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Batman's voice responds to Trump's claim he's the Caped Crusader

Owen S. Good is a longtime veteran of video games writing, well known for his coverage of sports and racing games.

Donald Trump, giving out helicopter rides while campaigning for president at the Iowa State Fair this weekend, told a little boy he was Batman.

Now, to be fair, he was asked a leading question by the tot. But the claim has peeved the guy most gamers would identify as Actual Batman.

That would be Kevin Conroy, the longtime voice of the Dark Knight, beginning with Batman: The Animated Series back in the 1990s and in pretty much any noteworthy video game featuring the Caped Crusader since, most recently Batman: Arkham Knight. He had this to say to Trump:

Consider yourself warned, Trump. That hairpiece might be a good schtick for a Gotham City villain, but you're the hero it neither needs nor deserves.