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. Batman returns to the big screen when a deformed man calling himself the penguin wreaks havoc across gotham with the help of a cruel businessman. As this is also the 80th anniversary of the character, i cant imagine a more fitting time to. Batman returns 1992movie adaptationcomic bookcatwoman nm. And dc comics naturally provides the comic book adaptation of the warner bros. Weve been selling comics since 1961 our first sale. Batman returns the official movie book 1992 comic books. Especially when one wants to be mayor and the other is romantically attracted to bruce wayne. Rather disappointing to fans of gardners 1989 film adaptation, and his amazing comic book based book. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Larger issues and trade paperbacks will be shipped in bags if it fits. Many batman comics of the early nineties displayed a common preoccupation with dark, supernatural narratives that blurred the line between mystery stories and fullon horror.
Bruce timm and his series sealed the deal and ive been a batfan ever sense. Danny devitos overthetop performance as the penguin is a nice contrast to keatons lowkey, wisecracking bruce wayne. It is the second installment of the motion picture anthology, and the last in the series to be directed by tim burton and to star michael keaton as bruce wayne batman. It was also in a collection of all the burton and schumacher movie adaptations called batman. Based on the popular dc comics superhero batman, it is inspired by the warner bros.
Batman returns sticker fun golden books vintage 1992 coloring book precut 90s. Original 1992 batman returns graphic novel youtube. Batman, a history of heroics, batman history, batman legacy, batman 80, batman 80th anniversary, comic book history, comic book legacy, jason todd. Batman manages to remove the control device before anyone is killed, and returns home. 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. Dc comicsbatman returns the official comic adaptation of the warner bros. Catwoman has appeared in numerous animated batman television episodes and in hundreds of comic book stories read more. It is the second installment of the motion picture anthology, and the last in the series to be directed by tim burton and to star michael keaton as bruce waynebatman. First, remembering batman as a comic book hero, tim burtons version of that world is wonderfully exaggerated and. Batman returns has a strong sexual undertone and a large number of fatalities batman even kills some of his opponents. In the sewers of gotham city to the rooftops of the gotham city the penguin wants to know where he came.
Perhaps if the script hadnt been so bad in the first place, the book might have been decent. All regular size comic books will ship in bag and boards, and be protected when shipped. This version of the penguin is depicted to be a lot more tragic and malevolent than his comic counterpart. Batman returns official comic adaptation warnerbros. Batman comic book writerartist matt wagner was quoted as saying. The penguin is the main antagonist of tim burtons 1992 superhero film batman returns.
Batman returns is a relic of an age when disgusting. Though not as catatonic as he was in the first movie, keaton still proves to be miscast here. He was a deformed man who was abandoned and raised in the sewers as a baby. This not only serves as a reference to previous incarnations of the penguin from both the batman 1966 television show and comic book series, but also, with the corresponding line, reclaim your birthright.
Rather disappointing to fans of gardners 1989 film adaptation, and his amazing comicbook based book. The sequel to the 1989 film batman, it is the second installment of warner bros. The batman adventures, a comic based on the art and style of the cartoon, first debuted in 1992 and ran through. Motion picture dennis oneil, steve erwin, jose luis garcialopez, tom mccraw on. The official movie book ebook started by azrael 1 2. In catwoman pfeiffer in the 1992 feature batman returns, halle berry in the 2004 film catwoman, and anne hathaway in the 2012 movie the dark knight rises. Written by dennis oneil, with pencils by steve erwin and inks by jose luis garcialopez.
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. Differences in batman 1989 movie vs comic book duration. The witchers henry cavill on that bath scene, geralts voice and meeting fans duration. Batman proved to be so popular that a selftitled ongoing comic book series began publication with a cover date of spring 1940. This prestige format oneshot is an adaptation of tim burtons 1992 batman returns feature film, which starred michael keaton as bruce wayne batman, michelle pfeiffer as catwoman, danny devito as the penguin, and michael gough as alfred. Batman battles three new villains plotting to take over the city, including a corrupt businessman, the hideous penguin and the mysterious catwoman. As a result of all of that batman returns, 1992, was a significantly darker, drearier film.
You dont need to be told that batman is one of the most popular comic book characters in the world, one of the trinity of batman, superman, and wonder woman that underlies the dc comics universe. Staring anna katarina, michelle pfeiffer, andrew bryniarski and pat hingle. This batman comics price guide will help you to value all the early. Batman returns is slightly better than the first movie. Scroll down to add issues to your want list and well email you when they arrive. What tim burtons original vision was for batman returns. Each week, chris sims and david uzumeri take a look back at one of the most successful and influential comic book movie franchises of all. Apr 11, 2019 michelle pfeiffer wants to reprise her batman returns role and play catwoman again on the big screen. The 1992 superhero blockbuster turns 25 years old this month, with fans and entertainment. The animated series returns as comic with paul dini. This was the comic book adaptation based on the original motion picture.
Batman is an ongoing american comic book series featuring the dc comics superhero batman as its main protagonist. It is considered by many as one of the greatest batman stories ever. 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. I hated how batman returns made batman little more than just another costumed creep. Batman returns comic adaptation author dennis oneil illustrator steve erwin penciller jose. Rent batman returns 1992 on dvd and bluray dvd netflix. The break away feature works but has to be played with a little. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Batman returns 1992 ive seen this version of batman a few times now, over the years, and in many ways its the best of them all, along with the companion 1989 batman.
Batman returns is a relic of an age when disgusting monsters. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Batman returns 1992 gotham city faces two monstrous criminal menaces. Catwoman has appeared in numerous animated batman television episodes and in hundreds of comic book stories. Batman, helpless, is trapped behind the wheel of the batmobile as it veers through the streets, knocking over city property and frightening citizens. Remember that there is also the original detective comics series, as well as other comic books featuring batman. How to end fan arguments about batman returns after 25 years. Batman returns 1992 movie adaptation comic book catwoman nm. Each installment of get off my lawn will examine a superhero movie of the pre2008 mcu era and this week we are going to look at a huge nostalgia favorite tim burtons return to gotham city, 1992s batman returns starring michael keaton, michelle pfeiffer, danny devito and christopher walken. Batman returns comic adaptation batman wiki fandom. Batman returns 1992movie adaptationcomic bookcatwoman ebay. And in some key ways, both of these fall just short of quite gelling into classics.
Michelle pfeiffer wants to reprise her batman returns role and play catwoman again on the big screen. And like the first blockbuster, its a dazzling adventure that leaves you breathless. This includes cgc, pgx and cbcs graded comic books. Tim burtons 1992 film batman returns almost featured a store stocked walltowall with batman merchandise. Batman returns is a 1992 motion picture based on the batman character published by dc comics. Not that im bashing batman returns, because i hold returns in higher regard then the last two films. This batman comics price guide will help you to value all the early issues of batman comics, the series which began in 1940. Batman returns movie special comic books all regular issues are out of stock.
The animated series returns as a comic book this spring. This prestige format oneshot is an adaptation of tim burtons 1992 batman returns feature film, which starred michael keaton as bruce waynebatman. 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. If batman was a comic book movie directed by tim burton, then batman returns is a tim burton. This prestige format oneshot is an adaptation of tim burtons 1992 batman returns feature film. Danny devito is perfectly casted as the penguin, he is creepy and at the same time you see where hes coming from. Rent batman returns 1992 starring michael keaton and michelle pfeiffer on dvd and bluray. 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. Heres a good did you know to bring up at your next christmas party. Tim burton created a fantasy kink opera out of a comicbook property and families went to see it in droves.
Jan 01, 2018 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. We accept returns within 14 days except for any professionally graded comic book. Batman returns on dvd 085391163008 from warner bros directed by tim burton. Like the groundbreaking 1989 original, batman returns is directed by the wizardly tim burton. Michael uslan speaking to entertainment magazine on line.
Much more than the first batman and possibly more than any other movie that burton ever made, batman returns is driven by a sort of magical dreamlike logic. Batman returns is a 1992 sidescrolling actionbeat em up video game developed and published by atari corporation in north america and europe exclusively for the atari lynx. Batman returns movie storybook, golden book, 1992 dc comics. Apr 06, 2020 tim burtons sequel to the capedcrusader. Batman returns is one of the worst movies i have ever seen in my entire life which is weird cuz batman 1989 was for a long time my favorite movie ever. Eight separate games were commissioned by konami for the occasion, nearly all.
Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Batman returns 1992movie adaptationcomic bookcatwoman. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. And that leads us to the 1992 sequel, batman returns. Here is a little look a cool original 1992 batman returns graphic novel. Feb 22, 2017 here is a little look a cool original 1992 batman returns graphic novel. Ten reasons why batman returns is one of the great superhero films, and at the top of batmans liveaction. Can batman michael keaton battle two formidable foes at once. Batman returns movie storybook by tim burton dc comics 1992.
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