Let us thank Bob Kane and Bill Finger (co-creators of Batman) first. They gave us a hero with unparalleled charisma and valor. No adjective can aptly describe the Gotham's vigilante. He is too big to be subsumed in text! And you will know exactly that, once you devote yourself to the study of the man's journey.
"Sometimes I admit, I think of Bruce as a man in a costume. Then, with some gadget from his utility belt, he reminds me that he has an extraordinarily inventive mind. And how lucky I am to be able to call on him." - Superman
Christopher Nolan has beyond doubt, dignified our age by attempting to portray bits of the Bat's life and events on celluloid but the cosmic truth remains that the lesser mortals are far from understanding the enigma called - Bruce Wayne. You may decide not to be fascinated by him and I can't do much about it but yes, I can tell you never to ignore him because in your life, sometime or the other, you need him - shades of his personality, his dedication, his perseverance, his activism, his bravura, his tenacity, his poise, his spirit and his conviction. Decide for yourself which of the following reasons pull you closer to the Bat - - - -
1. With an empire left for him to thrive on, he instead chose to take on the big bad dark world of crime. And that was not impulsive, mind you! He knew his time would come and for that to happen, he prepared himself - trained his mind and body and never succumbed to bouts of depression. Patience is the word and he showed the world that you don't need personal glory in your bid to do good. What is important is a burning desire to pursue your goals and not lose sight of them even in the darkest hour.
2. With tragedies the only gift in his lonely life, he decided to make them his ally. He never found love but that didn't deter him from spreading it, arguably in his own discreet style! He took whatever fears he had in his stride and confronted them instead of melting before them. He gave a new meaning and identity to the lives of countless species of one of the most despised mammals on earth - the bat.
3. He knows how to respect honest souls like Gordon and his Butler! He never hinted that he alone could do what he dreamt of; created the bat-signal, Robin and then there was the Arkham Asylum. He showed his pragmatic side when he allied with the Outsiders and as an original founder of the Justice League. He is more of a facilitator than controller in difficult times and let everyone develop his or her skills to contribute to a situation. That way, he encouraged initiatives and promoted democracy.
4. Without super-powers at his possession, he does only what he can. His physical might and mental prowess have been proven assets that no one can take away. He too bleeds like us but never winces. He has mastered pain and has one thumb rule - - if something is wrong, correct it and if you can't, then learn to accept it. The latter part refers to his fate, the irony of his parents' demise, his failing love life. But undeterred, he drags on the war against evil and who knows, someday, you might find him beside you when you join hands with the good forces!
5. Worship him because he is the BATMAN.....invincible, universal and lasting!
I welcome all Bat followers to contribute to my praise for the bat and help me in spreading his legacy...And for those who doubt - no, he ain't dead! Long live the bat!
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