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[[File:MissionImpossiblyAwesome.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|right|Yes, Batman is on this Wiki. And we finally have an image not related to the Adam West version.]] | [[File:MissionImpossiblyAwesome.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|right|Yes, Batman is on this Wiki. And we finally have an image not related to the {{W|Adam West}} version.]] | ||
:''Batman is a [[human]] from [[DC Comics]].'' | |||
'''Batman''' wears a winged suit which he can use to cover himself, and he talks in a low, whispering voice. Apparently, he is best known for saying "I'm Batman." | '''Batman''' wears a winged suit which he can use to cover himself, and he talks in a low, whispering voice. Apparently, he is best known for saying "I'm Batman." | ||
==Fiction== | ==Fiction== | ||
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===''Dark of the Moon'' novel=== | ===''Dark of the Moon'' novel=== | ||
[[Zimmerman]], while preparing to wing suit into [[Chicago]], wrapped his suit's stretched cloth around himself, pretending to be Batman. | [[Baby Face|Zimmerman]], while preparing to wing suit into [[Chicago]], wrapped his suit's stretched cloth around himself, pretending to be Batman. {{storylink|Transformers: Dark of the Moon (novel)|Dark of the Moon}} | ||
===Commercial appearances=== | ===Commercial appearances=== | ||
* [[William Fowler]] called upon Batman to act as backup for the Autobots in a mission of some sort. {{storylink|Commercial/Prime#Impossibly Awesome|Mission: Impossibly Awesome Marathon}} | * [[William Fowler]] called upon Batman to act as backup for the Autobots in a mission of some sort. {{storylink|Commercial/Prime#Impossibly Awesome|Mission: Impossibly Awesome Marathon}} | ||
* When a group of carolers including [[Bulkhead (Prime)|Bulkhead]] and [[Megatron (WFC)|Megatron]] sang '' | * When a group of carolers including [[Bulkhead (Prime)|Bulkhead]] and [[Megatron (WFC)|Megatron]] sang ''{{w|Jingle Bells}}'', the [[Joker]] contributed a verse implying a certain scent to Batman. {{storylink|Commercial/Prime|The Hub Carolers (second spot)}} | ||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
[[File:HuboomCommercial01.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|right|The Adam West version is still in this article, though. Deal with it.]] | [[File:HuboomCommercial01.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|right|The Adam West version is still in this article, though. Deal with it.]] | ||
* The design of [[Optimus Primal | * [[Lee Sullivan]] based his [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]] (original, not Powermaster) on Batman himself. | ||
* Batman | * Batman appears to be a member of something called the "{{w|Justice League}}" alongside [[Superman]]. A Justice League/Transformers comic book crossover was pitched by [[Phil Jimenez]]. The pitch apparently included a Transformer who turns into the Batmobile, and Batman teaming up with [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]]. Alas, the pitch never came to fruition.<ref name="jla">{{citesocial|link=https://www.cbr.com/phil-jimenezs-jlatransformers-crossover-pitch-was-undeniably-epic/|title=Phil Jimenez's JLA/Transformers crossover pitch was undeniably 'epic'|name=Kevin Melrose|site=CBR|year=2012|day=30|month=08}}</ref> | ||
* The color scheme and double life of [[Ratbat (SG)|''Shattered Glass'' Ratbat]] are based on Batman. His secret identity color scheme, likewise, is based on Bruce Wayne's brown and mustard outfit from ''Batman: The Animated Series'' | * Multiple ''Transformers'' characters have been based on Batman, in design or personality: | ||
** The design of [[Optimus Primal (BW)|Optimus Primal]]'s [[:File:BWtoy-Primalbat.jpg|bat form]] is an [[homage]] to Batman, whose action figure license was also held at the time by [[Kenner]]. His designer chose the [[Black redeco|black]] color scheme to [[redeco]] him into [[Onyx Primal]], enhancing the mold's inherent resemblance to Batman.<ref>Page 78, Toy database section in ''[[Beast Wars Universe]]''</ref> | |||
** ''[[Beast Machines: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Machines]]'' [[Silverbolt (Fuzor)|Silverbolt]] was based on the darker, angstier incarnations of Batman, with writer [[Steven Melching]] comparing his prior ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Wars]]'' appearances to the campier {{w|Batman (TV series)|Adam West version}}; the episode in which he returned was named "[[In Darkest Knight]]", after Batman's moniker of "the Dark Knight". | |||
** In the zeitgeist of the then-upcoming release of ''{{w|Batman Begins}}'' in 2005, [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]] sports a {{w|Batmobile}}-inspired vehicle mode for the ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]]'' portion of the [[Unicron Trilogy continuity family|Unicron Trilogy]], per the behest of [[Hasbro]]. The same later followed-up for [[Sideways_(Armada)#Cybertron|Sideways]] for having a "Bat"-inspired vehicle mode.<ref>{{citesocial|quote=The closest we got [to a ''Batman''/''Transformers'' crossover] was more tactical—so like, "oh there's a ''Batman'' movie coming out," so the ''Cybertron'' Sideways is very bat-inspired. I think there was another car that we went that way… Megatron obviously Batmobile-inspired. I don't know how direct-tactical that is but if bats are in the zeitgeist, if there's advertisement around bats and stuff, well let's… bat-inspired something. More like that is what we ended up with, but no we never went for a direct crossover.|link=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fW7bBZgluQQ&t=2169s|name=Aaron Archer|site=''The Toy Armada''|title=Toy Armada Friday night LIVE: ARMADA STARSCREAM|year=2023|month=06|day=02}}</ref> | |||
** [[Searchlight (Animated)|''Animated'' Searchlight]]'s personality is based on Batman, specifically [[Frank Miller]]'s particularly grim-n-gritty take on the character. | |||
** The color scheme and double life of [[Ratbat (SG)|''Shattered Glass'' Ratbat]] are based on Batman. His secret identity color scheme, likewise, is based on Bruce Wayne's brown and mustard outfit from ''Batman: The Animated Series''. | |||
* [[Sam Witwicky]] remarks that shining a spotlight with the silhouette of a truck on a cloud would be an impractical method for contacting [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] in the [[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (novel)|''Dark of the Moon'' novel]], a reference to Batman's famous Bat-Signal. | * [[Sam Witwicky]] remarks that shining a spotlight with the silhouette of a truck on a cloud would be an impractical method for contacting [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] in the [[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (novel)|''Dark of the Moon'' novel]], a reference to Batman's famous Bat-Signal. | ||
* In his presence through cartoons and video games, Batman has been voiced by a handful of ''Transformers'' voice actors, which included the likes of [[Michael Ironside]], [[Ron Perlman]], [[Diedrich Bader]], [[Kevin Michael Richardson]], [[Patrick Seitz]], [[Michael Dobson]], [[Troy Baker]], [[Roger Craig Smith]], [[Daran Norris]], [[Kirk Thornton]], [[Lex Lang]], [[Frank Welker]], [[Corey Burton]], [[Steve Blum]], [[JW Stafford]], [[Christopher Escalante]] and through an honorable mention live-action wise at one point, [[Dick Gautier]]. | |||
* Batman has been voiced by | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
* | *{{w|Batman}} at Wikipedia | ||
*[[Wikia | *[[Wikia:Batman:Batman|Batman]] at Batman Wiki | ||
*[[Wikia | *[[Wikia:dc:Batman (Bruce Wayne)|Batman]] at DC Comic Database | ||
*[ | *[https://comicvine.gamespot.com/batman/4005-1699/ Batman] at Comic Vine | ||
[[Category:Dark of the Moon humans]] | [[Category:Dark of the Moon humans]] | ||
[[Category:Earth culture]] | [[Category:Earth culture]] | ||
[[Category:Knights]] | [[Category:Knights]] | ||
[[Category:Real-world cultural references]] | [[Category:Real-world cultural references]] | ||
[[Category:Superheroes]] | [[Category:Superheroes]] | ||
[[Category:Warner Bros. properties]] | |||
Latest revision as of 20:18, 20 February 2026
Batman wears a winged suit which he can use to cover himself, and he talks in a low, whispering voice. Apparently, he is best known for saying "I'm Batman."
Fiction
[edit]Titan Magazine letters page
[edit]Ironhide was a Batman fan because of the amount of weapons in his car. Transformers Comic issue 2.2
Dark of the Moon novel
[edit]Zimmerman, while preparing to wing suit into Chicago, wrapped his suit's stretched cloth around himself, pretending to be Batman. Dark of the Moon
Commercial appearances
[edit]- William Fowler called upon Batman to act as backup for the Autobots in a mission of some sort. Mission: Impossibly Awesome Marathon
- When a group of carolers including Bulkhead and Megatron sang Jingle Bells, the Joker contributed a verse implying a certain scent to Batman. The Hub Carolers (second spot)
Notes
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- Lee Sullivan based his Optimus Prime (original, not Powermaster) on Batman himself.
- Batman appears to be a member of something called the "Justice League" alongside Superman. A Justice League/Transformers comic book crossover was pitched by Phil Jimenez. The pitch apparently included a Transformer who turns into the Batmobile, and Batman teaming up with Prowl. Alas, the pitch never came to fruition.[1]
- Multiple Transformers characters have been based on Batman, in design or personality:
- The design of Optimus Primal's bat form is an homage to Batman, whose action figure license was also held at the time by Kenner. His designer chose the black color scheme to redeco him into Onyx Primal, enhancing the mold's inherent resemblance to Batman.[2]
- Beast Machines Silverbolt was based on the darker, angstier incarnations of Batman, with writer Steven Melching comparing his prior Beast Wars appearances to the campier Adam West version; the episode in which he returned was named "In Darkest Knight", after Batman's moniker of "the Dark Knight".
- In the zeitgeist of the then-upcoming release of Batman Begins in 2005, Megatron sports a Batmobile-inspired vehicle mode for the Cybertron portion of the Unicron Trilogy, per the behest of Hasbro. The same later followed-up for Sideways for having a "Bat"-inspired vehicle mode.[3]
- Animated Searchlight's personality is based on Batman, specifically Frank Miller's particularly grim-n-gritty take on the character.
- The color scheme and double life of Shattered Glass Ratbat are based on Batman. His secret identity color scheme, likewise, is based on Bruce Wayne's brown and mustard outfit from Batman: The Animated Series.
- Sam Witwicky remarks that shining a spotlight with the silhouette of a truck on a cloud would be an impractical method for contacting Optimus Prime in the Dark of the Moon novel, a reference to Batman's famous Bat-Signal.
- In his presence through cartoons and video games, Batman has been voiced by a handful of Transformers voice actors, which included the likes of Michael Ironside, Ron Perlman, Diedrich Bader, Kevin Michael Richardson, Patrick Seitz, Michael Dobson, Troy Baker, Roger Craig Smith, Daran Norris, Kirk Thornton, Lex Lang, Frank Welker, Corey Burton, Steve Blum, JW Stafford, Christopher Escalante and through an honorable mention live-action wise at one point, Dick Gautier.
References
[edit]- ↑ Kevin Melrose, CBR, "Phil Jimenez's JLA/Transformers crossover pitch was undeniably 'epic'", 2012/08/30
- ↑ Page 78, Toy database section in Beast Wars Universe
- ↑ "The closest we got [to a Batman/Transformers crossover] was more tactical—so like, "oh there's a Batman movie coming out," so the Cybertron Sideways is very bat-inspired. I think there was another car that we went that way… Megatron obviously Batmobile-inspired. I don't know how direct-tactical that is but if bats are in the zeitgeist, if there's advertisement around bats and stuff, well let's… bat-inspired something. More like that is what we ended up with, but no we never went for a direct crossover."—Aaron Archer, The Toy Armada, "Toy Armada Friday night LIVE: ARMADA STARSCREAM", 2023/06/02
