The Mark Of Kane

<p><strong style=color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>This robust new play reveals the writers and artists who launched an enduring icon of American popular culture Batman. <em>- Chicago On Stage</em></strong></p><p></p><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Step into the shadows of 1939 where a spark of creativity in a Bronx apartment ignites a legend that will change the face of American pop culture forever.</span><span style=color: rgba(15 17 17 1)> Picture two young friends driven by passion and creativity </span><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>who dare to dream of a costumed hero for a nation on the brink of war. Fueled by desperation wit and the vibrant pulse of the Golden Age of Comics their collaboration births an icon-a dark knight whose presence will loom large in the hearts and minds of fans for generations.</span></p><p></p><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>But every hero has a secret. While </span><span style=color: rgba(15 17 17 1)>Bob Kane one of the architects of this groundbreaking creation goes on to reap the rewards of their imaginative prowess Bill Finger the unsung hero who played a pivotal role in shaping this masked manhunter's legacy fades into obscurity. </span><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Pracht weaves a compelling tale of ambition betrayal and redemption evoking the noir mystery and moral complexity of the very hero they created. With echoes of Gotham's brooding streets </span><em style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>The Mark of Kane</em><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)> is a riveting exploration of art legacy and the cost of greatness-perfect for fans of untold origin stories.</span></p><p></p><p><strong>Enormously thought-provoking delightfully stimulating and wretchedly heartbreaking. <em>- Around The Town Chicago</em></strong></p><p></p><p><strong>Recommended for more than just comic-book lovers. <em>- New City Chicago</em></strong></p><p></p><p></p>