I like the critiques don't get me wrong. In fact that kind of discussion, of the material conditions behind any given art that is created. That shits right up my alley.

Now I'm not a super-informed comic historian, but Batman has changed significantly since the start. I think perhaps Bruce Wayne's character being 'a millionaire playboy) was simply the creators originally trying to explain 'realistically' a character who could afford all these toys and the time and energy to fight crime at night.

The flanderization of his character (maybe power-creep is a better term) that happened to change him over time until he's now a super-genius billionaire both deeply invested in his company and crime fighting. I feel like this is a subtle but very important difference. This plus his cynical distrust of everyone, even other supes, the way Robin is treated as a character, all fascinate me because of how art reflects the artist and the times we live in.

Gonna try to wrap up my ramblepoint with one more story, i recently rewatched star trek TNG. I was absolutely blown away at my reaction to the show vs the first time. So often they avoided violence, preferring the diplomatic solution. This is great but i found myself yelling at the crew for their "naivete". I had, between the years, grown more accustomed to violence, had come to expect it, to want it in my entertainment.

I had to sit down with myself for awhile. I dunno if i for a conclusion, sorry bout that, but thanks for coming with me