This lavish 400page book tells the complete history of batman from his 1939 debut in detective comics to. The return of bruce wayne storyline, the dark knight depicts bruce waynes life in gotham city following his new global commitment to the newly established batman incorporated. The book promises to offer incomparable access to the dc and warner bros. Dennis oneil does a great job of adapting the nolans story into a novel. Sep 11, 2019 the dark knight the comic book genre scored a major boost in the eyes of critics when christopher nolan helmed a realistic and gritty trilogy starring christian bales batman. And friends, it has exceeded my expectations in every way imaginable. Oct 08, 2019 heath ledgers iconic take on the character in the dark knight 2008, in particular, has been memeified by anarchists, gamergaters, mens rights activists and incels, his ethos of let the.
Dive into the history of one of the greatest super heroes of all time with this deluxe book exploring the creation and legacy of the dark knight. Oct 24, 2019 with 80 years under his utility belt, batman has risen from a comic book crimefighter to a billion dollar brand known and loved the world over. Nolans inspiration for the film was the jokers comic book debut in 1940, the 1988 graphic novel the killing joke, and the 1996 series the long halloween, which retold harvey dents origin. Ultimately for his efforts, the dark knight was the first comic book movie to ever win an oscar for an achievement in acting, specifically to heath ledger posthumously for best supporting actor. This movie will forever be the film every future batman movie will be measured against. Weve combed through christopher nolans the dark knight trilogy and lined up shots from the film with the comic book panels that inspired them. Nolans inspiration for the film was the jokers comic book debut in 1940, the 1988 graphic novel the killing joke. Exploring, scrutinizing, and celebrating christopher nolans seminal comic book movie. The academy doesnt nominate the superhero movie you need, but the superhero movie you deserve.
The dark knight trilogy simple english wikipedia, the. Jan, 2020 the academy doesnt nominate the superhero movie you need, but the superhero movie you deserve. This is not a movie for children or young teenagers who may pick up scripts of bad behavior, however, though they probably will flock to the movie. Jul 25, 2018 ten years ago this month, the first billion dollar superhero film in history was released. The dark knight is a political machine in duplicity and an exercise in gaining an edge no matter the means, and while it may play into the life of americans and their inadequate commander in chief. However, if the dark knight can be viewed as instrumental in shaping the modern movie news cycle, then in a way, this deflated feeling was a fitting end. Comics, movies, does, games, this book topped them all. Since his debut in detective comics in 1939, batman has become an iconic part of american popular culture. The definitive history of the dark knight in comics. The definitive history of the dark knight in comics, film, and beyond is an extraordinary love letter to batman and the. The definitive history of the dark knight in comics, film, and beyond is the ultimate exploration of a true legend whose impact on our. However, it didnt receive a nomination for best picture, despite arguably being the. Batman the definitive history of the dark knight in comics. Jul 17, 2018 to revisit this landmark movie, which was released 10 years ago, here are 19 fascinating facts about the dark knight.
The dark knight is certainly loud and violent but its not mindless. Black panther, the dark knight and other comic book movies. This book has the same plot and story and characters as the movie the reason why i read it was because i wanted to see how the story of the dark knight can be portrayed in book story from. The dark knight is my idea of the perfect movie completing various character arcs and requiring no build up. Joker finally finishes what the dark knight started screen rant. Best act quick before this book becomes rare to get. The film is based off of the original batman comic book but additionally changes the perception of the everyday. The definitive history of the dark knight in comics, film, and beyond arriving on october 29th from insight editions.
In fact, we think it might be a little better than the dark knight. The dark knight the comic book genre scored a major boost in the eyes of critics when christopher nolan helmed a realistic and gritty trilogy starring christian bales batman. Batman the definitive history of the dark knight in comics, film and beyond written by andrew farago and gina mcintyre, covers absolutely everything, from the dark knights creation by bob. The definitive history of the dark knight exclusive book.
Marvels the avengers held the best comic book movie ever crown for as. But now iron man and even more so the dark knight move the genre into deeper waters. Like nolans trilogy, joker deliberately seeks to break away from the confines of superhero tradition and lean more towards an artistic style of filmmaking that puts it into direct contention at next years oscars. The film is based off of the original batman comic book but additionally changes the perception of the everyday world as good to naturally bad. In addition to the same sources batman begins drew, some of the cited influences for the dark knight are the. Relive the adventures of kryptons favorite son inside and outside the comic book world in superman. The definitive history of the dark knight the book you need. One did not need to watch batman begins to understand the dark knight, despite these movies being in a series. Aug 25, 2018 how the dark knight revolutionized imax.
Joker finally finishes what the dark knight started. Joker is a movie thats burrowed into the zeitgeist with its singular reimagining of the chalkfaced maniac from dc comics who has become the most iconic super villain in comic book history. The cultural impact of the dark knight 10 years later. A movie like the new hellboy ii allows its director free rein for his fantastical visions.
The dark knight series is a set of three christopher nolan batman movies. The dark knight is a 2008 superhero film directed, coproduced, and cowritten by christopher nolan. Batmans grounded portrayal was universally acclaimed. Greatest comic book movie ever is a hard title, because that could either mean best movie that took inspiration from a comic or best and most tactful adaptation of a source material. It includes batman begins 2005, the dark knight 2008, and the dark knight rises 2012. The dark knight is a political machine in duplicity and an exercise in gaining an edge no matter the means, and while it may play into the life of americans and their inadequate commander in. Oct 20, 2019 fittingly, the first comic book movie to really pick up the spirit and legacy of the dark knight is another set within the batman universe. Ten years ago this month, the first billion dollar superhero film in history was released. The movie is being considered to be the best comic book. Christopher nolans the dark knight is a haunted film that leaps beyond its origins and becomes an engrossing tragedy.
While each of the batmobiles incarnations will be explored, special attention will be paid to the tumbler batmobile from batman begins, the dark knight, and the dark knight rises. Uncover the caped crusaders mysterious realworld origin and his evolution into a hugely successful tv and movie franchise in batman. The dark knight remains one of the most iconic and near perfect comic book movies in history but composer hans zimmer would change one thing. The dark knight is a 2008 superhero film directed, coproduced, and cowritten by christopher.
The dark knight was an american comic book ongoing series, written and penciled by david finch and featuring batman. With the dark knight rises opening this week, well get another. The trilogy is considered by many to be one of the best of all times. Thats because of the performances, because of the direction, because of the writing, and because of the superlative technical quality of the entire production. The definitive history of the dark knight in comics, film, and beyond is the ultimate exploration of a. T he dark knight continues batman begins tradition of drawing primarily and heavily from the graphic novels, one shots and limited series of the late 1980s and 1990s, but this time the writers also went all the way back to the roots, to the earliest issues of the batman comic book. Learn secrets and see exclusive new content taken from some of. The dark knight directed by christopher nolan is nonstop action thriller that continually did the unexpected. Batman the definitive history of the dark knight in comics, films. Most recently, it was given breathtaking new lifeand incredible capabilitiesin christopher nolans extraordinary film trilogy, which concludes with 2012s the dark knight rises. Christian bale, michael caine, gary oldman, morgan freeman, and cillian murphy appeared in all three movies. One of two new ongoing titles to feature bruce wayne after the batman.
The dark knight, released 10 years ago on july 18, 2008, is a landmark superhero movie. Jan, 2020 christopher nolans the dark knight held the previous record for a comic book movie with eight nominations. The history of joker movies and characters origin story time. For me, the dark knight succeeds because of its fantastic. The dark knight trilogy simple english wikipedia, the free. These things helped inspire the birth of the character. The dark knight, the 2008 movie release which serves as a sequel to the 2005 release, batman begins, was based on the stories of three batman comic books, the long halloween, the killing joke, and the man who laughs reports clive burmeister of outer limits comics. The dark knight rises is satisfying and emotional conclusion to a trilogy which will go down in history as one of the. The bad guys are running scared until they get a visit from the assassination fairy, wearing a purple suit and calling himself the joker heath ledger.
The definitive history of the dark knight exclusive. Comics that inspired the dark knight 2008 scifi movie page. Nov 20, 2019 bale recently revealed the real reason why we never got a fourth dark knight movie from director christopher nolan. To find out what happens, take a gander at the conclusion to nolans trilogy, the dark knight. Feb 03, 2020 batman the definitive history of the dark knight in comics, film and beyond written by andrew farago and gina mcintyre, covers absolutely everything, from the dark knights creation by bob.
The dark knight composer told christopher nolan the. Jul 23, 2012 the dark knight rises may mark the end of director christopher nolans preposterously successful movie trilogy but, in the comic book world, batmans battle never ends. The dark knight was ranked the 15th greatest film in history on empires 2008 list of the 500 greatest movies. The definitive history of the dark knight in comics, film.
The dark knight was nominated for eight academy awards for the 81st ceremony, breaking the previous record of seven held by dick tracy for the most nominations received by a film based on a comic book, comic strip, or graphic novel. I honestly bought the book purely for the sake of having the dark knight written down. The definitive history of the dark knight is honoring batmans 80th year, giving dc comics fans the only guide theyll ever need. The superpowered trilogy that captured the worlds greatest superhero triumvirate of all time is now available in paperback. The upcoming joaquin phoenix joker movie has sparked controversy surrounding the violence in the film, which now sees victims and families of the dark knight rises shooting massacre protest, with warner bros. Best supporting actor for heath ledger and best sound editing. Batman remains one of the most iconic comic book heroes in history. This lavish 400page book tells the complete history of batman from his 1939 debut in detective comics to the current day.
Joker tops the dark knight as the most oscarnominated. Eighteen months after swooping dramatically off of a roof at the finale of batman begins, everyones favorite brooding vigilante christian bale is hard at work making life safer for gotham city. Jan 01, 2008 the book i read is called the dark knight. Why we never got a dark knight 4 from christopher nolan. This lavish 400page book tells the complete history of batman from his 1939 debut in. Bale recently revealed the real reason why we never got a fourth dark knight movie from director christopher nolan. The dark knight trilogy characters alfred pennyworth rachel dawes jim gordon bruce wayne john blake mayor garcia lucius fox more heroes ras al ghul the joker twoface scarecrow bane catwoman talia al ghul more villains. Iron man was the start of the marvel cinematic universe and the batman begins sequel began something else. And to celebrate the anniversary, every year of bruce waynes historic career is being revisited in the deluxe volume batman. Joker beats the dark knight oscar nominations record for a. Spiderman ii 2004 may have defined the high point of the traditional film based on comic book heroes. Either way, joker has made oscar history, topping the dark knight as the.
Joker beats the dark knight oscar nominations record. Fittingly, the first comic book movie to really pick up the spirit and legacy of the dark knight is another set within the batman universe. Based on the dc comics character batman, the film is the second installment of nolans the dark knight trilogy and a sequel to 2005s batman begins, starring christian bale and supported by michael caine, heath ledger, gary oldman, aaron eckhart, maggie gyllenhaal, and morgan freeman. If you want to study the 2008 model, it behooves you to give this one a careful look. Aug 04, 2011 t he dark knight continues batman begins tradition of drawing primarily and heavily from the graphic novels, one shots and limited series of the late 1980s and 1990s, but this time the writers also went all the way back to the roots, to the earliest issues of the batman comic book. Christopher nolans the dark knight held the previous record for a comic book movie with eight nominations. Set within a year after the events of batman begins 2005, batman, lieutenant james gordon, and new district attorney harvey dent successfully begin to round up the criminals that plague gotham city, until a mysterious and sadistic criminal mastermind known only as the joker appears in gotham, creating a new wave of chaos. Wb responds to joker controversy following dark knight. Christopher nolan and his cowriter jonathan nolan deserve a standing ovation. The dark knight rises shooting took place at a movie theater in aurora, colorado back in july of 2012 where james holmes shot and. I dont usually go for loud movies filled with mindless gore and violence. Nov 07, 2017 the dark knight is one of the greatest comic book movies of all time, ranked among the popcorn cinema elite in fan polls as one of the best movies ever.
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