It goes without saying the murder of Thomas and Martha Wayne deeply psychologically scarred young Bruce. After all, what kind of child (that is not already a Batman fan) dreams of dressing up as a bat and fighting crime? Many stories have explored Batmans psyche during his younger years, often presenting the idea hes just as crazy as the criminals he faces, but very few give a long look at the years immediately following his parents deaths. Though Bruce Wayne will mainly be a secondary character, audiences can expect Gotham to examine Bruces state of mind in his younger years and what drove him to become a vigilante instead of a cop, criminal lawyer or judge. Lets face it, a Batman show without Batman is a difficult premise to sell so a lot hangs on the shoulders of Bruno Heller and actor David Mazouzs interpretation of young Bruce. With any luck, theyll fully explore the psychological damage on Bruces fragile mind to hook viewers into his struggle.
Richard Church has a Bachelor of Arts in English and a diploma in Television Writing and Producing. He is an aspiring writer for short stories, novels and screenplays. He is also an avid fan of comic books and graphic novels.
