Name: Icons Unearthed: Batman
Uploaded: 2024-12-10T23:01:25.000Z
Description: The story of the Batman's journey to the screen through false starts, accidents, big personalities, and endless reinventions. After a sequel fell flat, it would take a director with a vision grounded in reality to resuscitate it.

The story of the Batman's journey to the screen through false starts, accidents, big personalities, and endless reinventions. After a sequel fell flat, it would take a director with a vision grounded in reality to resuscitate it.

Comedy Dynamics

Bob Kane and Bill Finger's costumed hero leaped off the page and onto the screen in 1966, but it wasn't the dark detective fans anticipated.

One of the Gargoyles Moved

With an injured star, a troublesome vehicle, and an unyielding suit production is off to a rocky start.

My Smile is Just Skin Deep

After the success of Batman 89, the studio was ready for round two, but their director was not. Given free reign, Burton and his handpicked team went wild. But would his dark vision scare away their target audience?

Things Change

A fraught production drives away the star yet delivers the toy friendly Batman the studio wants; when the sequel goes over the top, the franchise hangs in the balance.

Nipples and Ice

To revive a dying franchise, the studio gives the keys to the Batmobile to an indie director whose origin story and grounded aesthetic promised to resuscitate their hero.

I'm Not Wearing Hockey Pads

On a mission to top his first outing, Nolan pushes his team harder than ever. But when tragedy strikes, no one is prepared.

Icons Unearthed: Batman

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