I’m glued to the screen, watching Batman. I feel like I’m ten years old again. Towards the end of Kill Bill Vol.2, Bill describes how Superman is his favourite hero because he was born as such, and Clark Kent is his alter ego, while others become their alter egos’ from the normal. I beg to differ. My favourite has always been Batman. Some heroes are born great, like Superman, Wonder Woman, and so on. Others have greatness thrust upon them, like Spider-Man, the X-Men and other mutants. Others still, have made a choice to become great. It is this conscious choice that allows them to become a hero in the first place that gives them a special place in my heart. Bruce Wayne wasn’t born great. Nor did he have to be great. He made a decision that it was in his power to do something about the state of his environment. This perception, and consequent action resulted in Batman’s status elevated that he was the only human to fight alongside the Justice League. Everyone had their superpowers, while Batman had his belt. When I grew up watching cartoons, I knew that I would never be as strong as Superman, as fast as the Flash, or as cool as Spiderman. Yet Batman would always give me hope. I could always grow up to build my own utility belt. Of course if I had that much money…

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