Topic: The BATMAN Thread - We accept Bat-credit cards too!

[Ahasverus]

The LoS topic was completely absorbed by batman discussion, it seems that our dear forums are filled with batfans and that's great! It's an espectacular character no doubt, being among the best in every class he's in

- Best games (Arkham series)
- Best Movies (Nolan series)
- Best comics (many to name)
- Best musical! (Can you believe it?)

So this is a place to discuss about our favorite hero, and of course, his villains.

Let the night begin!

To start the discussion, what do you think was the best plot to stop Batman has ever a villian had? I think the whole Knightfall was brilaint, Bane planned to make Batman get TIRED, a simple as it is, no one thought about it first.

[crisis]

Recently purchased the Play Arts KAI Batman figure, it's huge



but HIGHLY detailed & articulated. I've had these metal Batarangs laying around for a couple years, purchased them in a set at my local flea market for about 20 bucks



also acquired a couple of statues from the "Black & White" series. The detail on these are excellent. They only made 7000 of the Joker, good luck finding him for less than $100 nowadays



also recently purchased part one of the 'Knightfall' comic series, where Bane makes his first appearance (and what DKR is partially based on)



have yet to start reading it, though

[A-Yty]

What's with the sweet-smelling cosmetics? 

Edit: no, wait, I thought that champagne was perfume 

[KaZudra]

Batpagne behind the figure and Simply Bat, Scented oil

[A-Yty]

Crisis offers the figures champagne and rubs some scented oil on them? 

[JR]

also recently purchased part one of the 'Knightfall' comic series, where Bane makes his first appearance (and what DKR is partially based on)



have yet to start reading it, though

I think that one was one of my favorites. Parts 2 and 3 (and Prodigal) were okay I guess, but Part 1 was easily the best.

Has anyone read The Cult? That was another favorite of mine. I was kind of surprised with how dark it was for a Batman comic. And Jason Todd actually wasn't annoying in that one.

[Super Waffle]

Selina Kyle, you're fired

[Abnormal Freak]

Has anyone read The Cult? That was another favorite of mine. I was kind of surprised with how dark it was for a Batman comic. And Jason Todd actually wasn't annoying in that one.

Wasn't much a fan of that myself. Maybe I'm insane, but it felt like a poor man's Frank Miller to me—the Batmobile even underwent a ridiculous reconstruction in it.

One aspect I adore about The Cult is the art—and even more impressive than the line art is the coloring, which most people apparently abhor about the miniseries but I think it's wonderful. But yeah, the writing just isn't so hot, IMO...and it's by the same dude who wrote that piece of shit A Death in the Family. Only good thing to come out of that was Under the Red Hood—the animated movie more specifically, as the comic only struck me as OK.

I'm a Miller fanboy, so I adore all his stuff, including The Dark Knight Strikes Again. I'll admit All-Star Batman & Robin, the Boy Wonder had me scratching my head a bit, but it was still pretty cool and I eagerly anticipate the rest of it (if it ever gets made). You simply can't beat The Dark Knight Returns and Batman: Year One, IMO.

Although my favorite Batman story ever is Mask of the Phantasm. Fantastic movie, and the best origin for the character. Just wish the animation had been better, considering the TV show had some truly astounding episodes in terms of animation (mostly the ones directed by Kevin Altieri, the anime nut of the bunch; he knew the right direction and studios to pick).

I love Batman. Man, who doesn't?? I just wish Bill Finger and Bob Kane had continued on in the direction they originally set out with, where Batman killed criminals when necessary and all that. Then Robin was introduced and it all got pretty lame.

[Flame]

Let's talk Batman in the DCAU.

Can we agree Old Bruce is best Bruce?

Also just how epic Batman Beyond was



>>That moment when the choir backed version of the original Batman theme starts playing

chills down my spine. every time.

[Abnormal Freak]

One of Beyond's most memorable moments for sure.

One of the best aspects of Kevin Conroy's acting in the original show is that he always used Bruce's "real" voice for Batman, while his "Bruce persona" had this really carefree, acted voice. They threw that out the window with The New Batman Adventures which was a real shame—and I still remember Bruce's pathetic attempt at going undercover, which was slapping a mustache on and shades. A long way away from the coolness of Matches Malone...

[Nail_Bombed]

Not a mega-Batfanboy, but have certainly got my fair share of comics and the films... loved the Burton films (Schumacher.... not so much), and the Nolan series so far has been damn good. I am mostly a Vertigo reader (and a longtime Marvelite), but DC and Bats have always been cool. And the Elseworlds series of comics where Batman goes up against Dracula is awesome. Look for Batman Vs Dracula : Red Rain. Have got all three: Red Rain, Bloodstorm, and Crimson Mist. Also The Long Halloween is brilliant as is the Miller stuff and the Knightfall books.

Cover from Bloodstorm.



EDIT: And here's a cover from Crimson mist, where Batman essentially BECOMES Dracula.

[JR]

Wasn't much a fan of that myself. Maybe I'm insane, but it felt like a poor man's Frank Miller to me—the Batmobile even underwent a ridiculous reconstruction in it.

Yeah, I think the whole last part with the DKR-inspired Batmobile was my least favorite part of the story, since it did feel too ripped off. And the whole thing with

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Batman letting the disgruntled cultists rip Deacon Blackfire to shreds was pretty uncharacteristic of him. It fit the dark tone, but not his morals. It could've ended differently.

Look for Batman Vs Dracula : Red Rain. Have got all three: Red Rain, Bloodstorm, and Crimson Mist.

I have the first two...still have to get around to buying Crimson Mist one of these days. I heard it's pretty crazy.

[Jorge D. Fuentes]

LOL I saw "DKR" and thought "Diddy Kong Racing" and not "Dark Knight Returns".
Particularly funny since it was a batmobile post.

Also, I love Batman: TAS and Batman: Beyond.  Great shows.

[A-Yty]

Let's discuss the subject of "what would be great about a Batman who kills"?

[Nail_Bombed]

Let's discuss the subject of "what would be great about a Batman who kills"?

Not a lot really. He'd be basically a Punisher clone dressed up like a bat.

Think about it ... while the wealth isn't exactly there for Punisher/Frank Castle, they both have honed their bodies to near-perfection and not having to rely on any given superpowers (though Frank still needs to rely heavily on armor due to the amount of ammo being blasted at him), both have had their families wiped out by criminals, both rely on the fear of criminals for their work.... except Bats has more honor than Frank due to not murdering the scumbags/his opponents. And also, if Bats killed his way through Gotham's crime network, there wouldn't be much in the way of villains left - except himself.