As a child I was always fascinated by the comic book character "Batman". Unlike Superman, the Batman character didn't have any super powers. The thing that amazed me about the Batman character was his unique fighting skills, his highly advanced gadgets, and the dark quality of his persona (a Freudian fascination of my own mind).
Another aspect about the Batman character that drew my attention was his private life as Bruce Wayne. On the surface Bruce Wayne was the person that most men and young boys fascinate about. Bruce Wayne was good looking, smart, confidant, and wealthy - like James Bond.
However, as I've grown up and given up such fascinations. I've set about exploring a new aspect of Batman (in my paintings) that very few people think about. A question that I've explored is, what would be the real psychological ramifications if Batman were a real person?
The idea of a "real" human superhero fighting crime would probably be a disturbing one. I imagine that a genuine Batman would experience an enormous level of stress dealing with madmen and dangerous criminals. There would be great pressure placed upon him by society to save the world - not to mention ridicule. Futhermore, the idea of balancing his private life as Bruce Wayne and a crime fighter would certainly result in mental and physical fatigue.
What we would probably end up with is an individual that would develop serious psychological problems. Chances are that Batman would have to pay regular visits to a psychiatrist and take perscibed medication for depression and frequent nervous breakdowns.
Obviously, I'm taking a wild guess here. However, considering the trauma experienced by combat soldiers and police officers. The chances are great that Batman would develop such serious mental disorders. If not... then a more disturbing set of circumstances need to be considered.
That Batman is one crazy psychotic Mother F****R!!!!
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