The superheroes from DC and Marvel Comics have slowly taken life in action and superhero films of Hollywood over the years. To replicate the dynamic physique of the comic book saviors, the stars took bodybuilding lessons to amass the musculature. The DC Comics character in the dark cape, Batman, has been enacted by many actors over the decades. Christian Bale and Ben Affleck got themselves jacked to fit into the role. While Michael Keaton and Robert Pattinson also impressed Batman fans with their frames.
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Recently, a YouTuber ran a poll about choosing the best on-screen Batman ever on his YouTube channel, Action Ricker. Giving his clear opinion, the social media influencer with 171K subscribers left the choice to his followers.
Hollywood actors as Batman over the years
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Youtuber Action Ricker in one of his videos, compares actors who have portrayed Batman over the years in Hollywood superhero films. “Which reel-life Batman has the best physique?” the clip questioned the followers. With the help of bodybuilding standards, the speaker of the video suggested Adam West as having the best physique when it comes to as close as original comics.
While considering the newer modern bodybuilding Batman version, he comments about Robert Pattinson and Michael Keaton and complains about the lack of muscle mass despite having well-built physiques.
Evaluating Ben Affleck and Christian Bale’s physiques, Ricker declared that “Christian Bale takes the cake, but in terms of the comic book version where he’s massive, I actually give it to Ben Affleck.” Finally, the YouTuber rested his case with his followers, who gave their opinion in the comments section.
Fans react to the video by declaring their favorite Batman actor
The comments section was filled with Batman lovers quoting their favorite actor who brought life to the Caped superhero role. “Ben Affleck looked absolutely massive as Batman,” commented a hardcore fan. “Christian Bale all the way matchless,” declared another netizen.
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While justifying the portrayal of all the actors, a fan commented, “Different Batman’s were playing roles of the Batman character at different ages.” However, a user quipped, “What Batman used Most Steroids.” A comment with a similar tone read, “Idk, man. Affleck looks like he is on gear.“
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While Hollywood witnessed one of the epic physique transformations in Christian Bale for his Batman Begins role, Robert Pattinson stuck to his natural physique for an authentic look. However, the comments saw a Ben Affleck majority for the role. What are your thoughts on the same? Who, as per you, had the ultimate Batman physique?
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