When did we become too cool for Batman?

Evolution of Batman, from Comic Book Movie

I like Batman. I like reading Batman comics, watching Batman movies and cartoons, and playing Batman video games. Yes, he dresses like a bat. Yes, he fights criminals who all have some sort of gimmick. And, yes, his parents are dead, and he will brood about it.

And I love it.

But lately I've noticed a backlash against Batman. People seem to think either that Batman is a silly children's character, or that he's a joyless sociopath. What happened?

Batman: Arkham Asylum Game Review

People of Gotham! Joker here, bringing you a review of a game starring a man dressed like a bat.