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alexcat ([personal profile] alexcat) wrote2019-03-03 10:31 am

Day 3 - DC Character - Batman

Batman

The 1960s Batman television series was my introduction to Batman and he’s still my favorite. I was 6 years old and thought Robin was the cutest thing ever. The 60s were a good time for 6-10 year old girls to have crushes on tv guys! We had Robin, Chekov, and Davy Jones! We used to pin a towel around our necks and play Batman.


Of the modern Batmen, Michael Keaton might be my favorite. Rumor has it today that Armie Hammer might play Batman soon. Who is your favorite?

Batman is a fictional superhero appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. The character was created by artist Bob Kane and writer Bill Finger,[ and first appeared in Detective Comics #27, in 1939. Originally named the "Bat-Man", the character is also referred to by such epithets as the Caped Crusader, the Dark Knight, and the World's Greatest Detective.
1940 Batman comic.

Batman's secret identity is Bruce Wayne, a wealthy American playboy, philanthropist, and owner of Wayne Enterprises. After witnessing the murder of his parents Dr. Thomas Wayne and Martha Wayne as a child, he swore vengeance against criminals, an oath tempered by a sense of justice. Bruce Wayne trains himself physically and intellectually and crafts a bat-inspired persona to fight crime.

Batman operates in the fictional Gotham City with assistance from various supporting characters, including his butler Alfred, police commissioner Gordon, and vigilante allies such as Robin. Unlike most superheroes, Batman does not possess any superpowers; rather, he relies on his genius intellect, physical prowess, martial arts abilities, detective skills, science and technology, vast wealth, intimidation, and indomitable will. A large assortment of villains make up Batman's rogues gallery, including his archenemy, the Joker.

The character became popular soon after his introduction in 1939 and gained his own comic book title, Batman, the following year. As the decades went on, differing interpretations of the character emerged. The late 1960s Batman television series used a camp aesthetic, which continued to be associated with the character for years after the show ended. Various creators worked to return the character to his dark roots, culminating in 1986 with The Dark Knight Returns by Frank Miller. The success of Warner Bros. Pictures' live-action Batman feature films have helped maintain the character's prominence in mainstream culture.

An American cultural icon, Batman has garnered enormous popularity and is among the most identifiable comic book characters. Batman has been licensed and featured in various adaptations, from radio to television and film, and appears in merchandise sold around the world, such as apparel, toys, and video games. The character has also intrigued psychiatrists, with many offering interpretations of his psyche. In 2015, FanSided ranked Batman as number one on their list of "50 Greatest Super Heroes In Comic Book History".[8] Kevin Conroy, Rino Romano, Anthony Ruivivar, Peter Weller, Bruce Greenwood, Jason O'Mara, and Will Arnett, among others, have provided the character's voice for animated adaptations. Batman has been depicted in both film and television by Lewis Wilson, Robert Lowery, Adam West, Michael Keaton, Val Kilmer, George Clooney, Christian Bale, and Ben Affleck.

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[personal profile] shipperslist 2019-03-03 04:01 pm (UTC)(link)
Ohh yes, Michael Keaton is my absolute favorite. I love Burton's work in general and I absolutely adore the dark, gothic style of his two Batman movies. And, of course, they have the best villains, especially the Penguin. I mean, of course Bale's versions are good (because holy shit Heath Ledger's Joker is... something else) and I liked the origin stories, but they don't compare to Burton's films.
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[personal profile] sewn 2019-03-03 06:45 pm (UTC)(link)
My favorite Batman will always be The Animated Series one voiced by Kevin Conroy. He was my first Batman, and I guess your first always sticks with you!
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[personal profile] keiliss 2019-03-04 03:14 am (UTC)(link)
The only place I could get Batman comics when I was a kid was a shop we passed on the way to and from Church on Sundays. They weren't even the originals - you could only rarely get them to begin with - but were black and white copies. So once a month my Dad was forced to stop there while I went in and used a decent part of my allowance on - treasure! Batman was my first love, I was a DC girl well before I found Marvel.