Even if it was against his will every time, Batman was hip to serious mind bending drugs. Batman knew what it was like to trip balls without seriousl… - Grant Morrison

Batman knew what it was like to trip balls without seriously losing his shit, and that savoir faire added another layer to his outlaw sexiness and alluring aura of decadence and wealth.

The most pernicious image of all is the anarchist hero figure. A creation of commodity culture, he allows us to buy into an inauthentic simulation of revolutionary praxis. The hero encourages passive spectating and revolt becomes another product to be consumed.

It's salt. Why don't you sprinkle some on me, honey? Aren't I just good enough to eat?

I just wanted all the wars to be over so that we could spend the money on starships and Mars colonies.