Bat Graffiti
In Gotham City, everyone knows who Batman is. Some fear him, while others see him as a symbol of hope and justice. Those that do pay homage to him and his presence, in whatever way they see fit.
I found this graffiti art spray painted behind my apartment building.
What's really interesting to me is the choice of subject - rather than the Batman of the movies or the comics, this is the Batman of "Batman Beyond," a cartoon that aired between 1999 and 2001, featuring a new cyberpunk Batman of the future, trained by an elderly, dying Bruce Wayne.
It's generally held in very high regard by critics and Batman aficionados, especially for its darker themes, but because of its limited broadcast period and specific target demographic, its fanbase is relatively small and its familiarity amongst the general audience even smaller. Hence, the pleasant surprise at seeing him used as the focus for this graffiti artist
I found this graffiti art spray painted behind my apartment building.
What's really interesting to me is the choice of subject - rather than the Batman of the movies or the comics, this is the Batman of "Batman Beyond," a cartoon that aired between 1999 and 2001, featuring a new cyberpunk Batman of the future, trained by an elderly, dying Bruce Wayne.
It's generally held in very high regard by critics and Batman aficionados, especially for its darker themes, but because of its limited broadcast period and specific target demographic, its fanbase is relatively small and its familiarity amongst the general audience even smaller. Hence, the pleasant surprise at seeing him used as the focus for this graffiti artist
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