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George Clooney reveals that Batman & Robin had the biggest influence on his career

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George Clooney has revealed that Batman & Robin was the film that had the most influence on his career. Batman & Robin hasn’t improved with age and it’s still regarded as one of the weakest entries in Batman’s live-action catalogue. George Clooney has never quite been able to live down his performance as Bruce Wayne […]

Comic Book Review – Doomsday Clock #5

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Ricky Church reviews Doomsday Clock #5… It has been a very long wait since Doomsday Clock switched to a bi-monthly schedule, but the latest issue of the series is finally here. Geoff Johns packs Doomsday Clock #5 with a lot of dense material, but the varying characters and plot threads are also coming together in some intriguing ways. Combined […]

Comic Book Review – Batman – Detective Comics: Rebirth Deluxe Edition Book 2

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Ricky Church reviews Batman – Detective Comics: Rebirth Deluxe Edition Book 2… In Batman – Detective Comics: Rebirth Deluxe Edition Book 2, the Dark Knight and his group of crimefighters continue to protect Gotham City from villainous groups new and old. James Tynion IV continues his epic story from the first volume of Detective Comics which doesn’t just […]

Preview of Batman: Prelude to the Wedding – Robin vs. Ra’s al Ghul #1

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DC Comics releases Batman: Prelude to the Wedding – Robin vs. Ra’s al Ghul #1 this Wednesday; check out a preview of the image here… Ra’s al Ghul returns to have a heart-to-heart with his grandson, Damian. Once upon a time, Ra’s thought Bruce Wayne would be the heir apparent to his criminal empire, but now […]

‘Target: Batman’ begins in Batman Beyond #20, check out a preview here

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DC Comics launches the new story arc ‘Target: Batman’ this week in Batman Beyond #20, and you can take a look at a preview of the issue here… “Target: Batman” part one! After his first outing as a vigilante, Matt is hungry for another chance to prove himself, but Bruce and Terry butt heads over […]

First-look preview of Batman: Kings of Fear #1

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Legendary artist Kelley Jones makes his triumphant return to the Dark Knight this August for the brand new miniseries Batman: Kings of Fear written by former Batman editor Scott Peterson! Check out a first look preview of the first issue here… Batman’s been overseeing Gotham City for years now and isn’t sure how much of […]

‘Batmen Eternal’ concludes in Detective Comics #981, check out a preview here

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The ‘Batmen Enternal’ story arc draws to a close this Wednesday in Detective Comics #981, and you can take a look at a preview of the issue here… “Batmen Eternal” finale! This is it—the unbelievable conclusion of James Tynion IV’s Batman epic! It’s the last stand of the Gotham Knights, fighting a monster they helped […]

LEGO’s new DC Super Heroes Batman sets include Batwoman, Ace the Bat-Hound, and an App-Controlled Batmobile

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LEGO has revealed promotional images for its three upcoming DC Comics Super Heroes sets, Batman: The Attack of the Talons (76110), Batman: Brother Eye Takedown (76111) and App-Controlled Batmobile (76112) which are set to go on sale this August; check them out here… Batman: The Attack of the Talons (76110) – 155 pieces – $19.99 Batman: […]

New Batman prequel series Pennyworth is on the way

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Just days after Fox announced Gotham would return for one final season, a new prequel series titled Pennyworth will be airing in 2019. Focusing on Batman’s loyal butler and ally Alfred Pennyworth, the series from Gotham creator and executive producer Bruno Heller will explore his origins and how he became involved with the Wayne family. Despite Heller’s involvement, the […]