Batman Unauthorized: Vigilantes, Jokers, and Heroes in Gotham City (Smart Pop series)

Batman Unauthorized: Vigilantes, Jokers, and Heroes in Gotham City (Smart Pop series)
by Alan J. Porter, Chris Roberson, Jake Black

Batman Unauthorized: Vigilantes, Jokers, and Heroes in Gotham City (Smart Pop series)
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Author: Alan J. Porter, Chris Roberson, Jake Black
Editor: Dennis O'Neil
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2008-03-01
ISBN: 1933771305
Number of pages: 240
Publisher: Benbella Books

Book Reviews of Batman Unauthorized: Vigilantes, Jokers, and Heroes in Gotham City (Smart Pop series)

Book Review: Great book!
Summary: 4 Stars

This book is very good and the authors who write the essays on Batman have some interesting opinions on topics concerning him. Although, some of the essays are saying how Batman is just a novelty and he shouldn't be taken seriously. If you are a momentous Batman fan, like myself, you will not take kindly to these opinions. It shouldn't have honestly been in this book. But whatever. It's really interesting, because I don't really think there has been a book released that has had many opinions of Batman elements.

Of course, the great Dennis O'Neil edited the book and writes the foreword. He always has great things to say. And he was obviously the person who turned Batman around and had him become what he is today.

The book is a very quick read and I enjoyed it throughly. It's a great book to take "on the go" with you, as some of the essays are very short. The book has interesting takes on the new Batman movie - "The Dark Knight" - which was my favorite part of the book.

Bottom line: the people who know what they're talking about when it comes to Batman, they're worth it. The one's who seem like they've never had a connection to Batman, it shows - and it can be kind of frustrating.

But, highly recommended!

Summary of Batman Unauthorized: Vigilantes, Jokers, and Heroes in Gotham City (Smart Pop series)

Compiled by a veteran writer of the comic series, this collection of essays explores Batman's motivations and actions, as well as those of his foes. Batman is a creature of the night, more about vengeance than justice, more plagued by doubts than full of self-assurance, and more darkness than light. He has no superpowers, just skill, drive, and a really well-made suit. One of the most recognized superheroes ever created, Batman has survived through campy TV shows and films, through actors like Adam West, Michael Keaton, and Christian Bale. It covers both the silly and the solemn, asking questions like Why is the Joker so good at pushing Batman's buttons? What does Batman's technology say about the times? Why are Batman's villains crazier than average? and Why is Batman the perfect, iconic American hero?

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