The last sequel of 1989 Batman –John Jackson Miller Batman: Resurrection – has a series of connections with Tim Burton Batman series and its comic continuation. The two Burtons Batman The films are part of several branching timelines, the first being Joel Schumacher’s Batman films – Batman Forever and Batman and Robin. Sam Hamm and Joe Quinones Batman ’89 and Batman ’89: Echoes the comics also continue the story of Michael Keaton’s Batman, aligning much more closely with the 1989 Batman and Batman Returns.
by Miller Resurrection takes place between the events of 1989 Batman and Returnsproviding some much-needed connective tissue between the two films. What timeline Resurrection what happens was initially unclear, as a story set between the two Burton films could potentially reference the tradition of Schumacher’s films, the Batman ’89 comics, or even the Flashpoint universe from the DC Extended Universe of The Flash. However, Resurrection is not just set on the same timeline as the Batman ’89 comics, but also includes numerous references to ’89 comics, doing the Burton Batman universe bigger and more cohesive than ever before.
How Batman: Resurrection Connects to the 1989 Batman Movie and Batman ’89 Comics
Although directly following the events of 1989, BatmanJoker’s henchman, Lawrence (who carries his stereo Batman) is revealed to have survived his apparently fatal fall into Gotham Cathedral in Batman ’89and Resurrection takes this even further. How Lawrence survived is explained in Resurrectionwhich also gives him a prominent role as Max Schreck’s enforcer. Batman villain Hugo Strange is the main villain of Resurrectionand he survives the events of the book, coinciding with mentions of Strange in Batman ’89: Echoes.
Resurrection includes a brief appearance by Barbara Gordon, who is part of the Gotham police force and has a strained relationship with her father – coinciding with ’89. Drake Winston – an original character who becomes the Burton iteration of Robin in ’89 – also has a brief appearance in Resurrection. Resurrection foreshadows the Batman copycat gang of ’89 and Bruce Wayne’s portable Batman suit in Echoes.
Do Resurrection and ’89 reference Flash?
With Michael Keaton reprising his role as Batman in 2023 The Flashsome may wonder if Resurrection and the Batman ’89 the comics take place in the DCEU’s Flashpoint universe. Notably, Resurrection references the Flash’s hometown of Central City and Superman’s home of Metropolis, with both having made prominent appearances in The Flash. Although apparently possible, Resurrection and ’89 probably not set in the DCEU’s Flashpoint universeas DC Comics has already designated their reality as Earth-789, which also includes Richard Donner Superman films and the Superman ’78 comics.
Batman is a 1989 superhero film directed by Tim Burton and starring Michael Keaton as Bruce Wayne. The film features Jack Nicholson’s chilling portrayal of Jack Napier, who transforms into the Joker and reigns terror in Gotham. Kim Basinger also stars in the film as Vicki Vale, along with Michael Gough as Bruce’s faithful butler named Alfred.
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