NPR book critic Glen Weldon explains how Batman--the bad ass detective; the campy TV sensation; the grim heart of the urban night--is at his core a nerd. For almost 80 years now Batman has swung from dark to light and back again, throughout it all embodying the values his readers (and viewers) project onto him, but Batman is undeniably a nerd replete with gadgets, obsession, and a complete lack of superpowers (unless you count all Bruce Wayne's money). Hardcore Batman geeks will already be familiar with the facts Weldon weaves into his narrative, but the way he builds on these facts to construct a particularly nerdy view of Batman offers us a fresh and enjoyable perspective of the Caped Crusader. I think, however that this book is even more valuable for non-nerds who could use some help understanding the Dark Knight's nerd appeal. If you've got a nerd friend who's seriously into Batman, you need to pick up The Caped Crusade. This is your new cheat manual. It's your "admit one" ticket to deep conversations on the finer aspects of Batman, Robin, The Joker, and the role comic books play in popular culture.2016-09-19
The Caped Crusade - A Cheat Manual for Non-Nerds
The Caped Crusade: Batman and the Rise of Nerd Culture
NPR book critic Glen Weldon explains how Batman--the bad ass detective; the campy TV sensation; the grim heart of the urban night--is at his core a nerd. For almost 80 years now Batman has swung from dark to light and back again, throughout it all embodying the values his readers (and viewers) project onto him, but Batman is undeniably a nerd replete with gadgets, obsession, and a complete lack of superpowers (unless you count all Bruce Wayne's money). Hardcore Batman geeks will already be familiar with the facts Weldon weaves into his narrative, but the way he builds on these facts to construct a particularly nerdy view of Batman offers us a fresh and enjoyable perspective of the Caped Crusader. I think, however that this book is even more valuable for non-nerds who could use some help understanding the Dark Knight's nerd appeal. If you've got a nerd friend who's seriously into Batman, you need to pick up The Caped Crusade. This is your new cheat manual. It's your "admit one" ticket to deep conversations on the finer aspects of Batman, Robin, The Joker, and the role comic books play in popular culture.
NPR book critic Glen Weldon explains how Batman--the bad ass detective; the campy TV sensation; the grim heart of the urban night--is at his core a nerd. For almost 80 years now Batman has swung from dark to light and back again, throughout it all embodying the values his readers (and viewers) project onto him, but Batman is undeniably a nerd replete with gadgets, obsession, and a complete lack of superpowers (unless you count all Bruce Wayne's money). Hardcore Batman geeks will already be familiar with the facts Weldon weaves into his narrative, but the way he builds on these facts to construct a particularly nerdy view of Batman offers us a fresh and enjoyable perspective of the Caped Crusader. I think, however that this book is even more valuable for non-nerds who could use some help understanding the Dark Knight's nerd appeal. If you've got a nerd friend who's seriously into Batman, you need to pick up The Caped Crusade. This is your new cheat manual. It's your "admit one" ticket to deep conversations on the finer aspects of Batman, Robin, The Joker, and the role comic books play in popular culture.
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