Batman Unauthorized explores Batmanrsquo;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 Batmanrsquo;s buttons? What does Batmanrsquo;s technology say about the times? Why are Batmanrsquo;s villains crazier than average? And why is Batman the perfect; iconic American hero?
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6 of 23 people found the following review helpful. Good but...strangely empty - even if...By xxxxJust finished reading this yesterday; liked a lot about it - his style. his way of describing things. his nose and knees...knees and nose. did fingers...? did eyes...? - but one strange thing: this book seemed to have the uncanny ability to put me to sleep. no matter what the time of day. Also. when finished. book was tossed on bed and not given another seconds thought. Wondered: does that mean something? About this book? About the nature of fiction? I mean. what is the point of it all? Is it just mental distraction. a way to fill the head. to substitute the words of another for thoughts of our own. or is there something more to it than that? And then. if there is something to this writing malarkey. why not produce what is real. what actually happened? Isnt fact stranger. and stronger than fiction? How am I to be inspired by this? What can I learn? (And please dont tell me Indian history!) Does anybody know what Im saying?
