An exciting piece of fan art pairs the unlikely dynamic duo of Veronica Mars and Batman, in what social media users are calling “the sequel The Batman deserves.” Despite James Gunn insisting otherwise, fans continue to speculate about who could play Robin in the next Batman film – but this art makes an unexpectedly compelling case for another iconic pop culture detective.
Artist Dan Schkade posted on X, showcasing his fan art depiction of Kristen Bell’s beloved TV character alongside the Caped Crusader, in classic Golden Age-style comic book art. Batman and Veronica Mars could not be more different as characters – one bubbly and sarcastic, the other brooding and stoic – which is precisely what makes them such a great pairing.
At the same time, the two detectives are more similar than audiences may give credit to, and in a dream scenario, they’d make an ideal partnership in crimefighting.
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Veronica Mars & Batman Are The Dream Team That No One Expected
Fan Art By @DanSchkade On X
Veronica Mars was the title character of the eponymous television series for four seasons (and a movie) which followed a former popular girl whose life was changed forever through tragedy. She reshapes herself and finds new meaning in her life by becoming a private investigator, working alongside her father, the local sheriff. On that basis, Veronica Mars and Bruce Wayne have surprisingly similar lives; as different as their approaches to crime-solving might be, this would make for an unexpectedly potent pairing.
Batman
One of DC’s most iconic heroes, Batman is the vigilante superhero persona of billionaire Bruce Wayne. Forged by tragedy with the death of his parents, Bruce dedicated his life to becoming the world’s leading martial artist, detective, and tactician. Recruiting an entire family of allies and sidekicks, Bruce wages war on evil as the dark knight of his hometown, Gotham City.
Like Veronica, Bruce’s life was shaped by tragedy. Bruce’s life was changed forever and defined by the murder of his parents, just as Veronica was shaped by the murder of her best friend, Lilly. There would be no Batman without the tragedy that Bruce experienced as a small boy, just as Veronica likely wouldn’t have founded Mars Investigations if not for everything she experienced. Artist Dan Schkade drew on the connections between the two characters in order to create a stand-out piece of fan art.
Veronica Mars Would Not Seem Out of Place In Gotham
She Would Make A Great Robin
The image of Veronica Mars and Batman side-by-side is a funny one to contemplate, but not as out of the ordinary as some may think outright. Truthfully, the sunny disposition that Veronica Mars would bring to the table in Gotham City isn’t unlike the vibe that Robin brings to Batman’s dynamic. Robin is the light that shines on Batman’s darkness, and it’s easy to see how Veronica could provide a similar light. Obviously, a crossover like this is unlikely, but given their similarities and skills, it’s not hard to imagine Veronica Mars being the Girl Wonder to Bruce Wayne’s Batman.
Veronica Mars
Veronica Mars is a drama mystery series that stars Kristen Bell as the titular teen detective who learns the ropes from her father, a California police sheriff. Following a “crime-of-the-week” episode format, each episode sees Veronica tackling new cases while carrying on her High School life, with a more significant, overarching plot carrying between episodes. Veronica’s side career begins following the death of her best friend, which sets off a chain of events leading to several smaller cases.
