PHENOMENALITY: *marvelous*
MYTHICITY: *poor*
FRYEAN MYTHOS: *comedy*
CAMPBELLIAN FUNCTION: *psychological*
Although this short is dated 2014, its events seem slightly before DC SUPER HEROES UNITE. While Batman is busy fighting Joker, Penguin, and Man-Bat, Superman shows up and invites the crimefighter to join the newly-forged Justice League. Though Batman recognizes Superman's voice, Superman acts as if they've not met before as he issues his invitation. Batman defeats the villains without help and declines any membership.
But events conspire to force Batman to investigate when members of the League start disappearing, even in the midst of their fighting regular foes like Luthor and Captain Cold. Since this entry is less than half an hour long, there's no time for a lot of buildup: it turns out to be Bat-Mite, who resents any other heroes sharing the spotlight with Bat-Mite's favorite hero. This of course spurs Batman to overcome (some) of his normal reticence and join the League after all.
Best joke: Batman monologuing about his lonely crusade in the Batcave, while behind him Alfred and three members of his Bat-family-- Nightwing, New Robin and Batgirl-- sit around sipping drinks.
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