About Batman & Bill

"Batman & Bill" is a documentary that was released in 2017. The movie sheds light on the forgotten co-creator of the Batman comic series. Directed by Don Argott and Sheena M. Joyce, the plot follows the quest of Marc Tyler Nobleman, a comic book writer and his mission to get due credit for Bill Finger, co-creator of Batman, who was deprived of recognition for his creation.

Making/Production

The documentary gives an inside look into the backstage world of comic book production and the battle for recognition and justice. The directors opt for a blend of interviews, archive footage, voice-over narration and some animation as storytelling elements.

Actors

• Marc Tyler Nobleman as himself – The comic book author who spends almost a decade trying to establish the truth about Batman's creation.
• Bill Finger as himself (archive footage) – The unsung co-creator of Batman.
• Bob Kane as himself (archive footage) – The artist formerly credited as the solo creator of Batman.

Trivia/Interesting Facts

• The documentary is largely based on Marc Tyler Nobleman's 2012 book "Bill the Boy Wonder: The Secret Co-Creator of Batman".
• It features interviews with a number of people who were close to Bill Finger.
• For a long time, Bob Kane was solely credited as the creator of Batman. It was only in 2015, that DC Comics officially recognized Finger as the co-creator.

Awards

As of now, the documentary 'Batman & Bill' has not been credited with any significant awards.

Quotes

• "Dozens of people in the industry have likely heard the name 'Bill Finger', but few would know why it's important." - Marc Tyler Nobleman
• "[Bill Finger] helped invent one of the most popular mythologies of the 20th century." - Travis Langley

Music and Soundtrack

• The soundtrack of "Batman & Bill" is composed by Brooke and Will Blair, offering a compelling musical backdrop to this dramatic story.
• The Blairs' soundtrack works perfectly to highlight the cinematic moments with a simmering tension.