Comic Books in Spirit: DARKMAN (1990)

While the domination of cinema screens by comic book adaptations may be a recent phenomena, comics themselves have always had an influence upon cinema in both direct and indirect ways. This series of reviews will look at the films which are not based on comics, but are comic books in spirit. This installment considers Sam Raimi's Darkman. 

Episode 31. BATMAN BEGINS (2005)

Dru and Dave are back in Nolan's Gotham City to see how it all began with Batman Begins, just in time to see how it all ends in this summer's The Dark Knight Rises. And so ends our series on series being continued, restarted, and finished this summer. Stay tuned to the 24 Panels blog while we're off, and we'll be back in August with more episodes! Until then, always remember: never turn left on Albequerque. 

Episode breakdown:

0:00 - 16:45: Intro banter (Upcoming series announced, WB's Justice League movie)

16:45 - 17:37: Batman Begins trailer

17:37 - 1:11:24: Main discussion

1:11:24 - 1:17:21: Closing remarks (Prometheus)

Addenda: 

Dru, circa 2008, with Tumblr. Notice the oblivious security guard, right.

Dru smiling like a fool between the Tumblr and the Bat-Pod.

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