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Michael Keaton Batman

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I'm dedicating this drawing along with all other Batman related drawings in my gallery to the memory of the late Bill Finger.

To those who may not know of this man, he is the (uncredited) co creator of comic book legend Batman. Whilst Bob Kane was the one who originally thought of the idea of a costumed avenger called The Bat-man, it was his writer/collaborator Bill Finger who took that concept and turned it into the pop culture icon that endure's to this day.

It was Bill who suggested that Bob change the original red costumed, blond haired, bat winged look to the version that continues to exist. Hence red leotard became grey body suit set off with blue gloves & boots, the bat wings became a scalloped cape, and most crucially the domino mask that Bob drew became the long eared cowl as envisioned by Bill.
Finger also thought up the dual identity of Bruce Wayne and came up with the character's tragic back story, amongst many other key defining attributes. Without Bob Kane the idea of a Bat-man probably would never have come into being, but without Bill Finger's invaluable input, the Bat-man may not have lasted more than a few issues.

So here's to one of the greatest, unsung hero's in the history of the comic book field, Bill Finger.

Pencils on Bristol Board

Update 18 Sept 2015: Delighted to hear that Bill Finger will finally receive official recognition for his immense Batman contributions in the next season of Gotham and next year's Batman v Superman movie. I really hope that this is the start of something which eventually leads to an official co-creator credit in the comics as well as all other media!
Image size
3618x2537px 387.49 KB
Make
Canon
Model
Canon EOS 1100D
Shutter Speed
1/16 second
Aperture
F/5.0
Focal Length
40 mm
ISO Speed
3200
Date Taken
Jan 6, 2013, 11:55:15 AM
Sensor Size
19mm
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