I know it’s been a while since then “Flash” It was released in theaters, but I have to say that after watching the movie again TopI think it’s obvious to say that Michael KeatonHe is the best actor to play the Caped Crusader.
Keaton played the hero in Tim BurtonA superhero film he directed in 1989. Many fans were skeptical about the controversial casting, but were happy to have him in the film after its release and welcomed him back in the sequel in 1992.
This is why Keaton holds such prominence as a comic book hero.
He laid the foundation for Batman’s “DARK”.
Batman 1989 (Credit: Warner Bros.)
Before Michael Keaton, the only thing fans had for Batman was Adam West in the 1960s TV series, and while the series had its moments, they seemed more dark than actually dark. West had a more comedic take on the character which may have been good in the 1960s but doesn’t really respect the source material.
Keaton brought the character into darker territory and allowed Batman to run after him, but only after he had to walk in the batsman suit and seeing him was a breath of fresh air.
His origin story is even more tragic
Batman 1989 (Credit: Warner Bros.)
In the original comics, Bruce Wayne’s parents were killed by criminal Joe Chill. The tragic event is what made him the caped crusader. This is a great origin story, but the 1989 movie changes a few things.
In Tim Burton’s film, Jack Napier, also known as the Joker, kills Wayne’s parents. Although this was before Napier became the Joker, it makes a huge connection as to why Batman has such a true and deep disdain for the Joker, making the hero-villain dynamic that much clearer to watch.
He dealt with Krypton without Kryptonite
The Flash 2023 (Credit: Warner Bros.)
If you haven’t watched The Flash, be advised that Keaton’s Batman takes down the Kryptonian Nam-Ik in the coolest and shortest confrontation in the DCEU, as Batman wrestles the Kryptonian by the neck, straps bombs to it, and finally banishes the alien back into the world. Earth with the final explosion.
Keaton can take comfort in knowing that he was the only Batman to take down a Kryptonian without Kryptonite. Not even Affleck can attest to that.
