Batman Prepares For Darkseid's Arrival In Justice League Fan Poster
In a new fan poster for the Snyder Cut of Justice League, Ben Affleck's Batman prepares for the fiery arrival of main villain Darkseid.
Ben Affleck's Batman prepares for Darkseid's arrival in this new Justice League fan poster. Back in 2017, Justice League was easily among the most anticipated movies of the year. However, following director Zack Snyder's exit and replacement with Joss Whedon, fans' hopes for their dream Justice League film fell apart. In the years since, many have campaigned for Warner Bros. to release Snyder's original version of the DC team-up film, which has since been dubbed the "Snyder Cut." That campaign paid off earlier this year, when Snyder announced his Justice League will premiere on HBO Max next year.
The Snyder Cut promises to hold numerous differences from the 2017 version, from the addition of new characters to brand new storylines. Among the major changes between Snyder's Justice League and Whedon's is Darkseid, the iconic, godlike villain from DC Comics. Darkseid was intended to be the overarching antagonist in Justice League, but Whedon removed his presence entirely. As a result, fans have been waiting a very long time to see him, and Snyder actually kicked off the Snyder Cut marketing with the very first image of Darkseid. Brief footage of the character soon followed, leading to even more hype for the Snyder Cut.
Fan artist Pablo created a new Justice League poster that sees Affleck's Batman gearing up for Darkseid's arrival. Based on Batman's weapons and determined expression, it's clear he's ready for whatever is to come. You can see the poster down in the space below.
Affleck has only played Batman in two films (Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice and Justice League), yet fans have become incredibly attached to his portrayal of the character. Just last month, they got #ThanksBatfleck trending as a way to show their appreciation for Affleck's time in the cowl. Sadly, that has come to an end, as Affleck has stepped away from the franchise. While many hope that he could return, there are no official plans in the works.
Still, fans will get the chance to see new Batfleck footage with the arrival of the Snyder Cut. This Justice League has yet to score an official release date, but HBO Max is reportedly planning for an early-to-mid 2021 release. Fans are also waiting for the official Snyder Cut trailer, which will be released at DC FanDome later this month. Needless to say, there's a lot of excitement surrounding Snyder's Justice League, which will no doubt feature some thrilling moments for Affleck's Batman.
Source: Pablo/Instagram