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First teaser for The Batman Part II announces another delay to 2028

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It’s a good news/bad news situation when it comes to The Batman Part II, with Matt Reeves dropping a camera test teaser that gives us a first glimpse at Robert Pattinson’s returning Caped Crusader, but in the same foul swoop announces a release date delay for the eagerly anticipated sequel.  Reeves took to his social […]

The Superhero Genre is Changing, Not Disappearing

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In 2019, superhero movies reached a height that once seemed impossible. Avengers: Endgame was not simply another blockbuster release; it was a genuine cultural event. Earning nearly $3 billion worldwide, it represented the peak of a decade-long experiment that transformed superhero films from occasional crowd-pleasers into the centre of Hollywood’s blockbuster strategy. For years, superhero […]

Comic Book Preview – Detective Comics #1111

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DC Comics releases Detective Comics #1111 on Wednesday, and you can get yourself a sneak peek at the issue with the official preview below… PAST AND PRESENT COLLIDE! Many years ago, during the early days of Batman’s tenure as Gotham’s Dark Knight, he trained alongside Green Arrow and Black Canary, learning the combat skills that […]

Comic Book Preview – Batman/Superman World’s Finest #53

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DC Comics releases Batman/Superman World’s Finest #53 next week, and you can get yourself an early sneak peek with the official preview below… “STANDOFF IN SKARTARIS”, FINALE! The brutal battle between Batman and a magically amped Superman threatens the entire realm of Skartaris! How can Robin and Warlord hope to shut down a fight of such […]

McFarlane Toys’ latest DC Page Punchers include Batman ’89 and Justice

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McFarlane Toys has revealed its next wave of DC Page Punchers action figures which include Batman and Two-Face from the Batman ’89 comic book, along with Superman and Batman based on the appearance of the World’s Finest in Justice #1; check out the promotional images and official details here… Gotham becomes torn in two as […]

Mezco Toyz unveils 5 Points “I’m Batman” action figure set

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Mezco Toyz has unveiled its “I’m Batman” 5 Points action figure boxed set which depicts the iconic scene where Michael Keaton’s Dark Knight threatens a terrified criminal on the rooftops of Gotham in Tim Burton’s 1989 classic DC superhero outing Batman. It is available to pre-order now, priced at $28; take a look here… Relive […]

Batman: The Animated Series Noir Edition One:12 Collective figure unveiled by Mezco Toyz

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Mezco Toyz has officially unveiled its One:12 Collective Batman Noir Edition figure which is inspired by the appearance of the Caped Crusader in Batman: The Animated Series. The DC collectible is available to pre-order now, priced at  $120; take a look here… The Dark Knight emerges from the shadows in striking monochrome. Inspired by Batman: […]

Absolute Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman Pop! Vinyl figures coming to Comic-Con

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DC’s hugely successful Absolute Universe is getting the Pop! Vinyl treatment, with Funko officially announcing it is bringing Absolute Batman, Absolute Superman and Absolute Wonder Woman to San Diego Comic-Con in July with three convention exclusive figures. Limited to just 1000 per figure and priced at $40 apiece, the sure-to-sell-out figures will be available to […]

Comic Book Preview – Batman/Green Arrow/The Question: Arcadia #4

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DON’T MISS THE SHOCKING CONCLUSION! Under siege in a blizzard, Batman, Green Arrow, the Question, and the refugees of Arcadia must go to war with a mercenary army commanded by a desperate, petty billionaire. Our heroes will emerge forever changed… if they survive! Batman/Green Arrow/The Question: Arcadia #4 goes on sale on July 1st, priced […]