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The Dark Knight to receive 10th anniversary re-release in IMAX 70mm

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There is no doubt that The Dark Knight is one of the most beloved films in the superhero genre. It broke ground in the genre and paved the way for superhero films to be made and taken seriously among critics and the mainstream audience. As fans celebrate the 10th anniversary of the film’s release today, Warner Bros. […]

Michael Jai White discusses Gambol’s death scene in The Dark Knight

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Today marks the 10th anniversary of Christopher Nolan’s acclaimed Batman sequel The Dark Knight, and actor Michael Jai White has been chatting to The Hollywood Reporter about his role in the movie as crime boss Gambol – and in particular, his death at the hands of Heath Ledger’s Joker.As White explains, Gambol was only meant […]

Preview of The Brave and the Bold: Batman and Wonder Woman #6

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DC releases the final issue of The Brave and the Bold: Batman and Wonder Woman this Wednesday; check out a preview of the issue here…It’s an epic battle for Tir Na Nóg in this finale, as King Elatha has opened its Causeways and both Fomorian and Dé Denann creatures are spilling into our own realm! Batman […]

‘Cold Days’ begins in Batman #51, check out a preview here

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The new story arc ‘Cold Days’ gets underway tomorrow in Batman #51, and we have a preview of the issue for you here courtesy of DC Comics…The honeymoon’s over for Bruce Wayne as Gotham City’s most prominent citizen gets selected for jury duty in a chilling court case involving Mr. Freeze! Freeze claims the charges […]

Preview of Archie Meets Batman ’66 #1

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Holy Crossover, Batman! The Dynamic Duo head to Riverdale this week as Archie and DC launch the new series Archie Meets Batman ’66; check out a preview of the first issue here…Two iconic comic book characters meet up for the FIRST TIME in this historic crossover mini-series! A battle in Gotham City extends its reach into […]

Rumour: Thomas Wayne will have “a big role” in the Joker origin movie

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Last week it was confirmed that Warner Bros. and DC Films’ Joker origin film is moving ahead, with Joaquin Phoenix officially on board to portray the Clown Prince of Crime for director Todd Phillips (The Hangover).Aside from the fact that it has been described as a gritty, 80s-set crime drama, we know very little about […]

Joaquin Phoenix finalises deal to play The Joker in DC origin film, will begin shooting in September

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After months of rumours linking him to the part, it has now officially been confirmed that Joaquin Phoenix has signed on to portray the Clown Prince of Crime in Warner Bros. and DC Films’ standalone Joker origin movie from director Todd Phillips (The Hangover).The film, which is said to have a budget in the region […]

Comic Book Review – Batman: The Rebirth Deluxe Edition Book 2

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Ricky Church reviews Batman: The Rebirth Deluxe Edition Book 2…With Batman and Catwoman’s wedding upon us, DC has rather timely released the collection where their impending nuptials began in Batman: The Rebirth Deluxe Edition Book 2. The book is a nice, hefty collection of stories with Tom King delivering some pretty awesome Batman action as he […]

IDW announces Batman: The Complete Silver Age Newspaper Comics Slipcase Edition

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IDW Publishing has announced the upcoming release of Batman: The Complete Silver Age Daily and Sunday Newspaper Comics 1966 – 1972 in a three-volume Slipcase Edition.The collection consists of 768 pages of the Dynamic Duo’s adventures, featuring a veritable Who’s Who of Gotham City and beyond including Superman, Green Arrow, The Penguin, The Joker, Mad Hatter, […]