Of course, because in 1939 nobody had a camera. (not). In the imaginary world of comics, a crowd WOULD have swarmed and pointed, taken pics, etc. Nothing different than today, just different tech.
As I recall, it was only used as a signal for Batman to contact the GCPD. It did not convey the location of the crisis Batman was being asked to help with, and therefore, the people with cameras would not know where to go…
i_am_the_jam over 4 years ago
And it never worked on a clear night, either.
Shirl Summ Premium Member over 4 years ago
Of course, because in 1939 nobody had a camera. (not). In the imaginary world of comics, a crowd WOULD have swarmed and pointed, taken pics, etc. Nothing different than today, just different tech.
unfair.de over 4 years ago
Today it’d be 0800-BATMAN
karmakat01 over 4 years ago
IF people do look up in the sky. lol
ChessPirate over 4 years ago
As I recall, it was only used as a signal for Batman to contact the GCPD. It did not convey the location of the crisis Batman was being asked to help with, and therefore, the people with cameras would not know where to go…
cuzinron47 over 4 years ago
You’re assuming people look away from their phones long enough to see it.
Besides, I heard Batman’s gone hi-tech, he’s got a beeper.
Bill Löhr Premium Member over 4 years ago
Today they post a photo of the bat image on the city’s Instagram account.