Batman returns comic adaptation author dennis oneil illustrator steve erwin penciller jose luis garcia lopez inker tom mccraw colourist publication date 1992 published by dc comics this was the comic book adaptation based on the original motion picture. Its a story of consequence and loss, as these 3 characters sacrifice every chance at happiness. Batman returns is a story of 3 lost souls searching for a semblance of identity. Rare kenner 1992 batman returns reissue of 1990 dark knight. I like this film i dont love it like i love the original. Batman proved to be so popular that a selftitled ongoing comic book series began publication with a cover date of spring 1940. Batman returns 1992movie adaptationcomic bookcatwoman. The movies dc, 1997 series august 1997 indexer notes. The sequel to the 1989 film batman, it is the second installment of warner bros.
Batman returns is a violent, comic book, dark fantasy set on a christmas eve. What tim burtons original vision was for batman returns. Original 1992 batman returns graphic novel youtube. Tim burtons batman returns may have been a box office hit when it was released in 1992, but despite being generally enjoyed by fans and critics alike the film was criticized by being too dark and. One minute tim burton wants us all to feel sorry for him, and then the next, he wants us all to detest him. This overstuffed liveaction comic book adventure features lots of dumbfunny double.
Paul dini and alan burnett, the original producers of the batman. Danny devitos overthetop performance as the penguin is a nice contrast to keatons lowkey, wisecracking bruce wayne. Michael uslan speaking to entertainment magazine on line. This prestige format oneshot is an adaptation of tim burtons 1992 batman returns feature film, which starred michael keaton as bruce waynebatman, michelle pfeiffer as catwoman, danny devito as the penguin, and michael gough as alfred. Batman comic book writerartist matt wagner was quoted as saying. The problem is, that the penguin is done in such an inconsistent way. Batman returns comic adaptation batman wiki fandom. The penguin has to be one of the most poorly done comic book villains ever. As a result of all of that batman returns, 1992, was a significantly darker, drearier film. Motion picture full comic online free and high quality. Ssithis youth tee has a cartoon image on the front of batman from the 1992 batman returns movie, starring michael keaton. Batman returns has a strong sexual undertone and a large number of fatalities batman even kills some of his opponents. Motion picture released by dc comics on january 1, 1992. Top 60 most valuable comic books from the modern age 1992 date modern age top 60 most valuable comic books.
Batman returns the official movie book 1992 comic books. Please browse the store and let me know if you have any questions. As an added bonus, youll see the masks greatest foe, the most powerful man in the universe walter. The thing that most fans dislike batman returns for the most is the changes made to the comic book. This batman comics price guide will help you to value all the early issues of batman comics, the series which began in 1940. I hated how batman returns made batman little more than just another costumed creep. Heres a good did you know to bring up at your next christmas party. Another competent batman novelisation, which again suffers from the original script itself. View scans closely as what you see is what you get. I think by the time of the second film, tim was into the then current batman comics of the 1990s, which was a much darker, i call it a soulless, almost vampiric period for batman. Comic book adaptation based on the screenplay by daniel waters, from the original story by waters and sam hamm. The animated series is coming back this april with batman.
Michelle pfeiffer wants to reprise her batman returns role and play catwoman again on the big screen. Michael keaton, michelle pfeiffer, danny devito, christopher walken release date. Movie vs comic book posted a year ago by tmc4 7423. Batman returns movie special comic books all regular issues are out of stock. Thats just what was happening back when non comics people were being encouraged to make comic book movies. Though not as catatonic as he was in the first movie, keaton still proves to be miscast here. Batman returns is a 1992 american superhero film directed by tim burton and produced by denise di novi and burton, based on the dc comics character batman. Comic book rooms comic books batman returns nice things playroom tent childhood dreams superhero. Batman returns 1992 movie adaptation comic book catwoman price. I have been collecting comics for over 35 years and have been a seller on the four letter auction site for over 10 years with 100% feedback and top rated seller status. Trying to whack two villains in together in that short a space doesnt. All this and more in the exciting return of the wildest character in comics. Batman returns 1992 gotham city faces two monstrous criminal menaces. Rather disappointing to fans of gardners 1989 film adaptation, and his amazing comicbook based book.
Written by dennis oneil, with pencils by steve erwin and inks by jose luis garcialopez. Tim burtons 1992 film batman returns almost featured a store stocked wallto. This prestige format oneshot is an adaptation of tim burtons 1992 batman returns feature film. This prestige format oneshot is an adaptation of tim burtons 1992 batman returns feature film, which starred michael keaton as bruce waynebatman. A fanfavorite incarnation of the dark knight returns this week, with the launch of dcs digital comic book series batman. Below are the most valuable comic books published since 1992. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Batman returns was the second and last batman movie directed by tim burton. In the second of the blockbuster batman films, the legendary hero does battle against the mysterious cat woman and the diabolical penguin.
This iteration of batman was a sequel to the 1989 film. The animated series, are returning to write, and ty templeton will be illustrating in bruce timm and eric radomskis style that made the 90sshow famous. Top 60 most valuable comic books from the modern age. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Holy crap, its been a month since my first installment of this little batman on. Batman returns arrived in 1992 and was a profoundly bizarre, and incredibly entertaining, comic book movie. Batman returns is a relic of an age when disgusting. Here is a little look a cool original 1992 batman returns graphic novel. Batman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero batman as its main protagonist. It was released on june 19, 1992 worldwide to critical and financial success although a backlash criticized the movies dark and mature undertones. The monstrous penguin danny devito, who lives in the sewers beneath gotham, joins up with wicked shockheaded businessman max shreck christopher walken to topple the batman michael keaton. Vintage batman returns slumber play tent by ero 1992.
Most of the characters in this film resemble their comic book counterparts in name only, with. Scroll down to add issues to your want list and well email you when they arrive. The official movie book e book started by azrael 1 2. Moviechat forums batman returns 1992 discussion differences in batman returns. Batman returns 1992 movie adaptation comic book catwoman nm.
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