Arriving in UK cinemas on 20 July, The Dark Knight Rises promises to deliver the epic conclusion to Christopher Nolan’s brilliant take on the Batman saga. But the sequel is only the latest chapter in the history of the iconic character.
Since the Caped Crusader first made the leap from comics to film in the 1940s, generations of audiences have been captivated by the screen adventures of Batman. Now, Gary Collinson traces the entire screen history of Bob Kane’s iconic creation in his comprehensive book, Holy Franchise, Batman! From the early movie serials of the 1940s and classic 1960s TV show starring Adam West to the blockbuster films of Tim Burton, Joel Schumacher and Christopher Nolan, as well as various cartoon outings, the book explores the evolution of Batman – from camp crime-fighter to Dark Knight.
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I think Batman is the coolest and most interesting of all the superhero’s ever created.He doesn’t have superpowers,which in this genre is unusual,so he gets by with his mind,his wits,his physical abilities and self designed gadgets.He uses these attributes to fight the most frightening and freakish collection of villains ever assembled.His background and struggles are easy for the everyday man to identify with.A true super hero,Nolan’s reboot is the best yet and I would love to win.@phillipsbarrie
Ooh it looks like rain I think I’ll stop in
Did i leave the gas on?
That flaming Superman! He always has to muscle in on MY territory!
Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it’s THE WRONG FRANCHISE!
Bruce Wayne suddenly realized he was wearing the wrong attire- tonight is a black tie event.
Batman to photographer.. “I was going for sly! Can you at least turn the flash off”
Alfred? …Why can’t I get a tan?
‘The answer was blowing in the wind’ – Batman suddenly realised he had his Bat-Flap on the wrong way around.
It took Batman a few moments to realize that the smell of burning rubber was actually his chafing thighs…
“You may think I look a little silly, but at least I don’t have carbon fibre nipples like Clooney”
Wimbledons rain early warning is bigging-up the part.
oh no i forgot my satnav
It’s taken me 2 hours to get dressed, and now I need a wee?! Come on!
Who is that masked man?
My butt itches
i have watched all of the batman films my favourite so far is the darkknight
i can’t wait to watch the new batman film
I like to travel with my bat mobile but the signal up here is terrible.
It was 6pm, and Batman could hear Alfred calling him for supper: Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Batman!
Does this outfit make my Moobs look big?
Where’s my keys? Where’s my phone?
Look Skywalker, now what’s he doing in Gotham city? Robin
Batman has just realised that his ‘Hotel room with a sea view’ was a blatant lie!
Manic laughing clown, sounds like a job for the police, I’m staying in and watching CSI!
So thats where i left my Bat cape to Dry ..
Why does Robin always try to impress me with trying to fly? He should know by now he is not a real bird. Dont have time to be saving him from that roof. Oh well here we go again.