Just a brief one tonight. There's a certain feel on the Batman character that I feel is underutilized. You see, there is a certain level of cowboy that comes with the territory of being Batman. Even at his most subconscious level, he must realize how truly badass it is to be Batman, although he may feel at times not outwardly able to express it. I think the hardcore Batman fans wouldn't object to seeing a certain degree of that self-realization worked into the plot. Jim Lee, of all people, managed to convey this without overemphasizing or going all campy 1960's. It is a matter that must be handled delicately. Every sentence or action that may express that he enjoys what he is doing as Batman is somewhat in contrast to his Dark avenger status for which he is so famous.
He made an oath to his parents, but that doesn't mean he can't enjoy certain parts of it.
In The All Star Batman and Robin there's a point where Batman is running from rooftop to rooftop, laughing. He says something to the effect of "I've been awake for over three days now, but I've never felt more alive."
Was it any coincidence that the most light hearted Batman is the Batman with a Robin?
No.
Robin helps to bring that out of him. I've always been fond of the opposition of their costumes. Robin dresses in bright reds, yellows, and occasionally green. This displays total confidence, almost arrogance. Batman, by contrast, wears dark blues, grays, and of course, black. With the exception of Zur-en-ahhr resurrected masterfully by Grant Morrison and Tony Daniel.
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