6. Batman Royalty Drew That Sketch, But Couldnt Cameo
Long before the phrase Stan Lee cameo became a common utterance, Tim Burtons Batman was set to feature a brief guest appearance from one of the comic book creators of DC Comics Caped Crusader. Artist Bob Kane was due to film a short scene, but unfortunately fell ill and his shoot was never rescheduled (he did eventually pop up in Batman Forever, but that exactly a fair swap). He still has a presence in the first film, though: that drawing which Knox is handed within the newsroom of a man-sized Bat in a pinstripe suit was drawn and signed by Kane himself. The cape, in particular, is very reminiscent of his comic book work. And you couldnt miss his iconic square signature. Kane also served as a consultant on the movie, and had a bit of a mixed relationship with the production. He disagreed with the casting of Keaton, but approved the changes to the Jokers backstory (giving him a firm identity as gangster Jack Napier) and Vicki Vales hair colour (she was a redhead, not a blonde, in the books). Kane was particularly happy to see Vale become blonde, in fact, as this had been his original intention until a printing error had made her ginger.