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Batman Movies Don’t Need to Be ‘Dark and Gritty’ Anymore
ComicBook.comStory by Catherine Delgado
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Batman's iconic dark and gritty persona may finally be ditched, as fans crave a more lighthearted, humane take on the Caped Crusader.
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- The 'dark and gritty' Batman stemmed from the influence of Frank Miller's 1980s comic 'The Dark Knight Returns', which popularized a more complex, mature version of the character.
- Fans have been yearning for a Batman that's more faithful to his original essence, with more fantastical and humorous moments, as seen in past adaptations like the 1966 series and the DCAU animated shows.
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Frank Miller, Christopher Nolan, Ben Affleck, DC Comics, Warner Bros., The Dark Knight Returns, Batman Begins, Superman, Batman: The Brave and the Bold, The LEGO Batman Movie, Batman: The Animated Series, The Brave and the Bold