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How realistic is Batman?

ith no superpowers to speak of, Batman is often held up as one of comic books’ more realistic heroes. He does not possess super strength, nor can he fly or shoot lasers out of his eyes. He’s just a simple traumatised man with a simple crimefighting dream – and billions of dollars. In theory, this, the caped crusader is not as ordinary as he looks…

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