This image released by Warner Bros. shows Christian Bale as Batman in "The Dark Knight Rises." Some comic book historians are concerned that the chaotic mass shooting at a midnight screening of "The Dark Knight Rises" in suburban Denver will forever be associated with the legend of Batman. They are keen on disregarding any parallels between the massacre and the ever-evolving history of Batman, a flawed human superhero who has been rooted in reality since his pulpy inception in 1939. (AP Photo/Warner Bros., Ron Phillips)
FILE - In this undated photo originally provided by DC Comics shows the issue 69 cover of "The Batman Detective Comics," featuring notorious villan The Joker. The character has been captivating audiences since he was established as the murderous yin to the Batman's yang in 1940 by DC Comics writers Bob Kane and Bill Finger with artist Jerry Robinson. (AP Photo/DC Comics, Jerry Robinson)
This undated film image released by Warner Bros. shows Kim Basinger, left, and Jack Nicholson as The Joker in a scene from "Batman." The Joker has been captivating audiences since he was established as the murderous yin to the Batman's yang in 1940 by DC Comics writers Bob Kane and Bill Finger with artist Jerry Robinson. (AP Photo/Warner Bros.)
FILE - This undated file photo originally released by Warner Bros., shows actor Heath Ledger as The Joker in a scene from "The Dark Knight." The character has been captivating audiences since he was established as the murderous yin to the Batman's yang in 1940 by DC Comics writers Bob Kane and Bill Finger with artist Jerry Robinson. (AP Photo/Warner Bros., Stephen Vaughan)
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Self-professed Bat-fan and comic-book historian Arlen Schumer is worried. He fears the mass shooting at a midnight screening of “The Dark Knight Rises” in Aurora, Colo., will forever be associated with the legend of Batman. “After mourning and feeling sympathy for …
