Summary
- The artist mrleeee has created a visually stunning poster that brings together six live-action versions of Batman, including Robert Pattinson, Val Kilmer, and George Clooney.
- The recent film The Flash missed an opportunity to create an epic crossover moment between Michael Keaton’s Batman and Ben Affleck’s Batman, much to the disappointment of fans.
- With James Gunn at the helm of the future of the DC universe, there is hope that the multiverse concept will be explored further, allowing for narratives that bridge realms and create unique alliances.
In a time where the multiverse theory reigns supreme in the superhero genre, the image of the stoic, solitary vigilante Batman takes a fantastical spin, soaring to heights even a bat might find dizzying. The universe has indeed folded upon itself, offering a tantalizing glimpse into a realm where the doppelgangers of Bruce Wayne stand united, ready to uphold justice in the dark alleys of Gotham City, in a Spider-Verse styled narrative crafted with masterful strokes by the artist known as mrleeee.
In this gripping visual narrative, we witness a confluence of histories and personalities, as six live-action versions of the Caped Crusader are brought together in a convergence of epic proportions. As if drawn from the depths of every Batman enthusiast’s wildest dreams, the poster manifests the grandeur of Robert Pattinson, Val Kilmer, and George Clooney, all embodying their distinct versions of the legendary DC icon, standing alongside Michael Keaton and Ben Affleck’s rendition of the Dark Knight.
This dazzling symphony of art echoes a missed symphony in the DC cinematic universe. Despite the fever pitch surrounding multiverse narratives – a trend significantly propelled by the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s ongoing Multiverse Saga, it seems DC missed a golden ticket to capitalize on this trend in their summer ‘lack’-buster, The Flash. While the film explored alternative realities and brought back the iconic Michael Keaton’s Batman through Barry Allen’s time travels, it fell short of providing a potentially earth-shattering crossover moment for Batman fans.
This was particularly notable with the reintroduction of Keaton, marking his dramatic return since gracing Tim Burton’s Batman movies. The stage was perfectly set for a monumental interaction between Keaton and Affleck’s Batman, an event that could have etched itself into the annals of cinematic history, bridging two generations of DC audiences and offering them something profoundly unforgettable. Instead, the film navigated into somewhat murky waters with VFX cameos that didn’t quite resonate with the viewers, and a cameo by Clooney, a choice that seems to have baffled the Batman fandom given his less-favored portrayal in live-action adaptations.
James Gunn at the Helm: Charting a Bold New Future After Affleck’s Potential Final Bow as Batman
Regrettably, as Affleck potentially dons the Batman cape for the final time, it feels as though a golden opportunity was squandered; a chance to craft a narrative where Batman meets himself, stepping beyond his solitary shadow to unite with other versions of himself, each reflecting different facets of his complex personality and history.
Nevertheless, as the bat-signal never dims, all eyes are now turned towards the horizon, where James Gunn is gearing up to helm the future of the DC universe. With the establishment of DC Studios, a sense of anticipation hangs thick in the air. Gunn harbors plans for the Batman character in the budding DC universe, fostering hopes that perhaps, just perhaps, the multiverse concept might find its way back onto the big screen, weaving narratives that transcend realms, bridging gaps, and fostering unparalleled alliances.
