HOLY smoke - there's a new college course crusading through town... and it's all about Batman.
From a deep delve into the psyche of the Dark Knight to a look at the DC hero's training regime, the UK's first Batman studies course will give fans a unique insight into the famous character.
Glasgow Clyde College lecturer and Batman megafan George Howie is the mastermind behind the eight-week course, which takes inspiration from his own vast memorabilia collection.
George, who cites Tim Burton’s Batman as his favourite, said: “I’ve been a super fan of Batman since I can remember - he’s my ultimate hero.
"I grew up watching Adam West on the telly and my fascination, and memorabilia collection, started from there.
"I’ve watched every movie a million times and can quote every scene - it’s very much had an influence over my life.
"Even now, my facemask has the Bat Emblem on it so this is my dream course."
Starting on Tuesday, October 20, the eight-week online course will take Bat-fans through the history of the DC Hero, and study in detail the evolution of Bruce Wayne’s alter ego from his original appearance in Detective Comics #27 in May 1939, to cartoons and then today’s blockbuster movies.
Megafan George will guide students deep into the character history of The World’s Greatest Detective from origin stories to present day developments.
Students will cover content from a range of media such as film, cartoons, comic books, and gaming from the comfort of their own Batcaves.
And they will examine and question the sociopathy of the hero, how he blends into the territory of a villain, and explore the concepts and limits of human potential using Batman as a case study.
George added: "Batman has had a massive cultural impact and has a huge fan base across the world as well as in our own local community in Glasgow.
"Whether you are a hard core Bat-Fan or someone who just likes to watch the movies, then this course is perfect for you.”
Glasgow Clyde College’s ‘History of “The Batman”’ course is one of 25 of ‘Love to Learn’ courses available across the three campuses.
Those wanting to be one of the first to say “I’ve studied Batman” can sign up at www.glasgowclyde.ac.uk/courses/1226958-history-of-the-batman-online/3369
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