Batman '89 Officially Exists in the Same Universe as This Bizarre Rick Moranis Comedy (& We Can Prove It)

A compiled image of Michael Keaton as Batman from the 1989 Batman film, alongside Rick Moranis.

The continuation of Tim Burton’s Batman universe just included a very "Strange" cameo for eagle-eyed fans. Burton's 1989 Batman movie not only changed the superhero movie genre, it left indelible thumbprints on The Dark Knight’s story itself. It transformed Michael Keaton from a comedic actor to a leading man, and Hollywood’s brightest stars were looking to get into the sequels.

As Riddler tries to guide Bruce through his latest riddle, a pair of inmates keep their eyes on them, ultimately celebrating when Bruce gets the answer. To readers familiar with Canadian comedy, the two men are clearly SCTV’s Bob and Doug McKenzie. But why? The Strange Brew Connection Isn't That Strange Panels from Batman '89: Echoes #3 by Sam Hamm, Joe Quinones, Leonardo Ito, and Carlos M. Mangual Close SCTV was a Canadian sketch show from the late 1970s/early 1980s, starring a team of comedians who are now household names: Eugene Levy, Catherine O'Hara, John Candy, Rick Moranis, and Martin Short.

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