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"Pity me, I'm a Batman collector."
Darren Maxwell became addicted to collecting Batman merchandise in late 1980s Australia as a way to be a part of nascent geek culture. Decades later, Darren's stuck with a room full of collectables - a membership card to a fandom he no longer recognises - yet powerful forces beyond his control mean he's unable to let go.
BATMAN AND ME is a sobering look
at the highs and lows of obsessive collecting
in an increasingly pop culture-centric world,
and the price of admission to fandom.
Synopsis
“I didn't want to do it. I knew it would become a monster.”
DARREN "DAGS" MAXWELL
Batman collector
“I don't think I've ever been envious. My collection is smaller, but it's different.”
PETER "MPS" SIMS
Darren's friend
“I'm not really into Batman.”
LYNNE BRACK
Darren's partner
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