How Batman Has Grown Increasingly Darker in Modern Movie Reboots

Nerdstalgic looked at the many faces of Batman, specifically noting how the character has grown increasingly darker since his 1939 DC Comics introduction. This has become particularly apparent in modern movie, television, and animated reboot movies from the last 36 years, especially in light of the similar reinventions of characters such as The Joker and The Penguin.

From his first appearance in Detective Comics to countless animated series, blockbuster films, and cultural milestones, Batman is one of the most iconic superheroes of all time. Generations of fans have connected with the Dark Knight, each era adding new layers to his incredible legacy.

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Lori Dorn
Lori Dorn

Lori is a Laughing Squid Contributing Editor based in New York City who has been writing blog posts for over a decade. She also enjoys making jewelry, playing guitar, taking photos and mixing craft cocktails.