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Why does Batman work best in dark stories? In this video essay, I break down why Batman needs the dark to shine.

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0:00 - Intro
1:25 - How Not To Be A Hero
3:58 - Why Good Heroes Are Evil
6:38 - Batman Is The Master Of His Shadow
8:24 - How Nietzsche Relates To Batman
11:10 - Why Batman Is A Great Role Model
13:18 - Why We Love A Darker Batman

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