The Truth About Batman In Movies That Fans Need To Accept
He’s been there since the very start, and yet for all he's worth and his legacy, somehow it’s not entirely clear that Batman is among the few superheroes that can truly do it all by himself. See, while the Justice League and other superhero team-ups may leave Bruce Wayne looking like a regular human with just the right tools, in film only Spider-Man can challenge Batman.
That unique superpower is one DC has been flaunting since the golden and silver ages of comics, thus resulting in 1943’s first attempt to adapt Batman into other media in a lesser-known theatrical serial. Then, of course, the sixties saw the release of a pop culture icon when Adam West and Burt Ward suited up in 1966 to star in the TV series that would define Batman for many decades.
RELATED: Why Batman's Love Interests Don't WorkDespite being shamelessly campy and a far cry from what Batman is today, the TV series from the sixties and its accompanying movie proved that whenever there was new ground to be broken for superheroes, Batman had to be at the forefront. After going on break and leaving Superman to cement the notion that superhero movies could be huge, Tim Burton’s Batman changed the game forever by adding a level of artistry to his Gotham that was simply not possible in Clark Kent’s world.
The biggest contribution Burton made in Batman was introducing him as a gritty, moody, and overall darker superhero, a stark contrast to Superman and practically everything Marvel had to offer back then. This spin was not conceived by Burton on his own, but instead inspired by Frank Miller’s work on The Dark Knight Returns comics to create the Batman persona most recognized by modern fans, one that was burdened by the weight of his own sense of duty.
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