There is room for a successful argument that mainstream comic book superheroes have never been heroes and have always been champions of the status quo. I get this argument and can even see its merit. This is not my argument however.
My argument is that once Miller’s Dark Knight stuff broke all sales records there has been a constant downward spiral of even this level of “heroism” and that post-Miller mainstream superheroes are today essentially just sociopathic costumed clowns.
I agree, mostly. I believe that Robert Patterson’s portrayal is the best Batman we’ve seen in a long time. I agree though, that Marvel needs to find a soul before I’ll be able to enjoy another film, and the DCCU is just filled with edge for the sake of edge.