After a thirty-one-year absence, Keaton will return to his most iconic role in the upcoming film The Flash, and while his grand return has been neutered by behind-the-scenes troubles and the unfortunate cancellation of Batgirl (where he was set to appear in a supporting capacity), there’s still much anticipation to see him taking on the mantle of the world’s greatest detective once again. Keaton first played the role in Tim Burton’s highly influential Batman, and reprised the character three years later in Batman Returns. Every actor has brought their unique spin to the character, and while some have worked better than others, the title of the greatest Bruce Wayne still firmly belongs to Michael Keaton. For every film like Batman Begins or The Dark Knight Rises, where Bruce appears more without the cowl than with it, there are films like The Batman or Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, where the playboy billionaire is very much pushed to the sidelines. It’s not surprising that discussions concerning Batman tend to neglect mentions of his secret identity, given that almost everything he’s in emphasizes the caped crusader himself rather than the man underneath, a sentiment that has carried over to his big screen appearances. While it might seem like a waste of the internet’s time to add yet another article to this endless debate, there is one side of the argument that is often overlooked… none other than the man beneath the cape and cowl and without whom the debate would not even exist, Bruce Wayne himself. “Who’s your favorite Batman?” It’s a question that anyone with an interest in film will be familiar with, and it’s a testament to the quality of his cinematic portrayals that there’s still no definitive answer.
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