Batman is the most popular super hero in existence, but his depiction as the grim, humourless Dark Knight hasn't been the whole story of his 82-year history. In this episode, Paul explores the critical period from 1986-1989 that completely redefined the character through four texts.

Miller, Frank. The Dark Knight Returns. DC Comics: New York, 1986. 

Moore, Alan and Brian Bolland. Batman: The Killing Joke. DC Comics: New York, 1988.

Morrison, Grant and Dave McKean. Arkham Asylum: A Serious House on a Serious Earth. DC Comics: New York, 1989.

Starlin, Jim and Jim Aparo. Batman: A Death in the Family. DC Comics: New York, 1988. 

Batman theme (1989 and 1992) composed by Danny Elfman.