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The Villainy of Lex Luthor in James Gunn’s Superman

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Ricky Church looks forward to Nicholas Hoult’s portrayal of Lex Luthor… We are now a month away from the release of James Gunn’s anticipated Superman, a film set to relaunch the DC universe on film with David Corenswet as Superman/Clark Kent and Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane. One member of the cast we had not […]

LEGO celebrates 20 years of LEGO Batman with new sets

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Celebrating 20 years of the LEGO DC Batman theme, The LEGO Group is releasing three new Batmobile sets inspired by Joel Schumacher’s 1997 sequel Batman & Robin, Zack Snyder’s Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, and Matt Reeves’ 2022 reboot The Batman, along with a buildable Batman logo. The sets go on sale on March […]

Mezco Toys unveils One: 12 Collective Red Hood action figure

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Mezco Toyz has revealed the limited edition One:12 Collective Red Hood action figure which is available to pre-order now, priced at $116; check out the promotional images here… Once at Batman’s side as Robin, now an outlaw; Jason Todd returns from the dead as the vigilante – Red Hood! Outfitted in tactical armor, a leather-like jacket […]

McFarlane’s DC Super Friends retro figure line adds Bizarro Batman, Brainiac, The Wonder Twins and more

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McFarlane Toys has officially unveiled the third wave of action figures in its retro-styled DC Super Friends line, with Aquaman, Bizarro, Bizarro Batman, Brainiac, and the Wonder Twins Zan and Jayna with Gleek all available to pre-order now, priced at $22.99 each; take a look at the official promotional images and details below… AQUAMAN patrols […]

Comic Book Preview – Batman and Robin #26

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DC Comics releases Batman and Robin #26 on Wednesday, and you can check out the official preview of the issue below… The mysterious Quiet Man continues his brutal takedown of the Gotham underworld! Bodies are piling up with the Quiet Man’s signature silver coins in their eyes, until the killer and Batman finally face each […]

Hot Toys unveils Harley Quinn Suicide Squad Artisan Edition sixth scale figure

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Hot Toys has officially unveiled its sixth scale Harley Quinn Artisan Edition figure which is inspired by the appearance of Margot Robbie in David Ayer’s 2016 DC Extended Universe outing Suicide Squad. Limited to 3000 pieces, it is available to pre-order now, priced at $315; check it out here…    Margot Robbie’s portrayal of Harley […]

Comic Book Preview – Batman: Dark Patterns #11

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Batman: Dark Patterns #11 is out in comic shops and digital retailers this coming Wednesday, and you can check out the official preview of the issue below courtesy of DC Comics… With the mystery of the terrifying new arsonist’s identity hanging over his head, Batman finds himself at a crossroads with one of his allies. […]

Comic Book Preview – Batman: The Long Halloween – The Last Halloween #9

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DC Comics releases Batman: The Long Halloween – The Last Halloween #9 on Wednesday, and you can check out the official preview of the issue below… Two shocking secrets are revealed that threaten to irrevocably change Batman’s world forever! Batman: The Long Halloween – The Last Halloween #9 is out on Wednesday, October 8th 2025. […]