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io9In DC’s Bombshells, Batwoman Messes Up Batman’s Origin in the Best Way
When DC announced that their series of World War II, pin-up style takes on their cadre of female heroes was getting a comic, we couldn’t wait to see some of comic’s coolest ladies swing into action—and now we’ve got a taste of just how great it is with a new, Batman-filled preview. Well, sort of … Continued
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io9Grant Morrison Talks “Tofu Batman” And Making Heavy Metal Great Again
Since the Doom Patrol days, Grant Morrison has helped reshape superhero comics—and his recent Multiversity has been a fascinating experiment. But now, he’s taking on a new challenge as EIC of Heavy Metal, the venerable comics magazine. We talked to him about the future of comics. We caught up with Grant Morrison at San Diego … Continued
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io9Watch Batman Watch Superman Be a Dick in This Man of Steel/BvS Mash-Up
Someone has taken the footage of Superman obliviously destroying Metropolis in Man of Steel and cut it together with the footage of Bruce Wayne running through the streets of Metropolis in the latest Batman V. Superman trailer. The result? A very cool fan edit where we see exactly what makes Batman so furious. [Polygon via … Continued
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io9Books & Comics
Even DC’s Comic Book Figures Are Getting On The Batman v Superman Trend
Next year will be a pretty big year for DC, as Batman v Superman marks their first tentative foray into a new cinematic universe. That means merchandise out the wazoo—and not just movie stuff. DC collectibles would like to remind you where the movie all started, with two figures from The Dark Knight Returns. Revealed … Continued
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io9Books & Comics
Batman Learns the Joker’s Biggest Secret in Justice League #42
Batman has a bit of a rep among comic fans for being… well, a bit unbeatable. Always with a plan, always finding a way to succeed against impossible odds, for a mortal, Batman can stand alongside gods and do just dandy. However, today’s Justice League #42 leans into that reputation… quite literally. Spoilers, of course, … Continued
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io9Movies
Let’s Break Down All The Secrets In Batman v. Superman‘s New Trailer
DC dazzled Comic-Con with a humongous trailer for Batman v Superman, filled with superheroic action, our first look at Wonder Woman and Lex Luthor in action, and much more—but there were also plenty of little clues and hints about the movie woven in. Join us as we take a deep dive and break the trailer … Continued
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io9MoviesYou Absolutely Have to See The New Batman V Superman Comic-Con Footage
Wonder Woman! Lex Luthor! Kryptonite! A Robin uniform hanging in the Batcave? Strange soldiers with Superman’s “S” symbol?! A WWII-looking Batman!?! This new Batman V. Superman footage comes straight from Comic-Con, and you’re just going to have to see it for yourself. Contact the author at [email protected].
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io9Books & Comics
Bruce Timm’s Next DC Cartoon Is a The Killing Joke Adaptation
Whoa. Bruce Timm’s only just returned to the world of DC animation with Gods and Monsters, but he’s already announced that he’s back for more: the first ever animated adaptation of one of the most iconic Batman stories ever told. Announced at the premiere of Justice League: Gods and Monsters at Comic-Con last night, Timm … Continued
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io9Books & Comics
At Last, Batman Is Teaming Up With the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Wait, what? Just announced by DC at San Diego Comic-Con, the heroes in half-shells are making their way to Gotham City for a new crossover miniseries collaboration between IDW and DC. The comic will see Krang teleport the Turtles and Shredder into the alternate reality of Gotham—naturally attracting the attention of the Dark Knight. Presumably … Continued
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Tech News
These Guys Turned the Lego Batmobile Into a Life-size Soapbox Racer
Every year across the globe Red Bull holds various events requiring competitors to build and race their own contraptions. This weekend in the UK the Red Bull Soapbox Race will get under way, but why bother even holding the event when this team that built a giant version of the Lego Batmobile has already clearly … Continued
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io9Movies
Ben Affleck Will Direct The Batman Movie, and Geoff Johns Will Write It
It’s been rumored for a while, but now Warner Bros. has finally managed to roll a big enough wheelbarrow full of cash convinced Oscar-winning director Ben Affleck to direct and star in the first new stand-alone Batman movie of the new DC cinematic universe, from a script by DC Comics’ Geoff Johns. Johns is of … Continued
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io9MoviesBest Look Yet at the Heroes of BvS and Batman’s Anti-Superman Armor
The suits for the heroes of Batman V. Superman are on display at the San Diego Comic-Con, and this time, WB has brought the power armor Batman will use to take on Superman along with them. Check ‘em out! I gotta say, seeing the power armor in the light like this, I really dig it. … Continued
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io9Television
Is This Gotham Season 2’s Joker or Just a Joke?
This is Cameron Monaghan, who you might recognize as the kid who played Jerome, a murderer who had a big smile, a distinctive laugh, and a penchant for murder in Gotham’s first season. He’s just Instagrammed this pic of himself, but does this really mean he’s definitely going to be the Clown Prince of Crime? … Continued
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An Inside Look At The “Lost” Batman 66 Episode, Featuring Bane!
Just last month it was announced that Bane will be appearing in the Batman 66 comic book—see image above with art by Michael Allred. But what if Bane had actually appeared in the TV show? Will Brooker, the Batman expert and author of Batman Unmasked, imagines if Orson Welles had played Bane in 1966. Brooker … Continued
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io9Books & Comics
Gaze Into the Cold, Dead Eyes of This Tiny Batman
Oh god. Just look at them. The tiny little eyes of tiny chibi-Christian Bale. If this guy asked you to swear to him, you’d be crossing a very fine line between laughing in his face and wanting to soil yourself because oh god the eyes. Herocross’ latest chibi figure features the Christian Bale Batman circa … Continued
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io9Books & Comics
The Batman Comic’s New Batmobile Is Ridiculous, But in the Best Way
Batman’s chosen mode of transport has evolved a lot over the years. From swanky car to Tumbler, and even armored tanks. But with a new, heavily armored Batman in town in DC’s Batman comics, there needs to be a new Batmobile to match—and it looks completely, hilariously over the top. Bat-Truck, indeed. Our first look … Continued
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io9Movies
The First Photos From Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice Are Here
We’ve seen a few promo shots and lots of paparazzi shots but now, for the first time, photos from the actual movie Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice are online. There’s a face-off between Batman (Ben Affleck) and Superman (Henry Cavill), Bruce Wayne with Diana Prince (aka Wonder Woman, played by Gal Gadot), and even … Continued
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Tech News
First Look At The Batman v Superman Toys That Are Heading To Comic-Con
With Marvel skipping Comic-Con this year, Batman v Superman plans to dominate the Superhero movie talk at the convention—and the movie is bringing in the merchandising to help do so. We already got our first look at the Funko Pop! Batman and Superman, but now we’ve got a look at even more toys! Similar to … Continued