Batman's Noble Beatdowns: The Politics of The Dark Knight Returns
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If you try to dissect The Dark Knight Returns, the seminal comic book by Frank Miller that not only imbued Batman with the weight of mortality but rewrote the rules of what many consider to be a good superhero story, through a political lens, you’ll likely find a ton to chew on. The copious and chaotic use of talking heads, representing a media landscape of cultural pundits, politicians and bystanders all eager to deliver their two cents, reveals a wide spectrum of beliefs.
Batman's Noble Beatdowns: The Politics of The Dark Knight Returns
Batman's Noble Beatdowns: The Politics of The…
Batman's Noble Beatdowns: The Politics of The Dark Knight Returns
If you try to dissect The Dark Knight Returns, the seminal comic book by Frank Miller that not only imbued Batman with the weight of mortality but rewrote the rules of what many consider to be a good superhero story, through a political lens, you’ll likely find a ton to chew on. The copious and chaotic use of talking heads, representing a media landscape of cultural pundits, politicians and bystanders all eager to deliver their two cents, reveals a wide spectrum of beliefs.