Batman didn't have to apply himself to make his money. He's what happens when you give billions of dollars to an angry orphan with no social life. As a Hercule

Batman didn't have to apply himself to make his money. He's what happens when you give billions of dollars to an angry orphan with no social life. As a Hercules-like demigod character, it's partly the point that Superman is more than the mere mortals he saves, but he can be written to be identifiable, usually through his alienation, his angst over not being able to help people, or having his morality tested. Batman can be tough to relate to as well, depending on the portrayal. It's a very fine line between theatrical act meant to scare criminals and lonely billionaire dressing as a giant rubber bat. Just look at how people reacted to Bale's overdone Batman voice in the films; it crossed that line of silliness.