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When we step back to gaze long upon the great Batman tapestry, what do we see? We see a hero. We see someone we’d want on our side, a figure we’d love to call forth from our shadows and hurl at those who would do us wrong. We see that part of ourselves that wants to scare all of life’s bullies away, and we like it.
Batman and Psychology: A Dark and Stormy Knight is an excellent collection of psychology concepts and theories explained through the lens of the DC Comics character Batman/Bruce Wayne. I learned so much, both about psychology and how it relates to the character of Batman. The author, Travis Langley, is well-versed in the Batman mythology throughout his (at the time of publication 2012) seventy-three years. He goes into great depth on both Batman and Bruce Wayne along with his biggest villains and allies and how they all function as human beings and interact. Langley took both the source material and psychology seriously while making the information clear and concise for all. You don’t have to be a psychologist to understand these topics.
Langley went deep into Batman’s history, not just citing the comics but also the movies and animated shows. I’ve been diving further into Batman and company comics and was excited when I was able to recognize different stories that were cited. This is definitely a book for Batman fans who want to really get to know these characters on a deeper level. There are fourteen chapters which pose great questions, some of which being: Is Bruce crazy for dressing up as a Bat and beating up criminals? Who is his true self, Batman or Bruce? Why do all of Batman’s protégés look like him? Does Bruce Wayne fit better with Selina Kyle or Talia al Ghul? You may have your own answers to these questions but Langley will teach you even more and have you reconsider what you think you know!
Quite an easy introduction to psychology with the “Dark Knight” & a DC comic centric theme , the author goes about explaining mental neurosis and sociopathic tendencies in daily life with Batman and his adversaries as examples .
To me Batman’s psycho profile is insipid and boring , but was more interested in the villainous type namely Bane & The Joker . However at times I found the author was grasping at straws - specially the comparison on Bruce Wayne & Hamlet (Shakespeare) using Freudian & Carl Jung psychoanalytic theories .
To me Batman’s psycho profile is insipid and boring , but was more interested in the villainous type namely Bane & The Joker . However at times I found the author was grasping at straws - specially the comparison on Bruce Wayne & Hamlet (Shakespeare) using Freudian & Carl Jung psychoanalytic theories .
I’m going to buy this physically because it’s a very interesting topic for a bat fanatic like me but the narration is very grating
A good overview in general though I found it a little strange the Gordon's weren't talked about more (Barbara and Jim). It gives a general introduction to basic psychology and systematically evaluates characters across time. Very readable and interesting if you have an interest in the Dark Knight.
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This book gripped me from the start. The psychological analysis of Batman and many other characters was very well done. A must read for any Batman fan.
Pretty boring and unengaging. Maybe it's because I'm just a casual Batman fan ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
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Travis Langley takes a deep dive into the psychology behind the Caped Crusader and his rogues gallery. It's a well written, interesting, and thoroughly researched affair. Langley does a good job of detailing his diagnoses and laying them out in an easy to understand way for those unaffiliated with psychology.
What impressed me most was how deep into Batman's history Langley went, covering comics, TV, movies, interviews, and animation. He really pulls examples from all over the Dark Knight's storied history. Why does Catwoman steal? Why is the Riddler obsessed with puzzles? What drives Ra's al Ghul's motives? These are all questions I felt like I could answer as a Batman fan, but Langley peels back layer after layer to expose multiple psychoses behind each unique character. I'd highly recommend it to Batman fans, and even comic fans in general.
What impressed me most was how deep into Batman's history Langley went, covering comics, TV, movies, interviews, and animation. He really pulls examples from all over the Dark Knight's storied history. Why does Catwoman steal? Why is the Riddler obsessed with puzzles? What drives Ra's al Ghul's motives? These are all questions I felt like I could answer as a Batman fan, but Langley peels back layer after layer to expose multiple psychoses behind each unique character. I'd highly recommend it to Batman fans, and even comic fans in general.