In Politics in Gotham, scholars from a variety of fields¿political science, philosophy, law, and others¿provide answers to the question: ¿What does Batman have to do with politics?¿ Contributors use the Batman canon, from the comics to the feature films, to explore a broad range of issues in politics and political thought. What can Batman¿s role in Gotham City teach us about democracy? How do Batman¿s vigilantism and his violence fit within a society committed to the rule of law? What¿s the relationship between politics in Gotham and politics in our own communities? From Machiavelli to the fake news phenomenon, this book provides a compelling introduction to