It's been 75 years since the first appearance of Batman in the pages of Detective Comics #27. With a new video game launching later this year and another film on the horizon, you could say the Bat has never been bigger.
Clearly, punching evil in the face never gets old. But what wisdom has the Dark Knight gleaned in his 75-year war on crime? If we sat down with the caped crusader, what life advice would the septugenarian superhero offer?
To celebrate Batman's big year, we picked the best tips we could find from his long career in crime-fighting, clown-punching and sidekick endangerment. If you're in the midst of a quarter- or mid-life crisis, take note: A fast car can be your best friend, and utility belts are always cooler than cargo shorts.
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