The Film News portal is in a hurry to congratulate you on the upcoming holiday dedicated to the most popular hero from DC comics - a billionaire, a playboy, a philanthropist with a heightened sense of justice, the smartest inventor and detective, Bruce Wayne, Gotham Bat or just Batman. In our country, this holiday is known only to its fans, but we do not doubt for a second that on the pages of the portal there are more than a dozen hidden and obvious fans of the hero in black armor. Well, in a different black armor, without a lightsaber, although the latter, of course, has many times more fans.
We offer to recall all the Batmans presented to the viewer in the cinema.
1. Lewis Wilson. For the first time the detective appeared in the movie just four years after the initial appearance in the comics. It happened in 1943. Despite the fact that the then superhero was strikingly different from the image we know now, such fan-favorite things as Alfred and Batman's Cave appeared already then. And according to the plot, Batman of that time was a US agent opposing a hostile Japanese agent during World War II. Neither give nor take an analogue of Steve Rogers.
7. . The adaptation took a new height in the film adaptation of the comic book, which no one has yet overcome. Incredible atmosphere, luxurious villains (except that in the role of Bane he was a little miscast, primarily due to the growth of the actor), a benefit performance that most DC comics fans consider best character this universe ever shown on the screen, yes, and the overall completeness of the story make The Dark Knight trilogy one of the best comic books ever made. As for Bale himself, he managed to create not only an impressive image of the hero, but also to show the personal tragedy and vulnerability of Bruce Wayne himself.
eight. . Perhaps no actor playing Batman causes as much controversy as the last of them. Affleck is too heavy for Wayne, but he plays very decently. The film "" is full of a huge number of logical miscalculations and inconsistencies, but this applies to the hero of Gotham to the least extent. In two months, viewers will see the long-awaited "Justice League", and then it will become clearer whether Ben will secure the role of one of the most popular heroes in the world on long years(only the most complete skeptics doubt that in the near future there will be many adaptations of DC comics with episodic and not only the participation of Batman), or the load of personal problems will crush the actor, and soon Batman will receive his ninth incarnation. For our part, we can only wish Affleck, who is experiencing difficult period in life and career, good luck.
I completely forgot about you Dnevnikovtsy!
As part of Batman Day, publishers affiliated DC comics around the planet publish special editions comics, blurry editions - films, animated series about the Dark Knight!
And Russia finally did not stand aside!
Here is such a special collector's issue - published in the Russian Federation, by the way, it will be sold only for one day! And I'll play it here!
We couldn't pass up all this fun, so we made the coolest Batman Marathon
Night of Batman, where all the main fans of the tailed avenger will be able to renew their memories of the adventures of Batman and his enemies and associates in different guises and interpretations different directors!
The hall is excellent warm - comfortable, 130 seats and 30 ottomans are waiting for you!
Tomorrow at the Gagarin Palace of Culture at 22.30 we will start Batman Night!
In the program - coffee and popcorn of course!
BATMAN NIGHT PROGRAM!!!
The whole planet celebrates Batman Day on September 26!
And we can't stay away!
Saturday 26 September 22.30 "Batman Night"!!!
DK GAGARINA.
We are gathering in a warm company of Geeks and all sympathizers to see together for the first time on the big screen next to the comrades-in-arms the entire movie saga about the Dark Knight!
SPECIALLY FOR THIS EVENT, WE BUILT IN THE GAGARIN House of Culture a SMALL HALL WITH A MORE COZY ATMOSPHERE AND POUFKS.
Program: 22.30 gathering of guests in the evening.
Big hall:
- "Batman" (1966) - the very first film with Adam West.
- A short break: we're giving away the DC Universe and Batman Knowledge Quiz - a special prize dedicated to Batman's day!
- "Batman" (1989) - The legendary film by Tim Burton. Keaton, Nicholson, Basinger. The movie that changed everything in the movie business.
-we move away from the shock, after the movie, we play nice goodies from our partners.
"Batman Returns." Super-iconic, dark, incredibly stylish, truly Burton Bats. Sexy Michelle Pfeiffer in latex, The coolest Penguin Danny DeVito, Christopher Walken and clown clown clowns!
- we play a couple more prizes, drink coffee - get ready for Nolan.
- "Batman Begins". Liam Neeson, Christian Bale, Morgan Freeman, Michael Caine, Rutger Hauer ex-wife Tom Cruise and the scarecrow - Cillian Murphy.
- quizzes on the Batman universe.
- "The Dark Knight". Heath Ledger, Aaron Eckhart, the coolest script, " Godfather"of the comic book genre, one of the most significant films of the last decade, the Oscar Award to Heath Ledger presented to his parents posthumously. And the scarecrow is Cillian Murphy.
- The epic conclusion to Nolan's The Dark Knight Rises trilogy. Bain, Marion Cotillard, Gary Oldman Scarecrow - Cillian Murphy.
Small hall on ottomans.
The best episodes of the series "Batman" of the 60s! (Guys, he is very cool !!!) - review from the movie search - The series "Batman" appeared for several years before the show"Monty Python" and long before "Airplane", but watching it left me with almost the same impression. Batman is here, despite looking like a kid's party actor, dressed in a suit sewn on hastily, Behave like real hero, not even allowing yourself to park in prohibited places, not to mention the destruction of citizens' property. Each episode of the show is full of absurd humor, built on the contrast between the absolute seriousness of the dialogue and voice-over and the complete absurdity of what is happening on the screen.
- 11 best episodes animated cult animated Batman by Bruce Timm and Sam Register.
AND TADADADA!!! By popular demand, Gotham's craziest and most expensive Dark Knight blockbusters for all hardcore connoisseurs are Jim Carrey and Tommy Lee Jones in Batman Forever and...
Arnold in a glass suit and Uma Thurman in green rags and for the first time on the screen Batman Latino - George Clooney! And a hockey team from hell! And dancing gorillas! And this is all "Batman and Robin" (and Batgirl ...) !!!
And at 12 noon on September 27, Bruce Wayne's most devoted fans will come out and continue to wait with us for Zack Snyder's Batman v Superman.
Tickets can be bought today at Clerki's geek superstore or tomorrow right on the spot!
And you can also win here an invitation for two and a SPECIAL COMICS ISSUE!!!
If you want to win then - write a comment on this post - "I'm Batman" - and serial number. (I'm Batman 1) and tomorrow at 12 noon we will draw a ticket using a randomizer -
Promotion endedThe promotion, dedicated to Batman Day and the 25th anniversary of Harley Quinn, ended on November 10, 2017.
"Boys! I came back. I miss everyone terribly.”
This year, Batman Day coincided with the 25th anniversary of the charming beauty Harley Quinn, whose birth many fans celebrate on September 23rd. We are not left out either! On this double holiday, we have prepared several promotions for you.
Collectible single Harley Quinn as a gift for the purchase of comics
Crazy laughter and a jester's cap,
flapping wings and beams of searchlights -
but in Happy Batman Day you can't do without them,
That day has come, are you ready for it?
Of course, everyone who wants to receive a cool collectible single about Harley Quinn as a gift for buying comics is ready, revealing the story of Harley's formation as a heroine and introducing fans in more detail to the nature of her relationship with the Joker.
The promotion will run from 12:00 pm on September 23 (local time in retail stores and in Moscow in the online store) and up to the exhaustion of the stock of gifts;
For each purchased comic, from , you will receive an exclusive single Batman: Harley Quinn as a gift (gift singles are the same, but you may want to give them to your friends). The number of gifts is limited!
- Select the comics you need from the list and put them in the "Basket".
- Go to the "Basket" and select a gift in a special window.
- Attention! If you buy several comics and want to receive a single Harley Quinn for each of them, you need to select a gift in this window several times.
- Continue with your order.
Exclusive poster as a gift for the purchase of comics! Only in 1C Interest!
Starting September 23rd, commemorating Batman Day, don't forget to hang in the most visible place an exclusive poster with a drawing by the legendary American-Korean comic book artist, writer, editor and publisher Jimm Lee.
Special prices for DC comics!
They are antipodes - she has the talent of a villain, he has to become a hero - they either fought among themselves, or were allies, but on September 23 they will not be honored alone! Celebrate Batman Day and Harley Quinn Anniversary with us!
Only on September 23 in the online store and in retail stores will not be sold at a special holiday price! Save up to 10%
- In all retail stores of the network from 12:00 local time until the stores close.
- In the online store from 12:00 to 23:59 Moscow time.
And don't forget to add a free Batman: Harley Quinn single to your order.
Attention! All orders must be redeemed by October 5, 2017 inclusive. On the morning of October 6, 2017, all unpurchased orders will be cancelled.
Gifts for cosplayers - fans of the incomparable Harley
We give gifts to everyone who came to any of our stores on September 23 (from 12:00 local time until closing time) in a Harley Quinn costume and allowed our employees to take a picture of themselves in front of the store. Photographed supervillains will receive an exclusive poster* (only in Moscow and Moscow Region stores), a collectible single* and a Harley Quinn comic book.
After September 27, photos of the cosplayers who took part in the action will be published on social networks.
* Subject to the availability of gifts in the store. Don't be late, gifts are limited.
Artbook Universe Rocksteady's Batman with a 25% discount - only one day!
In honor of Batman Day on September 23, all our stores will offer a 25% discount on the most monumental artbook in the history of Batman - Rocksteady's Batman Universe:
Artbook Universe Rocksteady's Batman contains sketches, illustrations, concept art and a lot of other useful information three games from Rocksteady at once: Arkham Asylum, Arkham City and Arkham Knight.
The album will be of interest not only to gamers, but also to all fans of the Man-Bat - where else can you find such chic art of Batman, Harley Quinn and the Joker?
Batman is one of the most popular characters comics. Everyone knows the story of millionaire Bruce Wayne, whose parents were shot dead by a robber in an alley near a movie theater. When Bruce grew up, he applied all his knowledge, strength and money to fight crime, wearing a bat costume for intimidation.
But if everything is simple with Batman films - there are only about a dozen of them - then understanding the history of comics is much more difficult. Many people have a question: where to start?
It may seem that the answer is obvious: you need to get to know the character from the very first releases. But in the case of Batman, this is hardly worth doing. Firstly, comics about this hero have been published for almost 80 years, and it will take too long to read. Secondly, most of the old stories will seem modern reader too simple, and graphics - uninteresting. Thirdly, even among modern editions, a significant part is passing stories that are unlikely to attract a new reader. So if you're not going to write scientific work according to Batman, it is not necessary to study the entire huge archive.
Moreover, over the past years, the hero's biography has been repeatedly rewritten along with the entire DC Comics universe, as well as in the form of separate branches. Therefore, to begin with, it is better to choose a dozen generally recognized best works.
10 comics to start with
1 Batman: Year One
One of best comics about Batman and a great way to get to know the story of the hero. It was written by the famous Frank Miller - the author of "", "300" and many other popular comics.
In the story, a young millionaire orphan Bruce Wayne returns to his native Gotham. He is faced with a rampant crime on the streets and decides to protect the city in the form of a night avenger. In parallel, the first steps of Commissioner Jim Gordon are shown - he is transferred to Gotham, and he is trying to fight corruption in power. You can even say that it was Gordon - main character this comic. And Miller's main goal is to show all the gloom of life in Gotham, mired in crime.
Batman in a suit does not appear here much, more emphasis is placed on how Bruce Wayne comes up with an image for himself - this, by the way, he copied quite accurately in the movie “Batman. Start".
The artist for the Year One series is David Mazzucchelli. But, according to him, most Miller did the work himself, he only had to finish the drawings. Moreover, the comic can be found in two versions: a standard one, where everything is drawn in pale colors traditional for Miller, and a special edition with more bright colors. There is also a 2011 cartoon of the same name, where this story is almost frame-by-frame retold.
2. Killer joke
The work of the brilliant comic book writer Alan Moore. A very short but very atmospheric story about how Batman can sometimes be as obsessed as those he preys on.
In the center is the confrontation between the hero and his eternal enemy the Joker. And exactly famous clown tries to prove to Batman that it only takes one bad day to turn into a psychopath. To this end, he kidnaps Commissioner Jim Gordon, and before that he shoots his daughter Barbara in the spine.
The comic is also important in that it tells the origin story of the Joker, although he himself is not sure of his memories.
He himself confessed his love for the "Killing Joke". And Jared Leto, before trying on the image of the Joker in Suicide Squad, posted a photo in which he copied the character from the cover of the comic book.
In 2016, a cartoon of the same name was released, in which a backstory was added to the plot of The Killing Joke love relationship Batman and Barbara. But for many fans of the comic, this part seemed superfluous, and they prefer to watch the cartoon from the middle.
3. The man who laughs
Chronologically, this comic takes place before The Killing Joke and directly continues Year One. However, here again the origin story of the Joker is recalled, so it is better to read them in that order.
Batman investigates the appearance of a new maniac in the city. He announces in advance on television the names of his victims - rich people from Gotham. But, despite all efforts, none of them can be saved, they all die with a frozen smile on their faces. Batman tries to catch the criminal and realizes that this case is connected with a man who once fell into chemical reagents at a factory.
Interestingly, in fact this comic is a remake of the very first appearance of the Joker on the pages of DC Comics in 1940. Authors Ed Brubaker and Doug Monkey only modernized the plot and picture and connected it with later events of the DC Universe. And the name itself refers to the novel by Victor Hugo, or rather, to its main character, from whom the Joker was once copied.
4. "Long Halloween" and "Dark Victory"
Two Detective stories from famous author Jeph Loeb (now in charge of the television division). These are two individual stories, but it is better to read them in a row, since they are drawn by the same artist Tim Sale, and literally continue each other.
The first plot is more confusing. And here Batman often has to justify his title best detective than the best fighter. A maniac appears in the city, killing only on holidays, and he chooses victims among members of large mafia clans. Indeed, until the very end it is almost impossible to guess who the killer is.
In "Dark Victory", a maniac kills cops, leaving clues in the form of a child's game "gallows" at the crime scene. Here the story is a little simpler, but those who liked The Long Halloween will definitely appreciate the continuation.
It is in this comic that prosecutor Harvey Dent gets acid poured over his face, after which he becomes the madman Two-Face. This is where the family is dying. circus acrobats Graysons, and Batman for the first time takes on an assistant - Dick Grayson, the first Robin.
Visually, these comics are very gothic. Batman's cape often looks like a black blob on the floor. By the way, the performer of the role of Batman Christian Bale said that he tried to copy his image from these stories.
5. Death in the family
One of the rather old comics, which now looks rustic. But to understand the depth of the character, it is simply necessary. Moreover, the old comics seem to many to be entirely bright and positive.
To begin with, you need to consider that Batman had several partners with the common name Robin. The first of these is Dick Grayson, whose story begins in The Long Halloween. Later, he moved to another city and took the name Nightwing - there is a separate comic book series about him, and now they are filming a series. After that, Batman found a new assistant - a homeless orphan Jason Todd. He became the second Robin. But the readers did not really like this character, and then the authors decided on a really cruel move. In the "A Death in the Family" story arc, the Joker locked Jason in a warehouse and beat him to death with a crowbar.
6 Knightfall
And one more important, though not very visually interesting plot. For those who have seen Nolan's film The Dark Knight: the legend is reborn”, the comic is definitely recommended reading. After all, it is here that Batman faces an opponent Bane, who is superior in strength and cunning, and he breaks his back in a duel.
This story significantly changes the perception of Bruce Wayne. First, he loses the image of an invincible hero. And secondly, the authors show that Batman is not only Wayne, his costume can be transferred to another person. And the one who tried on the image of a bat was the warrior Azrael, who used completely different methods of dealing with villains.
7. Batman: Quiet!
Another work by Jeph Loeb, and again a detective. Although this time the plot is much less twisted.
The mysterious character Hush appears in Gotham (the word hush means "quietly" in translation). He subjugates all criminals and leads some very strange game. And his main goal, of course, will be Batman.
From the "Long Halloween" this comic is distinguished primarily by graphics. Here the artist was the famous Jim Lee, and it is impossible not to recognize his style. Firstly, he draws in detail a lot of little things: the background, clothing details, vehicles and weapons. And secondly, he draws heroes in a very specific way. For this, he is often scolded by critics, because all the men in his comics have strong-willed chins and clenched teeth, and women - big breasts. But the fans love him for it.
In "Batman: Quiet" Jim Lee was allowed to enjoy the portrayal female characters- at least for a short time, almost all the main characters of DC comics appear here: from Harley Quinn to Catwoman. And by the way, this is where the relationship between Batman and the Cat will reach a new level.
8. Arkham Asylum. House of Sorrow in Sorrowful Land
For those who still think that comics are just pictorial superhero stories, you should definitely read the work of Grant Morrison and Dave McKean. Because it was not created to tell the reader something. It's just frightening. The plot of "Arkham Asylum" is simple: the Joker starts a riot in a psychiatric hospital, where he again hid, and takes the staff hostage. He is ready to release the hospital staff on one condition - Batman must voluntarily surrender to him.
In parallel, the story of the man who built the clinic is revealed. He tried to cope with childhood trauma and even help others, but ended up going insane himself.
It would seem that the authors do not tell anything new, but the approach to the main character is changing here. Once in the hospital, Batman asks himself the question: what if this is the place for a man who dresses up in a bat costume. In addition, the authors embodied their ideas in a very non-standard way. The comic is a collection of frightening pictures, photographs, hard-to-read and many hidden characters on every page.
All this immerses the viewer into a world of madness and nightmares. If you stay alone with this comic late at night, then reading will turn into watching a real horror movie, when every rustle frightens.
9. Return of the dark knight
And again, a lover of hard stories Frank Miller. In contrast to the Year One comic, this is a story about an elderly Batman who plans to retire. Bruce Wayne is over 50 and he for a long time absent from Gotham. During this time, the government has banned all superheroes, and Superman now follows orders from the president. Wayne enters the fight against a gang of mutants, but then he will have to confront Superman himself in an unequal battle.
Fans of subtle drawing of characters with this comic will have a hard time, because Miller illustrated it himself, and he does everything rough and sweeping. But the plot compensates for the simplicity of the drawing many times over. Here, each character is presented ambiguously, and it is impossible to make out who is still a hero and who is a villain.
According to the plot of the comic, a cartoon of the same name was shot, accurately conveying the content. And it was taken as a basis by Zack Snyder when he filmed the film "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice." Although the director turned many themes upside down, an elderly Bruce Wayne and a fight in an iron suit came straight from Miller's story.
10 Batman: Earth-1
For those weary of the endless repetition of Batman's origin story, DC has an outlet in Earth-1. This, one might say, is a parallel world where the characters are more like real people.
The creators of this comic book about Batman decided to tell about the youth of the hero a little differently. Yes, his parents also die, but the motive for turning young Bruce Wayne into Batman is not revenge, but rather guilt. And the butler Albert plays an equally important role. Here he not only serves and helps Bruce - the former military man turns into his main mentor. It seems that the authors of the series "" were guided by this story.
Earth-1 is a great way to see more believable and down-to-earth heroes. The novice Batman is here with might and main breaking his favorite gadgets, he falls, loses and is afraid. Everything is like in life.
10 more comics for those who are already involved
Those who have read the main comics and liked them can be taken for more complex stories.
11. Lonely place to die
After the death of Jason Todd, Batman has a new Robin - Tim Drake. And this is the only case when the boy himself found Bruce Wayne, having figured out who was hiding under the mask of a bat. But, like all Batman partners, tragic events occur in the life of young Tim.
12. Under the red cap
The return of Jason Todd was hinted at in Batman: Quiet!, but then it turned out to be a hoax. But in the series "Under the Red Cap" he really came back to life. True, in a different way: now Todd acts as an anti-hero - a kind of reflection of Batman's cruelty.
13. Gotham by gaslight
If you are tired of watching the same characters, be sure to read this comic. What if Batman lives not in our time, but in Victorian era? And who, if not him, should calculate the very first maniac in the world -? Except unusual idea and entourage, this plot is also interesting by a complete departure from the canons. This means that anyone can be the killer.
14. Flashpoint: Batman. Retribution Knight
In the DC universe, global incidents regularly occur that restart the stories of all heroes. One of these events was "Flashpoint" - the plot, when the Flash went back in time and saved his mother from being killed, thereby changing the course of history. And in parallel world it was not Bruce Wayne's parents who were killed in the alley, but the boy himself. As a result, Batman became his father - Thomas Wayne, much more aggressive than his son. But what happened to the mother, it is better to find out from the comics.
15. Injustice: Gods Among Us
Batman is just one of many characters in this comic. But for those who have already familiarized themselves with the eponymous, it will be useful to know the background of events. The Joker tricks Superman into killing a pregnant Lois Lane. After that, the Man of Steel goes crazy and decides to build his ideal world without crime. Over time, he turns into a real tyrant. And then part former colleagues, including Batman, go into the resistance, trying to overthrow the power of Superman.
16. Court of Owls
It would seem that Batman put things in order on the streets of Gotham and eradicated all crime. But then he finds out that some "Owls" have been secretly managing his city for a long time. And now the Dark Knight will have to face them.
17. Noel
One of the strangest ideas is to combine the classic "" by Charles Dickens, where the spirits of Christmas came to the gloomy old man Scrooge, with characters from Batman comics. However, as it turned out, it can look very interesting.
18. Gothic
Another piece by Grant Morrison that addresses hidden fears. Here, Batman will have to confront not so much various enemies as much as your childhood memories. You can get acquainted with interesting facts from the hero's youth.
19. Cult
Where else can you see Batman, who has fallen under the influence of a dangerous cult. The dark knight even goes so far as to pick up firearms. Although, it would seem that the founder of this cult, like the main character, wants to cleanse the city of crime.
20. Black and white
And finally - rather elegant than meaningful comics. Four short but truly gripping stories from the life of Batman, done in black and white.
Comics publisher DC Comics this year announced September 15 as Batman Day - this day every year falls on different dates, although for the first time the alter ego of billionaire Bruce Wayne appeared on the pages of a comic book in May 1939. But we love Batman and therefore willingly join the celebration. As you know, the Man-Bat does not have any superpowers, mainly relying on intelligence and achievements. scientific and technological progress. Do you know what abilities his “relatives” differ in - real the bats? Specially in honor of Batman Day, we have collected for readers N+1 difficult but informative test.
