they work for or how they got past security-
Batman: *trying not to laugh because he is pissed that they broke into the Watchtower and possibly compromised them all but the image of Lantern and Arrow sitting next to each other in matching bandages like cartoon characters is hilarious*
Batman: i can answer one of those questions. This group typically works with me. They are supposed to be stationed in Gotham right now.
The JL: WHAT
Batman: Nightwing, what could not be accomplished at the cave that this many of you needed to come here?
Nightwing: well, uh, you see...
Batman: Robin, why are you all here?
Robin: there was a... incident in Agent A's kitchen. It is no longer usable. We are here seeking asylum from his wrath.
Batman: *facepalms*
The JL: *gasps at the facepalm*
Batman: one of you blew up the microwave again, didn't you?
Robin: i will neither confirm or deny that claim.
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THE JL STAND SURROUNDED BY DEBRIS. A EXPLOSION GOES OFF IN THE BACKGROUND.
Batman: *dealing out his children's punishment*
The JL: damn he's really giving it to them
Orphan: *hugs Batman's arm and gives him puppy eyes*
Batman: *speech falters but he keeps going*
Nightwing: *comes up behind Orphan and rests his chin on her head, also giving puppy eyes*
Batman: *speech begins to taper off*
Signal: *starts faking a leg injury and claims to be exhausted*
The JL: no, he's not gonna FOLD is he?
Robin: *refuses to stoop so low as to use these tactics but is adorably sulking behind them*
Batman: *folds like a house of cards and the kids get off mostly free AND with hugs*
The JL: *are flabbergasted*
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JL SCREEN IS COMPROMISED DURING A MEETING AND IS NOW DISPLAYING A VIDEO CALL
The JL: how did you hack our security?! It's the best in the world
Red Robin, clearly exhausted: i built your security you fu-
Batman: Red Robin. What can we do for you.
Red Robin: answer your damn phone when i call you.
The JL whispering: who does this guy think he is?
Red Robin: we're out of coffee. I need you to swing by the store on your way back or just steal some before you leave.
The JL: you interrupted our very important meeting because you want Batman to go grocery shopping for you!
Batman and Red Robin: no coffee is a emergency.
Red Robin: *cracks open a five hour energy*
Batman: please don't-
Red Robin, making direct eye contact: *pours five hour energy into a can of monster*
Red Robin: desperate times call for desperate measures, B
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Nightwing: it's freezing out here.
Nightwing: *pushes Superman aside so he can wrap Batman's cape around him*
The JL: uhh
Batman: i told you to bring a jacket.
Nightwing: jackets limit my mobility. And last time i brought one it got slashed to pieces and i had to buy a new one. I cant do that every time it gets cold!
Batman: *sighs*
The JL: did Batman just sigh in defeat??!!?!!!??
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Oracle, interrupting a meeting: Batman. It's been four hours.
Batman: i am aware. Thank you Oracle.
Oracle: you need to eat, B.
Batman: i am fine.
Oracle: then you shouldn't have a problem eating. I know there are snacks in your belt.
The JL: is Batman getting bullied by his own AI?
Oracle: i am not a AI. And i will hold up this meeting until you eat.
Batman: *grumpily pulls out a granola bar and starts eating*
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Red Hood: *marches right through the Watchtower and up to Batman*
Red Hood: you did not tell Robin to "just watch" Pride and Prejudice!
Batman, calmly turning in his chair: i did, yes.
Red Hood: i can't look at you right now. I don't know if i can ever look at you again.
Batman: the one i recommended is praised for it's faithful adaptation-
Red Hood: it's not the same! There is no substitute for reading a Jane Austin work!
Red Hood: next you'll tell me you've never read it
Batman: *silence*
Red Hood: YOU'VE NEVER READ JANE AUSTIN?!
Red Hood: get your stuff, we're leaving.
The JL: where are you going?
Red Hood: to a bookstore!
Red Hood: i'm coming over for lunch tomorrow and you better be at least one chapter in. You hear me, B?
Batman: Hn
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I'm half asleep and ive been reading time travel fics have this funny idea
DICK AND WALLY GET SENT TO THE PAST/A ALTERNATE UNIVERSE WHERE THEY ARE YOUNGER. THEIR YOUNG SELVES AND TEAMMATES JUST FOUND OUT THAT THEY'RE MARRIED
P! Dick: why are you kissing him?!
Dick: ...because he's my husband?
P! Dick: HE'S YOUR WHAT
Dick: my husband
P! Dick: WHY IS HE YOUR HUSBAND
Dick: because i like kissing him
....
P! Wally: how did you end up married to Robin?!?!?!
Wally: tax reasons
P! Wally: what- how- why?!
Wally: well, it all started when my first wife-
P! Wally: THIS ISNT YOUR FIRST MARRIAGE?!?!
....
Dick: excuse you my ass looks fantastic! Wally, defend my honor!
Wally: no
Dick: i want a divorce
Wally: can't. We didn't sign a prenup
P! Someone: prenup?
Wally: yeah, Robin over here is loaded
Dick: im not rich, my dad is rich
Wally: filthy rich. And wow you did not just say that. Well since you insit it isnt your money, when he dies for real it'll be offically yours
P! Wally: omg future me married Robin for his money and is gonna kill him for it
....
P! Wally: i still don't get it. I can't picture myself dating Robin at all
Wally: *grabs P! Wally's face in both hands* *leans in looking very seriously*
Wally: he gets really, really, REALLY hot in a few years
P! Wally: but-
Wally: REALLY HOT Wally!
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As you all know i love Justice League Meet The Batfamily au fics. And i was thinking about how i havent yet read one focusing solely on Signal. Heres one idea on how it could go
Im thinking a au where the JL know Batman has Gotham associates to a extent (aka that he has some, no one knows how many, theres "Robin" but Robin is obviously switched out by another person every few years, etc) and maybe they know Nightwing but thats it. The extended batclan are playing assassin. And Duke gets Bruce. Which is majorly daunting. And pretty much a guaranteed failure. Duke is disappointed but decides to give it his all anyways
Now, there are ofc rules. One is you cant get anybody at work or school. However, "work" only applies to day jobs. Night time escapades are fair game. So Duke targets Bruce where he'll feel safest: the Watchtower. Its basically off limits for the kids. Does that break some rules? Yes. But it doesnt break any of the assassin rules and therefore the defeat will still count
Duke has to recruit some help, obviously. Babs is absolutely down for this. She messes with the zeta to not announce him and does some other stuff. Maybe causes a annoying distraction? Maybe helps make it look like there is a intruder onboard and helps Signal pick off members one-by-one like a horror movie? Maybe Duke just sits in a vent for 4 hours? Maybe another batkid shows up and starts a scene so Batman is focused on parenting them while standing surrounded by his colleagues so he wont feel there is a threat?
Either way Duke shoots Bruce with half a canister of yellow paintballs when no one was expecting a attack/a gun fight
Bruce is shocked. He's just looking at his hand where his fingers touched "the wound" aka the paint. Everyone is either stunned in silence or screaming bc Batman is down
And Signal comes out in the open with the paintball gun on his shoulder all smug. And theres commotion before Batman starts laughing. Everyone looks over. And Bruce just wades through the JL before reaching Duke. Congratulates him, Bruce beaming with pride, and Batman hugs him. Commotion once more: "what just happened!?" "Who is this?" "Is Batman hugging?!" I like it when ppl write Bruce as affectionate around his kids so maybe its a excited swaying hug where Bruce is laughing as he pulls Duke to him and drops a kiss on his head. One of his kids managed to get the drop on him! he's ecstatic! This is a milestone moment!
and maybe then whover has Duke as a target shoots him right as everyone calms down
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