Batman Epic Hero Essay

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Damian Rodriguez

Arnold Recinto

L1C

12-19-16

Epic Hero

Batman isn't just a carefully crafted character, but the stories that he's been written in are often equally as inspiring and intriguing as well. Those who pride themselves in being comic connoisseurs know that while many other mainstream characters may only be so lucky to have a few comic arcs that are really worth the read, Batman has several. So I've taken the time to come up with what I believe to be the top 15 Batman stories of all time, which was a bit of a challenge as there are just so many that could deserve a spot at the top.Batman is a great hero

Batman is a heroic person if anything i can say that in the future he will be my hero.Batman can be bad and good at the same
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That is my opinion on why bat man is a heroic person. to me that person will always be my favorite not only because he saves lives, but because he is a person you can pend on. Something else you can know about him is that he knows a lot of martial arts and he knows how to defend himself from anything. He is a fictional character. Wayne trains himself physically and mentally because that is the way someone learns if they teach themselves because that way you have more confidence in yourself and you more or less know what to do or know what you are …show more content…
Batman only comes out in the dark because when his sign comes out in the clouds that's when it alerts the people that bat man has been unleashed.t age 14, Bruce embarked on a journey that took him to every continent as he sought to learn all the skills he would need to keep his vow. He studied criminology, forensics, and criminal psychology, and learned from man hunters and martial artists, mastering every fighting style. In time, Bruce forged himself into a living weapon to wage war on crime and injustice. On his return to Gotham, Bruce stalked street thugs as a plainclothes vigilante. Beaten by the very people he intended to protect, he barely survived his first night out. As he sat bleeding in his study at Wayne Manor Bruce knew that he had to first strike fear in the hearts of his foes. Just then, a bat crashed through the study window, giving Bruce the inspiration he

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