Batman Board Game

[Earth 2 Chris]

Interesting that they bypassed the first Burton Batman given the avalanche of product.

Given all the Bat-merchandise in 89, much of it is non-movie specific. Maybe DC/WB was hedging their bets in case the movie didn't do so well?

Anyone know what this is?
BATMAN VINTAGE 80s PREMIUM BOARD GAME FLASH SUPERMAN UNUSUAL ART RARE | eBay

Looks foreign, obviously. They often like to redraw art. Batman is a swipe from acover by Neal Adams, and Robin is Perez from the front of NTT #1.

Chris

[samurainoir]

Given all the Bat-merchandise in 89, much of it is non-movie specific. Maybe DC/WB was hedging their bets in case the movie didn't do so well?

Chris

I'd assume Nichoson probably had a great deal of say in how hs likeness was used as well?

[Earth 2 Chris]

That probably had a lot to do with it too. Very little merchandise had Nicholson's actual photograph (or even likeness) on it. I believe I read where Nicholson waved part of his usual hefty fee for a piece of the licensing. I understand Keaton did quite well with his deal too, which is one reason why you haven't seen him much since Batman Returns.

Chris

[samurainoir]

1978 DC Comics SUPERMAN Board Game Hasbro 2206/2208 | eBay

[Earth 2 Chris]

^Nick Cardy, and Curt Swan (inked by Jack Abel)! Quite a pedigree.

Chris