by Ajay Chaudhary [Photo by Abby Kluchin] Note: Part I of this essay can be found here. Sovereignty and the Superhero Frank Miller is most frequently cited by film critics as the source for the “darker” Batman that has dominated the film series from the 1990s and Nolan’s trilogy. However, this isn’t entirely fair. Denny…

by Ajay Chaudhary Have you finally learned to do what is necessary? – Ras al-Ghul, Batman Begins (2005) Oh, you. You just couldn't let me go, could you? This is what happens when an unstoppable force meets an immovable object. You truly are incorruptible, aren't you? You won't kill me out of some misplaced sense…