In Which Batman Makes the Most Baffling Trump Reference Ever

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Incorporating cultural references into your work can have pros and cons. While it may elicit immediate reactions from your audience, future readers might struggle to understand outdated references. For instance, a panel from Iron Man #244 that seems to reference talk show host Morton Downey Jr. actually evokes a different image when read today.

Meanwhile, in Justice League of America #77, writer Dennis O’Neil introduced a more serious tone to the story. The plot involves the League’s honorary member, Snapper Carr, who develops an inferiority complex and joins a movement led by John Dough that opposes superheroes. The story unfolds with Batman overcoming an elaborate trap set by Dough, who is eventually revealed to be the Joker.

The issue may contain a message about societal norms and extremism, similar to themes explored in the Civil Rights Movement. Whether or not this was the author’s intention, the relevance of the narrative remains significant today.

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