Much of us know him and his legend, and despite lacking powers or abilities that far exceed those of mortal men, Bruce Wayne's alter ego simply kicks ass. No matter how much you look for reasons to justify that he's just one man in a cape and costume, Batman has one superpower that has earned the respect and admiration of his peers, foes, and fans alike - his sheer will and determination. Losing his family to a petty crime and dedicating himself to fighting injustice has been the creed of this character for much of his 70 plus years in comics, and the spirit of the character not only endured with the times, but has influenced us to strive to become our own Batman, in one form or the other.
There have been many iterations of The Batman seen through TV and film too, and each carries themselves accordingly to a degree that gives meaning and inspiration to its audience. From Adam West's portrayal of a campy Batman to Michael Keaton's gothic take of the crime fighter, and Kevin Conroy's absolute vocal perfection of a lone dark avenger to Christian Bale's realistic take on one man making a difference as a symbol, there have been countless ways to personify the essence of The Batman in a manner that gives credence to his definition of a man dedicated to his calling, and strives to be the hero everyone deserves who is fair and just. His is the way many envision themselves as, but not everyone can be like him truly. We try each day to make ourselves a "Batman" of sorts, in what we do and how we strive to be the embodiment of a perfect man/ woman who does everything with sheer will and determination to guide them through.
In effect, I have been an avid follower and fan of The Batman since I came to know him, and as a result, I pay tribute to the character and honor his legacy by inspiring others and making fans happy by cosplaying as him during cosplay events and gatherings. I started wearing the cape and cowl with fellow friends and collectors just last year, and collectively we have come to be known as Justice PH, a group who cosplays as the DC Comics Characters who make up the Justice League. We have expanded this far and have met and befriended some fellow like-minded individuals, particularly Young Justice and Gotham Madness, and since then we have established ourselves as fans doing what we do best: paying tribute to our inspirations and heroes the best way we can.
On that note, Fully Booked has invited me and my fellow cosplayers from Gotham PH (a subsidiary of Justice PH) and Gotham Madness to participate and help promote the arrival of DC Comics superstar writer and artist David Finch to Manila this March 11, 12, and 13! As the writer/ artist of ongoing title Batman: The Dark Knight, this is a real treat for Batman fans, and those who know Finch for his works in New Avengers, Moon Knight, and Brightest Day will also be excited to attend this event! Be sure to check out more info from Fully Booked's official website, and please visit/ like our Facebook pages at Timzster, Justice PH, Gotham Madness, Young Justice PH, and Fully Booked!
The Batman... Truly a Symbol.
