Batman in the Real World or: Vigilantes, Superheroes, and the American Way of Justice
A fun essay on why Batman is a better embodiment of the “ideal American” hero than other superheroes. The gems from this are the traits that make up an American hero:
Trait #1: Americans Rebel Against Authority
Trait #2: Americans Have Our Own Way of Doing Things
Trait #3: The American Way of Doing Things Is Often Violent
Trait #4: Americans Believe in the Power of the Individual
Trait #5: Americans Believe We Are Always Right
The essay expands on these traits, and also relates them back to Batman and George W Bush. A good look into American culture.
