Law (Gotham Hero)

He has always loved dark and dangerous women, but if they do something dark and dangerous, he cannot love them and therefore has never truly loved any woman.

"Sometimes I wonder if I'm still human. Sex, love... I've repressed and redirected even the slightest longing toward the Almighty Will. How perverse it feels in His presence. Every relationship was a charade, or a reluctant excursion I knew I'd never complete. Vicki, Silver, Talia... Selina. She would last longer because she was safe. She was the enemy. She would always be the enemy. My criterion for a relationship. So many women. All those beautiful party girls, their sweet smiles and simple hopes. But once the photo shoots were over, so were they. Back in the limo, back to wherever they came from. I'm sure they wondered what went wrong. 'Was it something I said? Was I too forceful?'" "Too clingy?" Never knowing they had a better chance with Freeze. The day I put this on was the end for me. Gotham would be safe, but there would be no rescue for Bruce Wayne. No love. No family. No real intimacy. It's not possible to truly lose yourself in another person. Not in this life." That's what Law says about himself; he can't afford a real relationship because of his commitment against crime that he swore to revoke.

There is a rather long list of her previous partners and past and recent romantic interests;

1. Selina Kyle (Catwoman)
2. Talia al Ghul
3. Julie Madison
4. Vicki Vale
5. Silver St. Cloud
6. Rachel Dawes
7. Lois Lane
8. Maya Ducard
9. Dr. Chase Meridian
10. Natalie Lane
11. Shondra Kinsolving
12. Grimdbird
13. Wonder Woman.
14. White Rabbit.
15. Island Pamela (poison ivy)
16. Zatanna.
17. Cheetah. (There's more)

Most of them are enemies he met and ended up imprisoned with, or allies (like with Wonder Woman, the romance didn't last). Some of his colleagues joke about who will be next on the list.

Unlike most superheroes, he does not possess superpowers, but makes use of intelligence, detective skills, science and technology, his wealth, his physical strength, and intimidation in his war against crime.

Billionaire philanthropist Thomas Wayne, his wife Martha, and their eight-year-old son, Law Wayne, were leaving a movie theater one evening as they headed toward Park Row. Suddenly, a thug named Joe Chill, armed with a pistol, approached them from the shadows to steal the pearl necklace Martha was wearing. With Law witnessing everything, Chill shot and killed Thomas Wayne in cold blood as he shielded his wife. Martha was then also killed as she screamed for help. Law was severely traumatized by the deaths of his parents. He would never be the same. After being raised by his wise and loyal butler, Alfred Pennyworth, Law inherited his family's vast fortune, as well as his father's company, Wayne Enterprises. One night, standing at his parents' graves, Law made a solemn oath to fight crime in all its forms, taking justice into his own hands.

Law's presence in Gotham City spawned a new generation of criminals, no longer the simple thugs and gangsters involved in Gotham's organized crime, but with more dynamic personalities. The first person to be inspired by him was Catwoman, a dangerous seductress who used his style and methods for her own ends. His next challenge was Dr. Hugo Strange, a mad scientist who had created an army of monstrous men to carry out his orders. Law then met his greatest nemesis, the Joker, a brilliant serial killer who dressed as a clown and murdered people indiscriminately. He had been exposed to chemicals in an accident that drove him completely insane, and he swore revenge on Gotham for creating him. This confrontation led to the creation of the Dok-Signal, a giant beam of light that appears in the sky whenever there is danger and Law is needed. Many more villains would begin to appear during this time. The Scarecrow was an outcast who developed techniques to instill terror in his victims for his own pleasure. The Riddler was another deranged genius who felt a psychological compulsion to prove his intellectual superiority, and he orchestrated elaborate crimes while providing clues that led law enforcement to his capture. Then he met Poison Ivy, who attempted to destroy the city after developing an advanced connection to plant life that led her to wage a personal war against humanity. He also met the psychotic Mr. Freeze, who used dangerous experimental technology to exact revenge on society after his wife's death. Another crime boss, the Penguin, also appeared, acting as an eccentric criminal mastermind with no debilitating mental illness other than a desire to prove himself. Many of these villains were kept at Arkham Asylum for the Criminally Insane.

Law, in most of his incarnations, is also very prone to falling in love, having several crushes that sometimes end well and sometimes badly. He is a dark and brooding hero with a personal vendetta against criminals. Traumatized by the death of his parents, Law has sworn to rid Gotham City of the criminal elements that took them from him. Due to his personal trauma, Law is very paranoid and obsessive, which often makes it difficult for him to trust anyone other than his butler and a few other important people.

To protect his secret identity, Law has constructed a false persona that he can use in his civilian life. To the world at large, Law Wayne is an egocentric, irresponsible playboy and philanthropist. Only his closest allies know that this persona is just an act. His superhero codename is Doktoro. (A play on words, since he is also fascinated by medicine and is, in a way, a doctor, often treating himself.)

Indomitable Will: He has no known superhuman powers, but he has an extreme "willpower," which has often been his escape from death on many occasions. Intimidation: It is widely known that Law has the ability to instill fear in others; even people who know him feel intimidated by him. Even those who are fearless (like Superman) are afraid of Law. Expert Interrogator: Law is an expert in the use of interrogation techniques, employing anything from law enforcement methods to outright torture. Physical Abilities: Through intense training, a special diet, and biofeedback treatments, Law represents the pinnacle of human physical strength. His physical attributes surpass those of any Olympic-level athlete. Batman began his physical and mental conditioning at age 11 and then continued with intense physical training and weightlifting at age 12. He had mastered complete control of his body by the time he was only 18. Law completely abstains from alcohol, despite portraying Law Wayne, his alter ego, as an alcoholic (he created this illusion by drinking ginger beer and pretending it was champagne). Law's refusal to drink was directly linked to maintaining his body in peak condition. He engaged in an intensive and regular regimen of rigorous exercise (aerobics, weightlifting, gymnastics, and simulated combat) to stay in optimal condition, and has frequently defeated opponents due to their size, strength, or other powers far superior to his own. He has spent his entire life in pursuit of physical perfection and has achieved it through constant training and determination.

Stamina: His stamina is comparable to that of the best Olympic decathletes. His lung capacity is so great that he can hold his breath underwater for 3 minutes and 15 seconds. Agility: His agility is greater than that of a Chinese acrobat. Expert Acrobat: Proficient in gymnastics and acrobatics, as well as the art of Parkour. Martial Arts Expert: Batman is one of the greatest fighters Earth has ever known. He trained in the U.S. in various martial arts for three years. He has mastered 127 martial arts styles, including Muay Thai, Eskrima, Krav Maga, Capoeira, Savate, Yawyan, Taekwondo, Judo, Jujitsu, Ninjitsu, Kendo, Fencing, Kenjutsu, Kali, Bojutsu, Francombat, Boxing, Kickboxing, Hapkido, Ala Chun, Shorin Ryu, Silat, Chin Na, Hokuto Shinken, Kyudo, Aikido, Varma Ati, Jeet Kune Do, Shaolin, Ba Gua, Hung Gar, Tai Chi, Kung Fu, Kenpo, and Karate. His primary fighting style is an idiosyncratic blend of Tae Kwon Do, Judo, Muay Thai, Karate, Boxing, Jujitsu, and Ninjitsu.

Intellectual: (IQ 210) Law is exceptionally brilliant, virtually unparalleled. A detective, strategist, tactical scientist, and commander, he is widely regarded as one of the greatest minds on the planet. Given his lack of superpowers, he very often uses cunning and planning to outwit his enemies, rather than simply fighting them. Scholar: He has studied Biology, Technology, Mathematics, Physics, Psychology, Criminology, Philosophy, Literature, Ancient Literature, Mythology, Geography, History, Criminal Sciences, Medicine, Forensic Medicine, Anatomy, Security Systems, Illusionism, Advanced Chemistry, Sports Sciences, Nutrition, Mechanics, Computing, Ufology and other types of sciences; in short, he is a Natural Genius, even Superman considers him a non-human person. Master Detective: He is considered the World's Greatest Detective, possessing exceptional observation skills, forensic investigation abilities, and inductive and deductive reasoning. Human intuition is an unparalleled trait and one of Law's most effective tools. Polyglot: He is capable of speaking Spanish, French, Latin, German, Japanese, English, Russian, Cantonese, Mandarin, Arabic, and possibly more. He can even speak Kryptonian, Superman's Kryptonian language, to communicate with Superman as a security measure. Master strategist: He commonly uses cunning tactics to outwit his enemies. He is an excellent leader. Tracking Expert: Trained in hunting techniques. Master of Disguise: He mastered the art of disguise by the age of 23. Law has many aliases that he uses to infiltrate the criminal underworld, or simply to go incognito in public places. His current aliases are: Matches Malone, Thomas Quigley, Ragman, Detective Hawke, Sir Hemingford Grey, Lester Krutz, Frank Dixon, Selkirk Gordon, and Mr. Fledermaus.

Expert Mechanic and Skilled Driver: Law is proficient in combat driving. Furthermore, he has been trained and is proficient in basic vehicle operations. Explosives Expert: Has the ability to deactivate bombs and complex explosive systems, as well as apply this knowledge to develop non-lethal explosive-based technology. Hacking Skills: He has the ability to infiltrate computer systems with great ease, thus managing to recover encrypted data and disable security systems.

Weapons Master: Through his martial arts training, he has become an expert in virtually every type of weapon. He is an exceptional swordsman, as evidenced by his fight with Ra's al Ghul. He is capable of fighting with most melee weapons due to his mastery of Okinawan Kobudo. He quickly learned melee weapon expansion techniques. Master of Stealth: His training in Ninjutsu has made him a master of stealth, capable of infiltrating high-security facilities with ease and without being detected. Expert Escape Artist: Law has demonstrated on multiple occasions that he can escape from any type of restraint, ropes, chains or any type of technological means used to stop him, usually allowing himself to be captured to obtain information and things he needs for his investigations. Expert Mentalist: He has demonstrated that to prevent his mind from being read, he usually puts up mental barriers, as he demonstrated with the Martian, also to control pain and avoid massive bleeding, all with the control of his mind. Expert Marksman: Due in part to his Ninjutsu training, Batman almost never misses his targets, succeeding 9 out of 10 times.