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Are we at risk of Batman fatigue?

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Tom Jolliffe on whether an overabundance of the Dark Knight could lead to Batman fatigue…How many Batman’s does it take to change a lightbulb? No I’m not the Riddler, before you ask. So in case you’re behind the times, there is a new Batman film in the works. Production was well underway before being shut […]

The Batman star says the Batmobile was one of the script’s most exciting elements

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Jeffrey Wright, one of the stars of The Batman, says that the Batmobile was one of the script’s most exciting components.A key component of any new take on Batman is the Batmobile. We have had many different versions of Bruce Wayne’s favourite car and Matt Reeves’ The Batman is set to debut another.We have seen […]

DC announces Batman Day 2020 plans

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DC Entertainment has announced its plans for Batman Day 2020, with this year’s celebration of all things Dark Knight set to take place on September 19th. Here’s what’s in store:Experience Batman: Caped Crusader Training: Are you ready to team up with Batman? In the week leading up to Batman Day, fans will have a chance to […]

Batman: The Dark Knight Returns Batman & Robin MAFEX figures available to pre-order

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Sideshow Collectibles has released promotional images for Medicom’s Batman & Robin figures which is based on the appearance of the heroes in Frank Miller’s classic comic book Batman: The Dark Knight Returns. It is available to pre-order now, priced at $170; check it out here…SUPPORT FLICKERING MYTH: Order via Sideshow CollectiblesSideshow and Medicom Toy are proud […]

Movie Review – Superman: Man Of Tomorrow (2020)

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Superman: Man of Tomorrow, 2020.Directed by Chris Palmer. Featuring the voice talents of Darren Criss, Alexandra Daddario, Zachary Quinto, Ike Amadi, Ryan Hurst, Brett Dalton, Neil Flynn and Bellamy Young.SYNOPSIS:Daily Planet intern Clark Kent takes learning-on-the-job to new extremes when Lobo and Parasite set their sights on Metropolis.Although it’s been some time since we’ve seen […]

Comic Book Preview – Hellblazer: Rise and Fall #1

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This Tuesday sees the launch of the new DC Black Label series Hellblazer: Rise and Fall, and we have the official preview of the first issue for you here; take a look…A billionaire falls out of the sky and is gruesomely skewered on a church spire. Bizarrely, Angel Wings are attached to his back. More […]

Aborted Justice League Dark concept art features Swamp Thing, Constantine, Klarion the Witch Boy and a Lady of the Night

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With J.J. Abrams’ Bad Robot currently developing a Justice League Dark series for HBO Max, it seems that Warner Bros. and DC Films have abandoned their ambitions to bring the team of occult heroes to the big screen for the time being.Way back in 2012, reports first emerged that Guillermo del Toro was looking to […]

Get a first look at DC’s Batman: Three Jokers #2

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Having launched this week, DC has now given fans a sneak peek at the second chapter of Batman: Three Jokers with an unlettered first look preview for issue #2; check it out here…As Batman and Batgirl follow an unexpected thread linking the three Jokers with someone from the Dark Knight’s past, Red Hood dives headfirst […]

Movie Review – Superman: Man of Tomorrow (2020)

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Superman: Man of Tomorrow, 2020Directed by Chris Palmer. Starring Darren Criss, Alexandra Daddario, Zachary Quinto, Ike Amadi, Ryan Hurst, Brett Dalton, Neil Flynn and Bellamy Young.SYNOPSISIt’s the dawn of a new age of heroes, and Metropolis has just met its first. But as Daily Planet intern Clark Kent – working alongside reporter Lois Lane – […]