Comments on: Encyclopedia Batannica https://idlermag.com/2011/02/04/encyclopedia-batannica/ A U.S. Webzine: 2010-2013 Thu, 08 Mar 2012 19:53:32 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: Encyclopedia Batannica « The Idler | Cartoon World https://idlermag.com/2011/02/04/encyclopedia-batannica/#comment-969 Mon, 07 Feb 2011 18:18:15 +0000 http://idler-mag.com/?p=3515#comment-969 […] Encyclopedia Batannica « The Idler […]

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By: Gavin Craig https://idlermag.com/2011/02/04/encyclopedia-batannica/#comment-958 Fri, 04 Feb 2011 20:28:57 +0000 http://idler-mag.com/?p=3515#comment-958 In reply to ana.

I wouldn’t worry about it. I’m a bit of a bat-fanatic.

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By: ana https://idlermag.com/2011/02/04/encyclopedia-batannica/#comment-954 Fri, 04 Feb 2011 18:36:07 +0000 http://idler-mag.com/?p=3515#comment-954 i am not as bat-knowledgable as husband or gavin or other idlers. but i did come up with the wrestler comparison. i’m glad you agree!

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By: Kate https://idlermag.com/2011/02/04/encyclopedia-batannica/#comment-953 Fri, 04 Feb 2011 18:06:46 +0000 http://idler-mag.com/?p=3515#comment-953 Batman IS like Mickey Rourke in The Wrestler in Miller’s Dark Knight Returns, I didn’t even make that connection when I read it!

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By: Gavin Craig https://idlermag.com/2011/02/04/encyclopedia-batannica/#comment-951 Fri, 04 Feb 2011 17:42:14 +0000 http://idler-mag.com/?p=3515#comment-951 In reply to Gavin Craig.

And maybe the 1970s-80s “human” Batman (Might be close to your “Balanced Batman” but I read that one as the Batman: The Animated Series Batman, who has a different relationship with the law and police than the 1970s-80s comics)

– Smart, but not a superhuman intelligence (that is, doesn’t solve a case if there aren’t any clues, and sometimes can’t find his man)
– Operates largely within police procedural limits. Will confront suspects, but often not “arrest” them without proof
– A skilled fighter, but not the martial-arts/ninja master of the 1990s and 2000s (When he talked about the possibility of getting killed by a lucky punk with a gun, it was a real possibility)
– actually took his mask off in the cave, even if he left the tights on
– stories often focused on personal relationships–Jim Gordon, Vicki Vale, Silver St. Cloud, other superheroes
– For a time, actually left the cave in favor of a downtown penthouse, to be closer to the city (especially after Dick Grayson left to go to college)

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By: Gavin Craig https://idlermag.com/2011/02/04/encyclopedia-batannica/#comment-950 Fri, 04 Feb 2011 17:28:37 +0000 http://idler-mag.com/?p=3515#comment-950 You missed the 1950s Sci-fi Batman

– actively looks to expand the “costumed adventurer working with the police” model of crimefighting (encourages, recruits, and/or trains people who seek to emulate him)
– often has trouble communicating with his sidekick (many stories hinge on Batman or Robin being up to something different than what their partner thinks that the other is up to)
– Extremely self-assured (knows the right thing to do and does it)
– Occasionally superpowered due to chemical/energy exposure, unique circumstances, or interdimensional travel
– Loved by the ladies (Batwoman, Julie Madison, etc.) but doesn’t have time for them

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