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* We cannot canonically support any notion that Batman might have something to do with [[Superman]] or the | * We cannot canonically support any notion that Batman might have something to do with [[Superman]] or the Joker. To suggest such a link would be [[personal canon|irresponsible]] of us. | ||
* 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 repaint|black]] color scheme to [[repaint]] him into [[Onyx Primal]], enhancing the mold's inherent resemblance to Batman.<ref>Page 78, Toy database section in ''[[Beast Wars Universe]]''</ref> | * 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 repaint|black]] color scheme to [[repaint]] him into [[Onyx Primal]], enhancing the mold's inherent resemblance to Batman.<ref>Page 78, Toy database section in ''[[Beast Wars Universe]]''</ref> | ||
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* [[Sam Witwicky]] remarks that shining a spotlight of a truck on a cloud would be an impractical method for contacting [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] in the [[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 of a truck on a cloud would be an impractical method for contacting [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] in the [[Dark of the Moon (novel)|''Dark of the Moon'' novel]], a reference to Batman's famous Bat-Signal. | ||
* Many | * Many ''Transformers'' voice actors have portrayed the Dark Knight over the years: [[Daran Norris]] voiced Batman in the toy-pack-in ''DC Super Friends'' DVD, [[Frank Welker]] and [[Corey Burton]] voiced different versions of The Dark Knight in The ''Brave and The Bold'' showcase episode ''Bat-Mite Presents: Batman's Strangest Cases!'' with Burton voicing a Anime Batman in the ''Bat-Manga'' Segment, and Welker voicing a satirical MAD Magazine version known as "BatBoy" in the ''Batboy and Rubin'' segment, as well a ''Scooby-Doo'' version in the final segment, [[Lex Lang]] voiced the Dick Grayson Batman in ''The Knights Of Tomorrow'' episode, [[Kirk Thornton]] voiced Batman in the Superman motion comic, ''Red Son'', [[Steve Blum]] voiced a Lego Batman, [[Tesshō Genda]] has been the Japanese voice of Batman since the 90s and even [[Scott McNeil]] has voiced Ace the Bat-Hound in ''Krypto the Superdog''. | ||
* [[Wally Wingert]] is a big fan of the 60's show. In fact, Wally even made a single called ''Adam West''. | * [[Wally Wingert]] is a big fan of the 60's show. In fact, Wally even made a single called ''Adam West''. | ||
Revision as of 05:49, 5 October 2011
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
Titan Magazine letters page
Ironhide is a Batman fan because of the amount of weapons in his car. Transformers Comic issue 2.2
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. Dark of the Moon
Notes
- We cannot canonically support any notion that Batman might have something to do with Superman or the Joker. To suggest such a link would be irresponsible of us.
- 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 repaint him into Onyx Primal, enhancing the mold's inherent resemblance to Batman.[1]
- The color scheme and double life of Shattered Glass Ratbat is based on Batman. His secret identity color scheme, likewise, is based on Bruce Wayne's brown and mustard outfit from Batman: The Animated Series.
- Animated Searchlight's personality is based on Batman, specifically Frank Miller's extreme grim-n-gritty take on the character.
- Sam Witwicky remarks that shining a spotlight 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.
- Many Transformers voice actors have portrayed the Dark Knight over the years: Daran Norris voiced Batman in the toy-pack-in DC Super Friends DVD, Frank Welker and Corey Burton voiced different versions of The Dark Knight in The Brave and The Bold showcase episode Bat-Mite Presents: Batman's Strangest Cases! with Burton voicing a Anime Batman in the Bat-Manga Segment, and Welker voicing a satirical MAD Magazine version known as "BatBoy" in the Batboy and Rubin segment, as well a Scooby-Doo version in the final segment, Lex Lang voiced the Dick Grayson Batman in The Knights Of Tomorrow episode, Kirk Thornton voiced Batman in the Superman motion comic, Red Son, Steve Blum voiced a Lego Batman, Tesshō Genda has been the Japanese voice of Batman since the 90s and even Scott McNeil has voiced Ace the Bat-Hound in Krypto the Superdog.
- Wally Wingert is a big fan of the 60's show. In fact, Wally even made a single called Adam West.
References
- ↑ Page 78, Toy database section in Beast Wars Universe
