So, DC, how much money do you think it would take to get The Boss to re-record a new version of the song, but replacing "murder" with "Batman"?!? I mean, c'mon now:
Bobby's got a gun that he keeps beneath his pillow
Out on the streets your chances are zero
Take a look around you (come on now)
It ain't too complicated
You're messin' with Batman Incorporated
Now you check over your shoulder everywhere that you go
Walkin down the streets, there's eyes in every shadow
You better take a look around you (come on now)
That equipment you got's so outdated
You can't compete with Batman Incorporated
Everywhere you look now there's Batman Incorporated
Man, that just flat out works (and rocks!!)
Plus, you could include it as a CD single, poly-bagged with each copy of issue #1!! Instant collectors' item, as Springsteen fans storm the comics shoppes to get this rarity!!
Yes, I know Bruce is with Columbia Records, dire enemy of Warner Music. But that's why you gotta spend the cheddar, Warner/DC. Plus, you could sell it to Columbia as cross-promotion, as making a lot of new Bruce fans the very week he's releasing a new box set
Besides, Bruce is The Boss--you convince him, they'll probably let him do it. Just promise him free Batman comics for life, and I'll bet he'll go for it!
Somebody make this happen, please.