... to the arts of comics" (Mccloud, Page 121). For my essay, I will be analyzing at the symbolism of the Wild West used throughout this graphic novel, and I will also be talking about its relationship to masculinity. Westerns, in general, involve strong men overcoming and battling weaker men and even ... doom while the zombies walk around holding signs "We are damned!" (Miller, 12) Establishing Masculinity Masculinity is explored on multiple levels in this graphic novel. However, before discussing how Batman's masculinity is defined, we must look at the many factors that decide what is mascu...

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