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Christian Bale discusses why Nolan’s Batman never had a fourth outing

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So much has happened in the comic book genre since Christopher Nolan redefined the landscape with 2005’s Batman Begins. Cinematic universes have exploded onto almost every available multiplex screen, completely changing cinema as we know it. So why did such a game-changing series of films manage to resist the temptation to continue the further adventure’s […]

Comic Book Review – Batman #21

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Ricky Church reviews Batman #21… “THE BUTTON” part one! The cataclysmic events of DC UNIVERSE: REBIRTH #1 continue here! The Dark Knight and The Fastest Man Alive, the two greatest detectives on any world, unite to explore the mystery behind a certain blood-stained smiley button embedded in the Batcave wall. What starts as a simple […]

Ben Affleck on the tonal shift of Justice League

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With Ben Affleck doing the promotional rounds for his new film Live By Night, we’ve heard him responding to many questions about the status of The Batman, leading to an entire ‘will he, won’t he direct?’ saga. Well, in an interview with Cineplex, Affleck has been asked about his next outing as Batman in November’s […]

Ben Affleck to reportedly film The Batman in Los Angeles

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Just a day after news came out that Ben Affleck was not yet happy with the script for The Batman and could walk away from the project if it didn’t meet his standards, some new reports claim that a filming location has been chosen for the production. While Christopher Nolan primarily used Chicago, New York, and Pittsburg to act as Gotham City in the Dark […]

Comic Book Review – Super Sons #1

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Ricky Church reviews Super Sons #1… “When I grow up” part one! The sons of Batman and Superman have graduated to their own monthly comic—but if they want to survive, they’re going to have to share it! Writer Peter J. Tomasi (BATMAN & ROBIN, SUPERMAN) teams with rising-star artist Jorge Jimenez (EARTH 2) to bring […]

Comic Book Review – All-Star Batman #7

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Chris Cooper reviews All-Star Batman #7… Step aside, gentlemen—Poison Ivy is about to steal the spotlight in Batman’s continuing rogues gallery road trip. Scott Snyder teams up with mega-talent Tula Lotay to reimagine the Dark Knight’s most seductive villain.  SEE ALSO: Read a preview of All-Star Batman #7 here Scott Snyder and Batman continue their […]

Comic Book Review – All-Star Batman #1

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Ricky Church reviews All-Star Batman #1… “My Own Worst Enemy” part one! Superstar writer Scott Snyder explodes into an all-new Batman series alongside legendary artist John Romita Jr., reimagining some of the Dark Knight’s greatest villains. First up: Two-Face! Batman must take Two-Face to a destination out of Gotham City, but the duplicitous villain has […]

Comic Book Review – Batman #6

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Ricky Church reviews Batman #6… “I AM GOTHAM” epilogue. In this stand-alone tale, Batman seeks redemption as he tries to keep Gotham Girl from going down a dangerous path. But can the Dark Knight save someone who doesn’t want to be saved? SEE ALSO: Check out a preview of Batman #6 here When ‘I Am […]