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In this article we're going to take a brief look at one of the longest running and popular comic books of our time, Batman.

Batman was first introduced to the world of comics in May of 1939. But he wasn't featured in his own comic book. He was a part of Detective Comics issue number 27. The thing about Batman that was unique for his time and even today is that he was a super hero with no super powers. He couldn't fly like Superman or run fast like Flash, nor was he strong like The Hulk. He was just a flesh and blood crime fighter out to rid the world of the kind of vermin responsible for the death of his parents.

Also, unlike many other super heroes, Batman was a very dark character who has a lot of his own personal demons that he had to keep in check. Every day was a battle to keep his anger from getting the best of him. Many times he came close to crossing the line between good and evil.

Batman lives in Gothem City in the guise of playboy millionaire Bruce Wayne. Only his trusty butler Alfred knew of his secret identity as Batman. He decided to fashion his crime fighting outfit after that of a bat because of the dark nature of crime itself. He wanted to be seen in something that would strike fear in the hearts of criminals, not make them laugh.

The first detailed origin of Batman was not told until the June issue of Detective Comics, number 47. His actual origin, as was true with so many comic book heroes, changed many times as the years went on. However, the basic facts of his character have remained unchanged through the years.

Batman had a number of gadgets that have become very familiar and popular over the years such as his utility belt which could pretty much do everything but make scrambled eggs. In addition to this he had the ever popular batmobile, bat copter, bat cycle, bat plane and bat boat. All these vehicles in some manner, shape or form resembled the appearance of a bat.

It wasn't until April 1940 that Batman would get his trusty sidekick, Robin, the Boy Wonder. In many ways, especially with teenagers, Robin was an even more popular character than Batman because he was somebody who kids could relate to.

Over the years Batman battled a number of diabolical criminals. Some of the more famous ones were The Riddler, The Joker, The Penguin, Catwoman and Mr. Freeze. Each issue of the comic, especially in the early years would usually feature a different foe for Batman to do battle with. The only twist to this was the occasional time that Catwoman would try to seduce Batman with her womanly charms. While often tempted, Batman never gave in to her unless it was to gain some important information from her.

Over the years Batman has evolved into a hit TV show and a number of movies that were closer to the darker side of Batman than the Adam West character. But no matter what the portrayal or medium, Batman has, and will always be one of our most beloved super heroes.

Michael Russell

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Holy JavaBean, Batman - Is Coffee Actually Good For You

Not sure if you are old enough to remember the old "Batman" TV show with Adam West? No matter, the research is in. If you have been feeling guilty about enjoying that morning cup of Joe, don't? Drinking a moderate amount of coffee may actually be good for you.

You are probably aware that your favorite beverage - you know, the one with the caffeine in it - is also enjoyed by literally billions of people all over the planet each and every day. And there have been many reports and research articles written about the hazards of drinking too much of it. But take heart! There is also research that supports the healthful aspects of drinking coffee.

Our blessed java bean is among the most studied commodities by scientists. Here is some evidence to suggest that we may actually reap benefits rather than kill ourselves by ingesting moderate amounts of coffee (an average of about 4 cups per day):

• Increased alertness - this is an obvious benefit that few will dispute - the effect of the caffeine in a regular serving or cup of 60-100 mg of caffeine has been proven to increase alertness and reduce tiredness. It especially helps in situations when you may be fatigued, such as when driving. The benefit here may be that it keeps you from falling asleep and having an accident or even a fatality.
• Type II Diabetes - according to an article at positivelycoffee.org, there is research that suggests "that coffee drinking may be protective against the development of Type II diabetes". While further research is necessary to determine exactly why, it is thought that there is another natural ingredient other than the caffeine that is responsible for helping with diabetes.
• Physical performance enhancer - again from positivelycoffee.org, research shows that there is a benefit from drinking caffeinated beverages prior to exercise that helps your performance and endurance. If the caffeine increases your ability to exercise longer, the end result is that it enhances your body's health because of the added exercise.
• Parkinson's disease - from coffeescience.org - there is a large body of study that has reported that coffee and other caffeinated drinks can reduce the risk of developing Parkinson's Disease. There is a lengthy article with lots of documentation at www.coffeescience.org/parkinsons.

So, is coffee good for your health? If you search the Internet, you will find many more health benefits for your favorite drink suggesting that it may be. There has been a bunch of negative press, but much of that has been either misquoted or it refers to more than average consumption of the heavenly brew.

Visit www.thecoffeeniche.com for more about the subject of coffee and you.

After all, you deserve a great cup of Joe!

About the Author

I do love my coffee. Visit my blog at www.thecoffeeniche.com to find out what I have been learning about the heavenly brew.

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