How to do Batman's Voice Right

Julian Meush September 20, 2013

With the casting of Ben Affleck (Batfleck) as the new Dark Knight of the DC cinematic universe, I wanted to take a moment and concentrate on something that, in my opinion, is not discussed enough: Batman’s voice.

Sorry about Ep 5. Heres Ep 12.

Julian Meush August 20, 2013

A ways back (Episode 5) I made a terrible mistake of recording off the wrong mic. No amount of post production could fix how terrible it sounded. At the time I said I'd make it up to you all. So here's what we've done to make it up to you: We've rerecorded our entire Green Lantern segment. We talk about the Green Lantern movie, why it sucked, how to do it right and all things GL. It starts right after we finish discussing the weeks news in the video below.

Happy FCBD, and May the 4th be with you!

Julian Meush May 4, 2013

Not much to say except go out there and enjoy some free comics at your local shops while living by the Jedi code. and who knows maybe there is a free Star Wars comic somewhere just to make things all meta. Enjoy your weekend, from all of us at Tower of Babble!

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How to do Batman's Voice Right

Sorry about Ep 5. Heres Ep 12.

Happy FCBD, and May the 4th be with you!

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