Batman and Psychology  returns! This updated edition of the acclaimed best-seller shares fresh insights and truths about human nature by investigating Batman, one of the world's most compelling and enduring characters since his debut in 1939. Why does this superhero without superpowers fascinate us? What does that fascination say about us? Explore these and other intriguing questions about the masked hero, including: Does Batman show PTSD or posttraumatic growth? Why does he fight crime? Why as a vigilante? Why the mask, the bat, and the underage partner? Why are his most intimate relationships with "bad girls" he ought to lock up? And why won't he kill that homicidal clown? With new chapters and updated information throughout along with a re-introduction by Michael Uslan (executive producer - Batman, The Dark Knight, The Batman ),  Batman and Psychology  combines psychological theory and research to dive into his city's shadows and his cave's depths to know the mind of the Dark Knight, along with his power to inspire. Praise for Travis Langley's Batman and Psychology "Langley cleverly combines his two loves, as evinced by the title, to create a work that will draw the most disinterested psychology students in by using the seemingly universally loved Byronic hero of Batman."  —Geekscape.net "Dr. Langley puts this masked vigilante and his admirers on the analyst couch to examine what makes him—and us—tick. A revealing look at Bruce Wayne and his alter-ego."  —Barnes & Noble "If you love Batman, you will love this book. If you love psychology, you will love this book! Do not worry about getting lost though, as Langley does an excellent job explaining everything he discusses . . . A book you shouldn't pass up, as once you start reading it you simply will not be able to put it down!"  —International House of Geek "More entertaining than many of the others which populate the ever-growing field of texts about pop culture and the sciences. Rather than just telling us what we should know or think about Batman, the book supplements our own interest in the hero and provokes us to think more about what's going on in his head."  —StarPulse.com "This book is more than my answer to a question the man who played my childhood hero once asked me, as you'll soon see. It's my heartfelt "thank you" to Bill and Bob. Jerry, too." - Travis Langley, author of  Batman and Psychology: A Dark and Stormy Knight , from his acknowledgments. "Adam West once asked me if I thought Batman was crazy.  Batman and Psychology: A Dark and Stormy Knight  is my answer." - Travis Langley , chapter 1. "...scholarly and insightful... His professional credentials, mixed with his love for the comic books and the character of Batman, create a fascinating, entertaining, and educational read." - Bat-Films originator and executive producer Michael Uslan ( Batman, The Dark Knight trilogy), from his foreword. "It is a terrific book. It explores the psychological implications of Batman's various incarnations, in print and on screens both large and small, and in the process gives us a pretty thorough biography of Batman, his friends, and his enemies... It serves as a witty and absolutely clear introduction to psychology, especially clinical psychology." - comic book writer and editor Dennis O'Neil ( Batman, Detective Comics ), from his introduction. "Dr. Langley, the only one with not only the academic qualifications but also the fanboy qualifications, is to my mind's eye the only person who could write this opus. He was born to do so, even if such did not necessitate a secret origin. His fresh insights infuse this updated edition with his knowledge and wisdom not only in its added new chapters but at every turn along the way." -  The Batman  executive producer Michael Uslan , from his reintroduction to the 2nd edition. Does the Dark Knight have bats in his belfry? Why does Batman really wear a costume to fight crime? Why are his most intimate relationships with "bad girls" he ought to lock up? And why won't he kill that homicidal clown? Batman and Psychology returns! This updated edition of the acclaimed bestseller shares fresh insights and truths about human nature by investigating Batman, one of the world's most compelling and enduring characters since his debut in 1939. Why does this superhero without superpowers fascinate us? What does that fascination say about us? Batman and Psychology explores these and other intriguing questions about Batman and Bruce Wayne, along with the life and characters of Gotham City. Is Batman psychotic? Neurotic? Does he have PTSD, OCD, or any other mental illness? How about posttraumatic growth? Why does he fight crime? Why as a vigilante? Why the mask, the bat, and the underage sidekick? What psychopathologies lurk in the minds of supercriminals such as the Joker, the Riddler, Two-Face, and Catwoman? Do Batman and his foes depend on each other? With new chapters and updated information throughout the boo