How do I set `MANPAGER` to batman?

[peterlobster]

For some reason, when I try to set MANPAGER to batman (on my Gentoo) it doesn't work. When I use the method on bat, it does work but I think it doesn't like it.

Here's what I get when I set MANPAGER to batman

$ printenv | grep MANPAGER
MANPAGER=batman

$ man man

Result:

$ batman man

Result:

[tcoliver]

Not sure if this is the intended method, but you can

alias man='batman'

Then just use man like normal.

[eth-p]

Sorry for the late response. @tcoliver is correct, that's the intended method :)

[eth-p]

Clarified the documentation surrounding this in c9e917e.