The vhs/dvd covers of Batman Returns

[The Dark Knight]

Not implying there was a deleted scene. Just always wondered if it was supposed to be at the start of the movie in some form. Most of the recent Batman films opened up with a version of the emblem.

Can't say for sure, as I'm only guessing, but I don't think so. It wouldn't really be in context at the very start, as it jumps right into a flashback sequence. The titles are saved up for the sewer journey, but even then no bat emblem is to be seen.

[Kamdan]

Yeah, I've always wondered about that too. I think the credits in Batman '89 came in late in the game, because only the title screen was to be shown after the rooftop confrontation (with a pan up to the moon).