Going by the page text, I think this trope is about a previously Badass Normal gaining new powers by any means, whereas Charles Atlas Superpower is strictly about gaining powers through intense physical training.
Kairu
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07:49:15 PM Mar 10th 2011
Since it comes up several times.. I thought I read that Batman was unable to use a Green Lantern ring, since you have to have control of your fear, and Bruce basically runs on fear.
TheKman
08:05:18 PM Mar 10th 2011
I do remember seeing him "will" himself a Green Lantern-themed Batman costume once when Hal got him to wear his ring.
But Bruce IS about the fear...to the point where when the fear-powered Sinestro Corps goes recruiting, guess who gets picked as Sector 2814's Corpsman?
nittu
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07:44:12 PM Aug 20th 2011 edited by nittu
i think 'sith batman. the galaxy is screwed' quote is much better.