Into the Heart of Darkness: the origin of TheBatman’s dark and gritty side:
✖ When Matt Reeves' highly-anticipated The Batman opens in theaters this week, it will offer audiences the latest exploration of one of comics' most popular and iconic characters. The tone of the film, based on the teasers and trailers we've already seen, is one that aligns with most contemporary takes on Batman and Gotham, all while taking viewers into the early years of the Dark Knight's crusade.
This balance between otherworldly plots and the darkness of Batman's vigilantism is seen throughout O'Neil's Batman — and it's a brilliant strategy. While comics could have simply hard-pivoted into a more frightening Batman, O'Neil's decision to combine the darkness with the friendlier and brighter aspects of his strange tales made the shift more palatable. Even in reading it today, it still feels like a natural transition for the character.
Outside of his work with Adams, O'Neil's work with Batman also dug into other aspects of the character, many of which continue to be key to darker portrayals of the vigilante. In particular, Detective Comics #457's"There Is No Hope in Crime Alley", with art by Dick Giordano, delves into the trauma experienced by young Bruce Wayne when he witnessed the murder of his parents. It's one of the most complex and definitive looks at the inciting incident of Bruce's story.
Cooke's approach to the duality of Batman and Bruce Wayne is very literal, as Ego literally depicts Batman as a sort of separate personality, and as Batman and Bruce physically fight over who should have control. Along the way, Bruce's childhood and how that led to Batman's origins are explored, showing just how deep Bruce's trauma actually goes.
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