Quote from: thecolorsblend on Sun, 5 May 2024, 19:59But the cartoon's determination to set all (or most?) scenes at night does indicate a desire (on somebody's part) to take Batman in a darker direction.
Were I inclined to put this into some sort of context, my suggestion would be that the TV versions of Batman and Robin had become more active at night because their villains had become more active at night. The Westverse was never going to be very dark. At most, it might become a little poorly lit. But never "dark".
Quote from: The Joker on Mon, 6 May 2024, 01:01This leads one to believe that there might have been some influence from DC Comics with what Batman comics were then-currently depicting at the time. Considering "New Adventures" aired post-Schwartz/O'Neil/Adams collaboration, the night setting could have been a tip of the hat of some form of synergy between the two.
Quote from: The Joker on Mon, 6 May 2024, 01:01Makes me want to get acquainted with the show, quite frankly. Especially since, as you state, nothing happens that is egregiously opposed to the '66 Batman show's continuity, and this could be considered something of a 'lost 4th season' of the Adam West show, depending on how you want to view it.
Quote from: The Dark Knight on Mon, 6 May 2024, 10:03Good timing with this analysis given the complete series is being released June 25:
https://www.gamespot.com/articles/new-adventures-of-batman-the-complete-collection-blu-ray/1100-6523099/
Quote from: The Dark Knight on Mon, 6 May 2024, 09:58I'd like something like this too, but I'd prefer it to be handled very carefully. Their relationship seems more hands off and terse even in Returns. I can't imagine anything traditional like the 60s show, or even Nolan. I quite like the idea they communicate mostly with notes, with face to face meetings being very minimal.
Quote from: Silver Nemesis on Sat, 4 May 2024, 19:06I'd also like Miller to address the immediate aftermath of the 1989 movie. Bruce was badly injured, the wreckage of the Batwing lay burning in the streets, and countless Gothamites had been murdered by the Joker. I'd like some insight into how Bruce and the city in general healed following the Joker's reign of terror.I'd see no problem with the Batwing pieces being sold off as merchandise plotline being used here officially rather than remaining an unused script idea. Even if the author can somehow sprinkle in how the Batmobile's blueprints were eventually obtained.
Quote from: Silver Nemesis on Sat, 4 May 2024, 19:06I'd also like to read about the first proper meeting between Batman and Gordon. Gordon sees Batman during the battle at Axis Chemicals but doesn't speak to him, then we see them talking after the first Red Triangle Gang attack in Batman Returns. There's a missing stage in their relationship that should take place between those two conversations, and which could offer fertile ground for Miller to explore.I'd like something like this too, but I'd prefer it to be handled very carefully. Their relationship seems more hands off and terse even in Returns. I can't imagine anything traditional like the 60s show, or even Nolan. I quite like the idea they communicate mostly with notes, with face to face meetings being very minimal.
Quote from: thecolorsblend on Sun, 5 May 2024, 19:59But at the same time, depending on how you want to define "dark", this show is noticeably darker than the show. I watched the entire series start to finish years ago. And off-hand, I can't recall a single sequence ever taking place during the daytime. From memory, literally everything takes place at night. Which the Sixties show obviously differed with as many sequences took place in broad daylight.
QuoteBATMAN: 'To be is not to be. That is the answer.' Of course!
ROBIN: I don't see, Batman.
BATMAN: Of course you see! Think Robin! What would happen if you took the 'B' out of 'Batgirl'? Seeeeee what I mean?
ROBIN: See? See? Of course. The letter 'C'. Cat. Catwoman! Catwoman! She was impersonating Batgirl to throw us off the trail!
BATMAN: Quick! To the Batmobile!