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This original Egyptian poster for Batman was printed in 1989, when Tim Burton’s dark, stylized vision of Gotham first hit theaters across the world. Starring Michael Keaton, Jack Nicholson, and Kim Basinger, the film brought a brooding depth to the superhero genre, moving Batman from comic book camp to noir icon. It launched a modern era of comic book films and left a global mark, reaching as far as Cairo’s cinema houses.
Designed by Egyptian artist Samy, the artwork is a brilliant memento on the Dark Knight. Batman stands tall and defiant, his sculpted suit glinting with dramatic highlights, yellow utility belt blazing across his waist. Behind him, a crooked brick tower twists into view, and Arabic lettering dances across the corner like movie magic filtered through a local lens. The style is confident, direct, and unmistakably Egyptian.
Printed in Cairo using the traditional method of stone lithography, this poster reflects a long-standing tradition of Egyptian cinema artistry. Stone litho is a labor-intensive printing process where images are drawn by hand onto limestone, then transferred to paper in layers of rich, textured color. Before offset presses took over, this was the gold standard, and Egypt was one of its masters, especially when it came to reinterpreting Western films with regional flair.
A rare survivor from Egypt’s golden poster era, this piece brings together Gotham grit, Arabic elegance, and the unmistakable charm of hand-crafted film art. An absolute gem for collectors of Batman, vintage cinema, or international design.
Size: 39.5" x 27.5"
Artist: Samy
Condition: Very Good, Age-appropriate wear, fading and toning. Original horizontal folds present. Minor background creasing. Small horizontal crease to left of chest. Minute creasing near upper outer left border. Scuff in N of lower text. Please use the photo zoom feature to get a better understanding of overall condition. *Additional photos available upon request.
Age-appropriate wear, fading and toning. Original horizontal folds present. Minor background creasing. Small horizontal crease to left of chest. Minute creasing near upper outer left border. Scuff in N of lower text. Please use the photo zoom feature to get a better understanding of overall condition. *Additional photos available upon request.
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All of our posters are guaranteed to be authentic and as described in the product description to the best of our knowledge and belief, and in good faith. Quite simply, if you are not satisfied with your purchase for any reason, simply contact us within 14 days of receipt and we'll gladly accept your return, providing the item is in the same condition as it was sent.
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