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Batman: The Dark Knight Returns sixth scale figure unveiled by Hot Toys

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Sideshow and Hot Toys have unveiled the sixth scale Batman figure which is inspired by the likeness of the Caped Crusader in Frank Miller’s classic comic book Batman: The Dark Knight Returns. The DC collectible is available to pre-order now, priced at $255; check it out here… In DC Comics “Batman: The Dark Knight Returns,” […]

Comic Book Preview – Absolute Batman #2

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DC Comics has shared the official preview of Absolute Batman #2 ahead of the issue’s release next week; check it out below for a sneak peek… SNYDER AND DRAGOTTA’S BRAND-NEW TAKE ON THE DARK KNIGHT RAMPAGES ON! Batman was born out of violence – a horrible tragedy that shaped the trajectory of his future. But […]

The Penguin Episode 7 Review – ‘Top Hat’

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Chris Connor reviews the seventh episode of The Penguin… The Penguin’s previous episode ended on a tense cliffhanger with Vic and Oz’s mother Frances in Sofia’s view as she and Sal continue their quest for vengeance against Oz. Instead of tackling this upfront, the penultimate episode spends its first ten minutes filling us in on […]

Comic Book Preview – Little Batman: Month One #1

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DC Comics launches the new four-issue limited series Little Batman: Month One this coming Wednesday, serving as a follow-up to the Prime Video animated movie Merry Little Batman; check out the official preview of the first issue below… Taking place after the events of “Merry Little Batman,” Gotham City finds itself reeling from the Joker’s […]

Comic Book Preview – The Batman & Scooby-Doo Mysteries #11

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DC Comics releases The Batman & Scooby-Doo Mysteries #11 next week, and you can get yourself an early sneak peek at the issue with the official preview below… Batman’s away, so Commissioner Gordon sends out a call… to Mystery Inc.! There’s a literary specter stalking the Gotham Library, which means his daughter’s new job is […]

The Penguin Episode 6 Review – ‘Gold Summit’

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Chris Connor reviews the sixth episode of The Penguin… After a couple of episodes that flipped the show on its head, The Penguin’s sixth episode ‘Gold Summit’ feels like the calm before the storm with pieces moving into place for an explosive couple of final episodes. Oz and Vic are looking to accelerate their operation […]

Comic Book Preview – Batman: The Long Halloween – The Last Halloween #2

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DC Comics releases Batman: The Long Halloween – The Last Halloween #2 on Wednesday, and you can get yourself an early sneak peek below with the official preview… In 1996, writer Jeph Loeb and artist Tim Sale teamed up for Batman: The Long Halloween, an award-winning 13-chapter saga that spawned multiple sequels and stands as […]

The Penguin Episode 5 Review – ‘Homecomings’

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Chris Connor reviews the fifth episode of The Penguin… The Penguin reached its midpoint with one of its strongest episodes to date as we dived into Sofia Falcone’s backstory and the trauma that has plagued her since her incarceration in Arkham. The show’s fifth episode ‘Homecomings’ shifts focus back to Oz and Vic as Oz […]

Comic Book Preview – Batman: The Brave and the Bold #18

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DC Comics releases Batman: The Brave and the Bold #18 on Wednesday, and you can check out the official preview of the issue below… It runs through all of us—corrupting hope into fear, love into apprehension, and our strongest selves into our weakest. Its name is doubt, and when a mysterious new villain arrives with […]