Our purpose here, however, is not to discuss the greatness of batman. The film reboots the batman film series, telling the origin story of the character and begins. For more than twenty years, editor and writer dennis oneil put the dark in the dark knight and was the guiding force behind the batman mythos at dc comics. Artifacts included sections set in the year 2027 with the. Jun 15, 2005 one benefit of not being a comic book fanboy or girl is the immunity such dispassion grants. Its not based on any one single comic graphic novel as it is, but each movie in the trilogy borrows elements from multiple different comics. The character is based on the barbara gordon version of batgirl from the comic books. Batman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero batman as its main protagonist. The 1960s batman tv series starring adam west was campy but in a good way.
Batman begins is not the best comicbook movie ever made, because it is not a comicbook movie. Batman begins widescreen on dvd 012569594159 from warner bros directed by christopher nolan. Ten years ago, batman begins perfected the idea of a franchise reboot, revitalized the comic book superhero film and accidentally taught hollywood. Is ben afflecks batman movie based on these dc comic books. Set photos from the batman reveal which iconic comic. Is christopher nolan no longer associated with batman vs superman. This was the very first comic book adaptation of one of batman s motion pictures with art by jerry ordway, illustrator of the superman comics. Batman, a masked crusader who uses his strength, intellect and an array of hightech deceptions. I did not find any comic edition that goes by the name batman vs superman or related and the story is not related to injustice. Of all the comic book mobsters in the dcu, thorne has constantly been overshadowed by the falcones and the penguin, especially in the wake of the falcone familys prominence in the 2005 film batman begins and gotham television series. Gotham only has a handful of traditional mobsters vying for the position as the citys ruling crime lord but. Aug 24, 2018 this list will explore these movies, ranked by their standing in rotten tomatoes list of top performing comic book movies.
Jim gordon was based on the character from the story batman. The dark knight owes its tone to the comic books that inspired it, and. They created a great movie that just happens to be based on a comic book. Batman begins successfully rebooted the dark knights franchise in 2005 and put the iconic dc comics superhero in a grounded setting. Batman begins making a name for himself just as the flamboyant joker takes over the mafia in director tim burtons adaptation of the comic book. The trilogy consists of batman begins 2005, the dark knight 2008 and the dark knight rises 2012, directed by christopher nolan. Jul 17, 2018 batman begins detective flass, commissioner loeb, and gangster boss carmine falcone all first appeared in batman. I found christians bales batman voice to be a little comical, but other than that there.
Based on the dc comics character batman, it stars christian bale, michael caine, liam neeson, katie holmes, gary oldman, cillian murphy, tom wilkinson, rutger hauer, ken watanabe, and morgan freeman. Synopsis batman begins explores the origins of the batman legend and the dark knights emergence as a force for good in gotham. Batman returns comic adaptation batman wiki fandom. Batman begins was successful, and in 2008 a sequel titled the dark knight was. In instory progression, this would be before batman beyond, but since its connection to the universe is looser and debatable, unlike batman beyond, i place it here. Batman begins perfected the reboot and saved the comic book. Dark knight and was the guiding force behind the batman mythos at dc comics. Batman pits the caped crusader against his greatest. Batman begins simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Batman pits the caped crusader against his greatest foe. It was also in a collection of all the burton and schumacher movie adaptations called batman. Kevin smith says robert pattinson batman movie is based on. Batman begins is the movie from 2005 directed by christpher nolan and starred by christian bale, and only after all teses years ive read the novelization. Though only 96 pages long, i could not put the book done until i finished it and read cowriter david mazzucchellis afterword comic narration.
Year one, a comic intended to reset the status quo of batman for a new. Many of the iconic scenes from the comic carry over. How batman begins changed the superhero movie genre. Batman returns comic adaptation author dennis oneil illustrator steve erwin penciller jose luis garcia lopez inker tom mccraw colourist publication date 1992 published by dc comics this was the comic book adaptation based on the original motion picture. Although your name begins with aqua in its name, you already know who you are, dont you, aquarius. Nolan is not a comic book guy and his trilogy clearly shows that. It was also reprinted in a collection of all the warner movie adaptations called batman. Of course, it now feels like the new era of comic book movies ushered in after batman begins were always the standard but to have thats just a. Batman has been on the screen more than any other comicbook superhero, each iteration unique in its characterisation, tone and theme.
Standing 60 tall, hes only 2 inches shy of bruce waynes height in the comics. According to wikipedia, the starting point for batman begins was a story called the man who falls. This batman comics price guide will help you to value all the early. Batman begins is a 2005 superhero movie, based on the fictional dc comics character batman. E very writer of the batman movies had either an extensive prior knowledge of the batman comic books or did an extensive research before writing the script. No bloodpressure crises are likely to arise over arguments pertaining to whether batman begins lives.
Christopher nolans dark knight trilogy forever changed the way comic book movies were made, for both marvel and dc. The series will bridge the gap between the first and second season of the acclaimed game, developed by telltale games and licensed by warner bros. It is a foe batman can see and hear, but he cannot touch. Batman begins is a combination of stories from the batman mythos. The telltale series, is adding new plot points to its storyline in a new digital first comic book miniseries, batman. The series will bridge the gap between the first and second season of the acclaimed game, developed by telltale games and. In her spare time, she writes romance novels, works as a freelance japanese translator, and. Very fast read, took me only a couple of hours, but i csn say the comic book legend danny oneil does a good job translating the script and adding new material the really good part of the. Christopher nolans batman begins was the first film in his dark knight trilogy. Year one is necessary for both longtime batman comic book fans and newcomers alike. Batman begins detective flass, commissioner loeb, and gangster boss carmine falcone all first appeared in batman.
How the batman dark knight trilogy changed comic book movies. Batman begins, the film by acclaimed director christopher nolan memento. Each and every one of the theatrical batman movies has numerous subtle and not so subtle nods and references to the comic books and reveals an impressive knowledge of the comic book back catalog. Kevin smith says robert pattinson batman movie is based on the long halloween. Joe manganiello unveils a pile of deathstroke and batman comic books while sharing more of his research on the main villain in ben afflecks solo dc. Batman proved to be so popular that a selftitled ongoing comic book series began publication with. Since his first appearance in 1939, batman has been adapted into various media such as film, radio, television, and video games, as well as numerous merchandising items. Based on the batmanteenage mutant ninja turtles comic book by james tynion iv and freddie williams ii. List of films based on dc comics publications wikipedia. Sep 27, 2016 joe manganiello unveils a pile of deathstroke and batman comic books while sharing more of his research on the main villain in ben afflecks solo dc movie. Batman 1989 film comic adaptation batman wiki fandom.
But as it features mark hamill as the joker, ive put it together with the batman. One benefit of not being a comicbook fanboy or girl is the immunity such dispassion grants. It stars christian bale as batman, along with michael caine, gary oldman, liam neeson, katie holmes, cillian murphy, morgan freeman, ken watanabe, tom wilkinson, and rutger hauer. Refine see titles to watch instantly, titles you havent rated, etc. Batman proved to be so popular that a selftitled ongoing comic book series began publication with a cover date of spring 1940. Oneil began his career as stan lees editorial assistant at marvel comics and went on to become one of the industrys most successful and respected creators. Batman begins is a combination of stories from the batman mythos, as well as an original story. Mar 06, 2020 batman begins is a 2005 superhero film directed by christopher nolan and written by nolan and david s. Gods among us comic and was thrilled with the whole concept of batman s army against supermans army. Batman begins by dennis oneil goodreads share book. We have the worlds largest selection of batman comic books and graphic novels.
How batman begins changed the superhero movie genre comic book. The film reboots the batman film series, telling the origin story of bruce wayne from the death of his parents to his journey to become batman and his fight to stop ras al ghul and the scar. This batman comics price guide will help you to value all the early issues of batman comics, the series which began in 1940. This was the very first comic book adaptation of one of batmans motion pictures with art by jerry ordway, illustrator of the superman comics. Which dc villain are you based on your zodiac sign. Staring christian bale, ken watanabe, cillian murphy and tom wilkinson. Batman begins by capedcrusader202 on november 26, 2017 batman begins is a loose adaptation of the award winning graphic novel batman year one. For me there are three major comic book influences in batman lore. Theyre not entirely based on any comic but take elements from several. The joker, a crazed psychotic killer with a sinister smile and a comedic flair. The 22 best comic book movies that arent marvel or dc. Rises takes some elements from knightfall but is the least based on any comic book storyline. From the spandexfilled adventures of barbarella to the melancholy social justice issues explored in persepolis, here are the 22 best comic book movies that arent marvel or dc, according to rotten tomatoes. Batman begins is a 2005 superhero film directed by christopher nolan and written by nolan and david s.
Now, newly surfaced concept art shows alternate batsuits, and more. Christopher nolan directed the movie, which stars christian bale as batman, as well as michael caine, gary oldman, liam neeson, katie holmes, cillian murphy and morgan freeman. The dark knight trilogy is a britishamerican superhero film trilogy based on the dc comics character batman. Nov 09, 2017 of course, it now feels like the new era of comic book movies ushered in after batman begins were always the standard but to have thats just a trick of memory, as nolans film was a true game. Neither of these stories featured ras al ghul, who is a significantly different character than the one featured in the comic. This comicbased adventure starring michael keaton and jack nicholson was the highestgrossing. Batman comics that inspired dark knight, according to. Its not based on any one single comicgraphic novel as it is, but each movie in the trilogy borrows elements from multiple different comics. The animated series films and its followups as mark hamill also portrayed the joker in them. Batman and robin storybook hc 1997 landolls batman and robin team up hc 20 dc comics board book batman and robin the case of the laughing sphinx hc 1982 dc fisherprice library of storytapes and books. Videogame publisher electronic arts, always ready to capitalize on a good thing, contracted development house eurocom to create videogame versions of batman begins based on the movie of the same. Is batman begins based on any batman comic or was it entirely written from scratch. I have recently come across the story of the injustice.
Instead, director christopher nolan has created a movie that just happens to involve a guy dressing. Based on the major motion picturethe exciting origins of the ultimate crime fighter. Her origin in the twopart batgirl begins deviates slightly from the comics in her acting as batman s sidekick prior to the introduction of robin and being younger, at the age of 14 when starting, than in the comics where she is about 20 and over. Sep, 2019 kevin smith says robert pattinson batman movie is based on the long halloween. Jun 15, 2015 batman begins was not a leggy and beloved comic book action drama because it was darkngritty or because it was filled with background exposition or even because it grounded its adventure in a. The long halloween and the jokers early appearances. Batman and robin tpb 202016 dc comics the new 52 batman and robins training day sc 2017 simon spotlight a.
Batman comics that inspired dark knight, according to christopher. The hook here is the official comic book adaptation of batman begins, by writer scott beatty, penciller kilian plunkett, and inker serge lapointe, but the stories. In the wake of his parents murder, disillusioned industrial heir bruce wayne christian bale travels the world seeking the means to fight injustice and turn fear against those who prey on the fearful. Based largely off of frank millers the dark knight returns comics, nolan honed in on a gritty, visceral depiction of batman that didnt shy away. Based on the dc comics character batman, it stars christian bale, michael.
Its not based on any one single comicgraphic novel as it is, but each movie in the trilogy borrows elements. Batman begins on bluray 085391115212 from warner bros directed by christopher nolan. The batman franchise is the fourteenth highestgrossing media franchise of all time, having made. Writer christos gage and artist raffaele ienco debut new series in february 2018. Aug 01, 2011 e very writer of the batman movies had either an extensive prior knowledge of the batman comic books or did an extensive research before writing the script. He also built up a muscular physique for the role that accurately reflects the build of the comic book batman. Instead, director christopher nolan has created a movie that. Year one, a comic intended to reset the status quo of batman for a new generation. Neither of these stories featured ras al ghul, who is a significantly different character than the one featured in the comic both ras are leaders of a large group of assassins, and both have a large respect for batman, but. Bruce wayne weighs 210 lbs in the comics, while bales weight was around 190 lbs during the filming of batman begins. Batman begins is a 2005 superhero film based on the fictional dc comics character batman, directed by christopher nolan. Is batman begins based on any batman comic or was it entirely.
Jun 14, 2005 batman begins is not the best comic book movie ever made, because it is not a comic book movie. Is batman begins based on any batman comic or was it. In addition, the films sergeant james gordon was based on his comic book incarnation as seen in year one. No bloodpressure crises are likely to arise over arguments pertaining to. The subterranean blue grotto guide to batman 66 season one yesterday, and we chatted with cofounder bob greenberger about his contribution to the book. Her origin in the twopart batgirl begins deviates slightly from the comics in her acting as batmans sidekick prior to the introduction of robin and being younger, at the age of 14 when starting, than in the comics where she is about 20 and over.
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