How to Become A Real-World Superhero

utherdoul writes "Batman isn't from outer space and wasn't born with a mutant gene --he uses his riches, raw determination and technological know-how to equip himself to fight evil. So why couldn't the average geek do the same? I've written a story for Forbes.com that breaks down the Dark Knight's expenses and explains what it would cost to become a real-world Batman using commercially available training and technology." From the article: "Batman's suit is a modified piece of infantry armor built by the applied sciences division of Wayne Enterprises. It's waterproof, bulletproof, knife-proof and temperature-regulating. Paired with an impact-resistant, graphite-composite cowl and spiked ninja-style gauntlets, it allows Batman to protect himself against everything from swords to machine guns."

Comments

Re:GOD DAMN IT

[kwerle]

I have to include this sentence because slashdot thinks I'm yelling.

Here is another sentence. Slashdot can be so pedantic.

FIX THIS SHIT TACO YOUR SMARTER THEN THIS CRAP!

FIX THIS SHIT, TACO; YOU'RE SMARTER THAN THIS CRAP!

But maybe you're not? :-)

Re:Batman's weakness

[Unknown Poltroon]

WHy do you think he wears a target on his chest?

Re:riches wont do you any good

[kz45]

Just because Christians in ancient Rome wanted to worship Jesus didn't mean that it wasn't illegal.

Just because black people in 1860 wanted to be free didn't mean that helping escaped slaves wasn't illegal.

Just because women before the 1960s wanted to control their own bodies didn't mean that contraception and abortion weren't illegal.

Anyone who attempts to live by any reasonable code of ethics is going to find themselves quite often rooting for, actively assisting, or even becoming, "criminals

I hardly consider getting high even comparable to the things that you listed.