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Episode 25: Batman Movie Order and Their Comic Influences

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Episode 25: Batman Movie Order and Their Comic Influences Kurt Onstad

Batman has been portrayed on screen a number of times.  A listener wants to know where to start with those films, and how they’ve influenced and been influenced by the comics, so we go through them all chronologically, from the 1943 serial, all the way to what’s planned for the future.

Not crazy about the belt, but otherwise, not a bad costume, all things considered.

Six years later, and the costumes seem to have gotten worse, not better…

Na(^16)

Great looking costume. Now, if he could just turn his head while wearing it…

At least Keaton got top billing this time.

The first appearance of the infamous Bat-nipples.

True story: I had an anxiety attack watching this movie opening weekend, and had to leave halfway through. I have never bothered finishing it. From the bit I did see, I think I made the right choice.

Hey look! His head can turn in this costume!

You might want to check behind you Joker…

The movie that launched 1000 Tom Hardy impersonations.

Martha?

The only movie starring Batman that doesn’t mention him (or his nickname) in the title.