Batman is a rich dude who loses his parents to crime. Instead of using his vast wealth to address the root causes of crime, he goes out at night in fancy dress and beats up poor folk.
Batman is the most reactionary of superheroes, arguably worse than Punisher, and that’s even before Mark Miller got his hands on him.
Explain? I know he takes out big name criminals who might be upset at the system, but they’re also fucking shit up.
Batman is a rich dude who loses his parents to crime. Instead of using his vast wealth to address the root causes of crime, he goes out at night in fancy dress and beats up poor folk.
Batman is the most reactionary of superheroes, arguably worse than Punisher, and that’s even before Mark Miller got his hands on him.
Is that really about protecting the Rich though?
Not helping the poor does not equal protecting the Rich.
He’s taking his vengeance out on criminals.
Nah. It’s propping up the system. That protects the riches.