Batman and Psychology

Batman is one of the most compelling and enduring characters to come from the Golden Age of Comics, and interest in his story has only increased through countless incarnations since his first appearance in Detective Comics #27 in 1939. Why does this superhero without superpowers fascinate us? What does that fascination say about us? Batman and Psychology explores these and other intriguing questions about the masked vigilante, including: Does Batman have PTSD? Why does he fight crime? Why as a vigilante? Why the mask, the bat, and the underage partner? Why are his most intimate relationships with "bad girls" he ought to lock up? And why won't he kill that homicidal, green-haired clown?

Combining psychological theory with the latest in psychological research, Batman and Psychology takes you on an unprecedented journey behind the mask and into the dark mind of your favorite Caped Crusader and his never-ending war on crime.

• Unique Educational Resource: Dr. Travis Langley is a psychology professor and "superherologist" (scholar of superheroes). He expertly blends pop culture and science to create an entertaining, in-depth look into the mind of one of our most beloved heroes-and illuminate what our fascination with Batman says about us. This is not only an engaging read for anyone interested in superheroes and psychology, since it's initial release, the book has been an invaluable resource for psychology students and educators.