Each version of Batman Mix is a different style, not necessarily an "improvement". Detailed descriptions for each version are found below.
v1, v2, v3, v4, v5, and v6 are different styles
v1.1 is a continuation of v1
v4.1 is a modified version of v4
Recommended Settings
Sampler: Euler_ancestral or Heun
CFG: Between 4 to 6
Steps: Between 20 to 40
Negatives: (3d:0.7), monochrome, anime, loli, young, child, (3d:0.7), shiny, gloss, reflection, simple background, watermark, signature, grainy, ugly, teeth, blurry, hands, fingers, extra limbs, disfigured
Batman Mix v1 (Golden Child)
This model is a merge of some of my favorite styles in an attempt to get a consistent mix of the Western/Anime style combination sweet spot.
Batman Mix v1.1
A continuation of the inclusion of my favorite styles in Batman Mix v1
Batman Mix v2 (Semi-Realism)
This model is a merge of Batman Mix v1 (Pony), bigAsp (SDXL), and Lustify (SDXL).
Merging the above models gives a semi-realistic look to generated images, pushing towards a softer, realistic cartoon style.
Recommended Settings
Sampler
For more 2.5d: euler_ancestral + normal
For more flat images: DPMPP_2M + Karras
CFG between 4-6
20 - 40 Steps
Batman Mix v3.0
This model is a merge of Batman Mix v1 (Pony) and Illustrious (IL).
Merging the above models gives a western cartoonic style, similar to the SpiderMan Animated Series, and cartoons of that era.
Batman Mix v4.0 - Experimental
For v4.0, I've utilized the CLIP model from Illustrious, so it should have a bit of the artist name understanding present in the Illustrious model. This model seeks to provide a bit of style versatility by adding artist name tags but retaining a baseline style of Batman Mix v1. Various artist names were utilized in the sample images for this model.
Recommended Settings
Euler Ancestral or Heun
CFG between 4-6
20 - 40 Steps
I've added 2 style reference images to the showcase for this model. One is the top 45 artists on e621, and the other is the top 45 artists on danbooru. Though the list of artist name recognition is extensive, this is a starting reference for some styles that you may like.
Batman Mix v4.1
In v4.1, there is less presence of Batman Mix v1. Though that style is beautiful, this version really allows the artist's name to have a heavy impact on the resulting style.
Recommended Settings
Euler Ancestral or Heun
CFG between 4-6
20 - 40 Steps
I've added a style reference image to the showcase for this model of the top 45 artists on danbooru. The list of artist name recognition is extensive; this showcase image is just a starting reference for some styles that you may like.
Batman Mix v5.0
This model is a merge of Batman Mix v1, some stylistic LoRAs, and BatmanMix v3
Merging the above models gives a painting-esque style, with strong brushtrokes, lines, and saturation.
Batman Mix v6.0 (Realism)
This model is a merge of Batman Mix v1, some quality and detail enhancing LoRAs, and Lustify
Merging the above models gives a very realistic style with the flexibility and comprehension of Pony model
Recommended Settings
Sampler: DPMPP_2M + Karras
CFG between 4-6
20 - 40 Steps
Description
Batman Mix v3.0
This model is a merge of Batman Mix v1 (Pony) and Illustrious (IL)
Merging the above models gives a western cartoonic style, similar to the SpiderMan Animated Series, and cartoons of that era.
All generated images were done with euler as the sampler and normal as the scheduler.