Batman 75 years

Our Batman special consists of four parts over eight pages. Part 2 Part1 Part 1 Part 2 Part3 Part 4 On the cover 75 Part 2 On the cover 75 Part 1 On the cover 75 On the cover 75 On the cover 75 On the cover 75 On the cover 75 On the cover 75 Part1 Part 3 20 Check the top of each page for the order, then fix together. 21 18 gulfnews.com/tabloid Wednesday, July 23, 2014 23 16 25 14 27 Wednesday, July 23, 2014 gulfnews.com/tabloid Wednesday, July 23, 2014 gulfnews.com/tabloid Wednesday, July 23, 2014 gulfnews.com/tabloid Wednesday, July 23, 2014 gulfnews.com/tabloid Wednesday, July 23, 2014 gulfnews.com/tabloid Wednesday, July 23, 2014 gulfnews.com/tabloid Wednesday, July 23, 2014 gulfnews.com/tabloid The evolution of the dark knight Batman's overall look has evolved over the decades in the different universes of comic books, TV shows, movies and even video games, resulting in hundreds of different versions. tabloid! has selected 20 of the most iconic, popular and oddest incarnations of the caped crusader to create this series of fully detailed digital sculptures. Enjoy. 75 BATMA YEARS tabloid! celebrates the 75th anniversary of one of the most iconic characters in the DC Comics world-and one of our favourite superheroes of all time By Seyyed de la Llata Gulf News Designer Who is Bruce Friends Foes appy birthday B! It's been many a cold and dark night in Gotham city since QUICK FACTS IQ:180 to 200 (Einstein's was 160) Orphan since: 8 years old Marital status: Single Wayne? Just a man? Different to other superheroes, Bruce became Batman through hard work, training and studying. that July in 1939, when Detectives Comics (DC) brought forth the complex crime-fighting chiropteran from the shadows of trag- edy, to inspire horror in the city's criminal element and bring justice for all. We all know the tragedy of Bruce Wayne who, at a young age, had his perfect, privileged world, complete Alfred Pennyworth Butler The Joker Antonio Diego Вапе Money: $7 billion (Steve Jobs' fortune was $10.2 billion) Robin Dick Grayson Nightwing Dick Grayson Two-Face Harvey Dent The Riddler Edward Nygma Mr Freeze Dr Victor Fries * KINGDOM KINGDOM COME FBAT MAN THE SILVER AGE ATMAN Detective THE FIRST APPEARANCE Detective Comics # 27. All the batsuit features for the years to come were defined: The cowl with pointy ears, a bulletproof vest under a tight suit, a bat TIM BURTON'S BATMAN This version of the dark knight created the base for all the movies since. The black rubber suit sacrificed mobility for a strong and intimidating look. The added muscles successfully emulated his counterpart in the comic books. BATMANKOFF What if the man of steel had been raised in the Soviet Union? That's the premise of Superman: Red Son, a novel which BATMAN KNIGHTFALL After Bane incapacitated Bruce Wayne, Jean- THE DARK KNIGHT In the second instalment of Christopher Nolan's movie trilogy, Batman detected the weaknesses of his combat suit and asked Lucius Fox, the chairman of Wayne Enterprises, to improve the design, increase mobility and carry less weight. BATMAN A GO-GO THE DARK NIGHT RETURNS Frank Miller (Sin City, 300), introduced an THE 19TH CENTURY BATMAN THE VAMPIRIC BATMAN Kelley Jones, artist in the Vampire Batman trilogy and the iconic Batman: Knightfall, created a unique look for the BATMAN THE INFAMOUS BATMAN FOREVER BATMAN + WOLVERINE, EQUALS. DC and Marvel joined forces to create Amalgam Comics and merge its popular characters to create new ones in the BATMAN BEYOND In the year 2019, the aged hero keeps his crusade using a hi-tech Batsuit, but after amild heart attack he decides to quit. In 2039 after a series of events, 17-year-old Terry McGinnis becomes Batman under the guidance and wisdom of Bruce Wayne. BATMAN BEGINS ARKHAM ASYLUM In this acclaimed video game, the dark knight uses his detective and fighting skills to the maximum to survive the Joker's mortal traps. The Kevlar-made batsuit has armoured gloves and boots and the cowl includes a special version of x-ray vision. THE WHITE LANTERN During "Brightest Day,a Green Lantern universe event which featured all the DC THE NEW 52 BATMAN IN A BRICK WORLD The beloved toy brand creates successful BATMAN V SUPERMAN Intellectual characteristics Education: In the DC universe he holds degrees in computer science, engineer- ing, physics, mathematics, criminology. Psychological profile: After the death of his parents, Bruce faced the ultimate confrontation with his lack of control over the world, which turned into an obsession (obsessive behaviour). He has trained inevery possible scenario to always be on top of a given situation, and often regrets KATMA The light blue and grey suit with longer gloves and side fins was used from the 1940s, with the characteristic yellow oval on the chest and bat logo. The utility belt has capsules around it to carry the gadgets Adam West portrayed a not-too-fit caped crusader, wearinga cowl with very short ears and painted eyebrows. The cape, shorts and boots were made of silk and the utility belt carries a gadget to solve any problem at the end of every episode. Gotham by Gaslight belongs to a series of graphic novels called 'Elseworlds', where several DC heroes are set in alternate realities. Here, Batman hunts down Jack the Ripper in Gotham. A video game based on the novel was later cancelled. The artist Jim Lee redesigned the Batman figure for amassivereboot of 52 DC Comics titles. The Batsuit got converted into a hi-tech light armour suit with strong details on the boots and gloves, a stylised utility belt andmedium-sizedears on the cowl. This sculpt represents what we know so far of Batman in the upcoming film. The overall This suit is remembered as one of the most ridiculous from the films. The idea is based on the previous movies but director J.Schumacher decided to include nipples on an over-muscled shiny vest. Even worse, they used the idea in a fourth film. ELUME Another famous 'Elseworlds' graphic The movie explored the long journey of how FOREVER BATAN old Batman retired since the death of the second Robin. The cowl with small ears Paul Valley took the mantle of Batman and eventually defeated the villain. Valley designed amechanical Batsuit with metal claws, razor- sharp batarangs (bat-shaped boomerangs),a novel featured an aged Bruce Wayne who requires a special exoskeleton to move. With the use of combat armour and an army of robots created by him, Gotham City was transformed into a police state. COMICS Bruce became Batman. The Batsuit and sets based on movies and comic books. with loving, heroic parents, shattered into a million pieces at the sound of BAM! BAM! .. the sight of a smok- gadgets were a combination of prototypes from the applied sciences division of Wayne Enterprises and armoury used in his training with the League of Shadows. heroes, Batman received, briefly, a white ring of power from an entity called Deadman. We cannot deny how awesome this totally white version of the capedcrusader looks. Batman made an appearance in the recent Lego Movie with a suit -or painted lines over the standard Lego figure-that emulated the design from the Tim Burton movies. look hints at the Jim Lee version withashort- is contrasted by a bulky physique. The introduction of the military style pouches on the utility belt added a realistic touch. dark knight, as a supernatural being hid- ing his muscled silhouette under a mas- sive cape with huge ears on the cowl. 1990s. Dark Claw featured the most iconic elements from both heroes; adamantium claws, a dark suit and a cowl with cape. introduces a lethally armed anarchist Batman from Russia, whose parents were killed by the KGB. eared cowl and Frank Miller's with a bulky figure, a huge symbol on the chest and witha strongly rumoured grey-blue colour. chemistry, physics and forensics Languages: Spanish, French, Latin, German, Japanese, English, Russian, Can- tonese, Mandarin, Kryptonian. shape on the chest, boots and gloves, cape that works as a glider and the belt. Jim Gordon Batgirl Barbara Gordon Batman Ra's AI Ghul Penguin Oswald Cobblepot Dr Harleen Quinzel Batman needs to fight crime. BETMAN laser and even a flame thrower. Commissioner Harley Quinn ing gun barrel. a dark alley and his mother's blood on his hands. Against impossible odds and with no superpowers, the "Detective" is alive and stronger than ever. How did this mere mortal make it, competing with seemingly invincible char- acters such as Superman Wonder Woman? And why has this crea- ture of the night always been the most appeal- ing among them? his powerlessness over his parents' death to the extent of blaming himself (feel- Others: Photographic memory and logical thinking. ings of guilt). He had idealised his father, but knew little about himas he was always away (absent father issues). Loyal butler Bat gadgets and Bat vehicles over the years 2003 Batman comics Kryptonite ring 2005 Batman Begins movie Ultrasonic bat beacon 2005 Batman Begins movie Gauntlets 2008 The Dark Knight movie Pneumatic mangler 2009 Batman Arkham Asylum videogame Cryptograpic sequencer 2011 Batman Arkham City videogame 2013 Batman Arkham Origins videogame Remote claw Alfred became responsible for him and boosted the memories of his father, so much so that he seemed almost perfect. Bruce fears he cannot live up to this moral stature (idealisation of father 2005 Batman Begins movie Memory cloth cape 2005 Batman Begins movie Bat bombs 2005 Batman Begins movie Grappling gun 2005 Batman Begins movie Utility belt 2011 Batman Arkham City videogame Freeze grenade 2011 Batman Arkham City videogame Smoke pellets 2013 Batman Arkham Origins videogame Grappling hook 2013 Batman Arkham Origins videogame Glue grenade SHAR EALEN Batman The Movie 1966 1992 Batman animated series Other skills Martial arts: Karate, boxing Kung Fu, Kirigi, Ninjutsu, Judo, Ju Jitsu- other sources state he mastered 127 martial arts to the highest level and is also an expert 1966 1992 1999 2002 2008 2009 2009 2012 Batman TV series Bat gas mask Batman Returns movie Napalm capsule Batman Beyond animated series Rocket boots Batman comics - Hush Batsuit taser The Dark Knight movie Sticky bomb gun Batman Arkham Asylum videogame Explosive gel Batman Arkham Asylum videogame Line launcher The Dark Knight Rises movie EMP gun Red Robin Batwoman Katherine Kane Polson Ivy Dr Pamela isley Deathstroke Slade Wilson Tim Drake Dr Jonathan Crane Scarecrow Bat-Shark repellent Cowl lenses Batarang Batman has an array of gadgets used for just about anything - from shark repellents to electromagnetic pulse (EMP) guns. His vehicles range from the famous Batmobiles to a self- ejecting bike called the Batpod that comes out of his Batmobile. tabloid! brings you this collection of the more iconic and significant contraptions and modes of Physical characteristics figure and extreme fear of failure).Of his mother he has few memories. in archery and throwing Note: Sizes not to scale Height: 188cm Weight: 95kg Bench press: Although wealthy enough to change Gotham City. perhaps in politics, he weapons. Red Hood Jason Todd Lucius Fox Business manager 1950 DC comics Based on the 1950s Studebaker and/or Cadilac, this comes with 1964 Batman comics Loosely based on the 1950s Chevrolet Corvette, this comes with Bat Signal. Batmask (painted only in front) was changed into a design rather than a weapon. 1973 Batman animated series This Batmobile is the first to feature the yellow bat emblems on the doors. The nose of the car, where the hood is, also has a "V" depression 1989 Batman movie The Batwing, A custom-built air combat vehicle, fully armed 1991 Batman comics With a larger-than-life-look, its unique design madeit unrealistic, however it remained in use for a short period of time. 1997 Batman & Robin movie About 30 feet long (one of the longest) and road tested to 140mph. Instead of a single jet exhaust, it has 2005 Batman Begins movie The Tumbler can reach 0-60mph in six 2008 Batman Brave & the Bold Hunting and tracking: Learnt from African Bushman (the Ghost Tribes of the Ten-Eyed Brotherhood, among others). Escapism: He is 1994 Batman comics A Lamborghini-based design with alterations to better suita more ferocious Batman. This Batmobile features voice-activated controls. 2008 Batman comics One of three alternative Batmobiles in the same issue. This design is influenced by the 1992 animated series with sports/muscle car proportions. 2011 Batman comics Inspired by the Tumbler design from the 2005 movie, this Batmobile has large rean fenders, six wheels, rear fins and aV-8 engine. Mad Hatter Jervis Tetch Killer Croc Waylon Jones Hugo Strange Prof Hugo Strange seconds with a top speed of 110mph. It is able to make unassisted jumps up to 30 feet, In attack mode the driver's animated series This Batmobile evokes classic designs such as the "double bubble" canopy and red pin striping of the 66 version as well as the fat fenders of its 1940s signal projector, rockets, on-board television and radar screens. decides to "control the world", but it must be him directly who stops the crime (histrionic personality disorder). Herelies on extreme vi- olence and intimidation openly and against law and order (antisocial personality disorder) despite his strong code against firearms and kil- ing (need of moral ap- proval due his father's with miniguns and missiles, It is presumably kept somewhere near the grounds of Wayne Manor or in the Batcave. a"boattail" rear. Single-seat cockpit features a video conferencing screen, radar unit, and cutoff switch. WHY WE LOVE 500kg Speed: Plus 44.72 km/h (faster than Usain Bolt) Reactions: He can catch an arrow seat is moved to the centre section BATMAN between the front wheels. This also counterparts. It has the ability to morph into other vehicles like the Bat plane and Bat sub. Perhaps because he embodies the burning desire for justice in all of us mere humans. love him because he is one of us. features a pair of machine guns recognised as the Huntress Helena Bertinelli Hush Dr Thomas Elliot Man-Bat Dr Kirk Langstrom Black Mask Roman Sionis mounted in the nose of the car. Katana Tatsu Yamashiro top escape artist in the world. Costumes: Bruce has mastered the art of costumes and 1966 Batman TV series Based on the 1955 Lincoln 1986-Frank Miller's graphic novel Easily the largest Batmobile. This 'tank was created and modified due to riots. The only thing that can damage it isn't from 1992 Batman animated series This is the 1990s iconic: ( Batmobile look. Among its features are wheel slashers, ejection seats and titanium alloy wheels and body panels 1995 Batman Forever movie An organic design that ( looks "alive" with ribs and 2008 The Dark Knight movie 2009 Arkham Asylum videogame 1941 DC comics This Batmobile, based on the Cord 812 car, sported a supercharged engine (185HP, V8, semi-automatic transmission with overdrive) capable of tremendous speeds and a heavily reinforced nose capable of smashing through buildings without suffering damage. Set back engine allowed space between front of the car and front of the engine. 1944 DC comics 1957 DC comics 1966-Batman TV series This Batcycle is a 1965 Harley Davidson with Robin's ( sidecar -a detachable 1989 Batman movie A brute force with classic design aesthetics, unilike any previous (incarnations. This car is armed with heavy artillery and features pursuit deterents like ol slick 2000 Batman comics 2005 Batman comics Sophisticated command console, voice-recognition (system, visual enhancement capabilities, signal jammer and forward mounted grappling hook. 2013 Beware the Batman Stamina: 28 hours fighting non- stop in a "death pit" Agility: Olympic gymnast. 1978- Batman First ever Batmobile cover in the Comics. This became known as 1940s Batmobile. This is also based on the Cord 812 cat. animated series/comics This is the last of the ( Futura-type cars. It looks more like a toy. However, animated series A modified version of the 1950 model ( based on the 1957 A smaller/sleeker coupe with single jet exhaust and ( forward-mounted Bat mask. It also has dense armour The Bat Pod is an open motorcycle-like vehicle with power generated froma This Batmobile draws inspiration from the 1989 Batmobile, including the louvered rear (panel, cowled exhaust port, rear inlets and side details. But unlike that movie car, this has a shorter wheelbase, split chrome grille and more rounded fenders and canopy. Futura, this features a smoke (emitter, a rear-facing camera (pair of electric motors mounted in the wheels. It is armed with machine guns, cannons and grappling hooks. ( pointed nose and single-seat cockpit. can change his voice at will; he is also an transport Batman has used throughout his crime-fighting Earth. It shrugs off gunfire, grenades, and Horizontal fins flanking a pair of jet engines further evoke a sense of Chrysler 300. and a nail spreader in case of pursuits, among others. self-propelled vehicle. wings. It features system Talia Al Ghul Clayface Basil Karlo Solomon Grundy Cyrus Gold Phantasm Andrea Beaumont the nose was elongated to distract from that. rocket launcher attacks, and offers its own array of heavy weaponry. plating self-sealing tires and an array of weaponry expert ventriloquist. moral image). diagnostics and a custom Selina Kyle Catwoman career. dispensers and smoke emitters. gauge cluster. power and speed. Sources: Batman.wikia.com | Batman franchise movies and videogames | DC Comics.com | Batmobilehistory.com Research, production and design: Jose Luis Barros, Nasir Khan, Nino Jose Heredia. Seyyed de la Llata, Hugo A. Sanchez. Dwynn Ronald V. Trazo, Nawal Zahzah/CGulf News