Pretty Much Pop #124: What Is Batman?

In light of the recent release of Matt Reeves' film <em>The Batman</em>, we consider the strange alternation of darkness and camp that is Batman. Is he even a super hero? What's with his rogues' gallery? What's with DC's anti-world-building? <p>Mark is joined by philosophy prof/NY Times entertainment writer <a href="https://lawrence-ware.com/">Lawrence Ware</a>, improv comedian/educator <a href="https://www.secondcity.com/people/anthony-leblanc/">Anthony LeBlanc</a>, and <a href="https://www.marketingovercoffee.com/">Marketing Over Coffee host</a> <a href="https://www.roninmarketeer.com/who-is-this-guy-anyway/">John J. Wall</a>.</p> <p>For more, visit <a href="http://prettymuchpop.com/">prettymuchpop.com</a>. Hear bonus content for this episode at <a href="https://www.patreon.com/prettymuchpop">patreon.com/prettymuchpop</a> or by subscribing via Apple Podcasts to the <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/channel/mark-lintertainment/id6442569583?id=6442569583">Mark Lintertainment Channel</a>.</p> <p>Sponsor: Lower your monthly credit payments at <a href="https://upstart.com/pretty">upstart.com/PRETTY</a>.</p>