Riddle Me This, Batman!: Essays on the Universe of the Dark Knight

by Kevin K. Durand (editor), Mary K. Leigh (Editor)

From his first comic-book appearance in 1939 through his many incarnations on the big screen, the archetypal superhero known as The Batman has never been far from the American consciousness. The character shaped the way we read comics and graphic novels, view motion pictures, and analyze the motifs of the Hero, the Anti-Hero and the Villain. He has also captured the scholarly imagination, telling us much about our society and ourselves. These essays examine how Batman is both the canvas on which our cultural identity is painted, and the Eternal Other that informs our own journeys of understanding. Questions relating to a wide range of disciplines--philosophy, literature, psychology, pop culture, and more--are thoroughly and entertainingly explored, in a manner that will appeal both to scholars and to fans of the Caped Crusader alike.

228 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2011

Reviews

[Ryan Scicluna · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting book and very insightful. A comprehensive analysis of the dark knight compared to other pop culture icons. Recommended to Batman fans and Philosophy geeks.