![]() In the previous edition, I also spoke a great deal about how Batman is such an extraordinary character in popular culture due to his incredible adaptability to the tastes and tones of any given era. Last time, of course, I looked at the character’s long history in animation, and this time I will be revisiting his even more notable history in live action film and television. Welcome back to the second part of this epic overview of Batman through the years. Hopefully, as a nation and a society, once we’ve mourned and grieved these events – and learned from them – we will find our own way onward, toward hope and light.) Though Batman used firearms in his first year of existence, he has since stood as a symbol against guns and gun violence. Though far, far, far from the most tragic aspect of this horror, it’s still somewhat unfortunate that it will forever be associated with Batman as a figure in popular culture, the Dark Knight has always stood as a symbol against guns and gun violence, as well as an idealization that hope and light can someday arise from great tragedy and darkness. ![]() Though it should go without saying, my thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families, who were not only members of our greater American community, but fellow moviegoers and Batman fans. (Note: I had planned to have this up last week, but after learning about the terrible events in Colorado, I though it best to wait a few days.
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