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Batman Unauthorized
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Batman Unauthorized explores Batman's motivations and actions, as well as those of his foes. Batman is a creature of the night, more about vengeance than justice, more plagued by doubts than full of self-assurance, and more darkness than light. He has no superpowers, just skill, drive and a really well-made suit.
One of the most recognized superheroes ever created, Batman has survived through campy TV shows and films, through actors such as Adam West, Michael Keaton and Christian Bale. Batman Unauthorized: Vigilantes, Jokers, and Heroes in Gotham City covers expansive territory ranging from the silly to the solemn. Why is the Joker so good at pushing Batman's buttons? What does Batman's technology say about the times? Why are Batman's villains crazier than average? And why is Batman the perfect, iconic American hero?
One of the most recognized superheroes ever created, Batman has survived through campy TV shows and films, through actors such as Adam West, Michael Keaton and Christian Bale. Batman Unauthorized: Vigilantes, Jokers, and Heroes in Gotham City covers expansive territory ranging from the silly to the solemn. Why is the Joker so good at pushing Batman's buttons? What does Batman's technology say about the times? Why are Batman's villains crazier than average? And why is Batman the perfect, iconic American hero?
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Jake O'Brien
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“3.5 Stars
I think a testament to the power of Batman is that countless people write these think pieces on him all desperate to have a new and novel input into his existence, something usually reserved for real historical figures and politicians. I really enjoyed some essays here, like the history of Bill Finger and Bob Kane or the one about the evolving public perception of Batman. Some essays were a clear time capsule of when this was published, mainly focusing on Adam West, Tim Burton, Christopher Nolan, and Frank Miller eras. So I'd love to read an updated version. Some essays lost me in trying to be too critical and gotcha with the logistics of him. I don't care that you think this fictional man should use his fictional money to end fictional poverty in his fictional city. The puberty essay was quite unfunny and felt like a Robot Chicken bit. I'm in support of the one emphasizing that Joe Chill should be random and isolated from Batman later. The essay on the al Ghul's was interesting and definitely in need of updating. So overall, a very mixed bag that I think could be modernized, since we know every one has an opinion on Bruce at this point.”

kkarysia
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About Dennis O'Neil
Dennis O’Neil is a former comic book writer and editor for Marvel Comics and DC Comics; wrote the novelization for the film Batman Begins; and is the author of Batman: Shaman and Batman: Sword of Azrael. He wrote the main Batman title in the 1970s and 1980s and is the former group editor for the Batman family of books. He lives in Nyack, New York.
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