Batman in popular culture

Batman has become a popular culture icon, recognized around the world. The character's presence has extended beyond his comic book origins; events such as the release of the 1989 Batman film and its accompanying merchandising "brought the Batman to the forefront of public consciousness".[1] In an article commemorating the sixtieth anniversary of the character, The Guardian wrote, "Batman is a figure blurred by the endless reinvention that is modern mass culture. He is at once an icon and a commodity: the perfect cultural artefact for the 21st century."[2]

In September 2024, Batman become the first superhero to be given a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.[3]

  1. ^ Pearson, Roberta E.; Uricchio, William. "Introduction." The Many Lives of the Batman: Critical Approaches to a Superhero and His Media. Routledge: London, 1991. ISBN 978-0-85170-276-6, p. 1.
  2. ^ Finkelstein, David; Macfarlane, Ross (March 15, 1999). "Batman's big birthday". The Guardian. London. Archived from the original on January 14, 2008. Retrieved June 19, 2007.
  3. ^ nrueda (2024-09-26). "Batman becomes first superhero with star on Hollywood Walk of Fame". INQUIRER.net USA. Retrieved 2024-10-06.