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04-24-2008, 03:27 PM
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Batman or James Bond - Who is more iconic?
I have a debate going on with some folks and need some input as this one is tearing my mind.
The two fictional characters, Batman and James Bond are iconic in status. Of the two which one you think is more iconic and why? I am a fan of both but I feel Batman has more iconic status with a broader fan-base and mass appeal.
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04-24-2008, 06:08 PM
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Re: Batman or James Bond - Who is more iconic?
I say Bond. He has greater international appeal and he appeals to women more than Batman.
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04-24-2008, 06:12 PM
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Re: Batman or James Bond - Who is more iconic?
I'd say Batman just because he wears a costume. Not that Bond's tux isn't iconic too but you can see people wearing a tuxedo lots of places and you hardly ever see anyone wearing a Batsuit anymore.
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04-24-2008, 06:55 PM
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Re: Batman or James Bond - Who is more iconic?
My initial impulse was to say Bond. After a few minutes thought though, I think I'd say Batman. The reason being is that Batman was featured in comics, TV series and movies. So I would say that over time Batman has had much more exposure in different media than Bond has.
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04-24-2008, 07:13 PM
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Re: Batman or James Bond - Who is more iconic?
I'd go with Batman for the same reason Travis noted. Batman is instantly recognizable, but a guy in a tux can be anyone. Could even be Bruce Wayne!
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04-24-2008, 07:39 PM
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Re: Batman or James Bond - Who is more iconic?
The only comic book character that I'd label as iconic is Superman. In order to be worthy of that label I'd say that one must be the best of the best. James Bond is the world's best known secret agent, so that makes him more of an icon than a second tier superhero.
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04-24-2008, 08:17 PM
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Re: Batman or James Bond - Who is more iconic?
Hmmm...interesting question. I would say Batman, because you might not know Bond when you see him. He has to have the gun and the pose. But see a guy in the batsuit, even Adam West, and you got Batman.
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04-24-2008, 09:11 PM
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Re: Batman or James Bond - Who is more iconic?
Batman......a second tier superhero?!!!  I think not! 
Anyway, getting back to this subject.....Batman is much more iconic than Bond. The character was around a lot longer and no one could possibly mistake that costume as being anyone else.
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04-24-2008, 09:12 PM
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Re: Batman or James Bond - Who is more iconic?
Two questions have to be asked in order to determine iconic status.
1) Name a fictional Super Spy.
2) Name a fictional Superhero.
I would guess that at least 7 out of 10 people would answer "James Bond" and "Superman" if you asked average people those two questions. Therefore, I believe that James Bond is actually more iconic than Batman.
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04-24-2008, 10:56 PM
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Re: Batman or James Bond - Who is more iconic?
For me, "iconic" must involve some sort of image or symbol that is recognizable. So in that vein, I agree with the others who have said that imagery-wise, Bond is just a handsome guy in a tuxedo, whereas there is absolutely no mistaking Batman. So in that sense, even though Superman may be the most famous if all superheroes, Batman is by far the most iconic. Even the most basic silhouette of Batman immediately tells the viewer exactly who h | |
