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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Ok comic fans..

To me the best overall bit of Batman on the big and small screen is "Gotham". It's not perfect by any means, but it's the right kind of Dark for the Dark Knight.

It's Batmans gallery of rogues that make him the hero he is. His supporting cast of Allies that is the Bat-Fam.

The early TV series did my nut in, way too camp and cheesy. 1st film was a bit dark, but his neck didn't move. The rest of the films are just tripe. The last trilogy? Ok..

But I joined the comics when Gotham becomes a "Escape from New York" Style Open Prison. Batman was Mad Max style dark. I'm pretty sure Batman kills and enjoys it.

What are your thoughts on the whole Bat-verse.

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By *r Rubba LoverMan
over a year ago

Bristol

I'm more of a Transmetropolitan kind of guy.

Dystopian/alt graphix novels...

Although 2000AD was decent for a comic.

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By *ea monkeyMan
over a year ago

Manchester (he/him)

I quite enjoy the darkness of it, I loved Nolans take on it and thought that Bale was by far the best on screen Bat/Bruce, although I enjoyed Afleck as Bruce, he carried the 'billionaire' aspect and easy intelligence well. I didn't like his Batman though.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I'm more of a Transmetropolitan kind of guy.

Dystopian/alt graphix novels...

Although 2000AD was decent for a comic."

I like 2000AD much more than Batman

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I liked it when Batman & Robin cameo'd on Only Fools & Horses

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I quite enjoy the darkness of it, I loved Nolans take on it and thought that Bale was by far the best on screen Bat/Bruce, although I enjoyed Afleck as Bruce, he carried the 'billionaire' aspect and easy intelligence well. I didn't like his Batman though. "

Can't stand Ben Aflecks version of either. Probably agree about Bale being best Bat, though his voice is ridiculous as bat. I think I like Keaton best for Bruce.

Best Joker?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I’m Marvel all day, but, I have to admit, watching the old Batman now I’m grown up I find it absolutely hilarious

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I liked it when Batman & Robin cameo'd on Only Fools & Horses

Fucking awesome scene

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I’m Marvel all day, but, I have to admit, watching the old Batman now I’m grown up I find it absolutely hilarious

D."

I like things like 2000AD, Dark Horse Comics, Neil Gaiman and other smaller comic houses. V for Vendetta, Sandman. Always have.

Though I tend to prefer Marvel over DC, I prefer the fact it's set in the real world and has a cast of billions with intersecting stories. The possibilities are infantesimal.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I’m Marvel all day, but, I have to admit, watching the old Batman now I’m grown up I find it absolutely hilarious

I like things like 2000AD, Dark Horse Comics, Neil Gaiman and other smaller comic houses. V for Vendetta, Sandman. Always have.

Though I tend to prefer Marvel over DC, I prefer the fact it's set in the real world and has a cast of billions with intersecting stories. The possibilities are infantesimal. "

But Superman, Batman. Probably the two most iconic heroes of all time.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I’m Marvel all day, but, I have to admit, watching the old Batman now I’m grown up I find it absolutely hilarious

I like things like 2000AD, Dark Horse Comics, Neil Gaiman and other smaller comic houses. V for Vendetta, Sandman. Always have.

Though I tend to prefer Marvel over DC, I prefer the fact it's set in the real world and has a cast of billions with intersecting stories. The possibilities are infantesimal. "

Infantesimal!! What a word! Hehe

I’ve not read any of the DC comics for years but to be fair neither have I read any Marvel ones since the MCU started, I didn’t want to find any potential spoilers

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By *ea monkeyMan
over a year ago

Manchester (he/him)

Can't stand Ben Aflecks version of either. Probably agree about Bale being best Bat, though his voice is ridiculous as bat. I think I like Keaton best for Bruce.

Best Joker?"

Heath Ledger, without a pause. Nicholsons was great at the time but Ledger just felt 'dangerous'

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By *ea monkeyMan
over a year ago

Manchester (he/him)

"I’m Marvel all day, but, I have to admit, watching the old Batman now I’m grown up I find it absolutely hilarious

I like things like 2000AD, Dark Horse Comics, Neil Gaiman and other smaller comic houses. V for Vendetta, Sandman. Always have.

Though I tend to prefer Marvel over DC, I prefer the fact it's set in the real world and has a cast of billions with intersecting stories. The possibilities are infantesimal. "

Do you mean infinite?

I do prefer the real world setting myself, the X-men were my first comic love and still are.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I’m Marvel all day, but, I have to admit, watching the old Batman now I’m grown up I find it absolutely hilarious

I like things like 2000AD, Dark Horse Comics, Neil Gaiman and other smaller comic houses. V for Vendetta, Sandman. Always have.

Though I tend to prefer Marvel over DC, I prefer the fact it's set in the real world and has a cast of billions with intersecting stories. The possibilities are infantesimal.

Infantesimal!! What a word! Hehe

I’ve not read any of the DC comics for years but to be fair neither have I read any Marvel ones since the MCU started, I didn’t want to find any potential spoilers

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Its like game of thrones vs the books. Some bit are close.. most of it is vastly different. Nobody knows how it'll end because it's never really been finished properly.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Can't stand Ben Aflecks version of either. Probably agree about Bale being best Bat, though his voice is ridiculous as bat. I think I like Keaton best for Bruce.

Best Joker?

Heath Ledger, without a pause. Nicholsons was great at the time but Ledger just felt 'dangerous'"

Agreed

Who would you choose as the next Joker? In a three part series? Against which Batman? How would you steer the story?

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I’m Marvel all day, but, I have to admit, watching the old Batman now I’m grown up I find it absolutely hilarious

I like things like 2000AD, Dark Horse Comics, Neil Gaiman and other smaller comic houses. V for Vendetta, Sandman. Always have.

Though I tend to prefer Marvel over DC, I prefer the fact it's set in the real world and has a cast of billions with intersecting stories. The possibilities are infantesimal.

Do you mean infinite?

I do prefer the real world setting myself, the X-men were my first comic love and still are. "

Yeah.. I've said the opposite of what I meant.

*Ghengis lowers his head in shame*

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Can't stand Ben Aflecks version of either. Probably agree about Bale being best Bat, though his voice is ridiculous as bat. I think I like Keaton best for Bruce.

Best Joker?

Heath Ledger, without a pause. Nicholsons was great at the time but Ledger just felt 'dangerous'"

I concur

The others have been cartoon like caricatures

Heath Ledger was more 'man on the edge'

Way more believable

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Can't stand Ben Aflecks version of either. Probably agree about Bale being best Bat, though his voice is ridiculous as bat. I think I like Keaton best for Bruce.

Best Joker?

Heath Ledger, without a pause. Nicholsons was great at the time but Ledger just felt 'dangerous'

I concur

The others have been cartoon like caricatures

Heath Ledger was more 'man on the edge'

Way more believable "

Way more scary for it.

Though I've yet to see a Hannibal Lector-esque intelligence and charm shown in any on screen Joker or the American Pshyco-like coldness he must have to do the things he does.

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By *r Rubba LoverMan
over a year ago

Bristol

Can't stand Ben Aflecks version of either. Probably agree about Bale being best Bat, though his voice is ridiculous as bat. I think I like Keaton best for Bruce.

Best Joker?

Heath Ledger, without a pause. Nicholsons was great at the time but Ledger just felt 'dangerous'

I concur

The others have been cartoon like caricatures

Heath Ledger was more 'man on the edge'

Way more believable

Way more scary for it.

Though I've yet to see a Hannibal Lector-esque intelligence and charm shown in any on screen Joker or the American Pshyco-like coldness he must have to do the things he does. "

Dont forgwt thw joker in the spin off jetflix 'gotham'

Hes pretty good.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Can't stand Ben Aflecks version of either. Probably agree about Bale being best Bat, though his voice is ridiculous as bat. I think I like Keaton best for Bruce.

Best Joker?

Heath Ledger, without a pause. Nicholsons was great at the time but Ledger just felt 'dangerous'

Agreed

Who would you choose as the next Joker? In a three part series? Against which Batman? How would you steer the story?"

I'd be happy if they did The Dark Knight Returns / Batman Beyond with the cast from the Burton films.

If they couldn't get Jack Nicholson back, I actually think Mark Hamill should play the Joker if they put him in make-up and only really show him in shadow.

I just really want a live action Batman Beyond film and I'm surprised it hasn't happened yet.

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By *evil_u_knowMan
over a year ago

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I think bale is the worst batman, but in the best batman films, but realistically he was flat.

Never fully believed he was a billionaire, his growling got tideous, and his fighting was well... compared to the other action stars out there like keanu reeves it was poor.

I'm pretty sure bale had zero impact on how good the films were and the director could have put anyone in there really.

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By *tew008Man
over a year ago

edinburgh

I liked afflecks role. Liked the idea of old Bats doing generations story, red hood and dark knight returns (when he is actually old). Nolan’s were better films but I enjoyed afflecks fight choreography.

Although no one utility belted like West

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By *hilloutMan
over a year ago

All over the place! Northwesr, , Southwest

Batman the animated series of the early 90's was the best material of the Bat-verse outside of conics. Great storytelling, fabulous voice acting. Mark Hamil's Joker - the Joker to end all Jokers. Brilliant

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I like Alfred

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