Last week Katie Szyszko of Midnight Review was kind enough to write a nice review for Holy Franchise, Batman!; here’s an excerpt…
Holy Franchise, Batman!… is a companion to everything the humanity knows about the screen Batman, whom I do not have to introduce (I hope). From TV series through animations to film, Gary Collinson solicitously analyses every step of Batmaking, describing the whole process from the forming of ideas until the consequences of their releases.
Although Holy Franchise, Batman! is definitely directed in Batman fans (and actually, true Batman geeks), I personally enjoyed reading it more than I had suspected I would. It is interesting, well written and even in its objectiveness, you can feel the heart and soul of the author who wrote it. A must have for every Batman fan.
Check out the full review here, along with an interview where I discuss Batman’s appeal, the writing of the book, Christopher Nolan’s Dark Knight trilogy, and some of my favourite Batman facts.
HOLY FRANCHISE BATMAN: BRINGING THE CAPED CRUSADER TO THE SCREEN:
Since the Caped Crusader first made the leap from comics to silver screen in the early 1940s, generations of audiences have been captivated by the screen adventures of Batman, establishing the celebrated comic book hero as a true icon of popular culture. Now, Gary Collinson traces the entire screen history of Bob Kane’s Dark Knight Detective, providing a fascinating insight into one of the most successful media franchises of all time.
Beginning with the early movie serials of the 1940s, Holy Franchise, Batman! charts the development of Batman’s many exploits across both live-action and animation, presenting a comprehensive overview of his illustrious screen career. From the classic 1960s television series starring Adam West and Burt Ward to the hugely successful blockbuster feature films from directors Tim Burton (Batman, Batman Returns), Joel Schumacher (Batman Forever, Batman & Robin) and Christopher Nolan (Batman Begins, The Dark Knight, The Dark Knight Rises), as well as early Saturday morning cartoon outings through to the acclaimed ‘DC Animated Universe’, this book explores the evolution of Batman – a journey that has taken him from ‘camp’ crime-fighter to Dark Knight.
Holy Franchise, Batman! is available now via Amazon.co.uk, or click here for a full list of stockists.
Originally published July 16, 2012. Updated December 6, 2019.
