. >> today has been a case of harm through adill philation. an action hero around since 1940s suffering a blow worse than any from the joker. for those familiar with the franchise, it's a misplaced blow. nobody knows batman better than customers of lee's comics. among them, jack siler. >> i don't see there is a connection. until you ask the guy. did you do this because of a comic book? or a movie? or because you just had a bad day? >> more people will continue to make speculations about parallels and experts will point out bruce wayne's drive came about after witnessing the murder of his two parents outside a movie theater. in san mateo, wayne freedman abc 7 news. >> thank you. the theater massacre is prompting more calls for tighter gun control in california. this state has a reputation for having toughest gun laws in the country. abc 7 news is live from sacramento with more on that. nannette? >> well, it's tough to pass gun control laws because both sides are passionate. california managed to do so with a testimonyic controlled legislature a