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'That Was a Ballsy Move': Michael Keaton Reflects on Controversial Batman Casting

35 years after his debut as the character, Michael Keaton shares the story behind Tim Burton controversially casting him as Batman.

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Ray Liotta on Tim Burton's Batman
Ray Liotta Nearly Played Batman - Here's Why He Turned It Down

In one of his final interviews, Ray Liotta recalled passing on the role of Batman.

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Split Image: Batman arrives in The Flash; Batman shoots a grappling gun in Batman (1989)
10 Best Quotes From Michael Keaton's Batman (Including The Flash)

After starring in Batman, Batman Returns, and 2023's The Flash, Michael Keaton's Caped Crusader has uttered many iconic lines from behind the cowl.

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Michael Keaton's Batman flies a jet in The Flash; Batman removes his mask in Batman Returns
9 Things We Learn About Michael Keaton's Batman In The Flash

Michael Keaton reprises his role as Batman/Bruce Wayne in The Flash, but there's a lot to learn about his iteration of the iconic DC character.

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10 Best Batman B-Title Comics

Batman's main comic line is engaging and innovative, but there are so many B-title spinoffs that are worth checking out featuring the Bat-Family.

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A split image of Michael Keaton as Batman and Ezra Miller as the Flash in The Flash
Every DC Character Confirmed To Appear In The Flash (2023) So Far

The Flash will be a proper ending to the DC Extended Universe by including a large multiversal roster of new and familiar DC characters.

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Michael Gough as Alfred Pennyworth in 1989's Batman
Batman 89's Alfred Is Better Than The Dark Knight's - Here's Why

While there have been many depictions of Batman's Alfred, the debate for the best comes down to 1989's version and Christopher Nolan's interpretation.

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Split image Justice League Infinity, Shazam family in Fury of Gods tie-in comic, Superman 78 cover with Lois Lane, Lex Luthor and Brainiac
10 Best DC Movie And TV Tie-In Comics

Releasing alongside films like Man of Steel, or retroactively like Batman '89, DC publishes amazing tie-in comics that compliment movies and TV shows.

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Christopher Reeve's Superman and Michael Keaton's Batman
DC Confirms Superman '78 and Batman '89 Exist on the Same Earth

DC Comics' one-shot Dark Crisis: Big Bang reveals that Christopher Reeve's Superman and Michael Keaton's Batman live on the same Earth.

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A split image of Batman movie posters.
10 Best Batman Film Posters

To effectively create hype and interest for new Batman movies, DC gave the Caped Crusader some exciting and artistic film posters.

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Batman 89 Batman and Two Face
Can Batman '89's Two-Face See the Multiverse?

The Two-Face featured in Batman 89 seems to have knowledge of the expansive multiverse and possibly is able to see other realities.

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Michael Keaton as Batman
10 Things You Didn't Know About The Michael Keaton Batman Movies

Michael Keaton's time as Batman set the stage for many of the live action adaptations to come, but the production of these films was far from simple.

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Catwoman Batman '89 header
Catwoman Gets a Totally Different Role Within the Batman Burtonverse

In the final issue of Batman '89, Selina Kyle assumes an unexpected duty that comic readers might normally associate with Barbara Gordon.

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Batman '89 #6 cover
REVIEW: DC's Batman '89 #6

Sam Hamm and Joe Quinones conclude their time in the Burtonverse with the thoroughly entertaining and emotionally charged Batman '89 #6.

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Various Superhero Albums, Black Panther and Iron Man
10 Best Superhero Soundtracks (& The Best Song On Each One)

These songs help the heroes keep going, even in the darkest of moments.

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T-Rex from Jurassic Park and Adam Sandler in Billy Maddison
6 Harsh Realities Of Watching '90s Movies

The 1990s is responsible for some of the greatest films of all time, but times change.

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The Jurassic Batman's Origins Mirror Batman '89's
The Jurassic Batman's Origins Mirror Batman '89's

The Jurassic Batman lost his parents because of the Joker just like Batman '89 did.

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The Joker Has a Cult of Personality No Matter What Universe He Is In
The Joker Has a Cult of Personality No Matter What Universe He Is In

Batman '89 revealed that even in a different universe, even dead, the Joker can still inspire followers to act on their darkest desires.

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Cillian Murphy, Heath Ledger, Tommy Lee Jones
9 Best Films With Batman Villain Actors

The actors behind Batman's incredible foes are also featured in other great films.

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Cover of Batman '89 #5
DC's Batman '89 #5 Comic Review

Batman '89 #5 is filled to the brim with action, suspense, and drama as Harvey Dent makes a daring siege on the GCPD with Batman hot on his heels.

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