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Batman And Some Other Stuff – Thursday Trending Topics

One of those periodic reminders that the right combination of words can bring the comics internet to life, any time of day or night. And perhaps they can get Steve Ballmer to play Lex Luthor now that he's retiring from Microsoft.

Most-Read TV/Film Stories Thursday

Ben Affleck Is Batman In Superman/Batman Film, Opening July 17th 2015

He may have said no to directing a Justice League movie – or he may never have been in contention, depending on who you believe – but Warner Bros. have convinced Ben Affleck to at least commit to a bit of Bat action in front of the camera.

Benedict Cumberbatch's Political Message To The Masses From #Setlock (UPDATE)

You are an actor, you are trying to film a scene from a TV show with a large crowd of adoring fans penned in tweeting your every twitch. But there is something you want to say. And they may provide you with just the opportunity.

Steven Moffat Acknowledges That The Doctor Can Only Regenerate Twelve Times

Ad Lib Live are staging a week's worth of live chat shows at the Edinburgh Fringe, and they kicked off on Wednesday night, bringing us Frank Skinner and Steven Moffat live in conversation. I wasn't there – I was at a similar affair in Oxford, in which Neil Gaiman chatted with Philip Pullman. It was splendid.

Most-Read Comics Stories Thursday:

So… Which Writers Are Crossing The Floor From DC To Marvel?

Who would your five be?

Comic Industry Responds To Affleck As Batman

Ben Affleck as Batman in the Man Of Steel sequel… seems some folks have thoughts on the casting and have taken to twitter to air them. Here are some of the better responses from comic industry folks… and a few surprises.

Has The Legion Of Superheroes Been Shunted Off Into Earth 2?

So this week saw the final issue of The Legion Of Superheroes. In an epilogue, it featured this panel, with Bouncing Boy talking to Triplicate Girl.

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