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Michael Keaton says returning as Batman for The Flash was “a little bit emotional”

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It’s been 29 years since Michael Keaton played Batman, and after nearly three decades, the actor is finally returning to the role in the upcoming DC film The Flash.Through timeline madness, Keaton will join Ezra Miller’s Flash in mayhem and madness that will surely break the DC multiverse. He’ll also feature alongside another Batman as […]

Exclusive Interview – Batman: The Long Halloween’s Troy Baker on playing The Joker

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Ricky Church chats with Troy Baker about his role as The Joker in Batman: The Long Halloween…After many years of fans clamouring for its adaptation, Batman: The Long Halloween, Part Two has been released on Blu-ray and digital as the next in DC and Warner Bros.’ animated film line. Based on the maxi-series from Jeph Loeb […]

Aquaman 2: Yahya Abdul-Mateen II says the sequel’s script is better than the first film

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With filming now underway on DC’s Aquaman sequel, titled Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, star Yahya Abdul-Mateen II has revealed his thoughts on the script.In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, who plays the villainous Black Manta, stated that he believes the sequel’s script is better than the first film as well as […]

Comic Book Review – Superman: The Man of Steel Vol. 3

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Ricky Church reviews Superman: The Man of Steel Vol. 3…DC’s collection of John Byrne’s seminal run on the Superman titles continues with Superman: The Man of Steel Vol. 3 and much like the previous two volumes it features a mix of episodic adventures with a larger overarching story and several team-ups between Superman and DC heroes. The […]

Book Review – Black Canary: Breaking Silence

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Erika Hardison reviews Black Canary: Breaking Silence…The DC Comics Icon series are young adult novels that give readers a more thorough origin story of DC Comics characters. To date, the Icon Series has five books: Superman: Dawnbreaker, Batman: Nightcrawler, Catwoman: Soulstealer, Wonder Woman: Warbringer and now Black Canary: Breaking Silence.I have to admit, DC expanding […]

DC’s Doom Patrol returns with season 3 trailer

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With the third season set to drop next month, HBO Max has released an insane trailer for the DC superhero series Doom Patrol, which we have for you here…https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AzOth7VrzLoSeason three opens on the culmination of Dorothy’s (Abi Monterey) confrontation with the Candlemaker that leads to a devastating loss. The Doom Patrol is at a difficult […]

Melissa Benoist announces end of filming on Supergirl

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After six years, two networks, and multiple DC event crossovers, Melissa Benoist is bidding farewell to the role of Kara Zor-El with the actress taking to Instagram to announce that she’s wrapped filming on the sixth and final season of The CW’s Supergirl.Benoist shared a photo from the set alongside her co-stars Chyler Leigh (Alex […]

James Gunn shares his idea for a Krypto and Superman movie

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Following his exit from Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (a decision which Disney subsequently overturned), James Gunn was offered the pick of the projects at DC Films as Warner Bros. looked to lure him from one superhero universe to another.Gunn ultimately opted for The Suicide Squad (a hit with critics but not so much […]

Comic Book Preview – The Batman & Scooby Doo Mysteries #5

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DC Comics releases The Batman & Scooby Doo Mysteries #5 this Tuesday, and you can get a sneak peek at the issue right here with the official preview…When Bane kidnaps Ra’s al Ghul, only one detective can help the assassin’s daughter, Talia, track him down. But it’s not Batman or guest-star Huntress. It’s…Velma? Mystery Inc. […]