9 Reasons Batman: Mask Of The Phantasm Is The Best DC Film Of All-Time

While most of the Internet will have you know that Christopher Nolan's The Dark Knight or Tim Burton's Batman is the greatest DC film of all-time, I'm here to tell you that they're wrong. Yes, come at me, Internet bros, because the title of the best belongs to the 1993 masterpiece known as Batman: Mask of the Phantasm.

Sergio Pereira

Published: Jun 22, 2017 07:05 pm

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The Phantasm

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When last did you see an original, good villain created for a superhero production? Chances are it was probably the Phantasm.

Not only was it gutsy to have a production based on an unknown and untested antagonist, without knowing how the fans would react, but it also proved that there’s a place for non-canonical tales in the comic book movie world. We don’t just need adaptations of Knightfall, Year One, or The Dark Knight Returns; we want the fresh stuff as well. As long as it’s a good story, the fans will appreciate it.

Since the film, the character has made several cameo appearances in other Batman properties. Surprisingly, though, the Dark Knight writers haven’t really explored all the avenues they could with the Phantasm over the years. So, there’s a story idea for your next Batman storyline, Tom King – and you’re welcome, by the way.

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Sergio Pereira

Sergio is an entertainment journalist who has written about movies, television, video games, and comic books for the likes of Screen Rant, CBR, Looper, IGN, Thought Catalog, and Fortress of Solitude. Outside of journalism, he is an award-winning copywriter, screenwriter, and novelist. He holds a degree in media studies and psychology.