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James Gunn opens up on not retelling origin stories in his new DC Universe

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James Gunn knows that most comic book fans and the general public know the classic origin stories of some of our most iconic heroes, but does that mean we need to skip out on seeing them again? A fan on Threads asked why Gunn is “overlooking origin stories” in the upcoming titles and how missing […]

Comic Book Preview – Batman: The Brave and the Bold #19

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DC Comics releases Batman: The Brave and the Bold #19 on Wednesday, and you can take a look at the official preview of the issue below… Wonder Woman’s Lasso of Truth has been stolen! And when you need to track down a thief, sometimes you need to consult a thief—enter former criminal and current hero […]

Comic Book Preview – Batman / Santa Claus: Silent Knight Returns #1

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DC Comics launches its new five-issue limited series Batman / Santa Claus: Silent Knight Returns this coming Wednesday, and you can unwrap the official preview of the first issue below… Horrors haunt the Christmas season as life-drained bodies litter the countryside, each marked with a strange symbol. The Justice League responds—but it’s a trap! The […]

Comic Book Preview – Detective Comics #1091

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Detective Comics #1091 is out on Wednesday, and you can get yourself an early sneak peek with the official preview from DC below… When we last left Bruce Wayne he was offered a mysterious youth serum, known only as Sangraal, that promises to rejuvenate his body and mind— making him as strong and nimble as […]

Comic Book Preview – Batman: The Long Halloween – The Last Halloween #3

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DC Comics releases Batman: The Long Halloween – The Last Halloween #3 next week, and you can check out the official preview below… As the noose tightens around Gotham City, Robin seeks aid from an unlikely ally and Batman confronts a deadly specter from the past! Batman: The Long Halloween – The Last Halloween #3 […]

Comic Book Preview – Batman/Superman: World’s Finest #33

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DC Comics releases Batman/Superman: World’s Finest #33 on Wednesday, and you can get yourself a sneak peek at the issue below with the official preview… Eclipso’s reign of terror has brought the Justice League to the brink of civil war… but there must be a way to break the spell! The answer lies within the […]

Mezco Toyz unveils Batman: The Animated Series 5 Points Series 2 deluxe action figure set

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Mezco Toyz has officially unveiled its Batman: The Animated Series 5 Points Series 2 Deluxe Set, which is available to pre-order now and includes a Sky Dive Batman alongside classic villains Two Face, Mr. Freeze and Harley Quinn, as well as Batman and the Batcycle; check out the promotional images here… Sky Dive Batman: swoops […]

Beast Kingdom brings Batman Returns’ The Penguin to its Dynamic 8Action figure line

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Beast Kingdom has unveiled The Penguin Dynamic 8Action figure inspired by the likeness of Danny DeVito as Oswald Cobblepot in Tim Burton’s 1992 sequel Batman Returns. Limited to 3000 pieces, it is available to pre-order now, priced at $133; take a look at the official promotional images here… SEE ALSO: Batman Returns Batmissile gets a […]

Comic Book Preview – Batman and Robin: Year One #2

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DC Comics releases Batman and Robin: Year One #2 on Wednesday, and you can get yourself a sneak peek at the issue below with the official preview… Dick Grayson is struggling to adjust to his new life as Bruce Wayne’s ward, with both Bruce’s rules and Batman’s training making his life difficult. But Dick is […]