Batman comes to the rescue of his friend John Blake and gives him some practical superhero advice:  “Wear a mask”.  John doesn’t quite get it at first.  He says he isn’t scared to let the bad guys know who he is.  Batman needs to set him straight.  The mask isn’t for him, it is a way to protect the people closest to John. 

The thing is, if the bad guys know who you are, they’ll come after you.  And your family.  You have to keep them safe, which is why you want a secret identity.  Being a superhero may sound fun, but there are costs to that lifestyle.  One opportunity cost of running around fighting crime is that it puts your loved ones at risk. 

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