Ep. 439 Adam Haman and Bob Murphy Analyze Batman, the Dark Knight Returns
In a new type of crossover episode, Adam Haman and Bob Murphy provide an in-depth analysis of Frank Miller’s classic graphic novel, Batman: The Dark Knight Returns. They also relate Miller’s depiction to other treatments of the world’s greatest detective.
Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest:
- The YouTube version of this conversation.
- This episode’s sponsor, The Swan Brothers.
- The anniversary edition of Batman: The Dark Knight Returns (graphic novel).
- Links to old Batman clips (one and two). The YouTube version of the animated Dark Knight Returns (Part I and Part II).
- The HamanNature substack.
- Help support the Bob Murphy Show.
About the author, Robert
Christian and economist, Chief Economist at infineo, and Senior Fellow with the Mises Institute.
Please provide link to the graphic novel.
This is the version I bought.
Question, is the Federal Reserve similar to The Laegue of Shadows? Both try to restore balance to society. The League is doing it through force and the Fed is doing it by adjusting monetary policy. While technically the Fed operates publically, I went to a conference put on by the St Louis Fed last year and 90% of people had no idea what the Federal Reserve is. While the Fed is public, it is largley unknown and it has a lot of influence on the economy which influences society. I’m wondering if it is a bit similar to The Laegue of Shadows? I’m probably overlooking something, but I’m curious.
Hi Taylor,
If you got into the minds of the people who established central banks and/or run them, maybe it’s something like that. I think the lower level people at the Fed don’t believe they’re doing something beyond the surface apperance.