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Character » Batman appears in 9977 issues.

Bruce Wayne witnessed the murder of his billionaire parents as a child, swearing to avenge them. He trained extensively to achieve both mental and physical perfection, mastering detective skills, martial arts, and criminal psychology. Costumed as a bat to prey on criminals' fear and utilizing a high-tech arsenal in his crusade to rid Gotham City of crime, the legendary Batman was born.

Who is truly the better Batman?

#1 Edited by Sci_Fi_Rulez (1059 posts) - 4 months, 27 days ago - Show Bio

Micheal Keaton,Christian Bale,Kevin Conroy

Adam West

Include facts,how is better then another,originality,voice and just who portrayed batman better

#2 Posted by Manhunter2070 (100 posts) - 4 months, 27 days ago - Show Bio

I'm always gonna have to go for Bale, I feel he captured the three sides of Bruce Wayne the best, though he was far from perfect as Batman. He's also the only one that actually looked like he could kick someone's ass. Though I am biased because he's my fave actor regardless. 
 
That said, I do love the others for nostalgic reasons, Keaton especially because i love his performance, and Adam West because he was the first Batman I ever saw. Kevin Conroy is amazing, but I don't count him because voice acting is a different set of skills.

#3 Posted by sunhawk (550 posts) - 4 months, 27 days ago - Show Bio

Adam West - He was a perfect representation of silver age batman.

#4 Posted by Joygirl (6391 posts) - 4 months, 27 days ago - Show Bio

Kevin Conroy, savage, HEINOUSLY savage curbstomp, filled with win and stompage and being-much-better-ness.

#5 Posted by Frozen (1052 posts) - 4 months, 27 days ago - Show Bio

Conroy. But live-action? Bale was the best Wayne AND the best Batman. Period. You can like Keaton all you want but Bale's Batman was simply superior - better fighter, tougher, etc. Also to the OP, I'm pretty sure this has been done before.

#6 Posted by Z3RO180 (4085 posts) - 4 months, 27 days ago - Show Bio

Who other than the Voise of the Bat. Kevin Conroy is the best batman mainly due to the fact that he's been batman for over 20 years and is still going. When ever I read a batman book his is the Voise I hear when I read batmans dialogue and inner monologue

#7 Posted by Death Certificate (5439 posts) - 4 months, 27 days ago - Show Bio

Kevin Conroy>>>>>>>>>Everybody else

#8 Posted by TheAmazingImmortalMan (1313 posts) - 4 months, 27 days ago - Show Bio

I'm pretty sure most would say Conroy but for Live action although I think Keaton was more batman-esque Bale is my favorite, his performance was great.

#9 Posted by SUNMAN (6671 posts) - 4 months, 27 days ago - Show Bio

Christian Bale, box office says it all

#10 Posted by GodDamnIronMan (1345 posts) - 4 months, 27 days ago - Show Bio

Clearly the best Batman would be Conroy's voice + Bale's Performance...the best combination so far IMO.

#11 Posted by havoc1201 (362 posts) - 4 months, 27 days ago - Show Bio

I just watch Batman with Keaton again and man I love when he first shows up on the roof top and pick the dude up and holds him over the edge and says "I'm Batman" It still rocks, and if it was not for the Burton Batman movies we would not have TAS but I think Keaton was a great Batman for the Burton Flicks and Bale was a great Batman for Nolans version.

#12 Posted by ssejllenrad (11829 posts) - 4 months, 27 days ago - Show Bio

Best bat voice - conroy

Worst bat voice - bale

Best batman - keaton

Best bruce wayne - bale

#13 Posted by sumafatrider (60 posts) - 4 months, 27 days ago - Show Bio

agreed ^^^^

#14 Posted by NiKva (94 posts) - 4 months, 27 days ago - Show Bio

Kevin Conroy

#15 Posted by Jack Donaghy (425 posts) - 4 months, 26 days ago - Show Bio

Conroy overall but for live action I'm going with Bale. West was perfect for a Silver Age Batman though and is my 2nd favorite live action Batman.

#16 Posted by Crom-Cruach (7715 posts) - 4 months, 26 days ago - Show Bio

@Joygirl said:

Kevin Conroy, savage, HEINOUSLY savage curbstomp, filled with win and stompage and being-much-better-ness.
#17 Posted by JakeN7 (780 posts) - 4 months, 26 days ago - Show Bio

@Joygirl said:

Kevin Conroy, savage, HEINOUSLY savage curbstomp, filled with win and stompage and being-much-better-ness.

This

#18 Posted by spinningbirdcake (734 posts) - 4 months, 26 days ago - Show Bio

@Joygirl said:

Kevin Conroy, savage, HEINOUSLY savage curbstomp, filled with win and stompage and being-much-better-ness.
#19 Edited by Saucedo17 (135 posts) - 4 months, 26 days ago - Show Bio

Adam West he can punch you soo hard that words describing the impacts will spontaneously materialize out of thin air

#20 Posted by FatihBATMAN (1355 posts) - 4 months, 26 days ago - Show Bio

For me, its Arkham batman!

#21 Posted by mrdecepticonleader (11244 posts) - 4 months, 26 days ago - Show Bio

Well for live action I have to go with Bale for live action and Conroy for voice acting.

#22 Posted by Nathaniel_Christopher (935 posts) - 4 months, 26 days ago - Show Bio

Conroy, then Bale, followed by Keaton

#23 Posted by sunhawk (550 posts) - 4 months, 26 days ago - Show Bio
#24 Edited by inchiso (147 posts) - 4 months, 24 days ago - Show Bio

@ssejllenrad said:

Best bat voice - conroy

Worst bat voice - bale

Best batman - keaton

Best bruce wayne - bale

what do u mean by best batman ?? like the overall score??

Edit: cuz keaton had bit of each like looks voice worsttt lolololo

#25 Posted by WonderHunter (118 posts) - 4 months, 24 days ago - Show Bio

Christian Bale

#26 Posted by ImmortalT1000 (3171 posts) - 4 months, 24 days ago - Show Bio

@SUNMAN said:

Christian Bale, box office says it all

#27 Posted by TheCannon (14218 posts) - 4 months, 24 days ago - Show Bio

In order:

  • Michael Keaton
  • Kevin Conroy
  • Christian Bale (not denying his talent, but that voice... just, why? Plus he sucked fighting in Begins & TDK)
  • Adam West
#28 Posted by PaperDemon (266 posts) - 4 months, 24 days ago - Show Bio

Kevin Conroy.

#29 Posted by comicace3 (1589 posts) - 4 months, 24 days ago - Show Bio

Kevin conroy for the win.

#30 Posted by Alchemax_7 (347 posts) - 4 months, 24 days ago - Show Bio

There is no favourite for me, I like them all for different reasons. Great portrayals by all.

#31 Posted by InnerVenom123 (27734 posts) - 4 months, 24 days ago - Show Bio

Lol at Adam West being on this list.

#32 Posted by ssejllenrad (11829 posts) - 4 months, 23 days ago - Show Bio

@inchiso said:

@ssejllenrad said:

Best bat voice - conroy

Worst bat voice - bale

Best batman - keaton

Best bruce wayne - bale

what do u mean by best batman ?? like the overall score??

Edit: cuz keaton had bit of each like looks voice worsttt lolololo

Best as in he best represents batman in my taste. And as for worst, i pick clooney. I bet even clooney would pick himself.

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#34 Posted by Decoy Elite (28873 posts) - 4 months, 23 days ago - Show Bio

I can honestly see a man like Adam West dressing up like a bat so that he can run around punching criminals. 

#35 Posted by fury714 (561 posts) - 4 months, 23 days ago - Show Bio

Conroy's voice + Bale gets my vote as well. That's the perfect mesh. :)

#36 Posted by UnderDogs_OverBoard (1137 posts) - 4 months, 23 days ago - Show Bio

I see how you dudes hate Clooney batman too much

AHAHAHA

#37 Posted by Mega_spidey01 (2180 posts) - 4 months, 23 days ago - Show Bio
@ssejllenrad said:

Best bat voice - conroy

Worst bat voice - bale

Best batman - keaton

Best bruce wayne - bale

#38 Posted by KnightRise (3960 posts) - 4 months, 23 days ago - Show Bio

Arkham Batman!

#39 Posted by sunhawk (550 posts) - 4 months, 23 days ago - Show Bio

Katherine Kane

#40 Edited by spidermonkey2099 (508 posts) - 4 months, 23 days ago - Show Bio
  1. Christian Bale
  2. Kevin Conroy
  3. Michael Keaton
  4. Bruce Greenwood
  5. Peter Weller
  6. Adam West

Assuming we are only talking about Bruce Wayne Batman (as opposed to Terry McGinnis Batman) then the rest aren't worth mentioning in my opinion.

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