# The Possibility of Real Superheroes Becoming Batman By Alex Covert | Published 2008-07-17 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/becoming-batman-the-possibility-of-a-superhero References: [sciam](http://www.sciam.com/article.cfm?id=dark-knight-shift-why-bat) & [target](http://www.target.com/gp/detail.html/601-0172777-2276919?asin=0801890632&afid=yahoosspplp_bmvd&lnm=0801890632|Becoming_Batman:_The_Possibility_of_a_Superhero_:_Books&ref=tgt_adv_XSNG1060) Neuroscientist, kinesiologist, and martial artist, E. Paul Zehr, has thought of a clever marketing slant for a book, appealing to the kid in each of us. The [University of Victoria](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-book) professor states that Batman is the most realistic of all the superheroes and takes us on an assessment of whether a real person could train themselves to kick ass Batman-style. POW! You will no doubt continue to see headlines of Mr. Zehr's book as the idea is so interesting. In fact, I could see a series of books or even a television series that tests the [strengths of well known super heroes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/myprotein-captain-america). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) > [Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/books) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Realistic Superheroes:** The trend of exploring whether it is possible to train oneself to become a superhero could lead to the creation of new stories and media franchises. - **Superhero Training:** The trend of examining the physical and mental training required to become a superhero could lead to innovative personal training programs and equipment. - **Science-inspired Fiction:** The trend of incorporating scientific research into fictional stories could lead to new and exciting genres that appeal to audiences interested in science and technology. ### Who This Affects Most - **Publishing:** The publishing industry could capitalize on this trend by producing more books, comics, and graphic novels that explore the concept of realistic superheroes and superhero training. - **Fitness:** The fitness industry could develop innovative training programs and equipment that cater to the growing interest in superhero-style training and physical performance. - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry could create new TV shows, movies, and video games that explore the concept of training to become a superhero and the science behind it. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Batman-Themed Kitchen Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/batman-small-kitchen-appliance-design.md) - [Superhero-Guided Workout Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superheroguided-workout-app.md) - [Superhero-Inspired Whiskys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inishtree-speyside-single-malt.md) - [Dark Superhero Water Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/batman-x-air-up.md) - [Comic Book Hero Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comic-book-heros.md) - [Autonomous Superhero Transportation Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wr322-ugv-batpod.md) - [Superhero-Themed Hypercar Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pininfarina.md) - [Artistic Jaw-Dropping Lessons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/masters-of-anatomy.md) - [Superhero-Themed DIY Art Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jim-lee-batman.md)