My journey is similar to yours. As a kid Superman was a golden ray of hope and goodness. As an adult, Batman made more sense than Superman.
But they serve as a reminder and checkpoint to each other that sometimes hope has its place, and sometimes justice takes precedence.
My other fascination with Batman is that he doesn't have superpowers. But he's put his vast resources to push himself to superhuman physical and mental limits, so he comes across as superheroic. And uses the superstition of criminals against them by using an outfit that evokes fear of a creature without remorse.
Thank you for sharing your journey with these characters! You made a great point about Batman not having any physical superpowers besides how he chooses to utilize his resources, too. He reminds us that anyone can be heroic if they choose to put in the effort to do as much good as they can with what they have.
Yes. To him his actions make sense, and they're heroic in a way. But Superman is a reminder to him so he doesn't get completely swallowed by his dark side.
You've made persuasive arguments for both heroes.
My journey is similar to yours. As a kid Superman was a golden ray of hope and goodness. As an adult, Batman made more sense than Superman.
But they serve as a reminder and checkpoint to each other that sometimes hope has its place, and sometimes justice takes precedence.
My other fascination with Batman is that he doesn't have superpowers. But he's put his vast resources to push himself to superhuman physical and mental limits, so he comes across as superheroic. And uses the superstition of criminals against them by using an outfit that evokes fear of a creature without remorse.
Thank you for sharing your journey with these characters! You made a great point about Batman not having any physical superpowers besides how he chooses to utilize his resources, too. He reminds us that anyone can be heroic if they choose to put in the effort to do as much good as they can with what they have.
Yes. To him his actions make sense, and they're heroic in a way. But Superman is a reminder to him so he doesn't get completely swallowed by his dark side.