Why did Batman change so much in 2015? | The Verge

Why did Batman change so much in 2015? | The Verge

October 12, 2015 October 11, 2015 An interview with Batman scribes Scott Snyder and James Tynion IV Last year, Batman turned 75. This year, everything changed. The Caped Crusader is one of the most important and celebrated superheroes in comics. Part of that pedigree, however, is a certain resistance to change. Batman will always be Bruce Wayne. Bruce Wayne will always be an orphaned son of privilege, using his wealth in his personal war against crime. Batman will always need a Robin. However, as a consequence of the sea changes happening in mainstream comics today, Batman isn't the Dark Knight many of us remember. That's actually a good thing. Writers Scott Snyder and James Tynion IV, the creative team behind Batman & Robin Eternal, are now writing at a time when comics seem to be better equipped than ever to tell stories about the issue affecting their audience — most of whom aren't billionaire playboys with a knack for vigilantism.

Read full article from Why did Batman change so much in 2015? | The Verge