The Superhero Genre Is Classified By A Fight Of Good Vs. Evil

The superhero genre is classified by a fight of good vs. evil. The heroes and the villains are complex characters driven by motives that are not always black and white. Besides dealing with fictional characters, superhero comic books often incorporate real life difficulties, such as racism, sexism, and drug use. The storylines are driven by the superheroes fight against the forces of evil, but the underlying story often deals with conflicting moral dilemmas and self-doubt. The superheroes have secret identities and strut around in colorful costumes, but behind these personas, lay a story of triumph and defeat. The true appeal of comics is not the colorful character who follows it but the dark, gritty storylines that cause the reader to view the world and humanity in a new light. In â€Å"Batman #134†, written in 1960 by Bill Finger, a few of these requirements are addressed. This comic follows Batman and Robin’s adventure in an undisclosed South American republic. The m ajor conflict lies with a man named Diaz, who releases a monster known as â€Å"The Rainbow Creature.† This creature terrorizes the village until Batman uses his world-class detective skills to defeat the beast. The storyline is quickly wrapped up in a span of nine pages, and the childish tone of the comic causes the intrigue of the story to be lost on the reader. On the other hand, Batman: Ego, written by Darwyn Cooke in 2000, deals with the harsh atmosphere of Gotham. The comic tells the story of a wounded Batman and