Carina author Kelly Jensen shares her ultimate crush with us this week and it is none other than the darkly delicious …Batman!
Unlike most superheroes, Batman is not “super”. He has a very human story of loss, revenge, pain and redemption. He has to work damn hard to be who he wants to be, regardless of his wealth and position. Behind the mask—because he’s the most human of super heroes—he is always Bruce Wayne. I don’t know that Batman is an alter ego for him; rather, the caped crusader is simply a facet of a huge and complicated personality. The mask and cape are his uniform and he dons them as would a fireman leaving the stationhouse.
It’s his humanity that speaks to me, however. It’s such an integral part of his character, of his struggle. He battles with himself as much as he does the villains of Gotham. His need for revenge clashes with his desire to protect the weak and the innocent, to make sure no one has to experience the same bewilderment of loss he did. I admire his dedication and I perhaps even envy his ability to flirt with the darkness within, and not totally lose himself to it…though it’s been a close thing.
He’s not a nice man, but he’s good. The Dark Knight is such an apt title for him because he has honor and a cause, but he’s not someone you’d necessarily like to bump into in a dark alley. But he embraces who he is because to do otherwise would be to see others hurt.
As a man, he wouldn’t be easy to love, but on the right day, very easy to admire. Anyone who imagined themselves in any sort of partnership with Bruce Wayne would have to accept the fact that he is and always will be Batman, even after he hangs up the cape. I don’t think they’d necessarily have to understand that part of him, though. I’m not sure we ever truly know every facet of our partners. I’m not sure we have to. Love is a journey, after all.
We’re totally with Kelly on this one! But which superhero is your ultimate crush? Let us know!
3 replies on “My Ultimate Crush: Batman”
It’s a tie for me between The Flash (Wally West) and Deadpool.
I’ve been watching the new Flash series on TV. It’s cute. I don’t really know much about the comic book character, though.
I can’t wait for the Deadpool movie due out next year!
I haven’t heard of either of these superheroes – how has this happened?! Off to google both and add to my TBW list 🙂
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I spent the entire shutdown working. Had no time to wind down. I didn’t see my son much when school shutdown. My one co worker was told to stay home for 3 weeks so I picked up her hours. This year has been really crappy.
Ugh, Janell. Here’s hoping the rest of your summer is better.
Thanks for the info, Carol! Everyone is different in how they deal with the shutdown! I stay at home all the time since I don’t work so I haven’t been too effected but my shopping and errands sure have been effected!
Valri, I’ve been doing most of my shopping online. My local Target is still low on some items – mostly cleaning supplies. Grocery store is pretty much back to normal. Most of the dining in our town is outdoor. I can’t imagine have school-age kids!
Wow–getting your creative process on track must have been daunting–especially with “extra-large dog” glad to have you home. You don’t like coffee–I love coffee and have enjoyed my fortifying 2 cups in the morning even more than usual! How as COVID affected your story lines and characterizations? Best Wishes for all releases!
Interesting question, Virginia. You’ll have to tell me if the tone of my “COVID” books changed any! LOL
Life has changed so much! My dad passed Feb 2. The assisted living facility my folks were at went into hardcore lockdown the beginning of March. Mom couldn’t leave her apartment for 4 months! She was on the third floor, Will be 89 in two months & doesn’t use the phone. My husband and I remodeled the lower level completely and moved her in with us July 1. What a life change and difficult transition for the 3 of us! But we’re working thru it!