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The Dark Knight at 15: Why It’s Still the Best Superhero Movie

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Ricky Church revisits The Dark Knight on its 15th anniversary… When you look back to 2008, the change in the superhero film genre is incredibly evident. Not only was Marvel just getting started, but the number of superhero films per year was few and relegated mostly to the summertime. They also weren’t as widely consumed […]

Comic Book Preview – Batman/Superman: World’s Finest #17

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Batman/Superman: World’s Finest #17 is out on Tuesday, and you can get yourself a sneak peek at the issue right now with the official preview below… World War A.I. hits its climax, guest-starring dozens of DC heroes in a war against Newmazo and his machines that will determine the fate of humanity—and lay threads for […]

Comic Book Preview – Batman: White Knight Presents – Generation Joker #3

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Batman: White Knight Presents – Generation Joker #3 is out on Tuesday, and we’ve got the official preview for you below courtesy of DC Comics… The Jokerz return! Inspired by the exploits of the Clown Prince of Crime, this street gang is ready to take Neo Gotham by storm. But first they need some new […]

Comic Book Preview – Batman Incorporated #10

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DC Comics releases Batman Incorporated #10 this Tuesday; check out the official preview below… The villains of Joker Incorporated continue to wreak havoc across the globe. Can Batman Incorporated stop them without betraying a promise to Batman? Joker continues to force their hand into a bloody, winnerless battle. With one member of Batman Incorporated dead […]

Akiva Goldsman looks back at Batman Forever’s The Riddler and almost casting Robin Williams

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There are plenty of conversations about Joel Schumacher’s Batman Forever these days. From the reappraisal of Schumacher’s career since his passing or Kevin Smith hyping up the long-rumored 107-minute cut of the film, Batman Forever is on fans’ lips these days. This brought Akiva Goldsman back into the conversation as the film producer was recently […]

Comic Book Preview – Knight Terrors: Batman #1

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DC Comics releases Knight Terrors: Batman #1 this coming Tuesday, and you can take a look at the official preview of the issue below… Ever since becoming Batman, Bruce Wayne has been a creature of the night. He transformed himself into a symbol that gave the criminals of Gotham nightmares. But now, trapped in the […]

Comic Book Preview – Batman: The Brave and the Bold #2

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Batman: The Brave and the Bold #2 is out on Tuesday, and you can check out the official preview of the issue below courtesy of DC Comics… Tick, tick, tick goes the clock as Gotham City prepares for another shocking murder at the hands of The Joker! The brutal and terrifying tale of The Joker […]

Comic Book Preview – Riddler: Year One #5

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DC Comics releases the penultimate issue of Paul Dano’s The Batman prequel series Riddler: Year One this Tuesday; check out the official preview below… The penultimate issue of this hit miniseries features an unusual break in format, as we will see Edward Nashton constructing his master plan for taking down the corrupt officials and criminals […]

Comic Book Preview – Detective Comics #1073

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Detective Comics #1073 is out this coming Tuesday, and you can check out the official preview of the issue below… Where there’s a will, there’s a way. And for Bruce, that will is Batman…because myths don’t bleed, right? Well, Batman, with the last ounce of strength he has, will have to test that theory out […]