The Batman slapping Robin meme and its history

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Time passes, memes are on the rise, and endless ones are created. A trend that emerged to describe an idea or thought. And Batman I couldn't escape this trend.

So, we have a meme of bat man slapping young wonder as one of the most famous and viral. Plus, it can be used for any situation.

In this way, the iconic image appeared a little over 50 years ago, but very few know its origin. If only they knew it all started with a battle between superheroes.

The origin of Batman's slap

By November 1965, in one of the most important comics, called World's Finest of DC Comics, the image appeared. By that date, the fascicle number 153, which includes the image, now a meme.

In this issue we can read the story of The Clash of Cape and Cowl!, by Edmond Hamilton and Curt Swan. In this way, in a fictional story imagined by the butler Alfred Pennyworth to spend his free time in the Batcave.

The story tells how the renowned scientist Thomas Wayne and father of Bruce Wayne, helps to Superboy in search of an antidote to Kryptonite. Obviously, so that it doesn't affect him and he's no longer susceptible to the strange rock from his home planet.

But Thomas Wayne, is killed and the kryptonite disappears. So Bruce thinks it was Superboy and swears to take revenge on him. Some time later, Bruce becomes Batman and on one occasion Robin, discusses his obsession with ending SupermanAt that moment the bat man slaps the young wonder.

Then, Batman allies with Lex Luthor, to end the Man of SteelAfter capturing him, he discovers that he was tricked by Luthor, who is the real killer. For this reason, he releases him, but a liquid explosion at bat man, who before dying apologizes to Superman.

Obviously, it's a fictional story set in the universe of two of the world's most beloved superheroes. Now, tell us: Did you know about this comic that gave rise to the meme?

Image: The Century of Torreón