Batman and ethics (First edition.)

Clad in his dark cowl and cape, he has captured the imagination of thousands of fans with his acrobatic fighting skills, high-tech crimefighting gadgets, and swift but often violent brand of justice.

But why has he enjoyed such long-lived popularity as a character? And why have his actions caused debate among fans and philosophers?

Based on four decades of comic book storylines, 'Batman and Ethics' explores the concepts and contradictions of the ethical and moral code of the Dark Knight.

From the logic behind his aversion to killing, to the implication of his use of torture, to the moral status of vigilantism in the pursuit of justice, Batman's ethical precepts are both compelling and deeply flawed.