Life How Michael Keaton’s 1989 blockbuster ‘Batman’ changed superhero movies forever June 23, 2019 Brian Truitt, USA TODAY Comments Off on How Michael Keaton’s 1989 blockbuster ‘Batman’ changed superhero movies forever Back in 1989, superheroes weren't in vogue. But everything changed when Michael Keaton donned cape and cowl for Tim Burton's big-screen 'Batman.'