BATMAN Film Universe, Post-Nolan Reboot

[Fernandofan08]

No spandex.

lol! Agreed, but then, isnt the new superman costume spandex? That looks pretty awsome and not camp. Could be done for Batman, like an armour-looking Spandex.

 

[intothevoid]

lol! Agreed, but then, isnt the new superman costume spandex? That looks pretty awsome and not camp. Could be done for Batman, like an armour-looking Spandex.

Well 2 things
1. Superman's costume with it's texture etc doesn't look like spandex
2. Superman doesn't need protection.

Batman with textured Spandex... I dunno, what happens if he catches a bullet

 

[Sweet Rabbit]

Batman with textured Spandex... I dunno, what happens if he catches a bullet

the suit has kevlar woven in?

 

[thenammagazine]

the suit has kevlar woven in?

Not gonna work really. It's far too heavy to allow for the type of movement Batman needs. Best to armor his chest, giving them a target with the sigil, and have his cape made out of kevlar. A textured suit like Superman's would help with abrasions and warmth though.

 

[intothevoid]

the suit has kevlar woven in?

Yeah but it would need to look a bit more padded than the MoS suit to be believable for me

I'll be taken right out of the movie if he gets shot in anything resembling the MoS or TASM suits

 

[wofford29]

All they have to do is write in one sentence explaining whatever the suit is made out of and why and it'll take care of any look.

 

[DiFabio]

This is why I'd like to see a Batman film that goes back to the 1930s/1940s.

You could easily explain his suit and even have him eat a couple of bullets (Alfred could patch him up). The revolvers and weaponry back in those days weren't nearly as powerful as they are now. .22s, .32. .38s. Batman might even be able to dodge a .38 with his training and/or cape. He could get away with not being armored for a time. Padding or some type of material to protect him, sure, but I think the lighter the better. Out of the 7 Batman films, none of them have really captured the fast, agile, gymnast Batman. The suits that he utilizes, even in TDK weighed him down. Burton, Schumacher and Nolan never showed Batman flying through the air, he was just stealthy and a brawler. A new interpretation of the character could change that.


We've already seen a highly tactical, modern Batman with Nolan's version, the suit, the technology, it'd be cool to strip him down a bit, REALLY ground him and make fear his ally with the suit.

Blow guns, gas pellets, etc. If it took place in the 30s and 40s Batman's equipment would be more impressive to his opponents if it was only slightly ahead of his time (because he's Bruce Wayne).

 

[thenammagazine]

This is why I'd like to see a Batman film that goes back to the 1930s/1940s.

You could easily explain his suit and even have him eat a couple of bullets (Alfred could patch him up). The revolvers and weaponry back in those days weren't nearly as powerful as they are now. .22s, .32. .38s. Batman might even be able to dodge a .38 with his training and/or cape. He could get away with not being armored for a time. Padding sure, but I think the lighter the better. Out of the 7 Batman films, none of them have really captured the fast, agile, gymnast Batman. The suit that he utilizes, even in TDK weighed him down. Burton, Schumacher and Nolan never showed Batman flying through the air, he was just stealthy and a brawler.


We've already seen a highly tactical, modern Batman with Nolan's version, the suit, the technology, it'd be cool to strip him down a bit, REALLY ground him and make fear his ally with the suit.

Blow guns, gas pellets, etc. If it took place in the 30s and 40s Batman's equipment would be more impressive to his opponents if it was only slightly ahead of his time (because he's Bruce Wayne).

Read up on the Valentine's Day Massacre. Criminals got their hands on the above guns a LOT easier back then so Batman would have to be more armored.

 

[DiFabio]

Yeah, Thompsons, handguns, I know. I really meant revolvers like when he goes up against common crooks. I think the Joker used a thompson in an early issue didn't he? Batman just happened to have armor (it was like a thought bubble I believe).

You could of course incorporate those into the story as Batman's career progresses and he goes up against tougher thugs. A lot of those weapons were stolen from the government/army by the mob and criminals. As Batman gets in deeper and deeper, the threat could become more real, especially with the weapons.

First he starts out with petty crime, common criminals and thugs. Then get him to those mad doctors and scientists, then the mob and finally the Rogues.

 

[thenammagazine]

Yeah, Thompsons, handguns, I know. I really meant revolvers like when he goes up against common crooks. I think the Joker used a thompson in an early issue didn't he? Batman just happened to have armor (it was like a thought bubble I believe).

You could of course incorporate those into the story as Batman's career progresses and he goes up against tougher thugs. A lot of those weapons were stolen from the government/army by the mob and criminals. As Batman gets in deeper and deeper, the threat could become more real, especially with the weapons.

First he starts out with petty crime, common criminals and thugs. Then get him to those mad doctors and scientists, then the mob and finally the Rogues.

Granted but they also had .45s too (they also had the BAR which is just nasty as ****). It was the police who were actually limited to smaller calibers. That said though, as I suggested earlier, a bulletproof cape would solve all of that and be a great opportunity for some classic poses with the cape held in front of his face, draped over his forearm.

 

[DiFabio]

Granted but they also had .45s too (they also had the BAR which is just nasty as ****). It was the police who were actually limited to smaller calibers. That said though, as I suggested earlier, a bulletproof cape would solve all of that and be a great opportunity for some classic poses with the cape held in front of his face, draped over his forearm.

Yep.

Then there's the possibility that we discussed of actually having Batman USE a hand gun but I'm sure that would be a big no-no for most.

I think that's why they invented the grapple gun in 1989 for Batman in the movie. You avoid giving him an actual hand gun that kills and instead create an actual tool for a variety of uses (grapple, incapacitate, capture, etc.)

 

[VintijDroidGutzz]

This is why I'd like to see a Batman film that goes back to the 1930s/1940s.

You could easily explain his suit and even have him eat a couple of bullets (Alfred could patch him up). The revolvers and weaponry back in those days weren't nearly as powerful as they are now. .22s, .32. .38s. Batman might even be able to dodge a .38 with his training and/or cape. He could get away with not being armored for a time. Padding or some type of material to protect him, sure, but I think the lighter the better. Out of the 7 Batman films, none of them have really captured the fast, agile, gymnast Batman. The suits that he utilizes, even in TDK weighed him down. Burton, Schumacher and Nolan never showed Batman flying through the air, he was just stealthy and a brawler. A new interpretation of the character could change that.


We've already seen a highly tactical, modern Batman with Nolan's version, the suit, the technology, it'd be cool to strip him down a bit, REALLY ground him and make fear his ally with the suit.

Blow guns, gas pellets, etc. If it took place in the 30s and 40s Batman's equipment would be more impressive to his opponents if it was only slightly ahead of his time (because he's Bruce Wayne).

Mate - I SO agree with you!!

I've discussed this idea on another forum; make a period film. It would allow for Bob Kane's original vision to truly be fleshed out - literally, & considering the context of the period (simpler times, society genuinely intrigued by such a mysterious entity), the persona of the Batman would be viewed in a completely different way to the modern films.

He really could capitalize on theatricality, fear - & as you say, show him in a different light to what we've seen before. Some amazing scope there for a gritty, dark film series. Plus an old school suit (done right) would absolutely kick @$$.

I would love this to happen.

 

[Fernandofan08]

Mate - I SO agree with you!!

I've discussed this idea on another forum; make a period film. It would allow for Bob Kane's original vision to truly be fleshed out - literally, & considering the context of the period (simpler times, society genuinely intrigued by such a mysterious entity), the persona of the Batman would be viewed in a completely different way to the modern films.

He really could capitalize on theatricality, fear - & as you say, show him in a different light to what we've seen before. Some amazing scope there for a gritty, dark film series. Plus an old school suit (done right) would absolutely kick @$$.

I would love this to happen.

30s/40s style Batman is the style I want LEAST lol!

 

[VintijDroidGutzz]

Yeah.. I don't know. I think a period concept would have a strong chance of success if handled properly - as mentioned already.

Nolan's films are marvelous - no doubt, & copying them would maybe achieve continued success to an extent, but it runs the risk of them becoming diluted, homogenized versions of what Nolan established so well.

Time to turn the corner.

 

[Adolfo]

This is why I'd like to see a Batman film that goes back to the 1930s/1940s.

You could easily explain his suit and even have him eat a couple of bullets (Alfred could patch him up). The revolvers and weaponry back in those days weren't nearly as powerful as they are now. .22s, .32. .38s. Batman might even be able to dodge a .38 with his training and/or cape. He could get away with not being armored for a time. Padding or some type of material to protect him, sure, but I think the lighter the better. Out of the 7 Batman films, none of them have really captured the fast, agile, gymnast Batman. The suits that he utilizes, even in TDK weighed him down. Burton, Schumacher and Nolan never showed Batman flying through the air, he was just stealthy and a brawler. A new interpretation of the character could change that.


We've already seen a highly tactical, modern Batman with Nolan's version, the suit, the technology, it'd be cool to strip him down a bit, REALLY ground him and make fear his ally with the suit.

Blow guns, gas pellets, etc. If it took place in the 30s and 40s Batman's equipment would be more impressive to his opponents if it was only slightly ahead of his time (because he's Bruce Wayne).

I agree if they do it right...I think of the The Shadow and The Phantom when it comes to the good ole days...Would love to see it done...nothing wrong with non-present day films...The 89 Batman film had somewhat of a 30's to 40's feel to it too...I personally would not want to see a Burton Batman type film again in the Reboot...hmm I wonder how if would be if Guy Ritchie(Sherlock Holmes)took the helm for a Batman period piece..

 

[Dark_Knight_89]

They could achieve the 1930's feel without making it a period movie by making Gotham appear like it is in Batman: The Animated Series

You had the old fashioned cars, police, guns, people wearing fedora's etc.

 

[VintijDroidGutzz]

Burton's done that - we're talking a real period film.

 

[thenammagazine]

Burton's done that - we're talking a real period film.

 

[VintijDroidGutzz]

Burton's period-ish, Gotham aesthetic.. just referencing that in response to the last comment there.

 

[thenammagazine]

Burton's period-ish, Gotham aesthetic.. just referencing that in response to the last comment there.

I'd say Burton's Batman was more "gothic/noir" than really a period film.