Although gender norms are constantly being broken in today’s world, 20 years ago, two fictional figures basically raised boys and girls. The Barbie doll and Batman as a superhero single-handedly inspired an entire generation, becoming symbols of morality and hope. Where the superhero helped shape boys into young men who fought for what they believed to be good, the doll helped young girls realize that the only limit that they had to worry about was their imagination.

Robert Pattinson as Batman | Credits: Warner Bros.

Considering how iconic these two figures have been for decades, it is not surprising that they have had their paths cross every now and then. However, the most recent instance of their intertwined lives is quite interesting.

Barbie x Batman?

Barbie dolls have seen their fair share of crossovers since the release of the very first girl in plastic. From all countries to all professions, and almost every celebrity,...