<p><strong>Chad Parmenter''s</strong><em>Batmanticism </em>is an extraordinary collection of poems which explores classic poetic themes and forms while dressed in a cosplay mask, cape, and bat boots. Do not be deceived. These poems are masterful examples of poetic craftsmanship. The references to popular culture, or, rather, our imaginative response to the references to popular culture are used with surgical precision to deliver a collection which is moving, profound, humorous, and intriguing.</p>